Laura Ann Brinegar, age 54, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at her home in Waukegan. She was born on January 10, 1964 in Chicago to Larry and Irene (nee Weglarek) Fletcher. Laura loved to cook and spend time with her family and friends. She also was a avid reader. In her younger years, she liked to bowl and go camping. Laura is survived by her father Larry Gene Fletcher; her children, Amanda (DeVone) Patterson of Wisconsin and Bradley (Shannah) of Wisconsin; her grandchildren, Destynee, Kristina, Aaleyiah, Bradley, DeVone, Khloe, and one grandchild on the way, Blake; her grandmother, Alma of Illinois; siblings, Carol of Illinois and Larry Gene of Illinois; her ex-husband, Clarven of Wisconsin; and her special friend, James. She was preceded in death by her Mom, Irene, her son, Cory, and her good friend, Laura Redding. A celebration of life will be held at the Round Lake Sports Complex, 2004 Municipal Way in Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 (847-740-1111) on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. All 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.