Round Lake – Helen E. Todd (nee Masters), age 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Crystal Lake surrounded by her family. She was born on April 10, 1927 in Chicago. Helen worked in a variety of occupations throughout her lifetime where she was able to offer her attention to detail, great organizational and managerial skills. Post-retirement, Helen stayed active by volunteering at Alexian Brothers Hospital for a number of years and then volunteering at the Village of Round Lake Police Department. Helen endeared herself to so many friends, family members, and neighbors offering a helping hand when she recognized a need. Her friends and family always enjoyed lively conversations with her, amazed by her ability to recall details from events eighty decades earlier and her willingness to share the many lessons she had learned along the way. Helen is survived by her children James (Tina) Todd; Janice (George) Losson and Judy (John) Bender; grandchildren Russell (Colette) Todd, Brandon (Ella) Bender, Caila (Steve) Klimczak; two great grandchildren Corbett Todd and Jean Bender; sister Myrtle Layton; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, whom she married June 23, 1942; and her beloved sister Dorothy Zanzig. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 11:00am until 12:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rescue Outreach can be made in her name, on their website, https://rescueoutreach.com. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Linda K. Deinken
Linda K. Deinken, 67, a resident of Grayslake, IL and formerly of Milwaukee, WI, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL. She was born August 1, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Eleanor Polikowski. Linda enjoyed sudoku, the Fourth of July, Christmas, but her favorite was spending time with her family. Linda is survived by her son Tommy (Katie) Deinken, her grandchildren Ava, Mary, and Billy, her siblings Susy (Mark) Majewski, Jimmy (Ruthanne) Polikowski, and Bobby (Peggy) Polikowski, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Bill Deinken. A visitation and funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the funeral mass commencing at 12:00pm at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held on Friday at 11:00am at West Lawn Memorial in Racine, WI. Memorials may be made to JourneyCare 405 S. Lake Zurich Rd. Barrington, IL. All 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.
Louis M. Jens
Louis Michael Jens, 44, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away in Honolulu, HI on June 23, 2019. He was born on May 7, 1975 in Skokie, IL to Howard Jens and Gale Cook. Louis was a Local 130 Engineering Technical Journeyman. He lived every day to the fullest by being a mentor and inspiration to his children. He instilled in them the value of hard work and kindness, and would always tell them “do unto others as you would want done to yourself”. Louis was always willing to lend a helping hand to his family and neighbors, even when you didn’t ask. Louis coached for the Grayslake Colts since 2007, and also ran and coached the Grayslake Wrestling Club since 2012. He taught athletes that “they never lost they either won or learned something”.
Louis is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jennifer (nee Witt); his children , Joseph, Matthew, Abigail, and Katherine; his mother Gale (Steve) Cook; his sister, Nadine (Paul Herman) Jens; his brothers Brian Cook, and Jim Cook; his aunts and uncle, Barbara (Bernie) Weiss, Roberta (Larry) Alexander, and Marc (Connie) Jens; his mother-in-law, Alice Witt; his brothers-in-law Eddie (Robyn) Witt and Jimmy (Emily Cooper) Witt; his sister-in-law, Vicki (Jeremy) Green; his nieces and nephews who lovingly called him “Uncle Louie”, Brianna, Rebekah, Noah, Mollie, Emelia, and Abraham. As well as many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard (Gerry Lynne) Jens and father-in-law, Greg Witt.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Round Lake Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073. A visitation will be held at the Round Lake Civic Center on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Louis’ name to the education fund “Jens Kids”, Visitors Aloha Society of Hawaii or the charity of your choice.
For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Cheryl L. Stone
Cheryl L. Stone, age 60, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Journey Care in Barrington. Sherry had a loving spirit. She was most happy in the tranquility of her gardens. She loved the sunshine, dancing, knitting and spending time in the company of her many friends. Sherry is survived by her sons, Drew Hoepner of McHenry and Nick Hoepner of Fox Lake; and her parents, Tom and Jan Stone of Grayslake. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ken Stone. A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 1:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Norbert J. Mitchell
Norbert J. Mitchell, age 94, of Round Lake Beach, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Wildwood. He was born on October 25, 1934 in Chicago. A veteran having served in the US Army, Norbert was a tool and die maker by trade. He was an incredible father and loving husband. Norbert is survived by his daughters, Diana L. Mitchell, Denise M. (Monte) Osborne; nephew Robert Wiswald; brother-in-law Bruno (Buddy) and his wife, Marsha Kuhn; granddaughters, Jessica Jones, Nichole Wedge and Cori Rans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, whom he married on June 5, 1948; his son, Norbert (Skip) Mitchell Jr.; two sisters; one brother: and many nieces and nephews. A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Friday, July 5, 2019 from 11:00am until 12:00pm with the funeral service beginning at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. Dad, we miss you.
Michele L. Goodman
Michele L. Goodman, age 67, of Park City passed away on July 1, 2019 at Condell Hospital. A memorial service is pending at this time. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or log onto www.StrangFuneral.org.
