Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Minerva Barreiro
Jun 4, 2025
Minerva Barreiro, age 81, of Wauconda, IL, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. She is survived by her beloved children Sandra (Peter) Jonites, Nina Barreiro (significant other Cordell Wilson), Melissa Barreiro (Michael Powell), and David Barreiro; her cherished grandchildren Miranda and Gabriella Jonites, Olivia Powell, Marisa and Lucas Barreiro; and her dear siblings Esteban Tanguma, Juan Tanguma, Rosa Tanguma,...
Franklin D. Thorn
May 31, 2025
Franklin D Thorn, 92, passed away on May 31st, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 1, 1933 in Winfield, Alabama to Marion and Athel Thorn. He graduated from Vina High School in 1952. After graduation, he enlisted with the Army in 1953 during the Korean War. He did basic training in Breckinridge, KY. Then to Geislingen,...
Robert A. Parr
May 18, 2025
Robert "Bob" Arthur Parr, 82, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. He was born September 26, 1942. Bob loved playing golf, watching sports, and visiting with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Carole, his brother Bill, and his children Bobby, Robin, Kim, Johnny, Karen, Marla, Michael, and Junior, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He...
Kenneth Turner
May 14, 2025
Kenneth Turner, 75, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025. He is survived by his sisters Carolyn Gliniecki and Evelyn Turner; his brother Gary (Sheryl) Turner; his nieces Tamara (Gene) Kuta and Kristen (Tommy) Hassan; his nephew Brandon (Jaclyn) Turner; 3 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews; and many friends who will miss him deeply.
He is preceded in passing by his parents...
Louie Mariano Garcia
May 12, 2025
Louie M. Garcia, age 26, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2025. He is survived by his mother Gabriela Gallegos; his devoted brother Benjamin; his cherished grandmother Rosalinda Medina (Caesar) Diaz; his dear aunts Rosalinda Cora (Maria Gerena) and Juanita Ortega (Angel Rivera); his dear cousins Tony, Jasmine, Rosalinda, Juan, Angel, and Rocky; and many friends and relatives that will...
Michele A. Hummel
May 10, 2025
Michele Hummel, 58, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. She is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years Daniel Hummel; her loving son Joshua Hummel; her brothers Timothy Bromstead and Kevin Bromstead; her sisters-in-law Claudia (Donald) Michaels and JoEllen (Barry) Morphew; her brother-in-law Paul (Jan) Hummel; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her deeply.
She...
Joseph T. Bobrick
May 5, 2025
Joseph T. Bobrick
Born October 5, 1934 in Waukegan, Illinois to Joseph Sr. and Helen Johnson Bobrick. He was one of four children. Joe will be joining his brother Curly Bobrick, sister Lucy Bowman Bobrick, son Kenny Bobrick, son Bobby Buckhout, and son David Buckhout in passing.
Joseph is survived by his wife Carol Ann Bobrick, sister Donna Haak Bobrick, son Bill...
Marilyn Carberry
May 5, 2025
Marilyn Grace Carberry, 93 years old. She lived in Lake Villa, Illinois for many years before moving to Culpeper, Virginia in 2016 where she peacefully passed away in her home on May 5, 2025.
She was born on September 21, 1931 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois to Lawrence and Grace Sahs.
Marilyn is preceded in passing by her husband of 63 years...
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Owsley
Apr 25, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Owsley, 87, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in Libertyville, Illinois.
She was born on July 8, 1937, in Torrington, Connecticut, to Elizabeth and Matys Angelovich. After completing high school in Kent, CT, Betty attended St. Francis School of Nursing in Hartford, CT. She met and married her first husband, the late Kenneth Beckley. In 1967, they moved...
Robert James Crego
Apr 23, 2025
Robert James Crego passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Victoria Crego nee Kwick; his loving children Melissa Cranford and John Bandman; his cherished grandchildren Amber, James, Cheyenne, Nick, and Rachel; his precious great-grandchildren Nellie and Peter; and his dear sister Beverly and siblings-in- law Cathy, Mabel, Dorothy, John, and...
