Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Marilynn Gates-Huley
Mar 8, 2022
Marilynn Denise Gates-Huley transitioned into her eternal life March 8th, 2022.
She was born August 24th, 1958, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the union of Richard Gates Jr. and Ollie M. Gates.
In her early years she was baptized in Arkansas and her family later relocated to Illinois where she went on to further her education....
Norman Holzrichter
Mar 7, 2022
Norman Holzrichter, 76, of Grayslake, IL, died peacefully at his home surrounded with love by his family.
He was born on February 26, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Hugo and Elsie (Bonk) Holzrichter. He met Susan Brown at Wartburg College and on December 30, 1967, Norman married the love of his life, and they spent the next...
Korey Hill
Mar 5, 2022
Korey Andrew Hill, age 20, of Ingleside, Illinois passed away on Saturday March 5, 2022. Korey was born on September 6, 2001 in Highland Park Illinois to Jeffrey and Deanna Hill.
Korey is survived by his beloved mother Deanna, his brother Justin, nephew Oliver, Grampa Chuck and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Korey is preceded in death...
Jorge Andino
Mar 2, 2022
Jorge Alberto Andino, 20, a beloved son, cherished brother, and most appreciated friend, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, in Okinawa, Japan.
He was born on Sunday, August 19th, 2001, in Waukegan IL, to Jorge and Yeymy Andino.
Throughout Jorge’s life he enjoyed playing videos games, watching anime, and listening to...
Brian Mahdee
Feb 28, 2022
Brian Sherrod Mahdee, beloved son, cousin, friend, chef and so much more, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at age 37.
The son of DeVon Nelson and Iamullah Mahdee, Brian was born on September 17, 1984, in Waukegan, Illinois. Brian graduated from Waukegan High School in 2003 and later attended Triton College and the Illinois Arts...
Scott Mathis
Feb 25, 2022
Scott Mathis, 54, Zion, IL, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, in Chicago, IL.
He was born on August 14, 1967, in Waukegan to Duane Mathis and Mary Johnson (nee Gibbs).
Throughout his life Scott enjoyed many activities including playing darts, bowling at Castle Lanes in Racine and Grand Bowl in Waukegan and running...
Jon Hamaker
Feb 25, 2022
Jon Hamaker, 83, of Gurnee, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 25, 2022, in Libertyville, IL.
He was born on March 19, 1938, in Marion, Indiana to Noble Desmond and Caroline Hamaker (née Brown). On April 22, 1961, Jon married the love of his life, Rosemary Zaloudek in Chicago, and they spent the next 60 years...
Haydee Lopez
Feb 17, 2022
Haydee Lopez, 91, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at home with her family at her side.
She was born on January 28, 1931, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to Victor and Benicia Lopez.
Haydee moved to Waukegan, IL in 1952 from Arecibo, Puerto Rico where she got married and had...
Susan Tucker
Feb 13, 2022
Susan Tucker, 71, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Froedtert hospital in Milwaukee, WI, with her loving family at her side.
Sue was born on May 22, 1950, in Chicago, IL to Wilbert and Janina (Prangl) Schaefer. On Sweetest Day in 1979 (10/22), Susan married the love of her life, Michael Tucker,...
Calvin Shaffer
Feb 11, 2022
Calvin Shaffer, 3, of Lake Villa, IL, passed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 22, 2019, in Lake Forest, IL to Jason and Stephanie Shaffer (nèe Lindsay).
Calvin is survived by his parents; sister, Abigail; paternal grandparents,...
Carmen Vazquez
Feb 1, 2022
Carmen Vazquez, 87, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed at home on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be on Monday, February 7, 2022, beginning at 4 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, at Most Blessed Trinity Church, 450 Keller Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085. Interment...
Brock Benedetto
Jan 28, 2022
Brock Benedetto, 45, of Zion, Illinois passed on January 28, 2022, with his mother, sister and three oldest daughters by his side.
Brock was born in Macon, Georgia on December 28, 1976, to Craig and Brenda Benedetto. Brock was never married as the true loves of his life were his daughters – Phoenix, Miah, Brianna and Haylee...
Jose Garcia
Jan 22, 2022
Jose Manuel Garcia, 42, went to live with Jesus on January 22, 2022. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico to Jose A. and Guadalupe (Cardoso) Garcia on December 18, 1979. He was a beloved husband and father, well-respected businessman, and friend to all. On July 29, 2006, Jose married his beautiful and loving wife, Diana Garcia, and was...
Robert Jeffries
Jan 17, 2022
Robert Jeffries, 80 of Zion, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home with family on January 17, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was born September 1, 1941, to Matthew and Katie Jeffries in Greensboro, Alabama.
Robert was baptized at the Mary Grove Baptist Church and attended St. Paul Baptist Church in Greensboro, AL. He received his education in the...
Nancy Carlson
Jan 16, 2022
Nancy Carlson, 83 of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home.
She was born on July 8, 1938, in Waukegan, IL to Carter and Nora (Reideler) Scott. On February 25, 1967, Nancy married the love of her life, David and spent almost 51 years together until his passing in 2018.
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Sheryl Nelson
Jan 15, 2022
Sherry was a devoted mother and a woman deeply committed to her family, friends, and pets.
She grew up in North Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Warren Township High school Illinois. Upon graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper at a Hospital, managed a family-run insurance agency, and then went back to school and earned a CNA certificate...
Barbara Gordon
Jan 14, 2022
Barbara went to be with the Lord, on January 14, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Family surrounded her at the time of her of passing.
The mortal life of, Barbara A. Gordon “Bob,” began on July 24, 1933, from the union between Otis and Johnnie C. (nee-Bobo) White, in Lewisville, AR. Her parents preceded her in death,...
Robert Trombino
Jan 14, 2022
Robert “Bob” “Bino” Trombino, 84, of Wadsworth, IL passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2022, at his home. He was born August 18, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Robert Sr., and Theodora (Wicklander) Trombino.
Bob graduated from Waukegan Township High School, Class of 1955, where he excelled at football, basketball and wrestling. Following graduation, he attended Northern Illinois...
Elizabeth Minnoch
Jan 5, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Minnoch, 78, of Park City, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family at Journeycare Hospice in Glenview, IL.
On February 6, 1943 in Glasgow, Scotland she was the first-born child to James and Agnes (Stevenson) Love. She attended and graduated from local schools. In 1975...
Charisse Landry
Jan 4, 2022
Charisse Landry, 37, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at her home.
She was born on April 18, 1984, in Chicago to Michael Lathrop and Angela Landry.
Charisse is survived by her mother, Angela Landry; siblings, Tamberia Johnson, Janel Landry, Brandon (Belinda) Carter, Jarrett Lathrop, and Jada Lathrop.
She...