Gladys M. Pahl, age 86, a resident of McHenry, passed away on October 7, 2024 at White Oaks of McHenry.  She was born on April 26, 1938 in Chicago to Edward and Alice Burback. She graduated from Waller High School in Chicago in 1957 and married her husband, Robert H. Pahl, Jr, in February 1958. They lived and raised their family in Chicago.  After retirement she and Bob moved to Saddlebrook Farms Adult Community in Grayslake in August of 1998. Bob passed away in 2005 and she remained active with her Saddlebrook neighbors. In 2016, she moved to an assisted living facility and in 2018 moved to White Oaks Memory Care in McHenry due to the progression of dementia.

Gladys is survived by her children, Robert “Bob” (Beth) of Grayslake and Robin Beitzel of Grayslake; her grandchildren, Scott (Jen) Beitzel of Wheaton, Amy (Dan) Moczisko of Gurnee, Rachael Pahl of Tuolumne, CA, and Emily Pahl of Grayslake; her great grandchildren, Grayson Moczisko, Ivy Moczisko, Wyatt Beitzel, and Ada Beitzel; and her siblings, Lorretta Kirkpatrick and Daniel Burback.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Pahl, Jr; her mother, Alice Burback; her son-in-law, Steven Beitzel; and her siblings, Edward Burback, Dorothy Neuzil, Ray Burback, and Alice “Tiny” Davis.

A visitation and funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 3pm until 8pm, with a service commencing at 6:30pm. A committal service will be held at Elm Lawn Memorial Park, 401 E Lake St, Elmhurst, IL 60126 on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11:30am. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Virginia M. Peters, 92, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away October 6, 2024 at her home.  She was born December 4, 1931 in Chicago, IL to John and Catherine Lange. 

There was no job too big or too small for Virginia, as she took on the task of raising her siblings from a young age. She was strong, determined, and fiercely independent. She loved arts and crafts but nothing compared to the love she had for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly.

Viriginia is survived by her daughter Susan (Gary) Huck, her grandchildren James (Anne) Huck, Joseph (Rosalinda) Huck, Harold (Lisa) Gross, and Christine Gross, and her great-grandchildren Justin (Rebecca) Huck, Kaitlyn Scott, Baeleigh Gross, Emily Gross, and Lucas Sellers.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ellsworth Peters, her daughter Cathy Gross-Dycus, and her siblings John Lange, Lorraine Nelson, and Dorothy Gibis.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 10:00am until 11:00am with the service commencing at 11:00am.  Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Richard P. (Dick) Reilly, age 77, a resident of Volo, passed away peacefully,  surrounded by family on September 24, 2024 at Lake Forest Hospital.  Dick was born on August 27, 1947 in Bloomington, IL to Thomas F. and Lorraine (nee Froehlke) Reilly.

Dick was the beloved husband of Joyce M (nee Gwozdz) Reilly for 48 years and the beloved father of Thomas J. Reilly of Wauconda. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary (Jerome) Bastien of Wauconda, Kathleen of Wauconda, and Michael (Judy) of Fox River Grove. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dick attended Transfiguration Catholic school and Wauconda High School. He was a graduate of St.Mary’s College in Winona, MN and earned a master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

He worked as an environmental scientist for the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission and for Hey and Associates.

 In his lifetime, he spent countless hours swimming, fishing, waterskiing, ice boating , skating, and life guarding on Bang’s Lake in Wauconda where his family owned and operated Phil’s Beach.

Dick loved the outdoors and the native landscapes of Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. He enjoyed fishing, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, running and cross country skiing. He was a  loyal Wisconsin Badgers football fan. He quietly gave back to the places he loved by planting native trees and prairie plants, and by supporting the Lake County Forest Preserve’s  Blanding’s turtle restoration efforts.

A private family memorial service was held.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Save-A-Pet Grayslake.

Soledad Pineiro 84, a resident of Third Lake, IL, passed away October 1, 2024 at her home.  She was born June 10. 1940 in Irapuato, Gunajuato, Mexico.

Soledad lived in Chicago for 50 years only recently moving to Third Lake.

