Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Robert Dennis Pieper

Robert Dennis Pieper

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...

James Patrick Carpenter

James Patrick Carpenter

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...

Efrem Zimberlist Clark Sr.

Efrem Zimberlist Clark Sr.

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,...

Adaz'jana Scott

Adaz'jana Scott

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...

Lawrence "Larry" Michael Welch

Lawrence "Larry" Michael Welch

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...

Katherine Callen

Katherine Callen

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 ,...

James Michael Somers

James Michael Somers

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...

John W. Kraft

John W. Kraft

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...

Elizabeth "Bette" W. Brya

Elizabeth "Bette" W. Brya

Sep 16, 2025

Elizabeth “Bette” Nadelhoffer Brya née Wedge, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025 with family at her side. Born on March 14, 1930, Bette was the youngest child of Rose Kennedy Wedge (nee Florian) and Ernest Wedge. She had a happy childhood where she fondly recalls frequent visits to her maternal family’s blueberry farm in Grand...

John David O'Neill

John David O'Neill

Sep 14, 2025

John David O'Neill passed away on September 14, 2025. He is survived by his beloved children John (Damara), Kim (Tony), Matthew, Kelly (Derek), Megan, Kevin (Erica), and Daniel; 10 grandchildren; his sisters Denise, Judy (Doug), Mary (Tom), and Patty (Mark); and his former wife Diane. He is a beloved uncle, cousin, and friend to many who will miss him deeply.

He...

Shirley Violet Bastounes

Shirley Violet Bastounes

Sep 13, 2025

Shirley Violet Bastounes, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, fell asleep in the arms of our Lord on September 13, 2025, at the age of 96.

She is survived by her loving children: Dean Bastounes, Rene’ (Tom) Haisma, Greg (Linda) Bastounes, and Heather (John) Truckenbrod; her cherished grandchildren, Leah and Taylor; and her precious great-grandchildren, Ruby, Nick, Dina, and Chloe.

Shirley was...

Awilda Giannese

Awilda Giannese

Sep 9, 2025

Awilda Giannese, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 9, 2025. She is reunited with her loving husband, Vincent Giannese, her father Francisco Rodriguez, her mother Juana Carrion, and many of her siblings who passed before her.

Awilda was the proud mother of three children: Venus Marino, Jerry “Butch” Fields (Cheri), and Rob Giannese (Catherine). She was affectionately...

Richard L. Vogt

Richard L. Vogt

Sep 7, 2025

Richard L. Vogt (Windy) 90 passed away peacefully Sunday, September 7, 2025 at The Grove at the Lake in Zion, IL.

He was born in Waukegan, IL on April 29, 1935 as the son of the late Raymond & Frances (Jakaltis) Vogt. He met and married Adrienne on April 29, 1957. In 2022, Richard and Adrienne celebrated 65 years of marriage....

Edita de la Rosa

Edita de la Rosa

Aug 29, 2025

Edita Gervacio de la Rosa, age 99, fell asleep in the arms of our Lord on August 29, 2025. She is survived by her beloved children Rogelie (Kenneth Spangler) de la Rosa and Rene (Sylvia) de la Rosa; her cherished grandchildren Rensyl (Jimmy) Macling, Ray Ian de la Rosa, Regin Keith (Margrethe) de la Rosa, and Samantha (Justin Bolyard) Bowar;...

John Edward May

John Edward May

Aug 29, 2025

John Edward May, 83, passed into the arms of our Lord on August 29, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Leora Lee May nee Patrick; his children John Edward May Jr., Erica (Tiram Farmer) May, Carlton (Phyllis) Patrick, Fred (Dana) Bell III, and Cassandra Bell; his grandchildren Emani Laterra Farmer, Jasmyne Madison Farmer, Carlton Pierr’e...

JoAnn M. Rognstad

JoAnn M. Rognstad

Aug 18, 2025

JoAnn M. Rogstad, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025.

She is survived by her son Edwin (Jacquelyn) Mark Rognstad Jr.; her siblings Curtis (Terry) Pond, Florence (the late Robert) Johnson, Donna Olson, and Herald Pond; 5 grandchildren twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild on the way. She is a cherished aunt, cousin, and friend to many who will miss her deeply.

She is...

Margaret "Peg" Lynn Farner

Margaret "Peg" Lynn Farner

Aug 14, 2025

Margaret Lynn Farner, lovingly known as “Peg” to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 14th, 2025 after a lengthy battle with illness. She was 73 years old.

Peg was born on February 18, 1952, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Roland and Dorothy (Wolff) Woisard. On February 21, 1970, she married the love of her life, Richard Kenneth Farner, and...