Aug 3, 2021

Thelma E. Dietmeyer, 94, passed quietly into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on August 3, 2021 while at home, only 4 days before her 95th birthday.

Thelma was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois on August 7, 1926, the 7th child to Milton and Theresa (Hall) Jamerson.  Thelma’s father left while she was fairly young...

Jul 27, 2021

Edwin Rostad, 90, of Grayslake passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Geneva, Illinois.

He was born on July 26, 1931, in Waukegan, IL to Harold Henry and Bernice (Gutowski) Rostad.  He met Tobi Davis and they were married on September 9, 1988.

He is survived by his children, Leona Perry, Leora (Chris) Bennett, Judy Bain,...

Jul 26, 2021

Leroy Long, 81, of Zion passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1940 in Widener, Arkansas to Gillie and Beulah Mae Long. He served in the US Army stationed in France from 1960-1966. On July 15, 1967 he married Bernice Cobbins in St. Louis, Mo.

Leroy served...

Jul 25, 2021

Sandra Kaslow of Gages Lake passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 with family. She was born April 25, 1943 in Sawston England to Sir William Colvill and Edna Joan Runham. She came to the US with her Mother in 1945. On December 13, 1969 she married Arthur Kaslow in Chicago.

She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and especially...

Jul 24, 2021

Arthur Lookabaugh, 79, of Gurnee passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1941 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Donald and Lillian Lookabaugh. On June 26, 1976, he married Gladys Jamasmie in Gurnee.

He served in the US Army, worked for Abbot Laboratory for about 15 years until his...

Jul 16, 2021

Geraldine "Geri" Sorensen passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at The Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL.  She was born on May 4, 1940 to Joseph and Helen (Porada) Mikuel.  On April 27, 1963 she married the love of her life, David Sorensen and they spent the next 58 years together.

Geri is survived by...

Jul 15, 2021

Ivica (John) Celan, 75, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 15, 2021.  He was born in Split, Croatia to Stjepan and Ruza (Kovac) Celan on December 19, 1945.

He grew up playing soccer at a high level in what was at the time known as Yugoslavia and went on to serve in the Navy...

Jul 11, 2021

Charles Franklin Bailey, 88, of Grayslake, IL passed away July 11, 2021. Charles was born on October 8, 1932, to Joseph S Bailey and Iler V Gurley in Marietta, Mississippi.

He graduated from Marietta High School in 1952. He worked on his parent’s farm for many years, later working in the automotive field. He married his love Barbara...

Jul 11, 2021

Robert Milton Riggin Jr., longtime resident of Waukegan and native to Baltimore, Maryland died on Sunday, the 11th of July, 2021. Throughout his life he surrounded himself with family, and he died peacefully with them by his side. Born on August 1, 1942, Bob lived a full life. Bob served his country and retired from the U.S. Navy as...

Jul 3, 2021

Laura L. Sacca, 60, of Gurnee, IL passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Vista Medical Center East.

She was born on May 9, 1961 to Charles and Penelope (Carlson) Rohrdanz in Waukegan, IL.  In 1989 she married her former husband John Sacca.

Laura was an avid photographer, painter, crafter, and life-long lover of...

Jun 25, 2021

Donald L. Jones, 77, of Zion, IL passed away Friday June 25, 2021. He was born March 10, 1944, in Darnell, Louisiana to Gabriel and Lela Jones. He was married to Teresa Taylor on May 6, 2000. Donald was the eldest of 14 siblings.

Donald worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for the City...

Jun 23, 2021

Gordon A. Kemp, 99, of Round Lake, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2021. Gordon was born in Beloit, Wisconsin March 26, 1922, to Polish immigrant parents, Felix Kemp and Charlotte (nee Markowski) Kemp.

Gordon discovered the musical instruments clarinet and saxophone during his early school days, and they played an important part...

Jun 20, 2021

Jeannette M. Vazquez, 65, passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. She was born February 18, 1956 in Adrian, Michigan to John and Lorena Riley. She married Pedro R. Vazquez on May 20, 1979 in Waukegan, IL. He preceded her in death on November 21, 2016.

She worked as a...

Jun 18, 2021

Patricia Joan Allivato, 90 of Ingleside, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on August 8, 1930 in Chicago to John and Donnie (Ingram) Marshall. On March 24, 1962 Patricia married the love of her life, Dominic Allivato and they shared over 43 years together until his death...

Jun 3, 2021

Mary Janis, 63, of Park City passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston. She was born January 17, 1958 in Chicago to Norman and Marilyn Hutson.

In her younger years she enjoyed cooking, singing and was an avid reader.

She is survived by her three children: Keith Janis, Ian Janis...

May 29, 2021

Andrew W Stimson, 79, of Waukegan passed away on May 23, 2021 at home with his loving wife at his side. He was born June 5, 1941 in Coggon, Iowa, the son of Roy and Hazel (Phillips) Stimson. He married Janet Thornton on March 18, 2000.

After serving in the US Army from 1962 to 1965, Andrew...

May 28, 2021

Pok Kyong Rehling, 79, of Gurnee passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 28, 2021 at her home. She was born February 5, 1942 in South Korea to Bong Yi Kim and Jum Soon Jang. She married Robert William Rehling on August 13, 1963 in South Korea. She worked at Plasco assembling parts for medical equipment for 18 years until...

May 25, 2021

Shirley Wininger, 85, of Waukegan passed away on May 25, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 1, 1935 in Petersburg Indiana, the daughter of George and Lorena (Foster) Fulcher. She married Leroy Wininger in 1953 on the 4th of July in Odon, Indiana and their love lasted for 57 years until the passing...

May 15, 2021

Robert Bartholomew Lamontagne, Sr., 83, of Mundelein passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at home. He was born October 31, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Henry and Winifred (Budlong) Lamontagne. He married Eva Witt on March 17, 1973 in Waukegan. He served with the US Navy for 21 years until his retirement. After the Navy he worked for the...

May 7, 2021

Victor Jay Janney, 26, of Ingleside, IL, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago after complications stemming from HLH, a rare genetic disorder.

Born on November 5, 1994 in Waukegan, IL, Victor was a miracle from the day he came into this world. A preemie, born at only 25 weeks, he...