Walter E. Schrage, 91, of Arlington Heights, formerly of Edison Park, beloved husband of Adele, nee Suerth (married 40 years) and the late Lillian, nee Bracken; loving father of Sandra Zidel, Patricia (Joe) Panarale, Walter (Nadine) Schrage, William (Marge) Stringfellow, Judith (Klaus) Schubert and Richard Schrage; proud grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of 25; fond brother of Ted (Irma) and Robert (Marge) Schrage; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired employee of American Sugar Company and General Mills. Longtime member of the Elks. Visitation Sunday from 2 until 9 p.m. at The M.J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago. Funeral Monday meeting at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 432 W. Park St. (at Mitchell), Arlington Heights for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Memorials to Vitas Hospice, 580 Waters Edge, Lombard, IL 60148, appreciated. Interment All Saints Cemetery. For information 773-631-1240 , 847-823-6540 or www.legacy.com.
