Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Debra Monroe
May 14, 2024
Debra Monroe, 69, of Gurnee passed away in the small hours of Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. Debra was born in 1954 to Roseanne and Joseph Seketa and raised by parents Roseanne and Joseph Bretzlauf. She married the late Dwight Monroe and with him had two wonderful children. As a younger woman, she was a computer programmer at Abbott Laboratories and enjoyed...
Beverly "Sissy" Louise Hodge
May 10, 2024
Beverly "Sissy" Louise Hodge, passed away on May 10, 2024. She is survived by her loving children Debbie (John) Kinne, Eddie (Karen) Crane Jr., Susan "Lori" (Jeff) Miller; her cherished grandchildren Russell (Cali), Emily, Hannah, Rachelle (Adam), Hannah, Kayla (William), Matthew, Jake, Brandon (Dezirae) and granddaughter-in-law Tracy Pearson; her treasured great-grandchildren Marlowe, Rhodes, Haylee, Allison, Wyatt, Abby, Gavin, Londyn, Noah,...
Rodolfo Joaquin
May 1, 2024
Rodolfo G. Joaquin, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2024. He was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan in the Philippines, on April 1, 1946, and later immigrated to the United States where he was introduced to the love of his life, Arlynn, at a New Year's Eve party. They were wed eight months later and celebrated...
Jayanand "Babubhai" Simon Parmar
Apr 30, 2024
Jayanand Simon Parmar was born in Bombay, India on December 24, 1945 to Simon and Shantaben Parmar. Jayanand was called to Heaven on April 30, 2024 at the age of 78.
In India, Jayanand served in the Indian Army and was an avid boxer. After he moved to The United States, he obtained his Mechanical Engineering Degree and had a long...
Janie Ibarra
Apr 29, 2024
In loving memory of Janie Ibarra, who was called home to be with the lord April 29, 2024, after her brave battle with leukemia. Janie is predeceased by Margaret Rose Stewart, Enrique Ibarra Davalos, J.J.Ibarra, Eddie Hampstead, Enedina Figueroa de Muniz and Jose Muniz. She is survived by her loving husband Jose Muniz Figueroa, her 5 children, Humberto Carrillo-Ibarra Jr....
Cary Pietschman
Apr 24, 2024
Cary "Corky" Pietschman, age 83, passed away peacefully April 24, 2024 in his home, under the loving care of his daughters.
One of five boys, Corky was born June 4, 1941 to Donald and Lucille Pietschman. Waukegan, where he was born, would be his lifelong hometown; when he met his bride Patricia, they built their 53-year marriage and raised their...
Jose Guzman
Apr 23, 2024
Jose Guzman, 80, of Chicago, passed into the arms of the Lord on April 23. Jose was one of eleven children born in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to Lorenzo Guzman and Willibalda Altamirano. As a young man, Jose attended seminary in Spain. Though his life would take a different path, his education and experience would stay with him as he grew into...
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...
Alan Schackney
Apr 6, 2024
Alan "YeeYee" Schackney of Lincolnshire passed away April 6, 2024. Born July 30, 1950 to John and Mary Schackney in Chicago, Alan was one of four siblings. Alan was an avid bowler and adored making bead necklaces for anyone and everyone, particularly his many flirtations and girlfriends. He was a lively and loving man all through his life, and one...
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...
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