Nov 26, 2021

Simi Alina Tang, 45, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL.

She was born September 27, 1976 in Bejing, China to Tang Yuefan and Wang Hong. She married Kenny Lian and moved to the United States in 2009

She is survived by her husband of 11 years...

Nov 21, 2021

Ronald Lauridsen, 81, of Waukegan, IL passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Appleton, WI.

He was born on November 12, 1940 to Ingvard and Esther (Barre) Lauridsen in Oceana City, MI.

Ron graduated from High School in Ludington, MI, in 1959.  In the mid-60’s, Ron went on to proudly serve in the United...

Nov 16, 2021

Paul Garven, 72, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Wilmette, IL.

He was born on March 23, 1949, to Floyd and Julanne (Aamodt) Garven in Waukegan, IL.

After attending Warren High School, Paul went on to serve in the United States Navy, and eventually retired from the Postal Service. Paul’s...

Nov 12, 2021

Gail Ann Mitchell Alexander, 77, of Erie, Pennsylvania, died at home on November 12, 2021 of natural causes. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Harriet and Grover Ivan Mitchell on February 14, 1944. She married Ronald Eugene Alexander on April 29, 1967.

Gail’s parents preceded her in death. Gail is survived by her husband Ronald. She...

Nov 12, 2021

Rosanne Perez, 67 of Waukegan, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East.

She was born on August 30, 1954 in Chicago, IL to John and Dorothy (Sklarski) Spirala.

Rosanne was a strong woman who loved her family and raising her children.  After she raised her children, she went on to...

Oct 30, 2021

Mother Emma Lois Bembry was born May 29, 1935, to the union of Alonzo and Clara Bembry. One of twelve, she was born and educated in rural farm country of Hawkinsville, GA.   Emma graduated from Hawkinsville High School and was affectionately known as “Lois” (Baby Sister).

As a child, she attended Lynwood Baptist Church in Hawkinsville, GA....

Oct 21, 2021

Donna A. Ficke, 62, passed away on October 21, 2021. She was born in Indio, California on October 24, 1958, the daughter of Louvella (nee: Cox) Ficke and the late Roy George Ficke.

Donna retired after 41 years of service to TWA, Northwest, and Delta airlines. She began with TWA in Seattle and soon moved to become...

Oct 18, 2021

Emily Marie (Simpson) Leonardi, 77, of Lake Villa, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at her home.

She was born on November 24, 1943, in Los Angeles, California, to James and Ethel (Harding) Simpson. On December 12, 1978, Emily married John F. Leonardi, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2013.

While living...

Oct 18, 2021

Courtney Lynn Royal, 33, of Fox Lake, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. She was born February 13, 1988 in Evanston, Illinois.

Courtney will be remembered for her beautiful smile and  gorgeous eyes that could light up a room and laughter that was infectious. She was fun, loving and as silly...

Oct 16, 2021

Antonio Martinez, 56, of Orlando, Florida died October 16, 2021 in Orlando. He was born November 28, 1964 in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico. He enjoyed gardening, fixing anything that was broken and making sure his home always looked beautiful.

He is survived by his wife Celia Martinez; children: Juan, Eduardo, Diego and Melissa Martinez; grandchildren: Juan Antonio, Isabella...

Oct 16, 2021

Juan Martinez, 37, of Orlando, Florida passed away on October 16, 2021 in Orlando. He was born February 4, 1984 in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico to Antonio and Celia Martinez.

He enjoyed going to the gun range, spending time with his son, discovering new places throughout Florida.

He is survived by his son Juan Antonio Martinez;...

Oct 15, 2021

Gregorio Pascual De Belen, 86, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL.

He was born on November 22, 1934 in the Philippines to Perfecto and Maria (Pascual) De Belen and went on to marry his wife, Maria.

Gregorio grew up on a farm...

Oct 4, 2021

Krystyna Trzyna Lacki, 83, of Rolling Meadows, IL passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 in Arlington Heights, IL.

She was born on July 17, 1938 in Poland to Stefan Chmielowski and Michalina Valega.

Krystyna is survived by her children, Elizabeth Baran, Stefan Trzyna, Zbigniew Tryzna and Maryla Tryzna; grandchildren, Eric (Angela) Baran, Jacob (Robin)...

Sep 28, 2021

Nicholas (Otis) Joseph Bloom, 73, of Wadsworth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Born on March 19, 1948, in Waukegan to Walter and Patricia (English) Bloom Sr., Nick was second oldest of nine children.  Pat did all she could to keep the kids in line while...

Sep 21, 2021

Esteban Morales-Lopez, 60, of Waukegan, IL, passed away in on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 3, 1961, in Tonatico Estado de Mexico to David Morales Guadorrama and Dorotea Lopez Rea.

Esteban is survived by his daughters, Rosalinda Morales, Carmen Morales, Anabel Morales, and Aimee...

Sep 19, 2021

Raymond L. Claes, 80, of Des Plaines passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021. He was born May 30, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to Louis and Marian Claes. He married Josephine J. Hundley on August 23, 1971 in Tokyo, Japan. He served in the US Army for 20 years stationed in Panama, Japan, Germany and all over the...

Sep 18, 2021

Steven James Dion, 36, of Gurnee passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview.

He was born April 1, 1985 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to James L and Barbara Dion. He graduated from Marist High School and later Governor's State University. On September 9, 2016, he married Jennifer McClain.

He loved to...

Sep 9, 2021

Martin A. Erlandson passed away on September 9, after a short battle with cancer. He passed at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, IL, with his beloved wife by his side. Marty was born to Wilfred and Nicolina (Caruso) Erlandson in Hartford, CT on January 1, 1945, the first New Year’s baby. He lived in Connecticut all his life until moving...

Sep 9, 2021

Audrey B. Morris, 93, of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Generations Oakton Pavillion. She was born November 21, 1927 in Beaver Creek, West Virginia to Floyd and Ollie Lily.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the First Southern Baptist Church in Waukegan. Audrey was an avid reader,...

Sep 5, 2021

Marion Caroline Holst (nee Scholler), a Gurnee resident for over 60 years, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Heathers Senior home in Ringwood, IL.

Marion was born June 21, 1932 in Kenosha, WI. She was a 1950 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha.  On April 14, 1956, Marion married the love of...