Sean Michael McBride, 29, a resident of Lakemoor, IL, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. He was born October 13, 1988 in McHenry, IL to Ellen M. Files and Tim D. McBride. Sean loved and lived for football and the love of his son and brothers. He had worked for the last year at Stack-On Products Warehouse in McHenry. Sean is survived by his son Aiden McBride of Louisville, KY, his brothers Jacob S. Files and Joshua A. Files of Louisville, KY, his mother Ellen (Don) Files, his father Tim McBride, his girlfriend Catey Dingman, his grandmother Beverly Lynn and his grandparents Frank Hamill, John and Lorelie Lynn, and Linda Sutterland. A visitation is scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm with a funeral service commencing at 6:00pm 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 a GoFundMe account for Aiden’s College fund gf.me/u/h9wqxa. For more information on services, call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.

Henrietta Patricia Janzen, 85, of Round Lake passed away peacefully on April 18, 2018 following a fall in her home. She is now with the angels.  Henrietta was a wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, godmother and true friend to many. Although she wasn’t very tall, she had a big heart and a positive happy essence. Henrietta was a collector of clowns and loved a good cribbage game. She was a parishioner at St. Joseph’s Parish in Round Lake and an avid Rosary maker. Henrietta was born on July 7th, 1932 in Menominee, Michigan to Maximillian “Mike” Paque and Augusta (Lyman), who preceded her in death. She graduated from Menominee High School and earned a degree in Library Science from Ferris State University. She retired after working for many years as a school librarian with Lake Michigan Catholic Schools in St. Joseph, Michigan. She is survived by her spouse Cornelius Janzen, she was preceded in death by her first husband Douglas Zyskowski of Marquette, Michigan. Henrietta and Doug are also survived by daughters Cheryl Carlson (Jay) and Christine Robbins (Kevin) as well as one son Michael “Mike” Zyskowski (Mary Shearer). In addition, Henrietta had three wonderful grandchildren, Brad, Heather and Joshua as well as one great grandchild Levi. One of 10 children of Mike and Augusta Paque, Henrietta is survived by two sisters Mary Ann Milam and Judy Kramer as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Brothers and sisters preceding her were Henry Paque (her twin), Clarice Bronald, Doris Bergfors, Jane Rapaelian, Arnold Paque, Ralph Paque, Francis Paque. Visitation will take place Sunday April 22, from 4-7 p.m. at the Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Ltd. A mass of Christian burial will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Parish in Round Lake.

Audrey Margaret Roeske, 91, of Grayslake passed peacefully on April 16, 2018. She was born August 14, 1926 in Chicago’s Kelvyn Park neighborhood to Paul Peter Christensen and Margaret Rosa (Schuele). Audrey was a parishioner of St Philomena, attended Barry School and Kelvyn Park High. Later the family settled in Grayslake where she was a member of the St Gilberts congregation. She is preceded by husbands Thomas R Irvin, married 1950 and Herbert Roeske, married 1971. Also a resident of Bourbon, MO from 1974 until 2003, Audrey is survived by sons Mark Irvin (Mary), Brian Irvin (Margaret), Neil Irvin (Denise) and Kevin Irvin (Colleen). Audrey was blessed with grandchildren Christina, Paul, Analysa, Benjamin, Jeremy, Steven, Zachary, Beth and Thom as well as 5 great-grandchildren. Audrey was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend who will be missed. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert’s Catholic Church Chapel, 301 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

Michael William Markus, age 61, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Rush Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago.  He was born July 8, 1956 in Waukegan to Harold and Dolores (nee Freeman) Markus.  Michael had mad chef skills; he feared no spice and measured nothing. The US Army began his culinary lust and every meal was a mouthwatering adventure.  On Sunday mornings he would dance in the kitchen with the love of his life Paula Martinez.  He treasured every artist and every song from the 50s through 1990–then, as Mike tells it, “Music went to hell.”  He was a north sider for sure and proudly wore #10 to all Cubs home games.  The icing on his cake was actually icing on the rink as he cherished the Chicago Blackhawks.  He loved history and often said he never forgot a good date!  Mike loved to travel and taste new cultures and lifestyles.  He was a fun loving prankster who was quick to laugh, he was kind and oh so patient but most of all he was deeply loved.   He is survived by the love of his life, Paula Martinez; his doppelganger son, Christopher, and his loving daughter-in-law Pam of McHenry; his siblings, Harry of Round Lake Park, Laurie Ann (Rich) Anderson of Round Lake Beach, Bill of Georgia, Julie of Ingleside, “Deedee” (Stan) Strong of Edgerton, WI, and Florence of Arabia.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Susan A. Touhy (formerly Hofmann), 99, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.  She was born April 29, 1918 in Homewood, IL to Oswald and Margaret Kaufmann.  Susan was a member of the Red Hat Society and had worked as a real estate broker for many years.  Susan is survived by her daughter Violet Hehn, her son-in-law David Schmidt, her grandchildren Margaret Hehn, Kathleen (Kent) Owsley, Anton (Linda) Hehn, David (Jeanine) Schmidt, and Kimberly (Steve) Peterson, her extended Touhy family, and her many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Leonard Hofmann, her second husband James Touhy, and her daughter Christine Schmidt.  A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:00am at the funeral chapel.  Interment will follow the service at Montrose Cemetery in Chicago, IL.  Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association or National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Billie Earl Walker, age 85, a resident of Ingleside, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Gurnee.  He was born January 31, 1933 in Shamrock, MO to Billie and Florence Walker.  Billie was a veteran of the Korean War having served for the US Army.  He was a carpenter for over 50 years with the Local #181 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Billie is survived by is daughters, Debbie (Robert) Dow and Michelle (Luis) Santiago, his siblings Wilma (the late Frank) Piritano, Herbert Walker, and Donald Walker, and his brother-in-law John Belt.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan, his parents, and his sister Dorothy Belt. A visitation and funeral service will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 10:00am 11:00am with the funeral service commencing at 11:00am at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Interment will follow at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 North Milwaukee Avenue in Niles.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Walter J. Bajorek Jr., 65, a resident of Round Lake Beach for his entire life, passed away March 25, 2018 in Libertyville.  He was born December 6, 1952 in Libertyville to Walter and Catherine Bajorek.  Walter had worked for Delaware Paint in Round Lake, Sherwin Williams in Gurnee, and most recently at Ace Hardware for the past 18 years in Libertyville.  He enjoyed collecting coins, refurbishing Weber grills, and spending time with his family.  Walter is survived by his wife of 43 years, Roberta, his children Bill Whaley, Michael Whaley, and Amanda Bajorek, his grandchildren Bill Whaley, Tyler Whaley, Jacob Whaley, Autumn Valentino, and Kayla Valentino, and his sister Rosalyn (Joseph) Lisk of Texas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Rick and Sammy, and his sister Sally.  A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11:00am at the funeral chapel.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Mothers Against Drunk Driving.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.