Terry A. Nischan, 56, a resident of Antioch, passed away January 20, 2017, at her home.  She was born December 9, 1960 in Evanston, IL to Sherman and Christine (nee: Westcott) Nischan.  Terry was an amazing woman.  Her love for her daughter, grandkids, Tommy, and her sons-in-law Mike and Jody was infinite.  She touched so many lives with her spirit, kindness, and her beautiful smile.  She was a force of nature, and to know her was to love her.  She was her grandkids biggest fan and to all the other kids that knew her as Oma at every sporting event.  She cheered for them all as if they were own.  She treated everyone like family, and truly meant it when she asked you how you were doing.  She lived her life to the fullest and loved with all of her heart and soul.  Terry was an amazing mother, but her greatest roll was that of Oma.  Her love for her daughter and grandkids was unlike any other.   Those fortunate enough to be a part of her world only truly know how great of a loss this is.  Heaven gained a beautiful angel, but left our world with a little less light.  May she fly to the Angels, always cheer for her beloved Bears and Cubs, and always curse the Packers, and cheer for her babies (and sometimes the wrong team)!  Terry is survived by the love of her life Tommy, her daughter Jennifer (Mike) Keeter of Round Lake, Oma to her grandchildren Alex, Jake, Mason, Brayden, Jameson, and Jaxon, her siblings Debbie (Mark) Atkins of WI, Sheryl (Al) Gafka of Algonquin, and Karen (Vince) Seminerio of Rockford, and loving aunt to Elizabeth Gafka, Christopher Nischan, Janice Enslow, and Albert Seminerio.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 27, 2017 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 7:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. 

William Herman Protine, 89, a resident of Third Lake, passed away peacefully at his home, on Sunday, January 22, 2017.  He was born November 25, 1927 in Antioch, IL to Paul and Elsie Protine.  William was a World War II veteran having served during the Pacific Theater.  He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for 65 years, an avid traveler and fisherman.  William attended church faithfully and was strong in his Christian faith.  He last attended the Village Church of Gurnee.  William is survived by his children Paula Protine of Waukegan, Andrea Protine of Waukegan, and William E. (Vivien) Protine of Koror Palau, his grandchildren Monica Protine of El Cajon, CA, Richard Weekly of Waukegan, Samantha (Richard) Green of Winthrop Harbor, and William I. Protine of Pleasant Prairie, WI,  his 4 great-grandchildren,  his niece Melanie Hansford, and many other nieces and nephews in the Illinois and California areas.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Norma J. Protine (nee: Carmain), his parents, his sisters Gwendolyn (Kenneth) Strang and Virginia (John) Hudrick, and his brother Barnard (Edith) Protine.  A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm 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 the charity of your choice.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. 

Dr. Nestor Gerardo Guzman MD FACS, “Gerardo”, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 surrounded by loving family after a battle with cancer. A longtime resident of Wadsworth IL, he is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Eva “Ketty” (nee Dupuy-Thurpeauy). Devoted father of Gerardo (wife Claire), Natalia (husband Michael) and Greta. Proud grandfather “Dito” to Gabriella, Ryan, Nathan, Anna, Alexander and Megan.

Nestor was born in Piura, Peru to Rosa Espinosa de Guzman and Gerardo Guzman Talledo, one of 4 children. He is older brother to Rosa Guzman de Castillio, Flor de Maria Guzman de Guzman and Marco Guzman Espinosa. He grew up in Chiclayo, Peru; graduated with a medical degree from the San Fernando Medical School of San Marcos University and surgical residency at Cayetano Heredia University in Lima, Peru.

Nestor interned at Mount Sinai Chicago Medical School and did his residency in the US Veterans Administration and Ohio State University hospitals in Dayton, Ohio.  He was a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy and Naval Reserve. Dr. Guzman provided Surgical and Family Practice services to the Lake County community from area hospitals (Advocate Condell, Northwestern Lake Forest, Vista Victory) and his Grayslake office for over 35 years. He contributed time, effort and medical services to the Open Door Clinic (HealthReach) in Mundelein and the Illinois Peruvian American Medical Society.

Nestor enjoyed traveling, tennis, swimming, volleyball and spending time with his extended Peruvian “family” on many summer Sundays.

“Gerardo” will be greatly missed by his family and many friends, especially missed will be his great sense of humor, making his friends and family laugh at all occasions.

