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Dianne Elizabeth Nelson

Dianne Elizabeth Nelson

Jul 21, 2026

Dianne Elizabeth Nelson, age 94, formerly of Aurora, Colorado, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at her residence near St. Paul, Minnesota.

She was born on February 23, 1932, to the late Floyd and Elizabeth (Wiiki) Hatfield in Waukegan, Illinois. On August 21, 1954, she married Sigurd Nelson; they remained married until his death in 2019. For 30 years, she...

Gregory Graves

Gregory Graves

Jul 21, 2026

In Loving Memory ofGregory GravesFebruary 16, 1963 – July 21, 2026

Gregory Graves was born on February 16, 1963, to Thomas Earl Graves and Modenia Ball Graves at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. From the very beginning of his life, Gregory faced extraordinary challenges. Born with Sickle Cell Anemia, doctors believed he would never live beyond his adolescence. Yet, by God's...

Rose "Marie" Stanhope

Rose "Marie" Stanhope

Jul 19, 2026

Rose "Marie" Stanhope, 71, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years William H. Stanhope; her loving children Becky (Erik) Garrison, Toni (Matt) Heiser, William R.(Melissa) Stanhope, Wendi (Dave) Hill, and Ryne Stanhope; her cherished grandchildren Haley, Alec, Cade, Lani, Rilee, Arya, Liam, Louis, Carter, Brecklen, Devan, Ana, and Ania; her...

Betty J. Williams

Betty J. Williams

Jul 18, 2026

Betty J. Williams

A Life of Faith, Family, and Grace

Betty Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, departed this life peacefully on July 18, 2026, surrounded by love and sustained by faith. Born in McNeil, Arkansas, on July 13, 1934, Betty spent her early years in Muskegon before making Waukegan her permanent home.

Her Legacy

Betty built a legacy rooted in God,...

Gloria Fay Harper

Gloria Fay Harper

Jul 12, 2026

Gloria Fay (Nabors) Harper was born to the late George Nabors, Jr. and late Annie Mae Nabors on July 16, 1951, in Munford, TN.

Gloria Fay Nabors and Henry Harper, Jr. married in North Chicago, Illinois and to that union, three children were combined and four children were born. They were married 52 wonderful years.

Gloria and Henry started their family in...

Deborah "Debbie" Rae Woodard

Deborah "Debbie" Rae Woodard

Jul 10, 2026

Deborah Rae Woodard "Debbie”, age 69, of Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, surrounded by the love that defined her remarkable life. Born on January 21, 1957, in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late George and Bernice Harding, Debbie grew into a woman whose warmth, strength, love and generosity touched every life she encountered.

Debbie grew up in the...

Emily Rees Wilcox

Emily Rees Wilcox

Jul 7, 2026

Emily Rees(Marsh) Wilcox, 101, a 57 year resident of Waukegan, IL, and a 7 year resident at Independent Living in Village of Victory Lakes, Gurnee, died peacefully Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Rees was born on October 30, 1924, outside of Cynthiana, KY, the 3rd child of Harry Abner Marsh and Laura (Rorer)Marsh. She graduated valedictorian from Buena Vista High school in...

Shirley Mae Duncan

Shirley Mae Duncan

Jul 3, 2026

Shirley Duncan, 84, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on July 3, 2026. She is survived by her children Lawrence Duncan and James Duncan Jr.; her grandchildren LaKeita, Leroy, Swadel, and LaDasia; her sister Rosie Hunter; and her many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends who will miss her deeply.

She is preceded in passing and joins...

Francisca Rosales-Moncada

Francisca Rosales-Moncada

Jul 2, 2026

Francisca Rosales-Moncada, 75, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.

She is survived by her loving children Jesus Humberto Padilla (Denisa Paguada), Ana Padilla Lamothe (Angel Lamothe), Dania Padilla, and Elio (Nancy Antunez) Padilla; her cherished grandchildren Rosa Francisca Padilla, Fernanda Gallardo, Brayan Josue Escobar Herrera, Alicia María Rubio, Jesus Adevi Rubio, Jesus Eduardo Padilla, Angel Eduardo Lamothe, Belkis Osmara Padilla,...

Aura Barrientos

Aura Barrientos

Jun 28, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce that Aura Barrientos, 69, passed away with her daughter Linda present on June 28th, 2026. 

Aura was welcomed into the world on January 20th, 1957, in Guatemala to Maria Lucila Monterroso and Tomas Valle. One of many siblings, Aura always stood out through her determination to assist others no matter the task and her...

