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James Wilbert McGraw

James Wilbert McGraw

Apr 22, 2026

James Wilbert McGraw, 78, proud Marine and Vietnam veteran, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years Karen K McGraw; his sons Avery D McGraw and Veencent L McGraw; his grandchildren August James and Cyrus Jaden McGraw; and his sisters Betty Robinson and Mernette McDaniel. He is a dear uncle, cousin,...

Barbara Jeanette Powell

Barbara Jeanette Powell

Apr 18, 2026

Barbara ‘Jeanette’ Powell, 79, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 21, 1946, in Blossburg, Alabama. On September 2, 1967, Jeanette married the love of her life, Terry Lee Powell.

Jeanette is survived by her loving son Todd (Tami) Powell and her dear siblings Rod, Larry (Karol), and Harry Threadgill. She is...

Alderman Lawrence "Larry" Eaker

Alderman Lawrence "Larry" Eaker

Apr 9, 2026

Lawrence "Larry" William Eaker, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 9, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years Sandra Eaker, his children Jennifer and Erin (Paul); his grandchildren Stephanie, Brandon, Melanie, Joshua, Alisha, Larissa, Clarisa, Richie, Melissa, and William; his brother Pat Eaker; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

David L. Ogawa

David L. Ogawa

Apr 9, 2026

David Lindsey Ogawa, 71, of Gurnee, IL, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2026, at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville.

Born in 1954, in Chicago, David grew up and lived on the city's north side and graduated from Lane Tech. After marriage to Susan, he lived in Chicago, Arlington Heights, and finally in Gurnee for the past 30 years.

He graduated from...

Tammy J. Mueller-Uphoff

Tammy J. Mueller-Uphoff

Apr 6, 2026

Tammy J. Mueller-Uphoff, 62, passed away on April 6, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of 15 years and partner for 27 years Duane Uphoff; her loving children Carmen Tackett, Dean (Raul Soria III) Mueller, and Kevin Mueller; her cherished grandchildren Mario Solorzano, Kiana Davis, Kishaun Davis, and Mikaela Meuller; her precious great-grandchildren Tiana Payne, Carvell Davis, and...

Rodrick Carter

Rodrick Carter

Apr 6, 2026

Rodrick Carter, 58, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. He is survived by his father Preston Carter, his brother Chris (Michelle) Carter, his nephew Jacob Carter, and his niece Aryanna (Amber) Clouser.

He is preceded in passing by his mother Carol Carter.

Friends and family will meet for visitation on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 11AM-12PM at Warren Funeral Home, 1475...

Steven Frank Zager

Steven Frank Zager

Apr 5, 2026

Steven Frank Zager, 82, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Janet Zager (nee Lery); his loving children Tracy (Chip) Reaves, Steve (Carolee) Zager, and Chris (Christie) Zager; his precious grandsons Blake, Andrew, Cooper, and Connor; his dear sister Bev (the late Frank) Wiza; his dear niece Sherry and nephew...

Franklin B. Schantz Sr.

Franklin B. Schantz Sr.

Apr 5, 2026

Franklin Brooke Schantz, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Flower Mound, Texas. He was born on September 29, 1930, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Charles Goranflo Schantz and Ethel Mae (Brooke) Schantz. Frank served in the United States Navy from 1951 through 1957. He met Grace Ann Sacramento at an Eagles Club...

Joseph L. Tomei

Joseph L. Tomei

Apr 5, 2026

Joseph (Joe) Louis Tomei, 92, of Gurnee, IL beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend to many passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2026 in Lindenhurst, Illinois.

Joseph was born on September 24, 1933 in Highland Park, Illinois, to Joseph N and Melania Tomei. He attended the University of Illinois earning his bachelor’s degree in Business. Joe had an everlasting fondness...

Mary L. Tatro

Mary L. Tatro

Mar 27, 2026

Mary L. Tatro, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2026. She is survived by her loving children David Tatro, Sharon (Scott) McClain, John (Teena) Tatro, and James "Jim" (Dawn) Tatro. She is a beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who know and love her.

She is preceded in passing...

Richard Gorman

Richard Gorman

Mar 26, 2026

Richard Gorman, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at his home in Bristol, Wisconsin, with his significant other, Judy Pigoni, at his side.

Richard proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1964 and was honored with a Good Conduct Award for his service. He went on to build a long and dedicated career, working for...

Cynthia S. Landree

Cynthia S. Landree

Mar 25, 2026

Cynthia S. Landree, age 73, passed away on March 25, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of more than 40 years Steven Landree Sr. She is a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, relative, and friend of many.

She will be deeply missed by all who know and love her.

Rose J. Whitlock

Rose J. Whitlock

Mar 24, 2026

Rose J. Whitlock, 93, of Plano, TX, formerly of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on March 24, 2026.

She was born on November 22, 1932 in Spokane, Washington to the late Shulyler and Gertrude (Campsall) Warren and grew up in foster care. She served in the Marines from 1952 to 1953. On December 13, 1953 she married Norman Whitlock.

Rose is survived by...

James Michael Bane

James Michael Bane

Mar 20, 2026

James "Mike" Michael Bane, age 67, proud Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. He is survived by his children Shannon Eddy, Chris (Carleigh) Flores, and James Bane Jr.; his grandchildren Samuel Jenkins Jr., Vivianna Jenkins, Joshua Dalton Jr., Shawn Jenkins, Makalya Flores, and Tony Flores; his great-grandchildren Nova Rock, Jonathan Rock, and Mato Flores; his sister Terry...

Maxine Marie Lannoye

Maxine Marie Lannoye

Mar 11, 2026

Maxine Marie Lannoye (nee Kunstman), age 91 of Green Bay, passed away early March 11, 2026, at the Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.

Maxine, affectionately known as "Mema" by some of her grandchildren, was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on June 1, 1934 to Vernon and Cynthia (nee Denny) Kunstman. She attended Green Bay East High School through 10th...

Cruz B. Garcia

Cruz B. Garcia

2026

Cruz Belen Garcia, 96, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at home with her family by her side.

Belen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered on family, love, and quiet strength. She was the beloved wife of the late Macario Garcia, with whom she shared many years of marriage and a...

James B. Spencer Jr.

James B. Spencer Jr.

Mar 8, 2026

James Bardger Spencer Jr. passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family.

James Bardger Spencer Jr., affectionately known by many as “Jr,” was born on February 16, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to James Bardger Spencer Sr. and Ustine Magby, both of whom preceded him in death. He was born and raised in Detroit and graduated...

Eva Munding

Eva Munding

Mar 7, 2026

Eva Munding, born Eva Schubkegel, passed away peacefully at age 89 on March 7, 2026 in Kenosha, WI. Born in Romania in 1936 to Kasper and Eva Schubkegel, she met the Love of her Life and married Joseph Munding in Wilsthut, Austria on March 5, 1955. The couple immigrated to America in 1956, arriving via Ellis Island.

Eva worked briefly in...

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