Visitation will be held at Strang Funeral Chapel (410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030) from 1-4 pm on Saturday, February 4th, with a Memorial service immediately following.  For more information please call (847) 223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org

Robert Poska, 66, passed away quietly on November 12, 2016 at JourneyCare in Barrington.  Bob was born on July 19, 1950, to Edward and Bernadine Poska.  Bob’s childhood was spent in Grayslake exploring Tree Island, with a pocket full of penny candy from The Old Dime Store, and building life-long friendships.  After graduating from GCHS (Class of 1968), Bob attended Western Illinois University (Class of 1972).  With degree in hand, Bob embarked on a career spanning 4 decades in the insurance field where he was highly respected by clients and colleagues alike.  With camera bag and tripod in tow, Bob combined his passion for photography with his wanderlust.  From Pilsen to Prague, Bob captured common people and common places.  Always seeking to expand his skills and the depth of his craft in large format, street, and digital photography, Bob attended workshops in Santa Fe, Cuba, and other destinations around the globe, but yet, as a diehard fan, most often found his way home to cheer for the Packers.  Bob is survived by three sisters, Susan (the late Raymond) Magiera of Lake Barrington, Kathleen Patterson  of Arlington, TX, and Laurie Frank of Grayslake; Jenna (Sam) Goeb of Greenfield, WI, whom he considered a daughter; nephews and nieces Ray (Denise) Magiera, Christopher (Jessica) Magiera, Erika (Peter) Stilwell, Hannah Frank, Emily Frank, and Alex (Brittany) Frank; great nephews and nieces Nathaniel Magiera, Alexandria Magiera, Ellison Magiera,  Piper Stilwell, Sloane Stilwell, Cooper Stilwell, and August Frank; a dear aunt, Dorothy Korecky of Pine Island, MN, numerous dear cousins across the country, many cherished lifelong friends including Kevin and Helena Daly of Spring Grove, George Grandchamp of Los Angeles, CA, the entire Siedlecki family who considered Bob a son and brother, and Eva, Brady, and Levi Goeb who loved their “GramBob,” a role that brought Bob much joy, love, and laughter.  Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Mark, and close friend Christopher Siedlecki.  Memorial donations in Bob’s name may be made to the Illinois Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at LLS.org or UNICEF at unicefusa.org.  Friends are welcome to join the family for a memorial gathering in February.   Contact rposkamemorial@gmail.com for details.

Marian Louise Nelson Hauschild left this Earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday January 16, 2017. She passed peacefully in the home she loved in Grayslake, Il and in the presence of family members that love and helped care for her. She died, at 92 years of age, of natural causes complicated by a stroke suffered in 2007.

              Marian Louise Nelson was born to parents Selma and August Nelson in Chicago, a city that she loved all of her life. She met her husband Edward Arthur Hauschild after the end of WWII and they were married on Dec. 7, 1946. They lived and raised a family on Chicago’s North Side until 1960, when the family moved to Highland Park, Ill. Marian made sure that her children, grandchildren and friends were all exposed to the endless museums, parks and activities the City and surrounding area had to offer.

             Independent and intelligent, Marian had a career in real estate while living in Highland Park, Ill from 1970 to 1986 and later in Ashland, OR from 1987 to 2000. Having grown up in a family of contactors, she oversaw the planning and construction of her home in Ashland during the 1980’s and fifteen years later in Grayslake, Ill. She was always an active and compassionate member of her local churches and community. Fond memories and fast friends were forged while a parishioner at Church of the Atonement (Chicago), Trinity Episcopal Church (Highland Park), Trinity Episcopal Church (Ashland) and Lady of Our Annunciation (Gurnee). While interested in the well-being of those around her, she also had the curiosity and desire to learn about other cultures, and her own heritage, or ‘roots’. Trips were made with her husband Ed to Sweden, various Northern European countries, Jamaica and Mexico. After Ed’s passing in 1988, Marian continued with trips to England, Hawaii and even the Oregon mountains for cross country ski excursions! She loved to be ‘on the move’ and was always walking, swimming or taking water aerobics classes. She attended Adult Education classes, joined books clubs and was always open to another way to keep her mind active and her horizons broad!

            Deeply devoted to her family and friends, she is now in the loving arms of all those who have passed before her including her mother & father, husband Edward, son Ed Jr, brother Richard, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and more.  Deeply missed by all those left behind, Marian is survived by her older brother Ervin Nelson of Port Townsend, WA; sister-in-law Roberta Nelson of Des Plaines, Il; son John Nelson Hauschild and his wife Brooks of Ashland, OR; daughter Lynn Christine Clore of Kaneohe, HI and daughter Louise Marian Koopmann of Gurnee, Il; grandsons Gust and Lucas (nee John); grandchildren Tyrone, Isaac, Becket, Summer, Sirena, Earnest, Lani, Victor, Micah, and Kealii (nee Lynn); grandson Kai & his fiance’ Jenny and granddaughter Kristina (nee Louise); plus 11 great-grandchildren! Marian’s presence will also be missed by her cousins Fred Nast and Arnie & Doris Lund, myriad nieces, nephews and their families.

