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...

May 4, 2021

Strang, James Raymond (Mr. Strang)

Jim Strang, 86, of Gurnee died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center. He was born in Waukegan on June 10, 1934. He attended Waukegan schools through ninth grade. Jim graduated from Warren Township High School, Gurnee in 1952. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters in Science in Education from Northern Illinois State...

Apr 29, 2021

Richard I. Tepper, 84, of Grayslake, IL passed from this life on Thursday, April 29, 2021 after a courageous extended battle with multiple health issues. He was born June 16, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Cyrus and Jean Tepper. He wed his beloved wife of 38 years, Lyn, in 1982.

He is survived by his wife Lyn;...

Apr 27, 2021

Bernard N. Miller (Bernie), 96, of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.  He was born October 30, 1924 in Rhinelander, WI to Lyman H. and Margaret A. (Rathermel) Miller.

Bernie grew up in Adams County, WI. He fought in WWII in the 84th Infantry Division, European Theater, earning a Bronze Star. When...

Apr 26, 2021

Helanca Charlette “Shawn” Ross unexpectedly departed this earthly life on Monday, April 26, 2021 at age 51.  She was born to Louis and Helen Ross on December 14, 1969 in Waukegan, Illinois.

A 1988 graduate of North Chicago Community High School, she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in 2016 and was currently working...

Apr 22, 2021

Tomino Quade, 91, of Waukegan passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at home. She was born February 14, 1930 in Sendai, Japan. On November 6, 1963 she married James Quade at the Embassy in Tokyo. She enjoyed needlework and small hand crafts of all kinds. She is survived by her husband James. She is preceded in death by her...

Apr 19, 2021

Leo P. Dussault Jr died suddenly at home on April 19, 2021 in Wadsworth, IL. He was born on April 22, 1948 to Leo Dussault Sr. and Audreaye (Hill) Dussault.

Leo served in the United States Marine Corp and did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He worked for many years in Civil Service in various departments...

Apr 18, 2021

James “Jim” Luka, 78, lifetime resident of Lake County, Illinois passed away on April 18, 2021 in Gurnee.  He retired from First Midwest Bank.  He enjoyed his garage sales, antiques, and his large collection of cookie jars.  He loved fixing lawn mowers and snow blowers.  He was an avid golfer having four career hole-in-ones.

He is survived...

Apr 7, 2021

Andre Leslie Tucker, 60, of North Chicago died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center.

He was born February 20, 1961 in New York, NY to Raymond T. and Sandra L. Tucker. He married Shirley Hart on December 15, 2000.

He graduated from Holy Rosary (Middle School in Virginia) in 1974. In 1979,...