Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Lisa W. Christensen

Lisa W. Christensen

Jun 26, 2025

Lisa W. Christensen, 89, of Gurnee, IL, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Gurnee Place Memory Care Community.

Lisa was born April 21, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to the late Paul and Erna (Krause) Wall.

Other survivors include her children, Mae Christensen of Gurnee and Ron Christensen of Gurnee; brother, John (Judy) Wall of Park Ridge; and grandchildren AJ Christensen of...

Migdalia Reyes

Migdalia Reyes

Jun 24, 2025

Migdalia Reyes, age 64, passed away on June 24, 2025. She is survived by her mother Haydee Torres; her aunt Gladys Rivera; her stepfather Carmelo Aviles Sr.; her siblings Edgar (Cindy) Reyes, Iris (Luis) Rodriguez, and Carmelo (Nancy) Aviles Jr.; her nieces and nephews Reynaldo (Sylvia), Andrew, Alfonso Jr., and Lizbeth; and her great-nieces and nephews Alexander, Sofia, Ava, Vincent,...

Reemon L. "Pops" Pittman

Reemon L. "Pops" Pittman

Jun 17, 2025

Reemon L. “Pops” Pittman was born April 16, 1945 in Columbus, Mississippi to Roosevelt and Lois Smith Pittman. His family later moved to Kenner, Louisiana, where he attended the Louisiana Public School System where he maintained an A-A plus average in his classes. His Teachers loved him. He had a very vivid imagination. At an early age, he made his...

Leroy Lewis Sr.

Leroy Lewis Sr.

Jun 17, 2025

Leroy Lewis Sr., age 78, of Waukegan, IL was born on April 1, 1947, and went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2025.

Leroy Lewis served in the US Army, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Leroy enjoyed skating and working at Zion Roller Rink. Leroy worked many years in construction and LOVED life as an over-the-road...

Robert Schumann

Robert Schumann

Jun 14, 2025

Robert “Bob” Donald Schumann Jr. died unexpectedly in Oak Lawn, Illinois on June 13, 2025 at the age of 62. Bob is survived by his wife and best friend of 30 years Kelly (Main) Schumann of Ingleside, Illinois.

Bob was born to Marilyn (Harlow) and Robert Donald Schumann Sr. on January 4, 1963 at Fort Sherdian Naval Base in Deerfield, IL....

Emil P. Kapusta

Emil P. Kapusta

Jun 10, 2025

Emil P. Kapusta of Ingleside, IL, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at 96 years young. Born in Chicago, IL in 1928, Emil was more than just a father, he was a teacher, a role model, and mentor to many who were blessed to know and learn from his amazing life experiences. He is survived by his children Randy...

Francisca Turcios

Francisca Turcios

Jun 5, 2025

Francisca Turcios, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2025. She is survived by her beloved daughters Milagro D. (Quoi) Vuong, Anna R. Turcios, and Bethia I. (Enrique) Rivera; her cherished grandchildren Rosa C. (Elias) Salloum, Walter S. (Dung) Alvarenga, Cynthia G. Alvarenga, Samuel E. Rivera, and Jacob B. Rivera; her precious great-grandchildren Alexis...

Minerva Barreiro

Minerva Barreiro

Jun 4, 2025

Minerva Barreiro, age 81, of Wauconda, IL, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. She is survived by her beloved children Sandra (Peter) Jonites, Nina Barreiro (significant other Cordell Wilson), Melissa Barreiro (Michael Powell), and David Barreiro; her cherished grandchildren Miranda and Gabriella Jonites, Olivia Powell, Marisa and Lucas Barreiro; and her dear siblings Esteban Tanguma, Juan Tanguma, Rosa Tanguma,...

Franklin D. Thorn

Franklin D. Thorn

May 31, 2025

Franklin D Thorn, 92, passed away on May 31st, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 1, 1933 in Winfield, Alabama to Marion and Athel Thorn. He graduated from Vina High School in 1952. After graduation, he enlisted with the Army in 1953 during the Korean War. He did basic training in Breckinridge, KY. Then to Geislingen,...

Robert A. Parr

Robert A. Parr

May 18, 2025

Robert "Bob" Arthur Parr, 82, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. He was born September 26, 1942. Bob loved playing golf, watching sports, and visiting with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Carole, his brother Bill, and his children Bobby, Robin, Kim, Johnny, Karen, Marla, Michael, and Junior, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He...