Soledad is survived by her children Rosa of Chicago, Marta Patricia of Irapuato Mexico) Soledad (passed on of Irapuato Mexico and Miguel Angel of Irapuato Mexico, her grandchildren Marisol (Samuel) Oviedo of third lake, Gabriel (Isa) Ibarra of Arlington Heights, Mauricio (Dina) Ibarra of Chicago, Christian (Jessica) Ibarra of Chicago, Adalberto Ramirez Lozano of Irapuato, Guanajuato Mexico and Israel Ramirez Lozano of Irapuato Guanajuato Mexico(and many other grandchildren in Mexico), and her 28 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Faustino Pineiro (passed 2014) in Chicago, and her mother Amaparo Flores Torres.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with the service commencing at 1:00pm.  Entombment will take place in Irapuato, Guanajuato Mexico.

For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Barbara Lange, age 83, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on October 1, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born on September 24, 1941 in Chicago to Walter and Angeline Ptak.

Barb treasured her time with her children and grandchildren. She had a passion for music, finding joy in playing the piano and listening to her favorite artist, Elvis Presley. She also enjoyed the excitement of bingo nights and treasured her time spent in her homes in Florida and Michigan. Travel was another passion, and she relished exploring new places with family and friends. 

Barbara is survived by her husband of 62 years, Frank; her children, Jeff (Jennifer) of Shorewood, and Jenny (Brian) Dietz of Third Lake; her grandchildren, Tyler Dietz, Allison Dietz, Amanda Dietz, Gianna Lange, Elizabeth Lange, and J.P. Lange. She was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Rehor and her parents. 

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 4pm until 8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL 60031 on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9:30am. Interment will be held at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 7201 S. Archer Ave, Justice, IL 60458.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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William Robert Schroeder, age 46, a resident of Crystal Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on September 30, 2024.  He was born November 4, 1977, in Libertyville, IL to Evan Schroeder and Nancy Miltier. 

Will entered the Air Force and proudly served our country for four years. He had a beautiful mind that often-sparked intense debates but also created a love of all things technology that led to a career in IT. Will thought nothing of taking apart a computer or phone to only rebuild it into something better. As much as he loved technology, nothing compared to the love he had for his beautiful daughter Ceres. He would often talk about how she was the best thing he ever did in his life and his pure, unconditional love for her shone through in every conversation. Everything he did in life was for her.

Will was preceded in death by his brother Daniel Schroeder and mother Nancy Miltier. He is survived by his father Evan (Judy) Schroeder, daughter Ceres Dewey, siblings Chad (Margaret) Schroeder, Michael (Amber) Schroeder, Jimmie Miltier, Michelle Kennedy, Charles Weekly and aunt Kim (Sam) Homer. Will was a very proud uncle to Ava and Mason and fur-dad to both Max and Lucy and dear cousin, friend and colleague to many. His death will leave a void in all of our hearts.

A visitation and funeral service are scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm with the service commencing at 6:00pm.  Interment will be held privately.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Richard E. Muhlig, Sr., age 82, a resident of Long Lake, IL passed away on September 30, 2024. He was born on December 3, 1941 in Chicago, Il to Evelyn Muhlig.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard, Jr of Round Lake Park; his grandson, Ricky Ross of Wildwood; and his siblings, Bill (Mary), Tom (Theresa) and Donna.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline; his son, William; his brother, Duane; his mother; and step-father, Keith Cowell.

A Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 11am until 1pm, with the funeral service commencing at 1pm.  Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

Michael Santo Sapienza, age 87, of Grayslake, IL, and a longtime resident of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of September 25, 2024, surrounded by his devoted wife, youngest daughter, and youngest son. Born in Chicago on April 4, 1937, to Michael and Frances Sapienza, he lived a life rich in love, family, and community.

Raised in the Bridgeport neighborhood near Comiskey Park, Michael was a good student and a hard worker, parking cars at White Sox games to earn pocket money. As a teenager, he worked night shifts loading soda trucks to fund his education and ultimately graduated from Loyola University with a degree in Microbiology. After college, Michael began a long and successful career with Nalco Chemical Company, where on his first day he met a beautiful switchboard operator who would later become his wife and life partner. Together, they built a family of five children.

Deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, Michael was a devout member of his church, serving on the parish council, as a eucharistic minister, and as a catechism teacher. He loved the outdoors, especially during the spring, finding joy in gardening and long walks through the forest preserves. For every family occasion, big or small, he had a camera in hand, always ready to document the special moments shared with those he loved.