           All friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday Feb. 11, 2017 at 11 am  Lady of Our Annunciation Episcopal Church 5775 Sterns School Road Gurnee, IL 60031. A gathering to celebrate and remember Marian’s life will take place after the service at her home in nearby in Grayslake, IL.

Magdalen Jonker, 93, a resident of Round Lake Heights, IL, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  She was born February 16, 1923 in Chicago.  Magdalen was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake and served on the altar and rosary society.  She was a housewife and served as the first Treasurer of  Round Lake Heights from 1961-1982.  Magdalen is survived by her children John, James (Helen), Joseph, and Janet (Steve) Sanders, her grandchildren Alicia Jonker, Matthew Jonker, Nichlas Jonker, Adam Jonker, Steven Sanders, and Jennifer McKay, her great-grandchildren Gabriella Sanders, Wyatt Jonker, Magdalen McKay, and Ava Sanders.  She was preceded in death by her husband Johannes and her son Jeffrey.  A visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 9:30am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 114 N. Lincoln Ave. Round Lake, IL.  Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Kevin Francis Gallagher, age 58 of  Hainesville, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at his home.  He was born on September 23, 1958 in Oak Park to John J. and Maridel (nee Brennan) Gallagher.  Kevin was a devoted employee of American Airlines working as Material Logistics Specialist Crew Chief, an avid Bears fan, an excellent cook, and loved tropical vacations.  He especially loved his nieces and nephews.  He is survived by his siblings, Thomas (Gina) of Wheeling, Michael of Fox Lake, John (Marie) of Dublin, OH, Mary Pat (Jon) Paret of Round Lake, Martin (Ann) of Grayslake, and Maureen of Chicago; and seven nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the service at 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  Memorial donations in Kevin’s name may be made to the Shriners Hospital in Chicago.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or go to www.strangfuneral.org.

Norma Lucille Parmly, 83, was born into eternal life Friday, January 17, 2017 at Aurora Zilber Family Parmly in Wauwatosa, WI.  She born to life on November 23, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to Clifford and Lucille Cavaness.  She was of the Baptist faith all of her life.  Norma is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold, whom she wed on December 4, 1954 in Anna, IL, her children Debra Parmly of Maryville, TN and Jeffrey (Vivian) Parmly of Lindenhurst, IL, her grandchildren Ashley Parmly of Murfreesboro, TN, Ryan Parmly of Lindenhurst, IL and Wade Parmly of Lindenhurst, IL, her brother Donald (Ruth) Cavaness of Anna, IL, her close friend Ginny Daughtery, and her caregiver Joanie Ocampo.  She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Lucille Cavaness and her brother Donald Cavaness.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 2017 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 on February 1, 2017 at 1:00pm at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery  in Elwood, IL.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. 

Gary Lyle Hotsinpiller, 62, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.  He was born December 2, 1954 in Chicago to Arthur and Gloria (nee: Wronski) Hotsinpiller.  Gary was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and hated the Packers with a passion.  He was a NASCAR fan and loved his job as a truck driver.  Gary enjoyed making people laugh, loved to dance, and most of all he really loved his family and friends.  Gary is survived by his sister Connie “Marie” Helfer, his precious nieces he lovingly called his “little tomatoes”, Brittany Helfer and Kim Helfer, and many other beloved relatives.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Catherine and Brenda.  A visitation and memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm with the memorial service commencing at 7:00pm 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. 

Nancy L. Petkus, 65, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born April 13, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Herbert and Jean Wissman.  Nancy worked for CYN in Grayslake for over 13 years and was a graduate of Loyola University.  Nancy is survived by her daughters Nicole (Erik) Myers and Tammy (Jeff) Pohlman, her grandchildren Jake, Riley, Kelly and Logan Myers, her sister Jeanne Yomine, her niece Gwynne (Douglas) Ryan, her nephew Shawn Yomine, her great-nephew Colin Ryan, and many cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2017 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 follow after the service at McHenry County Memorial in Woodstock, IL.  Memorial donations may be made to United Protestant Church Helping Hands 54 S. Whitney St. Grayslake, IL 60030  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org. 

Steven R. Young, 67, a resident of Volo, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  He was born May 8, 1949 in Libertyville, IL to Earl and Joan Young.  Steve’s passion as a sports fan was known by all.  Steve is survived by his mother Joan Young, his lifelong partner Fran Heinmiller, his brother Dan (Dona) Young, his nephews Aaron Young, Dever Young, and Geoff Young, his niece Kristie Greenfield-Young, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.  A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2017 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 6:00pm 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. 

