Sep 22, 2025

Sep 22, 2025

James Somers, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. He is survived by his siblings Pierce (the late Debbie) Somers, David (Laura) Somers, and Sharon (David) Badzioch; his nieces and nephews Daron (partner Amy), Ryan (Cynthia), William, Robert, Brandon, Jonathon (partner Ana), and Megan; and great-nieces and nephews Ethan, Audrey, Jameson, and Charlotte. He is a dear cousin and friend...

Sep 21, 2025

John W. Kraft, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years and travel companion Cynthia "Cindy" Kraft nee Colby; his loving children Becca (significant other, Danielle Kirby; and beloved pup, Buckley) and Alan Kraft; and his precious puppy Scout. He is a cherished cousin and friend to many who will miss...

Sep 16, 2025

Elizabeth “Bette” Nadelhoffer Brya née Wedge, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025 with family at her side. Born on March 14, 1930, Bette was the youngest child of Rose Kennedy Wedge (nee Florian) and Ernest Wedge. She had a happy childhood where she fondly recalls frequent visits to her maternal family’s blueberry farm in Grand...

Sep 14, 2025

John David O'Neill passed away on September 14, 2025. He is survived by his beloved children John (Damara), Kim (Tony), Matthew, Kelly (Derek), Megan, Kevin (Erica), and Daniel; 10 grandchildren; his sisters Denise, Judy (Doug), Mary (Tom), and Patty (Mark); and his former wife Diane. He is a beloved uncle, cousin, and friend to many who will miss him deeply.

He...

Sep 13, 2025

Shirley Violet Bastounes, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, fell asleep in the arms of our Lord on September 13, 2025, at the age of 96.

She is survived by her loving children: Dean Bastounes, Rene’ (Tom) Haisma, Greg (Linda) Bastounes, and Heather (John) Truckenbrod; her cherished grandchildren, Leah and Taylor; and her precious great-grandchildren, Ruby, Nick, Dina, and Chloe.

Shirley was...

Sep 9, 2025

Awilda Giannese, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 9, 2025. She is reunited with her loving husband, Vincent Giannese, her father Francisco Rodriguez, her mother Juana Carrion, and many of her siblings who passed before her.

Awilda was the proud mother of three children: Venus Marino, Jerry “Butch” Fields (Cheri), and Rob Giannese (Catherine). She was affectionately...

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....

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...