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Richard L. Wilt, CLU, CLTC, 84 of Grayslake passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at JourneyCare Care Center in Barrington, IL. He was born on May 13, 1934 to the late Jess and Connie (Houston) Wilt in Cherokee, Iowa.   He married Dolores Keller on September 8, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI.  Richard was a Shriner for over 55 years.  He loved sports, but he really loved his Bears, Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. Richard is survived by his wife Dolores, his children, Steven...

B. Norman Trecartin, 90 of Gurnee passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Northwestern Hospital in Lake Forest. He was born on February 8, 1929 to the late John and Mary (Jones) Trecartin.  He served in the U.S. Army for 20 plus years.  On May 4, 1957 he married Jean Chatham in Lawton, Oklahoma.  He was a member of Gurnee Community Church for over 30 years.  He enjoyed gardening, was an avid reader, but his greatest love was being with his family. Norm is survived by...

Erma M. Clinkscales, 83 of North Chicago passed away on Sunday March 10, 2019 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on April 22, 1935 to the late Griffin and Eva Marie (Finley) Malone in Dover, Ohio. After graduating high school in 1953 she traveled to North Chicago, IL where she lived the rest of her life.  She married Robert Clinkscales, Sr. (deceased) and raised a family of 7 children.  Erma spent much of her secular career at First National Bank of Waukegan where...

James “Jim” Gladue, 72 of Waukegan, IL passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at his home. He was a graduate from Waukegan High School.  Jim served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.  He was employed at Abbot Laboratories where he retired.  He married Helen “Sue” (Berry) Gladue on June 11, 1966.  They recently celebrated 52 years of marriage.  James is survived by his daughter Carol Koetz, his son James “Jim” Gladue, his...

Dorothy Butler, 87 of Round Lake, IL. passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on March 1, 1932 to the late Walter and Helen (Nowak) Podlasek in Chicago, IL. Dorothy is survived by her brother, Robert (Babe) Podlasek, her brother-in-law Frank Piegzik and her special friend Dawn Pscherer. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Loretta Piegzik. Services will be private at the request of the deceased. Warren...

Joseph T. Ciolek Sr., 80 from Park City passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Highland Park Hospital.  Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He will be missed by all that loved and knew him. He was born on March 1, 1939 to the late Louis and Pearl (Vogel) Ciolek in Waukegan, IL.   On August 8, 1959 he married Mary O’Mara in Waukegan.  Joe loved playing cards, playing pool, golfing, fishing and his antique cars. Joe is survived by his wife...

Rev. Jose Torres, 96 of Waukegan, IL passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. He was born on March 19, 1922 to the late Rafael and Maria (de Refujio) Torres.   He was married to his wife Lupe for 65 years until her passing on September 22, 2011.  Rev. Jose pastored a church for many years and started many churches.  He brought people to the Lord many of whom are still serving the Lord today.   Jose enjoyed reading,...

Jane L. Fillmore, 87, formerly of Bristol, WI. passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at her home in Mission, Texas. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Arcola, IL. to the late Willie and Cora (Lewis) Faulkner.  On August 24, 1951 she married Clyde Fillmore in Waukegan, IL.  Jane owned operated Fillmore landscaping with her husband for more than 40 years.  She loved cooking, bird watching and traveling the world with her husband. Jane is survived by her daughters; Norma...

Clyde R. Fillmore, 85, formerly of Bristol, WI passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home in Mission, Texas. He was born on February 11, 1934 in Burlington, MA. to the late Arthur and Viola (Dearborn) Fillmore.  On August 24, 1951 he married the former Jane Faulkner in Waukegan, IL.  Clyde owned operated Fillmore landscaping with his wife for more than 40 years.  He loved horses and horseback riding, traveling the world with his wife, his swimming pool, snowmobiling...

Mark S. Stoyas, 60 of Gurnee, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 24, 1958 to the late Tom and Lola (Mathews) Stoyas in Evanston, IL.  On May 22, 1982 he married Therese “Terry” Sullivan in Des Plaines.  Mark enjoyed visiting the Chicago Botanic Gardens as well as “gardening” at his home. He had many interests including coffee, history, his R/C sailboat, loudly cheering on the Packers at Lambeau Field, dollar burger...