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Patricia Ann Clemens (Millard) 79, lifelong Canaryville resident and devout Catholic of St. Gabriel Parish, went home to be with the Lord and her dearly beloved friend Phyllis Richard on October 21, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late John and Lillian Millard (Cox); loving mother of Raymond (late Lisa) Clemens, Colleen (William) Sytsma; John Clemens, Richard, (CFD) (Barb) Clemens, and the late Brian Fagan; cherished grandmother of Erin, Alyssa, Josh, (CFD), Kaley, Andrew, Ryan, Emily, Johnny, Sean, (CFD), Natalie, and Claire and great-grandmother of Charlotte; dear sister of the late John Millard, and the late Tom (Mary Ann) Millard. Visitation on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Chapel Prayers at 12:15 p.m. to St. Gabriel Church, 600 West 45th Street. Mass of the Resurrection 1:00 p.m. Cremation following in accordance with her wishes. Please visit PATRICIA ANN CLEMENS book of memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, Visit http://WWW.CHAPELC.COM or FACEBOOK.COM/FUNERALMC. For information 773 268-0703 or 773 581-9000.
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John F. Roberts, 79, a resident of Round Lake Beach, passed away October 18, 2025 at his home. He was born November 10, 1945, in Rhinelander, WI to Arthur and Roselyn (nee: Gersch) Roberts. John is survived by his wife of 25 years, Laurie Roberts, whom he wed on August 25, 2000, his children John (Barbara) Roberts of Chicago, David (Kristin) Roberts of Chicago, Ann (Peter) Schaak of Schaumburg, Nicole (Tim) Ruffner of Lake Zurich, and Michael (Katherine) Beller of TN, and his grandchildren Matthew (Heather) Schaak of Chicago, Zane Baldarez of Buffalo Grove, Eric Schaak of Schaumburg, and Kirsten Roberts of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Walter and Arthur, and sister Anna Marie. John lived his life to the fullest. He was dedicated to his family, friends, and all that needed someone to talk to. He was born in Rhinelander, WI and moved to Chicago where he raised his family and became a Chicago Police Officer, serving for 28 years. John was a ninth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and taught the art to many. In addition, he was a law enforcement instructor and trained many officers across Illinois. He was also a die hard Bears and Cubs fan. A memorial gathering will take place on November 14, 2025 at the American Legion Post 1170 located at 111 E. Main Street, Round Lake Park, IL 60073 beginning at 3:00 pm and a prayer service at 5:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 1170 111 E. Main St. Round Lake Park, IL 60073. https://www.legionpost1170.org .All funeral services were privately held 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.
From the CPD Daily bulletin 23 Oct. 2025.
ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Michael O’Rourke ......... 1903.
DEATH NOTICES.
Passed away 21 October 2025 RETIRED POLICE OFFICER JOHN F. ROBERTS, formerly assigned to Education and Training.
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