During his distinguished career at Nalco, Michael was respected for his skill and integrity and promoted to leadership roles, eventually heading two manufacturing facilities. After retiring, he remained active, working part-time for the Calumet Area Industrial Commission, while spending quality time with his beloved dog, Buster, and traveling. His greatest joy came from his family, especially his grandchildren, whom he adored and whose accomplishments he celebrated with pride.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Arlene; his children, Michael, Cynthia (Larry) Harmon, Mark, Suzanne (George) Psaras, and Robert; his grandchildren, Chloe, Dominic, Ashley, Alex, Colin, Quinn, Camaryn, Jake, Caden, and Mia; his great-granddaughters, Callie and Emmie; and his siblings, Gerald (Kimbien), Donald (Sharon), and Mary. 

Funeral services will be held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

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Mary C. Jones, age 81, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away on September 24, 2024.  She was born on February 9, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to Louis and Mary Wade.

Mary loved her husband and family more than anything. She cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She and Richard enjoyed traveling and took so many wonderful trips, most often with her beloved brother and sister-in-law. Mary had a long career as an accountant and made many lifelong friendships along the way. She and Richard were very involved with their church, they had many dogs throughout their married life who they loved and spoiled.

Mary is survived by her children, Christine (Brian), Donald (Becky), Keith (Nancy), and Debbie; her grandchildren, Benjamin, Luke, Matthew, Andrew, Sean (Lauren), Brandon (Beth), Zachary (Melina), Caitlin (Adam), Marcus (Jolene), Ali (Teddy), Kacey (Demarreo), Keith (Jana), Peter, and Midori; and her 13 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; Her brother, Lewis (Nancy); and her parents.

A visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 4pm until 8pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 S Wille Street, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:00am. Interment will be held at All Saints Catholic Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

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Gregory Edward Troken, age 77, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away on September 21, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born on September 17, 1947 in Chicago to Edward and Minnie (nee Literski) Troken. 

Greg was a proud US Army Veteran. He had a passion for travel, especially to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where he enjoyed creating unforgettable moments with family and friends.  He also loved to golf, spending many happy hours on the course with his buddies. He retired in 2013 and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

 Gregory is survived by his wife, Alice, of 51 years whom he married on January 20, 1973 in Waukegan, IL; his children, Jody (Marc) Perez of Florida and Aaron (Kristin and her girls, Olive and Ivy) of Lindenhurst; and his siblings, Cathy Hunt of Arizona, Margaret Zibelin of Arizona, Sandy (Robert) Heynis of Texas and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and other family members who also passed before him. 

A memorial service will be held at Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wildwood Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society.  All funeral arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Marie Dejesus Escatel, 82, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away September 24, 2024 at her home.

A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm. The funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL 60030 at 9:30am. Interment will be held privately.

For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact 847-223-8122.

Joel Edward Molidor passed away peacefully at home in the morning hours on September 22, 2024, with his loving, devoted wife, children and 2 grandchildren by his side.  Joel left a legacy of love, faith, service, and laughter.

Joel was born in Waukegan, Illinois on November 9, 1943.  He grew up in Round Lake, IL where he spent his life exploring every piece of open land he could find.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, camping and canoeing.

His first date with his soulmate and best friend Patti was on March 23, 1973 and they married a year later on April 20, 1974.  After 50 years of marriage, they were an example of love, commitment, dedication, support and sacrifice.  Together they spent 7 years flying into remote lakes in Canada, fishing, camping, traveling and riding their matching motorcycles.  Together they raised their 2 children Chris and Joey and taught them hard work, love, respect, and a love of the outdoors.  They spent many vacations together camping, hunting, and exploring the beauty of God’s creation.

Joel was well adept at telling stories and was loved by all children.  He spent his life sharing stories, camping, hunting, fishing and trapping.  And if you were one of the lucky kids in the neighborhood you either got to enjoy rides in his jeep or ride in the back of his pickup truck trying to put out streetlights with a spotlight.

Joel was an Army veteran and a member of the Mundelein American Legion.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake. 

Joel is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patti Molidor, his sons Christopher (Rachell) Molidor and Joseph (Amie) Molidor, his “adopted” sons Aaron Kristan and Garrett Kristan, his grandchildren Veronica, Jonathon, George, Edward, Adalind, and Cornelius, and his sisters Janet (Ted) Stefaniak, Jeanne Kristan, and Mary Jo (Tom) Lucas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Gerry, Jack, and Joseph and brother-in-law Robert Kristan. A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.  The funeral mass is scheduled for Monday, September 30, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL 60030 at 9:30am.  Interment will be held privately. 