Kenneth Turner

Kenneth Turner

May 14, 2025

Kenneth Turner, 75, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025. He is survived by his sisters Carolyn Gliniecki and Evelyn Turner; his brother Gary (Sheryl) Turner; his nieces Tamara (Gene) Kuta and Kristen (Tommy) Hassan; his nephew Brandon (Jaclyn) Turner; 3 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews; and many friends who will miss him deeply.

He is preceded in passing by his parents...

Louie Mariano Garcia

Louie Mariano Garcia

May 12, 2025

Louie M. Garcia, age 26, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2025. He is survived by his mother Gabriela Gallegos; his devoted brother Benjamin; his cherished grandmother Rosalinda Medina (Caesar) Diaz; his dear aunts Rosalinda Cora (Maria Gerena) and Juanita Ortega (Angel Rivera); his dear cousins Tony, Jasmine, Rosalinda, Juan, Angel, and Rocky; and many friends and relatives that will...

Michele A. Hummel

Michele A. Hummel

May 10, 2025

Michele Hummel, 58, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. She is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years Daniel Hummel; her loving son Joshua Hummel; her brothers Timothy Bromstead and Kevin Bromstead; her sisters-in-law Claudia (Donald) Michaels and JoEllen (Barry) Morphew; her brother-in-law Paul (Jan) Hummel; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her deeply.

She...

Joseph T. Bobrick

Joseph T. Bobrick

May 5, 2025

Joseph T. Bobrick

Born October 5, 1934 in Waukegan, Illinois to Joseph Sr. and Helen Johnson Bobrick. He was one of four children. Joe will be joining his brother Curly Bobrick, sister Lucy Bowman Bobrick, son Kenny Bobrick, son Bobby Buckhout, and son David Buckhout in passing.

Joseph is survived by his wife Carol Ann Bobrick, sister Donna Haak Bobrick, son Bill...

Marilyn Carberry

Marilyn Carberry

May 5, 2025

Marilyn Grace Carberry, 93 years old. She lived in Lake Villa, Illinois for many years before moving to Culpeper, Virginia in 2016 where she peacefully passed away in her home on May 5, 2025.

She was born on September 21, 1931 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to Lawrence and Grace Sahs.

Marilyn is preceded in passing by her husband of 63 years...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Owsley

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Owsley

Apr 25, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Owsley, 87, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in Libertyville, Illinois.

She was born on July 8, 1937, in Torrington, Connecticut, to Elizabeth and Matys Angelovich. After completing high school in Kent, CT, Betty attended St. Francis School of Nursing in Hartford, CT. She met and married her first husband, the late Kenneth Beckley. In 1967, they moved...

Robert James Crego

Robert James Crego

Apr 23, 2025

Robert James Crego passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Victoria Crego nee Kwick; his loving children Melissa Cranford and John Bandman; his cherished grandchildren Amber, James, Cheyenne, Nick, and Rachel; his precious great-grandchildren Nellie and Peter; and his dear sister Beverly and siblings-in- law Cathy, Mabel, Dorothy, John, and...

Louvella C. Ficke

Louvella C. Ficke

Apr 20, 2025

Louvella C. Ficke, age 102, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. She is survived by her loving children James (Mary) Ficke and George (Susan) Ficke; her dear son-in-law Cal Richter; her beloved grandchildren Barry (Nicole) Richter, Nathan Richter, Maria (Christopher) Vandenberg, David (Esther) Ficke, and Jonathan (Deanna) Ficke; her cherished great-grandchildren Roslynn, Rylann, Grace, Ryan, James, Sarah, Alexia, Thomas,...

Henry Duke Williams

Henry Duke Williams

Apr 6, 2025

Henry Duke Williams was born to the late Aaron and Lucille Williams, July 15, 1931, in Hazel Hurst, Mississippi.

He moved to the city of Chicago, where he met Warteen Williams. They married in 1949. They had 7 children. After many years of marriage, they eventually separated.

Henry signed up for the US Army in August 1952. He served as a cook...

Amy Joy Peceny

Amy Joy Peceny

Mar 22, 2025

Amy Joy Peceny (nee Weber), 55, passed away peacefully at home in Gurnee, IL on March 22, 2025. Amy was born on December 9, 1969, in Highland Park, IL, the daughter of the late James "Web" and Carol Weber. Amy is survived by the love of her life, husband Stanley "Stan" Peceny, her children Matthew "Matty", Joseph "Joey" and Margaret...