Kathryn Richard Morgan, 64, a resident of Grayslake, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.  She was born February 27, 1952 in Roslyn, NY to Patricia and William Albert Richard.  Kathy was an employee at Great Lakes Navy Exchange for her entire career.  Kathy is survived by her son Joel (Noelle) Morgan of Waukegan, IL, her grandson Henry Morgan of Waukegan, IL, her siblings Jane (Lee) Tougas of Middleton, OH, William A. (Babs) Richard of Charlotte, NC, and Susan (Brien) Gefvert of Grayslake, IL.  She was preceded in death by her husband Keith Morgan and her parents William A. and Patricia Richard.  A visitation and funeral service will be held Monday, February 13, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the memorial service beginning at 8:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fat Cat Rescue Inc. 2201 Martin Luther King Dr. North Chicago, IL on behalf of The Cats Inn 10 N. Lake St. Grayslake, IL.  For further information, please call 847 223 8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

William Healy, 89, passed away peacefully at home 9 February 2017 in Grayslake, IL.  A WWII Navy veteran who attended DePaul University is preceded in death by wife Dolores (nee Triana), father George, mother Lucille, brothers George, Bobby and Michael and sister Margot.  He is survived by sons Tom (Janice), Mike (Beata), and daughter Joanne Kraznoson (Jim), grandchildren Patrick and Matthew Healy, Kevan and Katy Kraznoson, and many nieces and nephews.  An enthusiastic sportsman who grew up in Hyde Park was a letterman in basketball at Hirsh High, a boxer in the Golden Gloves 1947, and an avid golfer who held a single digit handicap with 2 holes in one and forever searching for the perfect swing.  He was a member of Glen Flora Country Club in Waukegan and East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Palm Harbor, FL for over 20 years.  He was an enthusiastic Cubs, Bears and Notre Dame fan along with Willie Pep, Buddy Greco, Lawrence Welk, and The Shadow of Your Smile.  A successful businessman in advertising sales, his career spanned 40 years with National Cash Register, Hearst Magazines, The Journal of the AMA and New England Journal of Medicine, all with top sales honors. His career brought him from Chicago to Bay Village, OH and finally back to Deerfield, IL. He was very much a family man who enjoyed spending time with his 3 children and 4 grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all.  Visitation Friday 17 February at St. Gilbert Church at 301 E. Belvidere Rd. in Grayslake at 11:00 AM, followed by noon mass and procession to St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lake Forest.  For more information please contact Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org

Emilia C. Dunn, 56, a resident of Lake Forest, IL, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest.  She was born January 6, 1961 in Guam to Jose Gomez and Delgadina Cruz.  Emilia served her country for 12 years in the US Army.  She loved to volunteer and help others at church, including many ministries.  Emilia is survived by her husband of 33 years, Gathia W. Dunn Jr, whom she wed on November 16, 1984 in Wayneboro, PA, her children Malani L. (Madhi) Griffin of Atlanta, GA, Gathia W. (Shannon) Dunn III of Round Lake Park, Earl W. Dunn II of Lake Forest, Marcus A. Dunn of Springfield, and Denise (Bedric) Jackson of Texas her grandchildren Gathia W. Dunn IV, Alyssa M. Dunn, Mahdi K. Griffin Jr, Makai L. Griffin, Tristian I. Williams, Timothy B. Hall, Tiani A. Hall. her siblings Genevieva Salas of North Carolina and Manuela Gomez of North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Emilio Jocson and Arthur Curz, and her sister Lolita Meno.  A visitation is scheduled for Friday, February 17, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Memorial Services for Emilia will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 3:00pm at the Living Waters Assembly Of God 525 N Atkinson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorial devotions may be made to Feed My Starving Children at www.fmsc.org.  For more information please contact (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org

Stephen “Steve” McClure Davis, loving father and grandfather, a resident of McHenry, Illinois, born August 14, 1941 in Berwyn, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017.  He is survived by son, Allan Davis, daughter Ann Marie (Jeffrey) Newman, granddaughter, Chyann Newman, brother Lance G. (Mary) Davis, sisters, Suzanne (Edward) Klein and  Cheri Blowers, dear friends Ann and Tony Ricchetti, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Walter G. Davis Jr. and mother Mary J. Colson, wife, Diane, and brothers, Robert S. Davis and Karl K. Colson.  All services were held privately.  Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

In loving memory of Anthony Solano Hernandez, Anthony was 27 when he passed away suddenly on February 13, 2017.  His spirit lives through his mother Adriana Hernandez, his father Tony Solano, his brothers and sisters Angel, Alexis, Christopher, Erick, Andrea, and Anessa.  Along with many other family members and friends that loved him dearly. He was an outdoorsman who loved to fish. He enjoyed life and lived it to its fullest, always surrounded by those he loved. Anthony was always one to put a smile on family and friend’s faces with his witty sense of humor. He was full of love and compassion, and was always willing to go the extra mile to help those in need. A visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 4:00 p.m. at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 410 East Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. In lieu of flowers, please donate to his gofundme page. For information, please call 847-223-8122 or log on to www.strangfuneral.org.