Memorials may be made to President’s Fund for Special Needs, Advocate Children’s Hospital. For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.   

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Alfonso Posterli, 88, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on September 21, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1935 in Fontanaluccia, Italy to Ettore and Gelsomina (nee: Bimbi) Posterli. Where he also met the love of his life at first glance, Osanna, and began their beautiful family of four.

Alfonso immigrated to the United States with the not so gentle nudging of his wife and his young family in November, 1971.  With his family he first settled in Highwood, later moved to Deerfield and in his retirement years in Grayslake.  His trade was that of a TIG welder for Allis Chalmers which later became Fiat-Allis.  After the company closed its doors, he performed various maintenance jobs throughout the years to finally retire from Deerfield High School maintenance department.  In his retirement the greatest joys of his life were spending as much time as his grandchildren would give him, long walks with his dog, and constantly helping out tinkering at home projects at his children’s homes.

Alfonso is survived by his children, Oscar (Mary Jo) Posterli of Lake Bluff and Morena Posterli, of Grayslake his grandchildren Italia, Ettore, Dante and Domenico and his brother Osvaldo Posterli of Italy. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years Osanna, his parents and his constant 4-legged companion and best friend “Billy”.

A visitation is scheduled Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.  A funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church 928 W. Everett Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045 at 11:00am.  Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122. 

Judy A. Fonseca-Johnson, 55, a resident of Gurnee, IL passed away at her home.  She was born March 10, 1969 in Yonkers, NY to Americo and Cecelia Fonseca.

Judy enjoyed writing, music, and being a poet.

Judy is survived by her children Deven Johnson, Linnea Johnson, and Miles Stanczak, her siblings Donna (Alan) Newton, Rick Fonseca, and Jackie (Patrick) Byrne, and the fathers of her children Erik Johnson and Michael Stanczak.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.  A memorial mass is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024 at St. Paul the Apostle 6401 Gages Lake Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031 at 9:30am.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org.

For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Elizabeth Ann Olejcak, age 85, a resident of Gurnee, passed away on September 17, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 15, 1939 in Chicago to Gustaf and Estelle Jacobson.

Born Elizabeth Ann Jacobson, she was often referred to as “Boots” in her early years and went by “Betty” later in life. Betty grew up in Illinois on the south side of Chicago.  Her mother traveled playing the organ and Betty found herself attending boarding school at a young age.  As a freshman, she lived with a sponsor family and attended school in Buena Vista, Colorado and would eventually find her way back to Colorado later in life. She returned to Chicago and graduated from Kelly High School.

Betty modeled after high school and started a job at The University of Illinois Hospital-Chicago where she met the love of her life, Ray Olejcak.  They were engaged 1 month later, married 4 months after that and enjoyed 37 years of marriage.  Betty’s goal in life was to raise her family with the stability and confidence that she never felt she had growing up. They settled down in Wildwood, Illinois, where she would live for over 40 years and where they raised their 2 daughters. In 2012, she moved to Colorado Springs, so that she could be a daily presence in her younger grandson’s, Cole and Luke’s lives.  She remained there until 2023 where she then moved back to Illinois to receive care.

Betty worked for many years at Volkswagen, was a Distribution Manager for Subaru Mid-America, and ultimately retired from a wonderful career at Abbott Laboratories in the Hospital Products Division.  

Betty was a fiercely independent and loving person and referred to by many as their second mom because she had an open door to all that needed her. She was a lifetime crocheter, unicycle rider, world traveler and spent her later years becoming an expert quilter. She was an avid baseball, basketball and football fan both professional and collegiate.  You could always find a sports game on her TV especially if it was the Bears, Chicago White Sox or Notre Dame.  She especially loved March Madness and watching the College World Series. Others would know Betty as the “Cookie Mom”, as she loved baking cookies for everyone she knew and always had a full cookie jar for visitors.  Most importantly, Betty NEVER missed attending an event that supported her kids, grandkids or the extended family she loved.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Betty-Rae (Dan) Ratzke of Round Lake Beach, and Heather (Joe) Spurlock of Colorado; her grandchildren, Dan Jr. (Sherri), Chris, Cole, and Luke; her 7 great grandchildren; her 2 great-great grandchildren; her many nieces and nephews; and her sister, Louise Olberding of Iowa.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her granddaughter, Dawn, and her parents.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11am.  A visitation will be held at church on Saturday from 10am until the time of Mass. Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org. 

