Nov 8, 2025

Judy Rockow, 80, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Josephine and Melvin Wohlfeil. On July 30, 1966, Judy married the love of her life, Royal Rockow, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and family.

Judy was a woman of warmth,...

Nov 8, 2025

Edwin Francisco Lemus, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth Lemus; his precious son Andres Leonardo Lemus; his parents Elsy and Milton Lemus; his cherished siblings Melanie Lemus and Jose Lemus; his proud grandparents Margarita Vasquez, Oscar Chavez, Leonor Guadron, and Julio Lemus; his dear parents-in-law Fernando and Maria Olmos; and his...

Nov 8, 2025

Nov 7, 2025

Teresa Nevarez, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. She is survived by her beloved husband of 21 years Robert Nevarez, her loving children Rafael, Petra, and Rocio; her niece Concha; and her dearest friends Dona Chela, Dona Anna, and Erasema. Her memory will be cherished by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Nov 4, 2025

Linda Larsen, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. She is survived by her beloved children Connie (Glenn) Greenwood, Tony Askew, and Craig (Sheri) Askew; her precious grandchildren Kaley, Courtney, Dalton, Carter, Delilah, Ivy, and Austin; and her dear siblings Myrtle, Ray Jr., and Carolyn. She is a dear aunt and friend to many who will miss her deeply.

She is...

Nov 3, 2025

Matthew William Jewell ~ February 9, 1972 - November 3, 2025

A Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend

Matthew “Matt” Jewell passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Matthew is survived by his Mom, Joan Jewell; sister, Sandra (Dario) Fioretti-Frank; sister, Rebecca Mazur (Michael Lawson); nephew, Jonathan (Taylor Lantz) Flament; and brother William D. Jewell (Jennifer and family). Matthew was preceded in...

Nov 2, 2025

Rosemary Hamaker recently passed away unexpectedly. She is remembered by her loving children, Jeff (Karen), Eric, and daughter-in-law Kathleen: cherished grandchildren Colin, Kyle, Nicholas, Jonaya, and Jacora: precious great grandchildren Carter, Dakota, and August: dear sister-in-law Louise: special friend Kieth: and grand dog Maci. She is a dear aunt, cousin, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who...

Oct 28, 2025

Harriett Ruth Sarver Cook nee Hennon, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025. Ruth was born on June 12, 1930 in Carson Township, Fayette County Illinois. She is survived by her 5 children Stephan Roy (Belinda) Sarver, Barry Lynn Sarver, Jeanne Diane Sarver, Robert William (Christine) Sarver Jr., and Linda Sue (Andrew) Painter; 13 grandchildren Michael, Amy, Christine...

Oct 28, 2025

Esperanza Bustos, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2025 surrounded by her beloved family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years Benjamin Bustos; her loving sons Juan Bustos, Jorge Bustos, Eduardo (Cecilia) Bustos, and Oscar (Melinda) Bustos; her cherished grandchildren Nicholas John Bustos, Krystal (Chris) Mary Rainey, Ariana Marie Bustos, Jordan (Chloe) Benjamin...

Oct 21, 2025

Nancy A. Nowikowski nee Gough, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. She is survived by her beloved children Bill (Beth) Nowikowski, Mark (partner Kara Friedman) Nowikowski, Teresa (Tim Reigle) Nowikowski, and adoptive daughter Chris Narbone; her cherished grandchildren Gwendolyn (Joseph) Zimmer and Arie Reigle; her precious great-grandchildren Maren Zimmer and Micah Reigle; her dear sister Judy Gough and her...

Oct 20, 2025

Ethan Henry Waratuke, passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife Johanna Waratuke (nee Fernandez); his proud parents David and Kellie Waratuke; his dearest siblings Ian, Colin, Duncan, and Madelaine Waratuke; his cherished grandparents Anthony and Lynn Waratuke; his esteemed parents-in-law Mercedes and Francisco Fernandez and his brother-in-law Bryan Fernandez. He is a dear...

Oct 14, 2025

Robert D. Pieper, 81, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025. He was born in Waukegan, IL. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary Jane; his daughter Jacquelyn; his son Scott; and many, many friends. 

He is preceded in passing by his parents Pauline and Leo Pieper; his siblings Caroline, Shirley, David, Leo, Linda, Roger, and Doris; and his nephew...

Oct 13, 2025

Craig Lee Watkins, a beloved son, brother, father and veteran, passed away on Monday, October 13th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, courage, and dedication.

Born on December 3rd, 1947, to Mr & Mrs Lee (Elsie) Watkins, Craig was blessed with a loving family. His mother later married James Henry "Wolf" Jones, who raised Craig as his own, teaching him...

Oct 11, 2025

James Patrick Carpenter, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025. 

He is survived by his beloved siblings George (Nancy) Carpenter, John (Susan) Carpenter, and Catherine (the late Marshall) Pierson. He is a cherished uncle, cousin, and friend to many who will miss him deeply.

He is preceded in passing by his proud parents Curtis and Jean Carpenter and his best friend Peter...

Oct 8, 2025

Efrem Zimberlist Clark Sr., passed into the arms of our Lord on October 8, 2025. He is survived by his beloved spouse Gail Clark; his loving children Jamyla, Efrem Jr., Eshone, Montoya, Montrell, Hydiya, Jonathan, and Jero Jr. Clark; his precious grandchildren Naomi Elizabeth, Aeirmas, Myarie, Semone, Kyhree, and Keighley; his dear siblings Brandell (Ernestine), James, Marvin, Michael, Patrick, Shirley,...

Sep 28, 2025

Adaz'jana Kadence-Dukkuti Scott, also known as Deja or DJ, was born Tuesday, September 28, 2010 in St. Petersburg, FL to Angel Scott of Chicago, IL. Deja was Number 6 of 9 kids. Throughout her life she never let being one of the youngest hinder her. As one of nine children, she had a special way of standing out... not by...

Sep 28, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" M. Welch, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Ludean Welch nee Frigon; his loving daughters Stacy (Melissa) Welch; his cherished grandsons Nathan Welch Jr., Nelson Welch, Ayden Ward, and Gavin Ward; one precious great-grandchild on the way; and his dear siblings David (Sheila) Welch, Renee Werenski, Melanie...

Sep 22, 2025

Katherine Bess Callen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on September 22nd 2025 . She leaves behind to carry on her legacy of love her beloved husband of 54 years Bruce Daniel Callen "Dan", her loving daughters Jennifer Callen and Danel (Michael) Bielarczyk, her cherished grandchildren Michael (Alesha) Hernandez , Daniel (partner Elizabeth Gallardo) Hernandez ,...

Sep 22, 2025

James Somers, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. He is survived by his siblings Pierce (the late Debbie) Somers, David (Laura) Somers, and Sharon (David) Badzioch; his nieces and nephews Daron (partner Amy), Ryan (Cynthia), William, Robert, Brandon, Jonathon (partner Ana), and Megan; and great-nieces and nephews Ethan, Audrey, Jameson, and Charlotte. He is a dear cousin and friend...

Sep 21, 2025

John W. Kraft, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years and travel companion Cynthia "Cindy" Kraft nee Colby; his loving children Becca (significant other, Danielle Kirby; and beloved pup, Buckley) and Alan Kraft; and his precious puppy Scout. He is a cherished cousin and friend to many who will miss...