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Donald J. Madsen, 74 of Lindenhurst passed away on Monday, February 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1944 to the late Carl and Lucille (Peterson) Madsen in Stevens Point, WI.   He joined the U.S. Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam until 1967.  On October 17, 1970 he married the former Florine Jaworski in Waukegan, IL.  He enjoyed hunting and car shows, but his favorite time was spent with friends and family, especially his...

Josephine Navarro Paz, 88 of Waukegan passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was a beautiful and faithful wife, a good caring and loving mother, and a friend to all. She was born on March 19, 1930 in Rockford, IL to the late Joseph and Maria Navarro.  She married Michael F. Paz in Waukegan.  Josephine retired from Lake County.  After retirement, she worked for S.E.R. Jobs for Progress.  She loved dancing, music, dining...

David McNeal, 67 of Zion passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL. He was born on February 12, 1951 to the late Louis and Margaret (Watson) McNeal in Chicago, Il.  On May 15, 1991 married the former Margaret (Omni) Williams in Chicago, IL.  David was a true sports fan.  He enjoyed watching all sports, watching sports news and reading about sports in the paper.  He also enjoyed relaxing and watching T.V. David is survived by...

Wanda Lee Christian, 79 of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019 at her home. She was born on March 10, 1939 to the late Walter Powers and Mildred Fletcher in Waukegan, IL.   On June 9, 1956 she married her childhood sweetheart and love of her life, Wayne Christian.  Wanda loved many things, but she really enjoyed gardening, sewing and working on stained glass. Wanda is survived by her husband Wayne, her children Tamara (Hugh) Graham, Terrie Daluga, and...

Robert “Bob” Ring, 75 of Lindenhurst passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on July 22, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late William and Myrtle (Lowrey) Ring.  On May 2, 1964 he married the former Jacqueline Pawlak in Chicago. Bob was the former owner of Bobs Hobby Shops.  He truly loved anything with an engine, including planes, trains, automobiles and boats.  He could be happy just watching planes...

Sigurd Johann Nelson, 89, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on January 22, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. He was born on February 25, 1929 to the late Carl and Amy (Peterson) Nelson in Manhattan, Kansas.  On August 21, 1954 he married the former Dianne Hatfield.  Sigurd was ordained in 1955 and served as a Lutheran pastor before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1959 as a Lutheran Chaplain and serving until his retirement.  He was a member of the Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver,...

Martha Mary Mudrick, 91, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1927, to the late William J. and Barbara Helen Frederick (nee Barry) in Hartford, CT.  On August 10, 1946, Martha married John Mudrick.  He passed away on May 22, 2008. Martha is survived by her sons: John D. (Lissa May) Mudrick, Michael B. Mudrick, and Brian E. (Mary Coduti) Mudrick, three grandsons: Jason S. (Mary) Mudrick, Michael K. Mudrick, Nicholas V. (Leanne)...

Charles George Nagle, age 86, of Gurnee Illinois, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  Charles, affectionately known as “Bud”, was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 20, 1932.  He married Rita Mae Fleming on May 28, 1953, at the Catholic Chapel on Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, California.  Bud and his beautiful wife Rita were married for 65 blissful years. Bud is survived by his wife Rita and...

Zenaida (Zeny) San Pedro Olavere, 76, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, sister, and a friend of many, passed away surrounded by family and friends on January 12, 2018, in Waukegan, Il. She was born on June 22, 1942 to Adela Anloague and Sotero San Pedro in Naic, Cavite, Philippines. She graduated with a Bachelor degree in Science and Elementary Education from Far Eastern University and MLQ University in the Philippines. She worked for Cherry Electric in Waukegan for over...

Michael “Wally” Wallseck, 57 of Grayslake, IL passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on August 25, 1961 to John Michael “Mike” and Joann (Allard) Wallseck in Chicago, IL.   He married the former Ellen Schwartz on September 17, 1994.  Michael graduated from the Notre Dame High School for Boys.  He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Northeastern University as...