Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
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
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
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
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
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...
George Carlton Lawrence
Aug 7, 2025
George Carlton Lawrence, 87, of Gurnee, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2025.
Born June 7, 1938, in Grayslake, IL. George was the son of Evan and Bernice Lawrence. He grew up in Grayslake and graduated from Warren High School in Gurnee, IL. George and his wife Doris have lived in Gurnee for 37 years. He went on...
Lewis H. Bassett
Aug 7, 2025
Lewis H. Bassett, age 76, proud Marine Corps veteran, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years (together for 50!) Margaret Bassett nee Speropoulos; his daughter Larvetta Bassett; his son Dallas (Katie Newby) Bassett; his bonus son David Scarbro; his grandchildren Michael, Channin, Devin, Gavin, Andreus, Sophia, and Isabella; his siblings...
Judith "Judy" Lora Riggin
Aug 6, 2025
Judith "Judy" Lora Riggin nee Sprague, age 83, longtime resident of Waukegan and native to Batavia, New York, passed away on August 6, 2025. Throughout her life she surrounded herself with family and passed peacefully with them by her side. Born on July 30, 1942, Judy lived a full life. Judy served her country in the Navy, was a devout...
Peter Martinez
Aug 5, 2025
Peter Martinez, age 65, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years Beth Martinez nee Lemmons; his cherished daughter Emily Martinez; and his dear siblings Edwin (Nida) Martinez, Felix (Adelle) Martinez, Jimmy (Jeane) Martinez, Marie Martinez, Rose Van Natta, and Dino (Jovi) Martinez. He is a beloved uncle, cousin, godfather, and...
Dolores Eberle
Aug 5, 2025
Dolores K. Eberle, age 66, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. She is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends who will miss her deeply.
She is preceded in passing by her beloved parents, Leonhard and Dolores Eberle.
She was very active and enjoyed spending time participating in numerous German clubs, especially the German-American Club of Antioch.
Friends and family...
Jose Aviles
Jul 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jose Aviles
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Aviles, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who left this world on July 29, 2025 at the age of 82.
Jose was a man who found joy in the simplest yet most meaningful parts of life. Known for his gift of...
Cecilia Goto
Jul 17, 2025
Cecilia M. Goto
October 1, 1925 - July 17, 2025
A Queen in Life ~ A Star in Heaven
Please join us in honoring and celebrating the life of Cecilia. She was the 7th of 9 children born to Mary and Edward Thommes, in Chicago, IL. Always one to make the best of everything, she survived a near fatal bout of Scarlet Fever...
James Wallace
Jul 14, 2025
James M. Wallace, age 77, Marine Corps Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Virginia Wallace nee Rolf; his loving daughter Rebecca (Ryan) McKeon; his cherished granddaughters Emma and Riley McKeon, and his dear siblings George (Char) Wallace, Dennis (Lori) Wallace, and Nancy Roberts. He was a dear uncle,...
Lena Snowden
Jul 5, 2025
Lena P. Snowden, age 85, passed in to the arms of our Lord on July 5, 2025. She is survived by her beloved children Giselle (John) Jones, James (Tina) Snowden Jr., Mario (Cynthia) Snowden, Harlan (Phyllis) Snowden, Nathan Snowden, and Jamar Snowden; her brother Hannibal Pickens Jr.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends who will miss her...
Lisa W. Christensen
Jun 26, 2025
Lisa W. Christensen, 89, of Gurnee, IL, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Gurnee Place Memory Care Community.
Lisa was born April 21, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to the late Paul and Erna (Krause) Wall.
Other survivors include her children, Mae Christensen of Gurnee and Ron Christensen of Gurnee; brother, John (Judy) Wall of Park Ridge; and grandchildren AJ Christensen of...
Eugene Shackleford
Jun 24, 2025
Eugene Shackleford, 65, was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, to Earl Shackleford and Edna Shackleford and was one of six children. Eugene graduated from Essex County Vocational High School in 1977 with a focus in carpentry. Shortly afterwards, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served as a boiler technician. During his 17 years of...
Migdalia Reyes
Jun 24, 2025
Migdalia Reyes, age 64, passed away on June 24, 2025. She is survived by her mother Haydee Torres; her aunt Gladys Rivera; her stepfather Carmelo Aviles Sr.; her siblings Edgar (Cindy) Reyes, Iris (Luis) Rodriguez, and Carmelo (Nancy) Aviles Jr.; her nieces and nephews Reynaldo (Sylvia), Andrew, Alfonso Jr., and Lizbeth; and her great-nieces and nephews Alexander, Sofia, Ava, Vincent,...
Reemon L. "Pops" Pittman
Jun 17, 2025
Reemon L. “Pops” Pittman was born April 16, 1945 in Columbus, Mississippi to Roosevelt and Lois Smith Pittman. His family later moved to Kenner, Louisiana, where he attended the Louisiana Public School System where he maintained an A-A plus average in his classes. His Teachers loved him. He had a very vivid imagination. At an early age, he made his...
Leroy Lewis Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Leroy Lewis Sr., age 78, of Waukegan, IL was born on April 1, 1947, and went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2025.
Leroy Lewis served in the US Army, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Leroy enjoyed skating and working at Zion Roller Rink. Leroy worked many years in construction and LOVED life as an over-the-road...
Robert Schumann
Jun 14, 2025
Robert “Bob” Donald Schumann Jr. died unexpectedly in Oak Lawn, Illinois on June 13, 2025 at the age of 62. Bob is survived by his wife and best friend of 30 years Kelly (Main) Schumann of Ingleside, Illinois.
Bob was born to Marilyn (Harlow) and Robert Donald Schumann Sr. on January 4, 1963 at Fort Sherdian Naval Base in Deerfield, IL....
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