Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Tobi Rostad
Mar 4, 2021
Tobi Rostad, 77, of Grayslake passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Barrington, Illinois.
She was born on July 31, 1943, to Abraham and Sarah (Rovell) Davis in Chicago, Illinois. She met Edwin Rostad and they were married on September 9, 1988.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin; her children, Shari (Jason) Aronson, and Renee (John)...
Stephen Crop
Feb 24, 2021
Stephen M. Crop, 67, of Sterling, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, February 24, at his home.
He was born on January 19, 1954 to Donald L and Patricia (McBryde) in Chicago, IL, and served as a paratrooper in the United States Army during the Viet Nam era.
Stephen is survived by his daughter, Christina Crop; his...
Donald Krumrey
Feb 20, 2021
Donald Walter Krumrey, 78, passed away peacefully at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born February 26, 1942 in Waukegan, IL to Bertha and Edward Krumrey. Donald was baptized into the Christian faith on April 5, 1942 and made his confirmation on March 25, 1956 at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Mary-Lee Coan
Feb 16, 2021
Mary-Lee Coan, 87, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 16, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on February 3, 1934 to Lee and Violet Mason in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and in September of 1967 she married Philip Lee Coan.
A long-time resident of Lake County, Mary-Lee spent many...
Peggy Quinn
Feb 5, 2021
Peggy A. Quinn, 73, of Waukegan passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East.
In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services.
Warren Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Juan Dubon
Jan 28, 2021
Juan Dubon, 85, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 28, at Vista East Medical Center.
He was born on May 17, 1935 to Jose Leon and Margarita (Cordova) Dubon in El Salvador. His family emmigrated to Honduras where he grew up, became a naturalized citizen, naturalized, made his life, and eventually ran his own convenience...
Shirley Porter
Jan 19, 2021
Shirley M. Porter, 82, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Vista East Medical Center.
She was born on March 9, 1938 to Stanley and Josephine (Gerzel) Schuster in Waukegan, Illinois. She attended grade school at North School and Waukegan Township HS and graduated from North Chicago High School in 1955. She graduated...
Patricia Machak
Jan 19, 2021
Patricia Ann Machak, 86, of Grayslake, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Lake Forest Hospital.
She was born on August 16, 1934 to Savino and Mary (Ratey) Gallegos in Waukegan, IL, and on September 6, 1958 she married her husband of 62 years, Edward Machak. She worked for many years for the Waukegan Police Department...
Ronald Stemler
Jan 10, 2021
Ronald Stemler, 84, of Zion, IL passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Claridge Healthcare Center in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Ronald was born on November 6, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Rudolph and Alice (Poteracka) Stemler. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a...
Joyce Hipsman
Jan 4, 2021
Joyce P. Hipsman, 92, of Lake Villa, IL passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at her home.
Joyce was born on March 8, 1928 in Chicago, IL. On January 22, 1972 she married John Hipsman. She is survived by her daughter; Jackie Sparacino, her son; Rick (Cindy) Sparacino, her grandchildren; Tony Tark, Steve Tark, Stephanie Sparacino, and...
Norma Flood
Dec 20, 2020
Norma Louise Flood, 71, of Libertyville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 20, at Condell Hospital.
She was born on February 20, 1949 to Alvah and Jessie (Enlow) Tillman in Waukegan, Illinois.
She is survived by her husband Gordon, her children; Douglas (Angela) Flood, Rebecca (Jason) Tess, and Linda Flood, her grandchildren; Avery Flood, Jeremy...
Grace Schantz
Dec 9, 2020
Grace Ann (Sacramento) Schantz, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 9, 2020, in Waukegan, IL. She was born December 30, 1925 in Waukegan to Joseph and Dominica Sacramento. She met Frank Schantz at an Eagles Club dance and they married on May 15, 1954. They spent 66 wonderful years together. In her early years, Grace...
Gerald Erickson
Dec 9, 2020
Gerald (Jerry) Roger Erickson, 84 of Zion, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion.
He was born on February 17, 1936 to the late Marshall and Alice (Neely) Erickson in Waukegan, IL. On February 20, 1965 he married the love of his life, Carole Ruth May on a gorgeous sunny day...

Stella Sauser
Dec 4, 2020
Stella Sauser, 58, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at her home.
She was born on October 17, 1962 to the late Silverio and Tarcela (Maypayo) Desierto in Mati Davao Oriental, the Philippines. On April 3, 2008 she married Kenneth Sauser.
She enjoyed her loving family and many friends, along with planting flowers...
Armando Tamez
Dec 2, 2020
Armando Tamez, 69, of Zion, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center.
He was born on June 20, 1951 to the late Alberto and Isabel Tamez in Mexico. On June 23, 1970 he married Eva Tamez. He enjoyed his loving family and many friends, and he loved to cook for everyone who was around....
Guynell Long
Dec 1, 2020
Guynell Long, 89 of Gurnee, passed away on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 at Warren Barr in Lincolnshire.
She was born on June 25, 1931 to the late Charles and Eloise (McCampbell) Pearson in Waukegan,Il. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son William Dennis Long, her brothers; Ivan Pearson and Jack Arnold, and her sisters;...

Rita Berks
Nov 30, 2020
Rita F. Berks, 91 and formerly of the Chicago Illinois area, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Swedish Hospital in Issaquah, WA.
She was born on August 22, 1929 to the late Morris and Dorothy (Redder) Montag in Milwaukee, WI. On October 28, 1952 she married Sonny Berks in Chicago, Il.
Rita is survived...
Bertina Daniels
Nov 23, 2020
Bertina Mae Daniels, 77 of North Chicago, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest.
She was born on June 26, 1943 to the late Curtis and Mable (Victoria) Edwards in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She married Charles Daniels on August 19, 1987. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2020....
Jovencio Serrano
Nov 22, 2020
Jovencio Romanillos Serrano, 80 of Gurnee, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.
He was born on March 24, 1940 to the late Marcelino and Agripina (Romanillos) Serrano in the Philippines. On April 19,1963 he married Rosa Espiritu. Jovencio loved to dance, go on cruises and travel.
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Dolores Swanson
Nov 21, 2020
Dolores Ethel Swanson, 90 of Wildwood, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at The Terrace of Waukegan in Waukegan.
She was born on July 6, 1930 to the late Frank and Ida (Friedrich) Hansen in Chicago, Il. She married Vernon Swanson and he preceded her in death in 1973. Dolores was a member of the Wildwood...