Angel L. Rivera, age 87, of Waukegan, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at his home.  He was born September 3, 1930 in Ciales, Puerto Rico.  A member of St. Dismas Church,  Angel was also a former member of the Puerto Rican Society and St. Joseph’s.  Angel is survived by his wife, Elba I. Rivera, who he married on December 31, 1956; his children, Angelo Rivera, Margaret DuFour, David Rivera, Rafael Rivera, Maria Borzick, Roberto Rivera, Nelida Rivera, and Evie Rivera-Peterson; his grandchildren, David Rivera Jr, Michael Rivera, Tiffany Vasquez, Christopher Smith Rivera, Tristan Borzick, Daniel Smith, Britteny Vega, Ryan Rivera, Trent Borzick, Taylor DuFour, Danielle Oilschlager, Ashley Rivera, Channing Peterson, Grant DuFour, Nicole Rivera, Amber Lelo, Erica Peterson, Desiree Rivera and Reese Rivera; his great-grandchildren, Jordan DuFour, Malakhi Smith Rivera, Neahmiah Smith Rivera, Payton Borzick, Brody Borzick, Victoria Vega, Aaliyah Peterson, Roman Smith Rivera, Ryder Borzick, Esmeralda Smith Rivera, and Valentino Vega.  A visitation will be held on ­­­­­­Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Dismas Church 2600 Sunset Ave. Waukegan, IL. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. For more information please call (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Kay “Michelle” Merten (Campbell), age 54, Grayslake, IL
Passed away Monday, July 16, 2018. She was born in Kansas City, MO on December 20th, 1963 to James and Elizabeth (Davis) Campbell. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 26 years David Merten, children Alex and Kristina Merten and brother Tim Campbell. Michelle’s passion in life was being a mother to her two beautiful children Alex and Kristina and her beloved dog Choco, and aunt to her niece and two nephews. Michelle’s life revolved around her husband and two children. Nothing brought her more pleasure in the world than attending all of their swimming, gymnastic, cheer, running or scouting events, to just name a few. She was so proud of all their accomplishments and of being their mother. Along with being an amazing wife and mother, she was a wonderful friend to many. She was fun, sassy and willing to help anyone who needed it. She had a beautiful smile and a wonderful laugh that brightened any room. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will take place Saturday July 21, 2018 from 9 am to 10:30 am with Mass at 10:30 am followed by Lunch at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations for the children’s education expenses. Donations can be sent to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL. 847-223- 8122, www.strangfuneral.org.

Wilfredo Ang Reyes, 73, a resident of Round Lake, passed away on July 11, 2018 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on March 24, 1945, in the Philippines to Ricardo and Magdalena Reyes. A proud Veteran, Reyes joined the US Navy in the Philippines in 1967, served in Vietnam and retired in 1989 after 22 years of service. After Military retirement, he spent 16 years at Commonwealth Edison/Midwest Generation.  He is survived by his wife Frida, son Richard, daughter Rebecca (Jason) Falkinham, son Rick, granddaughter Madison Falkinham, sister Remedios (Artemio) Mendoza, brother Apolonio (Wendy), numerous nephews, nieces and their families. He loved to fish, drive in the countryside and was an avid military aficionado. He was a true patriot and extremely proud of his military service. Visitation will be Friday, July 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Creamtorium, 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030, with the Funeral/Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church 27551 Volo Village Rd, Volo, IL 60073. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, 1436 Kenosha Road. Zion, IL 60099. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research hospital. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Lonny Jones, 75, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away July 12, 2018 in Milwaukee, WI.  He was born November 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Howard and Margaret (nee: Dionice) Jones.  Lonny loved poker, shooting pool, gambling, golf, fishing and, most importantly, Lonny loved his family.  He also enjoyed taking long walks on the beach and poking dead things with a stick.  Lonny is survived by his wife of 51 years, Yolanda, whom he wed on April 10, 1967 in Wheaton, IL, his children David and Janet both of Grayslake, his grandchildren Nicole of Lake Villa, Lonnie of Grayslake, and Andrea of California, his great grandchildren Koda of Lake Villa, Grayson of California, and one more on the way, his siblings Thomas(Cynthia)Jones of Huntley, Illinois, and Pamela (John) Pocrnich of Florida, and two children adopted by love, Chris Longley and Alison Allred.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Debbie Tegleman of Trevor, WI,  his brother Dennis Holland of Zion, Il, and a grandson Richie.   All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.  A private viewing was held on Friday for the immediate family.  A celebration of life may be scheduled at a later date.  Log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