Steven J. Leider
Steven Jay Leider, 71, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home in Grayslake. Born in Morton Grove, Ill., to Marion (Haupt) and Richard Leider, he graduated Forest View High School in 1966. He then married Margaret “Marti” McAteer on Nov. 25, 1972. Shortly after, with the support of his family, Steve opened Leiders Garden Greenery. Over the next four decades, he grew into an integral piece of the Grayslake and St. Gilbert’s communities. In addition to 60-hour weeks in the greenhouse, Steve volunteered for church committees, coached numerous soccer and basketball teams, and built a loving family alongside a successful business. Steven is survived by his three children, Megan (Tom Henkey), Brian (Caitlin Zvoleff) and Nicholas (Megan Weekley); partner Diane Lyle; sisters Cathie Burns (Al), Sue Devanie (Terry) and Chris Bohlmann (Mike); and two golden retrievers, Dylan and Daisy.
Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, Ill., from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2019 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake, Ill. Flowers or a donation to the Mart Leider Foundation, a family-run charity supporting children of cancer patients, would be appreciated. For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.StrangFuneral.org.
Norma Jean Palazzolo
Norma Jean Palazzolo, 76, a resident of Racine and formerly of Round Lake, IL, passed away at Ascension Hospital in Racine, WI. She was born January 24, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Marvin and Bonnie Chaffin. Norma was a bus driver for the Lake County schools for over 10 years. Norma is survived by her children Bonnie (Antonio) Ortega, Nora (Mitchell) Basham, Lora (Bob) Collins, and William Joseph “Bud” (Lori) Palazzolo, her 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and her siblings Joanna (Larry) Hoene, George (Tammy) Chaffin, Michael (Jean) Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Joseph Palazzolo, her brothers Harold, Larry, and Marvin Chaffin, and her grandchildren Robert and Stephanie Basham. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday July 6, 2019 from 10:00am until 12:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 12:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held after the services at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Zachary “Zak” J. Verge
Zachary “Zak” J. Verge, age 52, a resident of Ingleside, passed away at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was born on January 20, 1967 in Waukegan to Donald and Rita (Lechelt) Verge. Zak was free spirited with big personality. Hard working and self-reliant, Zak was very loving to his wife. He enjoyed riding his Harley. Zak is survived by his wife of 16 years, Jeannette Verge, two aunts, and extended family in Nova Scotia, Canada. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, with the funeral service commencing at 4:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL Interment will be held privately. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Mildred E. Vesely
Mildred E. Vesely, 101, a resident of Wildwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at her home. She was born August 5, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Emil and Susan Kardosh. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00am at St. Gilbert Catholic Church 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL. Interment will be held after the services at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mildred’s name to Hospice Promise Foundation c/o Star Hospice 1790 Nations Dr. Ste. 205 Gurnee, IL 60031. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Patricia A. Morris
Patricia A. Morris, 73, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born July 13, 1945 in Mishawaka, IN to Glenn and Mildred Hedman. Patricia is survived by her son Michael (Bobbi) Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Morris, and her brother Arthur Hedman. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 9:00am until 11:00am with the service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held after the services at East Fox Lake Cemetery in Round Lake, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Gail F. Grantschnig
Gail F. Grantschnig, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gail’s memory to Sisters of Charity BBM of Dubuque, IA, Boxer Rebound of Ringwood, IL or American Hearing Organization of Elgin, IL. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Rudolf E. Malz
Rudolf Erich Malz, 81, of Hainesville, passed away June 19,2019 at his home. Rudy was born on January 2, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Rudolf and Erna (Mudroch) Malz. He attended Valparaiso University. Rudy worked at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago for many decades. He was an active member of Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and was involved in their Social Justice Committee and children’s education. Rudy loved singing and was a member of many choirs over the years, including Bel canto Chorus in Milwaukee. He enjoyed gardening and especially loved roses. He traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. He particularly enjoyed his trips to Germany to visit family. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters more than anything.
Rudy is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer (Rex) Williamson of Williamsville, IL and Leslie Malz of Arlington Heights, IL; two granddaughters, Hannah (Aaron) Foss of Sandwich, IL and Rebecca Williamson of Williamsville, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dorothea (Walt) Muente and Dolores (Herb) Stride; one brother, Manfred (Marilyn) Malz; and his former wife and friend, Sandra Malz.
