Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Alec Michael Mueller
Apr 18, 2024
Alec Michael Mueller, 31, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2024. Beloved son of Heather Jo Fusco and David Davis. Proud brother of Trent Davis, Drew Davis, and Samantha Fusco. Cherished grandson of Jo Mueller, Thomas Mueller, Hugh Mac Davis, and the late Bernice Davis. Dear nephew, cousin, and friend to many who will miss him. Friends and family will meet...
Cheryl Lynn Foster
Apr 9, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Foster, 66, passed away on April 9, 2024. Loving mother of Harold J. (Donna) Markus, Timothy O. (Tracy) Markus, and John J. Johnson. Proud grandmother of Madalyn, Josie, Ryleigh, and Kendall Markus. Dear sister of Michelle Kusch, Charlotte Boesch, Corinne Vohasek, Michael Richards, Diane Hirschmiller, and Beth Eldridge. Cherished daughter of Michael Carl Richards and the late Elizabeth...
Phyllis Shaw
Mar 25, 2024
Phyllis Marie Shaw, age 83, went to be with her Lord on March 25, 2024. She is survived by her five loving children Annette (Don) Anderson, James (Laura) Shaw, Jr., Susette "Sue" (Carl) Riley, Steven (Lisa) Shaw, and Christian "Chris" (Carrie) Shaw; her 16 precious grandchildren, Jacob McBride (Tarah), Hannah Morin, Nathan McBride (Annette), Joel Anderson, Kailin Virden (Ben), Heather Lick...
Shirley Fowler
Mar 12, 2024
Shirley Lee Fowler, age 83, passed away peacefully at her Gurnee home on March 12, 2024.
Shirley, daughter of the late Harry Leber and wife Gladys (nee Dickerson) was born June 29, 1940, in Washington, MO. She received her education from St. Francis Borgia High School in Washington, MO and attended Maryville College, St. Louis, MO, on full scholarship, earning a...
Rubye Jane Shorman
Mar 12, 2024
Our mother Rubye Jane Shorman (Warner), age 87, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024. She was born in Louisville, Mississippi. She married Louis Shorman on August 18, 1956. They were happily married for 54 years until the passing of Louis on October 20, 2010. She is survived by her children Cindy West, Mary Garcia, George (Lois) Shorman; her loving...
Craig F. Rudzinski
Mar 9, 2024
Craig F. Rudzinski, 72, went to his rest on March 9, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 48 years Hazel Rudzinski nee Fields, his loving daughters Jenny Rudzinski and Jacqueline (Robert) Browning, his cherished grandchildren Antonio Rudzinski and Helena Browning, and his sister Susan Lonowski. He is a dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many who...
Mildred Louise Bernard
Mar 8, 2024
Mildred Louise Bernard, nee Reever, 94, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Bernard since 1963. Loving mother of Robert (Lynne Roberts) Bernard. Proud grandmother of Andie Bernard, Carson (Megan) Bernard, and Jensen Bernard. Cherished great-grandmother of Cameron and Remmy. Dear aunt and friend of many who will miss her deeply....
Margaret Boles
Feb 23, 2024
Margaret Regina Reed Boles, was 87 years old when she transitioned to Heaven on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by the love of her children. She had just celebrated her 87th Birthday on February 15th, 2024. Margaret Regina Reed was born February 15, 1937, in Greenville MS. Margaret was a beautiful and happy child. The fourth of seven children born...
Rick Bronswick
Feb 16, 2024
Richard "Rick" Bronswick, 55, of Antioch, passed away February 16, 2024.
Rick was born October 24, 1968 to Jordan and Sharron Bronswick, the middle of three children. As a child, he was a born performer, always going for the laugh if he could. From his sharp sense of humour to "Magic by Ricky," he could be depended on to keep...
Cecil Lee Smith
Feb 14, 2024
Cecil Lee Smith, 84, of Zion, passed away Wednesday, February 14 2024.
Born in 1939 to Hallet and Minnie Virginia Smith in Paris, Tennessee, Cecil served in the United States Air Force after graduation. His upbringing and service instilled an "old-school" spirit in him that he kept throughout his life. After his service, Cecil began a career in nautical mechanics assembly,...