David M. Anderson, 86, a resident of Grayslake and formerly of Prairie View, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at his home.  He was born October 20, 1931 in Evanston, IL to Edward and Elizabeth Anderson.  Dave spent his early years in Lake County IL attending Half Day Grade School and Libertyville High School. He worked in the construction industry, served in the US Army in the Korean War and the Army Reserves. Dave went on to own and operate Dave’s Sinclair Service Station in Half Day and was a Volunteer Fireman for the Vernon Fire Protection District. In 1967, he was elected Vernon Township Highway Commissioner serving for 30 years until his retirement in 1997. Dave’s love of fishing had him also working part-time at BonADon Custom Fishing and Tackle for 20 years and to then open Dave’s Reel Service.  After retiring Dave was a Trustee for the Lincolnshire Riverwood’s Fire Protection District for 10 years. Many also remember Dave as an active and encouraging Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, wood working, and playing cards, bingo, and Yahtzee with his friends. As an avid fisherman, he cherished his annual trip to Canada with family and friends. He liked meeting new people wherever he went, and will be lovingly remembered for his kind and compassionate heart, easy going manner, upbeat attitude, willingness to lend a hand, and offering an uplifting word. Dave is survived by his loving companion for the past 9 years, Mary Jean Black, his children Daniel (Leann), Eric (Judy), Ellen Zeppo (Tony), David (Karen George), Amy (Chandra Govind) and Mark (Tara), his grandchildren Brad, Stacy, Lauren, Zach, Brennan, Camden, Aliyah, Christopher, Adam, Alaina, Cathy (Tom), and Mike (Karen), and his greatgrandchildren Zachary, Ryan and Carly.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patricia, his brother Edward, and his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary T. (nee: Horcher) Anderson.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, July 13, 2018 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 and at the church one hour prior to the mass on Saturday.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00am at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein, IL.  Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Mundelein, IL.  In memory of Dave, donations may be made to St. Mary of the Annunciation, the American Legion, or the charity of your choice.  For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Judith Ann Muhr, age 81, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on June 8, 1937 in Chicago, Il to Gladys Langford. She is survived by her children, Alan (Tammy) Muhr of Grayslake and Mark (Robbin) Muhr of Des Plaines; her grandchildren, Brett, Erica, Lauren and Jennifer; her siblings, Elsie Zornek of Grayslake, Barbara Sechrest of Des Plaines and Lynn Martin of Mt. Vernon, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Muhr; 5 brothers, Charles, Harold, Donald, Robert, and Albert; and 1 sister, Evelyn.
A visitation and memorial service are scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the memorial service at 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Emphysema Foundation, 128 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851 or www.emphysemafoundation.org. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Dorothy Linda Groth died peacefully at her home in Grayslake, IL on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the age of 83.  She was born on April 1, 1935 in Chicago, Il to Ted and Lillian Waller.  She graduated from Grayslake High School where she met her husband, Charles, and they married on May 29, 1954. Dorothy retired from Grayslake School District 46 in 1996.  She was an active member of the Grayslake Historical Society.  Dorothy was happiest when surrounded by family, especially grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles Groth; her children, Terri (Jim) Richardson of Grayslake, Marc (Sue) Groth of Eagle River, WI, John (Chris) Groth of Grayslake, Robbin (Scott Fenters) Groth of Grayslake, Lynn (Joe) Wells of Lake Villa, and Matt Groth of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Sarena Richardson, Tessa Richardson, John Richardson, Chris (Kristen) Groth, Brad (Meaghan) Groth, Erin (Erik Frentz) Gossman, Ana Gossman, Jaime (Brian) Lolmaugh, Jessica Kennedy, Joe (Ashley) Kennedy, Jenna (Stephen) Liles, Lisa (Mike Sinkovec) Wells, Carly Wells and Jordan Groth; her 19 great grandchildren; her sister, Margaret Curtis of Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her son, Shane Groth; her parents, Ted and Lillian Waller; and her sisters, Mary McGinnis, Kathy Swedo, and Sue Holley.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 11:00 am, also at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grayslake Historical Society. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.