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. A memorial visitation and service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the memorial service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee or Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Harriette A. Heppner
Harriette A. Heppner, 84, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Warren Barr in Highland Park, IL. She was born July 4, 1934 in Bartlett, IL to Louis and Hattie Heppner. Harriette had attended Calvary Presbyterian Church in Round Lake. She is survived by several first cousins in the Midwest, and her caregivers and friends Don and Marie Newby. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Myron Heppner. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel. Interment will be held after the services at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery in Elgin, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Round Lake/Fox Lake Rotary Club for the Children’s Neediest Fund. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Lourdes J. Calulot
Lourdes “Ending” Juralbal Calulot, 81, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away June 1, 2019 at Warren Barr in Lincolnshire, IL. She was born May 8, 1938 in Matayumtayum, Tarlac Philippines to Hermogenes Juralbal and Marcelina Martinez. Ending was a loving mother who managed to raise her kids on her own. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and adored her great-grandchildren. Her passions included cooking, sewing, and watching Filipino soap operas. She also had a green thumb and enjoyed planting roses, money trees, and fortune plants. She shared these passions and touched so many lives, and she has been respected by all who knew her. She is survived by her former husband Lolito Calulot Sr., her children Marivic (Cipriano) Espino of Las Vegas, NV, Mildred (Erwin) Santiago of Round Lake, IL, Medilyn (Tim) Whitelock of South Korea, Marites (Rainier 2007) Medrano of Round Lake, and Lolito (Madelyn) Calulot Jr. of Helotes, TX, her grandchildren Lauren Medrano of Round Lake, IL, Erwin (Ryma) Santiago Jr. of Gurnee, IL, Meghan (Viktor) Ascencio of Round Lake, IL, Liezel Calulot of Helotes, TX, Kristen Espino of Las Vegas, NV, Jerwin Santiago of Round Lake, IL and Lindel Calulot of Helotes, TX, her 4 great-grandchildren Reign, Naomi, Penelope, and Zoey, and her siblings Adoracion Juralbal of Quezon City, Philippines and Filipina Guzman of Matayumtayum, Philippines. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Rosalina Sahagun, her brothers Felino Juralbal and Rogelio Juralbal, and her son-in-law Rainier Medrano. A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 10:00am until 2:00pm with the memorial service beginning at 2:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.parkinson.org. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Linda C. Devine
Linda C. Devine, 68, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at her home. She was born September 21, 1950 in Bronx, NY to Nicholas and Gertrude Custis. Linda is survived by her daughters Dianna Watschke and Nicole (Brian) Molinaro, her grandchildren Christian and Grace Watschke and Rylie and Morgan Molinaro, her sister Joanne (Ronald) Russo, and her nephews Ronald (Dana) Russo and Michael (Katie) Russo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ronald, her brother Richard, and her partner Ed Hall. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, 19, 2019 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Save-A-Pet 31664 N. Fairfield Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Karen A. Winandy
Karen A. Winandy, 70, a resident of Highland Park, IL, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL. Karen was born June 16, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Therese and Joseph Winandy. Karen is survived by her siblings Victor (Mary Kay) Winandy, Tim (Joanne) Winandy, Janice (David) Adkins, and Jody Veesenmeyer, her nieces and nephew Alecia (Dale) Marson, Jeffrey (Angela) Veesenmeyer, Amy Winandy, Kristy (Marko) Dugandzic, and Jacklyn (Matt) Stephany, 1 great-niece, and 7 great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law Lew Veesenmeyer. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm with the service commencing at 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The burial service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:00am at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Carol Olson
Carol P. Olson, age 78, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Lutheran General Hospital. She was born May 5, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Rudolph and Margaret Staats. Carol is survived by her children, Julie (Bill) Klicka and James K. Olson Jr., her grandchildren, Tyler, Maggie, and Jaimie Klicka and Garrett Olson, her brother, Ronald (Barbara) Staats, her brother-in-law, Richard (Tiffany) Olson, her sister-in-law, Sharon (Sergio) Pierluissi, and her niece and nephews, Cathy Blais, Rickie Olson, James Olson, Sergio Pierluissi, Clif Pierluissi and Steve Towers. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Olson and her parents. A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 1:00pm until1:30pm with a funeral service commencing at 1:30pm at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church 29700 N. St. Mary’s Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048. Interment will follow the services at Highland Memorial Park in Libertyville, IL. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.
Denise L. Shefka
Denise L. Shefka, 70, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home. She was born November 5, 1948 in Chicago, IL to John and Eleanor Powers. Denise is survived by her children Theresa (Jon) Leopold, Lyle Shefka, and Brian Shefka, her grandchildren Evan and Maggie Leopold, her siblings Pattye (Ed) Plants and Donald (Judy) Powers, and her sister-in-law Eve Powers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Shefka, and her brother Dennis Powers. A visitation is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2019 from 10:30am until 11:30am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2019 at 12:00pm at the St. Gilbert Catholic Church in the chapel, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held after the services at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.
Vickie L. Hernandez
Vickie L. Hernandez, nicknamed “Nanny”, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry. From her birth on December 3, 1950, she nourished everyone around her with love. She enjoyed being a caretaker to her five children, along with her nine grandchildren. Nanny enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her loved ones. Nanny was a caring, selfless, resilient, and loving mother and grandmother. She was a true-blue cubs fan, as well a San Francisco 49er’s fan. Thankfully, she was able to see the Cubs win the World Series in 2016. Vickie is survived by her five children, sons, Robert (Penny), Wayne (Kim), Michael (Jessica), Richard (Melody), and daughter, Pamela (Chris); siblings, Trudy, Debbie, and Wayne; and nine grandchildren, Alexis, Ashley, Danielle, Nicole, Autumn, Zoe, Cody, Mirissa, and Hazel. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Phylis Buehler, and siblings Tony, Roseann, and Fred. Vickie touched the hearts of everyone she met and will be deeply missed by all that were grateful to have known her. All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.com.