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Benjamin Albert Plasky, 21 of McHenry passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born on June 10, 1999 in Elk Grove, IL to David Plasky and Vikki Fitzhugh.  Benjamin loved hanging with friends and family playing video games and working on his cars. Benjamin is survived by his parents, David Plasky and Vikki Plasky, his brothers; Anthony Fitzhugh, Devin (Shalea) Plasky, and Cody Plasky, his nephew, Cyrus Plasky, his maternal grandmother, Joanne Martino, his paternal grandmother,...

Roger Tilden Larson, 89 a lifelong resident of Zion, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Rolling Hills Skilled Nursing Facility where he has been for the past 5 years. He was born on March 12, 1931 in Zion to the late Tilden and Helen Larson.  Roger was a life-long businessman in Zion which includes Larson’s Standard Service Station, Larson’s Freeway Service Station and he built and owned Larson’s Car Wash, “The Largest Indoor Car Wash in the...

Karen Denise Ridgeway, 60, formerly of Waukegan, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on September 12, 2020. She was born on January 21, 1960 to John and Ruth (Robinson) Ridgeway in Waukegan, IL.  She was jokingly known to her family as “Boss Baby” as she was the glue of the family. Karen is survived by her mother Ruth (James) Harris, her sons, Derrell Taylor and Aaron (Juanita) Ridgeway, her brother Darnell (Karen) Harris, her sisters, Laverne (Brian) Cole and Lisa...

Kathleen Grace Young, 77 of Lake Villa, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry. She was born on June 28, 1943 to the late and John and Eleanor G. (Myrtle) Hughes in Chicago, Illinois. Kathleen is survived by her son Sean D. Young (Mike Daugherty) her sister Betty Hughes, her nephews, John (Lisa) & Joesph Guagliardo & Zach Gilbertson, and her cousin Linda Alpers. She was preceded in death by her sisters Barbara Bush & Iris...

Roy Elmer Mounce, 95 of Wauconda passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on February 15, 1925 to the late John and Ollie Mae (Carter) Mounce in Metropolis, IL.  He proudly served in the United States Army.  On April 13, 1957 he married Betty Carper.  She preceded him in death on July 11, 2016.  Roy enjoyed teaching people sign language and was a devout Christian. Roy is survived by his daughter Linda...

Gail Brito (nee Raymond), age 77, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on August, 22, 2020, with her family by her side. It would be wrong to say that Gail lost her battle because she never stopped fighting.  No matter how weak her body became, her spirit stayed strong as she faced each challenge with a brave face and sweet smile.  She brought joy and humor to all who knew her. Formerly of Chicago, she was a 1960 graduate of Gage Park High School, received her...

Cassandra Elizabeth Pedrosa, 29 of McCullom Lake passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 15, 1990 to Kenneth and Sandra (Dembosz) Beta in McHenry, IL.  On September 27, 2014 she married Randall Pedrosa in Waukegan, IL.  She enjoyed scrap booking, photography, collecting cameras, and white sand beaches.  Cassandra had an infectious smile and enjoyed spending time with her family, but her greatest love was being a mom to her daughters and...

Harry Simpson, 75, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at NorthShore Evanston Hospital.   He was born July 12, 1945 to the late Nathan and Virginia Simpson, in Justice, WV. He married Linda Trent on July 3, 1965. Harry is survived by his wife Linda, his daughter Pamela (Kevin) Coughlin, his beloved grandsons, Jacob and Jason, and family in WV and GA.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Tommy Joe Simpson. Harry grew...

Vivian Gwaltney passed away from natural causes on August 7th, 2020 in her daughter's home. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Gwaltney, grandson Calvin Cox, 11, and son-in-law James Barker. She was born in Lake County, Illinois to James and Hulda (nee Quist) Mogg on November 23, 1928. She was raised and lived in Gages Lake and Grayslake her entire life. She married Russell on October 11, 1947. Together they farmed before coming back to Gages Lake and raising their family....

Judy Ann Ferreira, 72 of Waukegan, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Highland Park Hospital. She was born on September 28, 1947 to the late Lawrence and Lucille (Coelho) Ferreira in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Judy was a member of the First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in North Chicago, Illinois.  She enjoyed reading the Bible, listening to gospel music and singing in the church choir. Judy is survived by her daughter, Juanetta (Brian) Gould, her grandchildren; Timika...