Louvella C. Ficke
Apr 20, 2025
Louvella C. Ficke, age 102, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. She is survived by her loving children James (Mary) Ficke and George (Susan) Ficke; her dear son-in-law Cal Richter; her beloved grandchildren Barry (Nicole) Richter, Nathan Richter, Maria (Christopher) Vandenberg, David (Esther) Ficke, and Jonathan (Deanna) Ficke; her cherished great-grandchildren Roslynn, Rylann, Grace, Ryan, James, Sarah, Alexia, Thomas,...
Henry Duke Williams
Apr 6, 2025
Henry Duke Williams was born to the late Aaron and Lucille Williams, July 15, 1931, in Hazel Hurst, Mississippi.
He moved to the city of Chicago, where he met Warteen Williams. They married in 1949. They had 7 children. After many years of marriage, they eventually separated.
Henry signed up for the US Army in August 1952. He served as a cook...
Amy Joy Peceny
Mar 22, 2025
Amy Joy Peceny (nee Weber), 55, passed away peacefully at home in Gurnee, IL on March 22, 2025. Amy was born on December 9, 1969, in Highland Park, IL, the daughter of the late James "Web" and Carol Weber. Amy is survived by the love of her life, husband Stanley "Stan" Peceny, her children Matthew "Matty", Joseph "Joey" and Margaret...
Jimmy Marie Benjamin
Mar 12, 2025
Jimmy Marie Benjamin, known to her family and friends as Henry Mae, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at AdventHealth Hospital in Orlando, FL. She was 69 years old. She was born February 19, 1956 in Waukegan, IL. She was such a strong, loving, and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and a Friend. She faced many challenges and overcame...
Ruth Ann "Annie" Marsala Ruggles
Mar 12, 2025
Ruth Ann "Annie" Marsala Ruggles passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 61.
She was the beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Ruggles since July 2nd, 1983 and the devoted, adoring mother of Richard (Andi), Ryan (Annie Jr.), and Roger (Diana). She was the proud grandmother of Alex and Imogene, and the daughter of Imogene Armstrong Marsala and Antonio...
Joe "Bubba" Den Moton
Mar 10, 2025
Joe Den Moton (Bubba) was born February 26, 1933 in Helena, Arkansas to the late John King and Lela Floyd Moton. He departed this life on March 10, 2025.
He leaves to cherish his memory 5 granddaughters: Shawana, Shalonda, Kaprina, Katrina, and Channia Marshall. 30 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren and 1 sister: Addie B. Littlejohn and a host...

Kenneth L. Thomas
Mar 8, 2025
Kenneth L. Thomas, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. He is survived by his cherished sisters Dorothy (the late Steve) Piascik and Mary Kroeger and he is a beloved friend to many.
He was preceded in passing by his proud parents Blanton and Kathryn Thomas Jr. and his cherished sister Patricia (survived by George) Etolin.
Kenneth was a proud...
Dominick F. Constabileo
Mar 3, 2025
Dominick F. Constabileo, 65, passed away on March 3, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife Beatriz Constabileo nee Mejia; his loving children Kristie Constabileo, Daniel (Sara Guthman) Constabileo, and Dominick Constabileo; his cherished grandsons Carter and Charlie; his dear sisters Marie (Brian) Griffith, Camille (Marco) Aillon, Lucy (Kelly) Mack, and Cathy (Leroy) Boren; and his wonderful nieces and...

Dorothy Mary Ellen Heitz
Mar 1, 2025
Dorothy Maryellen Heitz, 71, passed away on March 1, 2025. She is survived by her loving children Dorothy Jessica Cole, Derrick (partner Amanda Janis) McDermott, and Grace Hart; her cherished grandchildren Savannah Gonzales, Justin McDermott, Preston Jones, Cole Carranza, and Daniel McDermott; and her dear sister Loraine Gorski. She is a dear cousin, aunt, and friend to many.
She is preceded...
Daniel E. Miks
Feb 25, 2025
Daniel E. Miks, 72, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years Nancy Miks nee Etolen; his loving children Kelly (Laurel) Johnson and Stacey (Richard "Rusty" Hiser) Johnson; his cherished grandchildren Michael (Amber), Conner, Zachary, Tyler, and Kevin; and his dear siblings Stanley "Sonny" (Ann) Miks, Rita Miks Jarrett, Louise Miks-Turner,...