Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Benjamin Plasky

Benjamin Plasky

Sep 18, 2020

Benjamin Albert Plasky, 21 of McHenry passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020.

He was born on June 10, 1999 in Elk Grove, IL to David Plasky and Vikki Fitzhugh.  Benjamin loved hanging with friends and family playing video games and working on his cars.

Benjamin is survived by his parents, David Plasky and Vikki...

Roger Larson

Roger Larson

Sep 15, 2020

Roger Tilden Larson, 89 a lifelong resident of Zion, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Rolling Hills Skilled Nursing Facility where he has been for the past 5 years.

He was born on March 12, 1931 in Zion to the late Tilden and Helen Larson.  Roger was a life-long businessman in Zion which includes Larson’s...

Karen Ridgeway

Karen Ridgeway

Sep 12, 2020

Karen Denise Ridgeway, 60, formerly of Waukegan, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on September 12, 2020.

She was born on January 21, 1960 to John and Ruth (Robinson) Ridgeway in Waukegan, IL.  She was jokingly known to her family as “Boss Baby” as she was the glue of the family.

Karen is survived by her...

Kathleen Young

Kathleen Young

Sep 5, 2020

Kathleen Grace Young, 77 of Lake Villa, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry.

She was born on June 28, 1943 to the late and John and Eleanor G. (Myrtle) Hughes in Chicago, Illinois.

Kathleen is survived by her son Sean D. Young (Mike Daugherty) her sister Betty Hughes,...

Roy Mounce

Roy Mounce

Aug 26, 2020

Roy Elmer Mounce, 95 of Wauconda passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.

He was born on February 15, 1925 to the late John and Ollie Mae (Carter) Mounce in Metropolis, IL.  He proudly served in the United States Army.  On April 13, 1957 he married Betty Carper.  She preceded...

Cassandra Pedrosa

Cassandra Pedrosa

Aug 22, 2020

Cassandra Elizabeth Pedrosa, 29 of McCullom Lake passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home.

She was born on September 15, 1990 to Kenneth and Sandra (Dembosz) Beta in McHenry, IL.  On September 27, 2014 she married Randall Pedrosa in Waukegan, IL.  She enjoyed scrap booking, photography, collecting cameras, and white sand beaches.  Cassandra had...

Gail Brito

Gail Brito

Aug 22, 2020

Gail Brito (nee Raymond), age 77, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on August, 22, 2020, with her family by her side.

It would be wrong to say that Gail lost her battle because she never stopped fighting.  No matter how weak her body became, her spirit stayed strong as she faced each challenge...

Harry Simpson

Harry Simpson

Aug 11, 2020

Harry Simpson, 75, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at NorthShore Evanston Hospital.

He was born July 12, 1945 to the late Nathan and Virginia Simpson, in Justice, WV. He married Linda Trent on July 3, 1965.

Harry is survived by his wife Linda, his daughter Pamela (Kevin) Coughlin, his beloved grandsons,...

Vivian Gwaltney

Vivian Gwaltney

Aug 7, 2020

Vivian Gwaltney passed away from natural causes on August 7th, 2020 in her daughter's home. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Gwaltney, grandson Calvin Cox, 11, and son-in-law James Barker.

She was born in Lake County, Illinois to James and Hulda (nee Quist) Mogg on November 23, 1928. She was raised and lived in...

Judy Ann Ferreira

Judy Ann Ferreira

Aug 6, 2020

Judy Ann Ferreira, 72 of Waukegan, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Highland Park Hospital.

She was born on September 28, 1947 to the late Lawrence and Lucille (Coelho) Ferreira in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Judy was a member of the First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in North Chicago, Illinois.  She enjoyed reading the Bible, listening...

Kurt Gutantes

Kurt Gutantes

Jul 28, 2020

Kurt Michael Gutantes, 47 of Antioch passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020

He was born on August 10, 1972 to Michael and Linae (Skilling) Gutantes in Waukegan, IL.  He worked for Medline Industries for 29 years.  Kurt enjoyed fishing, biking, kayaking, camping, boating, the Forest Preserve, animals, especially dogs and loved being...

Robert Sooley

Robert Sooley

Jul 23, 2020

Robert Sooley, 83 of Grayslake, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Lake Forest Hospital.

He was born on October 4, 1936 to the late Frank and Martha (Matthews) Sooley.  On February 17, 1970 he married Zora Yonuz in Waukegan,IL.  Robert enjoyed water color painting, drawing and sketching, but his greatest love was spending time with...

Jimmy Alexander

Jimmy Alexander

Jul 14, 2020

Jimmy Alexander, 68 of Waukegan, IL was called home to his Heavenly Father Jesus Christ at 8:15 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL. He was born on May 22, 1952 to Mattie Alexander and the late Linzie McFadden. Jimmy was raised in the home with his mother and stepfather, the...

Brett Barksdale

Brett Barksdale

Jul 8, 2020

Brett Barksdale of Tigard, Oregon, was born on June 11, 1966 and passed away on July 8, 2020 in Gurnee, Illinois.

A detailed obituary will be available shortly.

Warren Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Shaunna Coleman

Shaunna Coleman

Jul 8, 2020

William Shakespeare said, "Love comfort us like sunshine after the rain"; for those blessed to have called her ours, Shaunna “Shine” Nicole Coleman was the pure sunShine of our lives in every moment. Born September 10, 1997, in Libertyville, Illinois, Shaunna came into our world with an abundance of joyful smiles, nonstop dancing, and a strength of spirit and...

Helen Parham

Helen Parham

Jul 5, 2020

Helen C Parham, 80, of Grayslake, Illinois passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL.

She was born on September 1, 1939 to Horace Courtenay Hyde Sr. and Merline Ethelrida Hyde in Belize.

Helen is survived by her daughter Sandra Alaniz. She was preceded in death by her son, Rodcliffe Noel Parham,...

Catherine Carlson

Catherine Carlson

Jul 4, 2020

Catherine (Kay) E. Carlson, age 91, died on July 4, 2020 following a brief illness after moving with her son and daughter-in-law to Grand Junction Colorado.

Born January 19,1929 in Philadelphia PA., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor Hull.

Kay graduated from John Bartom High School in Philadelphia, PA.

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Madeleine Hayes

Madeleine Hayes

Jul 2, 2020

Madeleine L Hayes, 67, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her home in Gurnee, IL surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 5, 1953 to Walter and Lilly Heidrich in Germany.

Madeleine was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hayes, her parents Walter and Lilly Heidrich, and her brother Walter (Wally) Heidrich.

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Bruce Hastings

Bruce Hastings

Jun 25, 2020

Mr. Bruce Ernest Hastings of Gurnee, IL passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the age of 64.  Bruce was born to parents Bruce and Nellie Hastings (Fitzspatrick) on March 20, 1956 in Plano, IL. He grew up as the youngest of six and attended Plano High School. In his words, his parents saved the best for last....

Robert Bernard

Robert Bernard

Jun 23, 2020

Robert Charles Bernard, 93 of Vernon Hills passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Advocate Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on November 9, 1926 to the late Charles and Hazel (Winters) Bernard in Chicago, Illinois.  Robert served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. On December 7, 1963 he married Mildred Reever in Chicago,...