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Strang, James Raymond (Mr. Strang)  Jim Strang, 86, of Gurnee died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. He was born in Waukegan on June 10, 1934. He attended Waukegan schools through ninth grade. Jim graduated from Warren Township High School, Gurnee in 1952. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters in Science in Education from Northern Illinois State College and did postgraduate work with Nova...

Richard I. Tepper, 84, of Grayslake, IL passed from this life on Thursday, April 29, 2021 after a courageous extended battle with multiple health issues. He was born June 16, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Cyrus and Jean Tepper. He wed his beloved wife of 38 years, Lyn, in 1982. He is survived by his wife Lyn; children: Lauren (Wayne) Newman, Daniel (Christine) Tepper, Kimberly (Michael) DiBenedetto, Courtney (Paul) Liles; grandchildren: Jamie, Carly, Jack, Raquel, Kira, Joseph, Ashlyn, Emily,...

Bernard N. Miller (Bernie), 96, of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born October 30, 1924 in Rhinelander, WI to Lyman H. and Margaret A. (Rathermel) Miller.  Bernie grew up in Adams County, WI. He fought in WWII in the 84th Infantry Division, European Theater, earning a Bronze Star. When Bernie was discharged in 1946, he attended the University of Wisconsin, earning a degree in...

Helanca Charlette “Shawn” Ross unexpectedly departed this earthly life on Monday, April 26, 2021 at age 51.  She was born to Louis and Helen Ross on December 14, 1969 in Waukegan, Illinois. A 1988 graduate of North Chicago Community High School, she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in 2016 and was currently working on completing her master’s degree. She accepted Christ at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Waukegan, IL, under the...

Tomino Quade, 91, of Waukegan passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at home. She was born February 14, 1930 in Sendai, Japan. On November 6, 1963 she married James Quade at the Embassy in Tokyo. She enjoyed needlework and small hand crafts of all kinds. She is survived by her husband James. She is preceded in death by her parents. Visitation will be Monday, April 26 from 1:00 pm until the service at 3:00 pm at Warren Funeral Home, 1475 N. Cemetery Rd. Gurnee. In lieu of flowers memorials...

Leo P. Dussault Jr died suddenly at home on April 19, 2021 in Wadsworth, IL. He was born on April 22, 1948 to Leo Dussault Sr. and Audreaye (Hill) Dussault. Leo served in the United States Marine Corp and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He worked for many years in Civil Service in various departments and retired from Goodwill Industries at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in 2013 where he was a galley equipment repairman. He earned an Associate’s Degree in auto mechanics and loved...

James “Jim” Luka, 78, lifetime resident of Lake County, Illinois passed away on April 18, 2021 in Gurnee.  He retired from First Midwest Bank.  He enjoyed his garage sales, antiques, and his large collection of cookie jars.  He loved fixing lawn mowers and snow blowers.  He was an avid golfer having four career hole-in-ones.  He is survived by his children, Colleen (Al Pichl) Thompson and Jamie (Grace) Luka;  grandchildren, Danielle (Jeff) Courtney,...

Herbert George Earl, 75 of Gurnee, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1944 to the late Alfred and Mildred (Germann) Earl Sr. in Chicago.  On October 7, 1967 he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Marian Esbrook, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Round Lake, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on October 27, 2016.  In high school, he excelled in football and baseball. Herb worked as an engineer for 30...

 Andre Leslie Tucker, 60, of North Chicago died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1961 in New York, NY to Raymond T. and Sandra L. Tucker. He married Shirley Hart on December 15, 2000. He studied at San Diego Community College and completed a certificate program for Pipefitting in 1991. In 1997, he completed a certificate program for Construction Occupations. With such skilled talent in carpentry, he became a supervisor for Kangas...

Charles W. Dugger, 63, of Round Lake Park passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home. He was born on April 3, 1958 in rural Laurel County, Kentucky. He was the proud owner/operator for his own heating and air conditioning business. He enjoyed fishing, loved his pets, visiting with friends and was always willing to lend a hand. He is survived by his wife Theresa; three daughters: Jennifer, Tina and Michelle Dugger and his granddaughter Lillith Dugger. He is preceded in death by his mother...