Marjorie P. Woll, 72, a resident of Grayslake, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her home.  She was born June 5, 1944 in Waukegan, IL to Fredrick Singleton and Helen Alice Brawley (nee: Galvin).  Marjorie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ron, whom she wed on December 21, 1968 in Evanston, IL, her son Dave (Danielle) Woll of Grayslake, her grandchildren Maxwell Woll, Lillianna Woll, Jaxson Woll and Jaylynn Worley, and her best friend Ruth Anne Weller.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Shannon Love, her brother Fred Brawley, and her sisters Barbara and Noreen.  A memorial visitation and service is scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm with a service commencing at 7;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.

Mark S. Dittmer, 45, a resident of Round Lake Heights, IL passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017.  He was born December 6, 1971 in Waukegan, IL to Gerald and Darlene Dittmer.  Mark was an outdoorsman that loved to fish and hunt.  He most recently worked at Prairie Materials in Mundelein.  Mark was well loved and known by family, friends, and community as a constant giving presence in their lives.  Mark is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Leist-Jarvis, his daughter, whom he lovingly called “Boogs”, Allison Nicole Dittmer, his parents Gerald and Darlene Dittmer, his siblings Kathleen Dittmer, Geraldine (Steven) Fester, Jeffery (Tracy) Dittmer, Edward “Jim” (Carolyn) Dittmer, John Dittmer, and Matthew Dittmer, and loved by his numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.  A private service was 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. 

Linda Kay (Thompson) Cleary, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 65 on Sunday, February 19, 2017.  She was born on March 23, 1951, to Pauline and A. W. Thompson in Anniston, Alabama.  After her parents divorced and her mom remarried, they moved around to several Army bases.  Her favorite was Hawaii, where her sister, Rhonda, was born.  Her mom didn’t want her to go off base, but did let her go to some dances.  Once they relocated to Chicago, she made the town her own.  In high school, she joined the ROTC earning their highest ranking, cadet colonel.  During her early twenties, she got to vacation many places around the US.  Her first marriage gave her “little” Linda.  Then she met her soul mate, Jeremiah.  Within 2 years, they were married and had a daughter of their own, Jenny.  Due to an injury, Linda spent many years battling surgeries, procedures, and medical intervention.   As her medical problems grew her physical abilities were more limited.  However, she remained ever sharp-minded.  Linda’s joys were her family, reading, cards, board games and game shows, bird watching, and telling stories of the past.  She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Jeremiah Cleary, her daughters, Linda Armstrong, Jennifer (Frank) Ladwig, and Leandra Christine Cleary, also her granddaughter, her grandchildren, Megan, Joe, Kyle, Raven, Dylan, and Noah, her sisters, Rhonda (Mark) Rakosnik and family, Odessa (Phillip) Edwards and family, Lilly (Ross) Skaggs and family, her brother Jerry Thompson, her caregiver Cathy (Jesse) Miller, in-laws Ann (Tom) Greybill and family, Julie Cleary Zanoza, and James Cleary.  Along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  In lieu of flowers, charity donation cards will be available.  Per her request, a direct cremation was performed and a memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25 from 1-3 pm with a funeral service at 3:00 pm at Strang Funeral Chapel at 410 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL  60030, (847) 223-8122. http://www.strangfuneral.org/       

Stephen L. Gonder, 63, a resident of Wildwood, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Green Bay, WI.  He was born December 5, 1953 in Washington D.C. to Ivan and Kathryn Gonder.  Stephen was retired, but had worked for Shogren Fencing Company for over 20 years.  He was a member of the American Legion in Gurnee and enjoyed golfing.  Stephen is survived by his son Cory Gonder, his fiancé Lynn Maki, and his sister Karen Stockwell.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Clay Gonder.  A memorial gathering and service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm with the service at 4:00pm at the American Legion 749 Milwaukee Ave. Gurnee, IL 60031.  Interment will be held privately.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Legion.  For more information please contact Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium at (847)223-8122 or log onto www.strangfuneral.org.