Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Kenneth Moore

Kenneth Moore

Jan 29, 2020

Kenneth Gordon Moore, 84, born in Eagle River, Wisconsin, of Green Oaks, formerly of Deerfield and Park Ridge, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Beloved son of Jack B. and Edith M. Moore; cherished husband of Beverly A. Moore, (née Hahn), loving father of Kathleen E. Tempesta (Drew), Nancy L. Moore (Glenn Smagacz), and John K. Moore...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jan 23, 2020

Jerry William Smith, 51 of Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

He was born on July 29, 1968 to William Smith Sr. and Wendy Reed in El Paso, TX.  Jerry graduated from Libertyville High School in 1987.  He worked for many years as a carpenter in the Lake Barrington Shores area. ...

Archibald Hansen

Archibald Hansen

Jan 10, 2020

Archibald N. Hansen, 61 of Park City, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home.

He was born on February 1, 1958 to the late George and Sabina (Cofie) Hansen in Accra, Ghana.  On February 2, 1991 he married Rosemary Anaquah in Chicago.  He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Waukegan, the Adagbe...

Deanna Morningstar

Deanna Morningstar

Jan 8, 2020

Deanna Lane Morningtar, 60 of Lake Zurich, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Good Shephard Hospital in Barrington, IL.

She was born on November 5, 1959 to Gary and Joyce Anne (Cole) Morningstar in Frankfort, IN.  She enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, watching old movies and genealogy, but her greatest love was her family.

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William Bandli

William Bandli

Jan 8, 2020

William Arnold Bandli, 90 of Zion and formerly of Gurnee, passed away on January 8, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha.

He was born on May 12, 1929 to the late Robert and Mildred (Rebout) Bandli in Wheeling, IL.  He served in the United States Army.  On November 4, 1950 he married Rose Shea.  She preceded...

John Melcher Sr.

John Melcher Sr.

Jan 5, 2020

John “Jack” Herman Melcher Sr., 85 of Beach Park, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born on February 13, 1934 to the late Herman and Margarite (Shephard) Melcher in Barrington, IL. He served in the United States Army. On February 12, 1983 he married his wife JoAnn. Jack was a well-known antique toy...

Charles Hawkins

Charles Hawkins

Jan 5, 2020

Charles Marshaun Hawkins, 26 of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on October 18, 1993 to Christy Antunez and Ralph Hawkins Jr.in Libertyville, IL.  He attended Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Rockford, IL.  Charles graduated from Laremont School with the class of...

Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor

Jan 1, 2020

Our hearts were shattered when Stephen departed this life on January 1, 2020 following a brief illness.

Stephen Anthony Taylor, son of the late Waverly Harris and Susie McKnight, was born on December 12, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. His close family and friends affectionately referred to him as “T”, “Taylor”, and “Snookie”.  Stephen was educated in the...

Zachary Anthony

Zachary Anthony

Dec 31, 2019

Zachary David Anthony, 34 of Beach Park, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL.

He was born on December 14, 1985 to David J. and Susan M. (Sabin) Anthony in Arlington Heights, IL.  Zachary was the assistant manager at GNC located at Great Lakes Naval Base.  He enjoyed fishing, the...

Margaret "Omni" Williams-McNeal

Margaret "Omni" Williams-McNeal

Dec 22, 2019

Margaret “Omni” Williams-McNeal, 71 of Zion, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home.

She was born on February 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Willie Mae (Thompson) Williams.  She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.  She enjoyed going to the gym and loved spending time with her...

Wilbur "Lee" Roberts

Wilbur "Lee" Roberts

Dec 20, 2019

Wilbur Lee Roberts, 76 of Gurnee, passed away at his home on Friday, December 20, 2019.

He was born on March 27, 1943 to the late Henry and Ruby (Enlow) Roberts in Zion, IL.  On March 16, 1968 he married Deanna DeSchryver in Millburn, IL.   Lee enjoyed pottery, gardening, traveling, and lounging in his pool, but his...

Ella Kawolsky

Ella Kawolsky

Dec 19, 2019

Ella Joan Kawolsky, 80 of Waukegan, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan.

She was born on July 19, 1939 to the late John Joseph and Gertrude Ada (Janssen) Kawolsky in Peoria, IL.

Ella is survived by her brother Jonnie (Linda) Kawolsky, her sister Sandra (Orville) Southard, 12...

Grady Triplett

Grady Triplett

Dec 6, 2019

A Time to be Born : Grady Triplett was born to the union of Fred and Gertude Triplett. He was born on February 28, 1942, in Shaw, MS. He was one of 15 children.

A Time to Bloom: Grady met his wife as a young man in Indianola, MS. They relocated to Illinois...

Eldon Partridge

Eldon Partridge

Dec 3, 2019

Eldon R. Partridge, 87 of Round Lake, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 03, 2019 at the McHenry Hospital.

He was born on November 28, 1932 in Genessee, MI to the late Paul and Laura Partridge.  Eldon served in the U.S. Air Force.  On November 27, 1958 he married Annie Wimpy.

Eldon is survived by...

Clarence Smith

Clarence Smith

Nov 30, 2019

Clarence Betzel Smith, 87 of Gurnee passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on October 11, 1932 to the late Clarence and Eula Mae (Self) Smith in Wauwatosa, WI.  He served our country in Korea with the United States Army.  On June 25, 1955 he married...

Frank Gomez

Frank Gomez

Nov 29, 2019

Frank “Paquito” Gomez, 81 of Round Lake Beach passed away on Friday, November 29th, 2019 surrounded by family and friends who loved and cared for him at his beloved home.

He was born on February 28th, 1938 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Antonio Cruz and Francisca Gomez.

Frank is survived by his...

Virginia "Ginny" Coogler

Virginia "Ginny" Coogler

Nov 24, 2019

Virginia “Ginny” Arlene Coogler, 76 of Wadsworth, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, IL.

She was born on January 12, 1943 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Marion and Zora (Turner) Fenner.  On July 17, 1966 she married Jodie Coogler in Anderson, IN.  She loved cooking, watching cooking...

Helen Bellows

Helen Bellows

Nov 11, 2019

Helen Theresa Bellows, 78 of Libertyville, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Advocate Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

She was born on February 1, 1941 to the late Jim and Helen (Solomon) Gabrys in Libertyville.  On December 24, 1964 she married George Bellows.  Helen enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching sports, especially the Cubs, the Bears,...

Donald Madsen

Donald Madsen

Nov 9, 2019

Donald J. Madsen, 74 of Lindenhurst passed away on Monday, February 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 29, 1944 to the late Carl and Lucille (Peterson) Madsen in Stevens Point, WI.   He joined the U.S. Army in 1965 and served in Vietnam until 1967.  On October 17, 1970 he married the...

Mario Dingillo

Mario Dingillo

Nov 3, 2019

Mario Michael Dingillo, 29 of Trevor, WI. passed away on Sunday, November 03, 2019 in Chicago, IL.

He was born on December 4, 1989 in Chicago, IL. to Vito and Sandra (Marks) Dingillo.  On August 21, 2011 he married Jessica Flores in Waukegan, IL.  He was employed as a truck driver with Cardinal Logistics.  He enjoyed fishing...