Raymond John Listman passed away on December 31, 2019, one day after his 75th birthday; an age he found as impossible to believe. His immediate family, his wife, JoEllyn Fredricksen, his sons, Raymond W. (Debby) and Ronald J. (Harla) and his sister, Rita (Ray) Kehoe, were with him. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brianna, Matthew and Bella, his dog, Ally and cat, Abby, as well as a large family of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws, all of whom he loved dearly.  In addition to being a talented woodworker, Ray was a sportsman, truly excelling in hunting, golfing and fishing. He loved the Hawks, Cubs and in case there’s anyone left who doesn’t know, his Packers.  Ray was retired as an Accounts Payable Manager from International Harvester and Project Manager of Baxter’s Engineering Design and was enjoying his life with humor, despite a number of debilitating surgeries, none of which contributed to the simultaneous multiple maladies which he could no longer fight.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane (Poppe), his parents Raymond Henry and Bernadette Pauline (nee Reuter).

His family thanks the patience and kindness of RLFD and RLPD, Dr. Gamalski, North Shore University Health System, the personnel of Condell ICU, St. Joe’s Father Mike and all the life-long and newer friends who increasingly have made life easier for Jo and this extraordinarily wonderful man.

A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 3:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Patricia K. Olson, 80, a resident of Bristol, WI passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI.  She was born January 17, 1939 in Libertyville, IL to Harry and Lillian (nee: Jackson) Wedge.  Patricia enjoyed baking, bird watching, slot machines and spending time with family and friends. She was always there for anyone that needed her and most of all loved her family.  Patricia is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert Olson, whom she wed on April 9, 1960 in Ingleside, IL, her children Dale (Nancy) Olson of Lindenhurst, Allen (Monica) Olson of Highwood, and Janine (Rich) Faifer of Spring Grove, her grandchildren Zack (Carrie) of Algonquin, Sara of Chicago, Nicki of Chicago, Mattia of Highwood, Ricky of Spring Grove, Adam (Katie) of Round Lake, Jeremy of Island Lake, and Stephanie of Madison, WI and her great-granddaughters Kayleigh and Isabella.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ray, and her son David.  A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2020 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will be held after the services at East Fox Lake Cemetery in Lake Villa, IL.  Memorials may be made to the family.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

David Frank Marciniak, age 34, of Grayslake, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020.  He was born August 15, 1985 to Kenneth and Madelyn (Narcisi) Marciniak.  David is survived by his parents; his siblings, Ellen (Michael Scott) Marciniak and Kenneth (Tracy) Marciniak; his nephew and godson, Evan; his nephew, Ryan; his niece, Lily; and his grandmothers, Louise Narcisi and Bernadine Marciniak.  He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Frank Narcisi and Ernest Marciniak.  Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, January 13, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to Warren Special Recreation Association (www.warrenspecialrec.org) or a charity of your choice.  For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Michael Peter Olk, age 74, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born January 19, 1945 in Chicago to Robert and Frances (Walagerski) Olk.  Michael is survived by his children Penny (David) Dudley of Round Lake Beach, Tammy (Robert) Radvanovsky of Geneva, and Gary Olk of Round Lake Beach and his grandchildren, Zachary of Round Lake Beach and Stephanie of Roselle.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Susan.  Friends of the family may visit on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with the funeral services commencing at 11:30 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter 220 W. Huron St. #4003 Chicago, IL 60654. http://webchicago.alsa.org/site/PageNavigator/CHI_7_donate.htmlnetary. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffrey James Connolly announces his passing on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the age of 47. 

Jeff will be forever remembered by his 4 children:  James (20), Ryan (18), Liam (14) and Anna (11), and his former wife Beth.  He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Judy and Joe Novacek, his 5 brothers and sisters:  Mark Novacek (Jill), Rebecca Dougherty (Larry), Dan Novacek (Erin), Mark Connolly (Valerie) and Liz Gumprecht (Kris), along with his Grandmother Gloria Zielinski, and his former In-Laws Jim and Darlene Shackelford.  He will also be fondly remembered by his dear friends and extended family.  Jeff was predeceased by his father, James Paul Connolly.

Visitation in memory of Jeff will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL  60030.  A memorial service will immediately follow with Deacon Robert L. Ochsner, Sr., officiating.  Inurnment will be held privately.