Janet Loretta Shaver, age 86, passed away on September 12, 2024 in Portage, Wisconsin.  She was born on November 5, 1937 in Waukegan, Illinois to John and Loretta (nee Keyser) Opeka. Janet loved spending time in her garden, arts and crafts, making ceramic objects, supporting the Green Bay Packers, and playing volleyball.  She was a lover of animals, especially dogs and playing cards, especially pinochle.

Janet is survived by her children, Debra (Jeff) Miller of Wisconsin Dells, WI and Robert (Karen Mowatt) Shaver of Beach Park, IL; her grandchildren, Dixie (Ben) Deal of Portage, WI, Becky (Jason) Hopkins of Pleasant Prairie, WI, Heidi Houston of Burlington, Kimberly (Manuel) Marban of Wadsworth, IL, Michael (Summer) Ratcliff of Waseca, MN, and Amber Ratcliff of Spokane, WA; and 14 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her son, Michael; her brother, Richard; and her parents.

A funeral service will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030 on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10am.  A visitation will be held at the funeral chapel on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 4pm until 7pm.  Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.

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Kay Frances Libertore, age 91, a resident of Grayslake, ILleft this world on September 9, 2024 at her home and joined the love her life, Jim.  She was born on June 8, 1933 in Chicago to Leroy and Darlene Meineke. She was the sister to Joan Gibson and James Meineke.  Kay was a longtime dog groomer, avid fan of Vincent Van Gogh and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 

Kay is survived by her sons, Kenneth of East Chicago, and Gary of Grayslake.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James.

Per her wishes, no funeral services will be held.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or www.StrangFuneral.org.

Mark Anthony Stang, 57, a resident of Round Lake Beach, IL, passed away September 8, 2024 at Lutheran General in Park Ridge, IL.  He was born January 20, 1967 in Waukegan, IL to George and Shirley (nee: Dietz) Stang.

Mark was an avid Cubs and Bears fan, loved playing Bingo, and visiting casinos. He loved spending time with family and was always there to help with any projects.

Mark is survived by his siblings George Jr. (Sharon) Stang of Grayslake, Karen Stang of Round Lake Heights, Tom Stang Sr. of Clover, SC, Catherine Stang of Hainesville, Donna (Daniel) Uyttebroeck of Ingleside, Don (Paula) Stang of Ingleside, John (Kellie) Stang of Volo, William Stang of Hainesville, and Tammy (Tommy) Price of Round Lake, his brother-in-law Ed Wallis of Grayslake, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents George and Shirley Stang, his brothers Joseph and Michael, his sister Debora Wallis, and his beloved dog Bingo.

All funeral arrangements were held privately and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

Elvira Racelis, 77, a resident of Mundelein, IL, passed away September 7, 2024 at Northwestern Medical Center in Lake Forest, IL.  She was born November 5, 1946 in the Philippines Fausto Zaragoza Santos and Lydia Causio Santos.

Elvira enjoyed cooking, singing Karaoke, dancing, and Bingo. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Elvira is survived by her husband of 48 years, Anthony Racelis, her children Cherri Anne (Erwin) Olivarez, Julie Anne (Mike) Salazar, Anne Pauline (Alex) Lat, and Nina Angelica (Andrei) Del Fierro, her grandchildren Isabelle Anne, Caleb, Angelo, Calix, and Amanda, and her siblings Teresita Causio Santos and Fausto Causio Santos, Jr.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her 3 siblings Eduardo Causio Santos, Zenaida Causio Santos, and Leticia Santos Aguila.

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 5:00pm.  For more information, please log onto www.strangfuneral.org or contact (847)223-8122.

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Susan Faye Jensen, a resident of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away on September 9, 2024 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  Sue was known for her passion for gardening, interior design, vacationing with family and friends (specifically Hawaii), the love for her grandchildren and 2 fur babies (Rosie and Koa). She was a wonderful support/advocate for animal adoption. She was born on April 23, 1955 in Sioux City, Iowa to Donald and Faye Koch.
Susan is survived by husband, Brian, of 49 years whom she married on May 30, 1975 in Sioux City, Iowa; her parents, Donald and Faye Koch; her children, Justin (Jennifer); her grandchildren, Claira and Nolan; and her sisters, Cindy (Matthew) Haley and Kimberly Larson.  She was preceded in death by her son, Derrick.  
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA.  All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847)223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org.