John "Jack" Turnpaugh
Feb 12, 2024
John “Jack” Turnpaugh, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024.
Jack was born October 22, 1948, to Virgil and June (nee Stahl) Turnpaugh. After serving his enlistment term in the United States Air Force, Jack attended University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre. After several years as an audio-visual production contractor,...
Elethus Vaughn
Feb 11, 2024
On July 30, 1938, in Florence, AL, Elethus Vaughn was born to Ernest and Eliza Vaughn. He departed this life on February 11, 2024, at Elevate Care Rehabilitation Center in Riverwoods, IL. One of nine children, he attended Burrell Slater High School in Florence, Alabama where he met and later married his childhood sweetheart, Sherry Reeder. Elethus served in the...
Arlee Williams Sr.
Feb 10, 2024
Arlee Williams Sr., 92, of Gurnee, formerly of North Chicago, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Highland Park Hospital. He was born on June 1,1931 in Walls, Mississippi. On April 8,1951 in Walls, Mississippi, Arlee married the love of his life, Mary F. "Sis” (Brown) Williams. Arlee loved his family, grew up helping...
Wayne Allen Cantrell
Feb 10, 2024
Wayne Allen Cantrell, age 72, went to be with Jesus on February 10, 2024. Beloved husband for 42 years of Betsy Cantrell nee Gerich. Loving father of Annie Cantrell, James (Megan) Cantrell, Steven Cantrell, Adam Cantrell, and Joshua Cantrell. Proud Papa of Nicholas (Destanie), Abigail, Charlotte, Mya, and Lily and great-grandfather of Nicholas. Dear brother of Candice (Andrew) Evans and...
Patricia Kwil
Feb 10, 2024
Patricia A. Kwil (Patty), age 66, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Ascension Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL. on December 28, 1957 to Frank Eugene Kwil and Ruby Wycoff.
Patty is survived by her daughter, Michelli E. Kuhn, her grandchildren, Vinsent Hernandez, Aries A. Box, Christopher M. Box Jr.,...
Luis Antonio Lopez
Feb 8, 2024
Luis Antonio Lopez, 89, of Waukegan, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born June 14, 1934, in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Luis married the love of his life, Margarita Gonzalez Serrano, on June 21, 1958, in Puerto Rico. He will be remembered through the legacy of his children and grandchildren and the...
Tony M. Phillips
Jan 31, 2024
Tony M. Phillips, 47, passed away on January 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Daneisha Phillips nee Moton. Proud father of Jada and Jayla Phillips. Cherished son of Mary Phillips nee Usher and the late Johnny Phillips. Devoted brother of Johnny (Erica) Phillips Jr. Adored grandson of Annie and Troy Usher Sr., Eula May Phillips,...
Grace "Gigi" Alva
Jan 27, 2024
Grace "Gigi" Alva, age 76, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 27, 2024. Beloved wife of Santiago Alva for 53 years. Loving mother of Michelle Alba Reina (Mike) and Ashley Linda Alva Di Bella (Edward). Proud grandmother of Destiny Sipp (Paul) and Nicole Drexler. Dear sister of Elena Baltierra, Cristina Schmidt, and the late Hector Venegas. Cherished...
Ann C. Massimo
Jan 22, 2024
Ann C. Massimo, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald "Dino" Massimo for 48 years before his passing. Loving mother of Tracy Jesperson, Tammy (Jeff) Henning, and Terry (Bob) McIntire and stepmother of Donald “Skip” Massimo, Danny (Jan) Massimo, Diana (Al) Flores, and the late Dave Massimo. Proud grandmother of Cody, Nicholas,...
Carmen A. Melencion
Jan 15, 2024
Carmen A. Melencion, age 95, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2024. Beloved wife of Abdon Melencion of 65 years. Loving mother of Judith (Allan) Isidro and the late Evan Michael "Dong Mike" Melencion (survived by Teodomera Margate Melencion). Proud grandmother of May (Ronald), Nicole (Christopher), and Samantha. Dear sister of Eufemia (the late Clemente) Cristobal...
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