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Steven M. Crop, 67, of Sterling, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, February 24, at his home. He was born on January 19, 1954 to Donald L and Patricia (McBryde) in Chicago, IL, and served as a paratrooper in the United States  Army during the Viet Nam era. Steven is survived by his daughter, Christina Crop; his granddaughter, Olivia Crop; his brother, Donald W (Robin) Crop; and his sisters, Judith Crop, and Janet (Charles) Roeske. He was preceded in death by his...

Donald Walter Krumrey, 78, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born February 26, 1942 in Waukegan, IL to Bertha and Edward Krumrey. Donald was baptized into the Christian faith on April 5, 1942 and made his confirmation on March 25, 1956 at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Libertyville, IL. He was a graduate of Grayslake High School and the University of Illinois, majoring in mathematics and physics. His career...

Mary-Lee Coan, 87, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 16, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on February 3, 1934 to Lee and Violet Mason in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and in September of 1967 she married Philip Lee Coan. A long-time resident of Lake County, Mary-Lee spent many years working for the Deerfield Police Department as a crossing guard. She was also elected as Deerfield Township clerk and helped with after-school programs in the area. Mary-Lee...

Peggy A. Quinn, 73, of Waukegan passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services. Warren Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Juan Dubon, 85, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 28, at Vista East Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1935 to Jose Leon and Margarita (Cordova) Dubon in El Salvador. His family emmigrated to Honduras where he grew up, became a naturalized citizen, naturalized, made his life, and eventually ran his own convenience store. On October 31, 1959 he married the love of his life, Teresa, and for the next 61 years they shared their love with their families, children, and...

Shirley M. Porter, 82, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center. She was born on March 9, 1938 to Stanley and Josephine (Gerzel) Schuster in Waukegan, Illinois. She attended grade school at North School and Waukegan Township HS and graduated from North Chicago High School in 1955. She graduated Grant Hospital School of Nursing and earned her BS Degree in Nursing from College of St Francis. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Grant...

Patricia Ann Machak, 86, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Lake Forest Hospital.    She was born on August 16, 1934 to Savino and Mary (Ratey) Gallegos in Waukegan, IL, and on September 6, 1958 she married her husband of 62 years, Edward Machak. She worked for many years for the Waukegan Police Department and was involved with the Slovenic Home in Waukegan, the Catholic Women’s League, and Zip Fitness in Round Lake...

Ronald Stemler, 84, of Zion, IL passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Claridge Healthcare Center in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Ronald was born on November 6, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph and Alice (Poteracka) Stemler.  He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He was a tool and die maker by trade and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He is survived by his children; Lisa (James) Fricke, Ronald...

Joyce P. Hipsman, 92, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at her home. Joyce was born on March 8, 1928 in Chicago, IL. On January 22, 1972 she married John Hipsman.  She is survived by her daughter; Jackie Sparacino, her son; Rick (Cindy) Sparacino, her grandchildren; Tony Tark, Steve Tark, Stephanie Sparacino, and Victoria Sparacino, and great-grandchild; Alex Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband: John Hipsman, her parents; George and Delta Feigh,...

Norma Louise Flood, 71, of Libertyville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 20, at Condell Hospital. She was born on February 20, 1949 to Alvah and Jessie (Enlow) Tillman in Waukegan, Illinois. She is survived by her husband Gordon, her children; Douglas (Angela) Flood, Rebecca (Jason) Tess, and Linda Flood, her grandchildren; Avery Flood, Jeremy Betancourt, Jessica Tess, Jacob Tess, and Andrew Reeves, her sister; Connie Trader, her niece; Andrea Smith, and numerous other nieces and...