Catherine Anne Wilson

Catherine Anne Wilson

Jun 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Catherine Anne Wilson

On June 22, 2026, Catherine Anne Wilson passed away, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, compassion, and love.

Catherine is survived by her two daughters, Alex and Rachael, her beloved granddaughter, Leanne, and her aunts, Ann Ostern and Sara Barnett.

She is greeted in Heaven by her father, James Barnett, Mother, Anne Barnett (Hampton), and Brother,...

Mary Jeanne Becker

Mary Jeanne Becker

Jun 20, 2026

Mary Jeanne Becker (Flagg). Born February 20,1939. Daughter of Richard and Lucille Flagg passed away June 20, 2026. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, John (Jack) Becker. Mary is survived by sister Nancy Tippet (Flagg) of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and brother Don Flagg (Kelly) of Haslett, Michigan.

Mary is also survived by nephews Jeff Tippet (Cindy),...

Richard Wayne Zeller

Richard Wayne Zeller

Jun 19, 2026

Richard Wayne Zeller, 61, passed away suddenly on June 19th, 2026 in Racine, Wisconsin.

He is survived by his two sons, Matt (married to Kelsey) and Ryan, and his brother, Darryl Petruska.

Richard was known for his love of rock music, fishing, and old Western films. He saw himself reflected both in stoic men like John Wayne and flamboyant performers like Robert...

Vanitha Premkumar

Vanitha Premkumar

Jun 16, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Vanitha Premkumar, 78, on June 16th, 2026, in Libertyville, IL.

Vanitha is survived by her husband Premkumar Puli, to whom she was married for 52 years, her children Rebecca (Jebaraj) Daniel, Grace (Stephen) Premkumar, and Paul (Jennifer) Premkumar, her grandchildren Sanjana, Kayla, Priyanna, Alysah, Caleb, Canaan, Nathan, Aniyah, Selah,...

Patricia Lou Williams

Patricia Lou Williams

Jun 16, 2026

Patricia Lou Williams, 87, passed away peacefully at 6:26 AM on June 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her children Tammie (Ernest) Barrera, Kimm (the late James) Kleinmark, Bill Dickes, and Angela (the late Michael) Smith, her darling grandchildren Arik (Elizabeth), Amy (Diana), J.D., Melody (Nick), Megan, and Danny, her beloved great-grandchildren Mateo, Ethan, Brooklynn, Bailee,...

Stanley Ray Nelson

Stanley Ray Nelson

Jun 14, 2026

Stanley Ray Nelson passed away on Sunday the fourteenth of June 2026 at Burr Oak extended care facility in Genoa City, Wisconsin. Stan was born on March 8, 1940 to Alfred T. Nelson and Bernice E. Nelson (Stover). Stanley grew up in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Waukegan East High School in 1958. Stanley married Lucille Melcher of Gentryville, Indiana...

Russell Michael Foster

Russell Michael Foster

Jun 12, 2026

Russell Foster, 76, of Elk Grove Village passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026. A beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, relative and friend, Russell will be dearly missed by those who loved him.

Russell is survived by his children Angela Foster, Marcella Harper, Sheridan (Mike) Moser, Khanisha Foster (fiancé Ben Stephens), and Gina (Robert) Leisses, his grandchildren Ashley, Alicia, Jo,...

Linda Faye Setterlund

Linda Faye Setterlund

Jun 11, 2026

Linda Faye Setterlund passed away peacefully at 12:45 a.m. on June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1946, to Lester Lauer and Loretta (Card) Lauer, Linda lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, resilience, and an unwavering love for family. If there was one word that captured her outlook on life,...

Joseph "Joe" Charles Stornello Jr

Joseph "Joe" Charles Stornello Jr

Jun 9, 2026

Joseph Charles Stornello Jr., 83 years old of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at Avantara in Libertyville, IL. 

Joseph, or Joe, was born February 11th, 1943, at St. Vincent Infant & Maternity, Chicago, IL, on a Thursday. He was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia (nee Wyttyk) Stornello. On November 21st, 1964,...

Roberto Villanueva III

Roberto Villanueva III

Jun 8, 2026

Roberto Villanueva III, has passed into the arms of our Lord. He was born April 6, 1964 in Carrizo Springs, TX but lived the majority of his life in Waukegan, IL. He is survived by his beloved father Roberto Villanueva Jr., his sister Irma Villanueva, his brother Ruben Villanueva, his nieces and nephews Katrina Ramon (Andre}, Juan "Jon" D. Ramon...

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