Those who so desire may make donations in Jeff’s memory to the Chicago Zoological Society (CZS.org) or to the education fund for the children c/o Judith Novacek.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Thomas R. Wicinski Sr. “The Boss”, 78, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away Friday, January 03, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born December 17, 1941 in Waukegan, IL to Casimir and Catherine Wicinski.  Thomas is survived by his wife of 50 years, Suzanne (nee: Palazzolo), his children Suzanne (Jerry) Chapman of Green Bay, WI, Kelly (Ron) Stefanowski of Lake Villa, IL and Thomas (Kelly) Wicinski Jr. of Ringwood, IL, his grandchildren Arrielle (Bradley), Travis (Heather), Collin, Claire, and Chloe, and his siblings Joan “Annie” Walker of San Antonio, TX, Marion Wicinski of Round Lake Beach, Daniel (Bernie) Wicinski of Machesney Park, IL, Dolly Hagen of Fox Lake, Carol (Alfred) Hertel of Cole Camp, MO, and Marty Wicinski of Round Lake Heights.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert and Norbert Wicinski and his grandson Nick Chapman.  A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Jose Jimenez Jr., 27, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away January 5, 2020.  He was born October 31, 1992 in McHenry to Jose Sr. and Angelica Jimenez.  Jose is survived by his mother Angelica Jimenez, his father Jose Jimenez Sr., his siblings Yesenia Jimenez, Alexandria Jimenez, and Miguel Angel Jimenez, his grandparents Adrian Tellez, Amparo Alva, and Ramona Castro, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his grandpa Roldolfo Castro, and his cousins Javier Tellez and Daniel Jimenez.  A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 9:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL 60073.  Interment will be held.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Marion J. Boquist, 93, a resident of Gurnee, IL , passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home.  She was born November 25, 1926 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Mary Hosp.  Marion retired from Big Hollow School after more than 30 years of service.  She was a founding member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Gurnee.  Marion is survived by her children John (Vicki) Boquist, Susan Boquist, and Patricia Lindsey, her grandchildren Timothy Boquist, Kerry (Christopher) Calhoun, Clint Bunting, Megan (Kevin) Maiworm, Brad (Cody) Lindsey, Jackie (Ryan) Noonan and Mary Lindsey, and her great-grandchildren Adam, Abbey, Jack, Brady, Landry, Gracie, Spencer, Sawyer, Josephine, and Liam.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband John Boquist.  A visitation and funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the funeral mass commencing at 11:00am at St. Paul the Apostle 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031.  The interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.  The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Sharon A. King, 57, a resident of Lakemoor, IL , passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020.  She was born July 3, 1962 in Highland Park, IL to John and Zelma Enjaian. 

Sharon is survived by her son, Cody; and brothers, John and George Enjaian.

A visitation is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral chapel.  Interment will be held at Warren Cemetery. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Harry “Bud” N. Faris II, 77, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away December 30, 2019 at Travanse Living in Grayslake, IL.  He was born August 6, 1942 in Kansas to William and Wanda Faris.  Bud was a police officer for Crystal Lake and Belvidere before becoming a professional wood worker.  He was most proud of having worked on Walter Payton’s home and creating a replica of the “Cheers” bar for a restaurant in Batavia.  Bud loved gardening and had worked at Menards in Crystal Lake before his retirement.  Bud is survived by his daughter Nicole (Frank) Slovnik, his grandchildren Ashley, Cole, and Mason Slovnik, his brother Joe (Maire) Auffenberg, his brothers-in-law, Doug (Carmella) Dobler and Mike (Gigi) Dobler, his sister-in-law Bonnie Dobler, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Debbie Faris.  All funeral arrangements were held privately and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Lynn Ann Hoeppner, age 68, of Grayslake, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born March 18, 1951 in Chicago to Russell and Charlene (Neumann) Hoeppner.  All services were held privately and were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road in Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Dorothy Mae Dubsik, age 90, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Libertyville Manor in Libertyville, IL.  She was born April 22, 1929 in Chicago.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 22333 West Erhart Road in Mundelein, IL 60060.  Interment will follow at the church cemetery.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

Anja Kulmala, 88, of Lake Bluff went from her home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2019 after a long illness. She was born on January 20th, 1931 in Viipuri, Finland in a region lost to Russia in WWII. After escaping with her family to another area of Finland, Anja trained postwar as a professional seamstress to help support her family. She was also an accomplished artist and painter. She met and married Pentti Kulmala and they had three children. They later emigrated to Canada, moved and became naturalized in the United States and had one more child. In the 1970s, she graduated high school again in the U.S. with a GED and followed with college coursework in computers and accountancy. She continued to work as a seamstress; sewing for several friends, family, dedicated clients, and providing custom, one-of-a-kind clothing for a shop in Lake Forest, IL. She and her husband were known for providing home and shelter to teens and adults who needed a place to stay for various periods of time. She also enjoyed babysitting several children in her later years and some considered her an additional grandmother. She retired to make quilts, which she continued to sell well into her 80s. She is survived by her husband of 68 years and her children: Kitty Andert (Josh) of Seattle, WA; Dr. Henrik Kulmala of Third Lake, IL; Kai Kulmala (Ruth) of Rantoul, IL; Dr. Ruth Kulmala (Robert) of Lake Bluff, IL; and Jonina Weisz of Portland, OR. She is also survived by several grandchildren; Dr. Faith Grzesik (Alexander), Kai Kulmala (Janelle), Hope Kulmala, Andrew Repp (Lisa), Finn Repp, as well as Ori Weisz, and Elan Weisz, whom she adored. She also has three great-grandchildren: Kail, Emma, and Alexis Kulmala; and another on the way. Visitation will be at Strang Funeral Home in Grayslake on Friday December 27th at 11 a.m., followed by procession at noon, and interment at Highland Memorial Gardens, Libertyville. A reception open house will follow at 5:00 p.m. the Kulmala home in Lake Bluff. If you prefer not to send flowers, the family would recommend a donation to the Kindred at Home Foundation, HomeInstead Senior Care Foundation, or the BrightFocus Foundation.