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Zachary Florio
Oct 25, 2020
Zachary Scott Florio, 43 of Lake Zurich, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends
He was born on April 22, 1977 to Terry and Vicki Lee (Dunning) Florio in Waukegan, IL. On October 8th, 2016 he married Lindsey Stites in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Zachary is survived...
Aurora Sio
Oct 19, 2020
Ma. Aurora D. Sio (Inday Ma-Au), 76 of Beach Park, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and their love.
She was born on July 16, 1944 to the late Carlos and Corazon (Diasnes) Doromal in the Philippines. After receiving her Bachelor’s in Nursing at Velez Medical Center, she traveled...
Harry Owsley
Oct 15, 2020
Harry Lee Owsley, 87 of Libertyville passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home.
He was born on October 1, 1933 to the late Everett and Irma (Hodges) Owsley in Bandana, KY. Harry was drafted into the United States Army in 1954 and retired in 1974 after serving three tours in the Far East and...
Jimmie Joe Bayer
Oct 4, 2020
Jimmie Joe Bayer of Waukegan, IL, passed away on October 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Jim was born May 3, 1941, in Brazil, Indiana, to Gilbert and Mary Reichert Bayer.
Jim passed away from complications affiliated with cancer. Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eileen Thorpe Bayer, his children,...
Renee Sams
Sep 23, 2020
Renee R (Rucks) Sams of Jacksonville, IL (formerly Waukegan IL) passed away on September 23rd, 2020 in Springfield, IL.
Renee was born on October 26th, 1957 to the late Walter and Courtney Rucks in Jacksonville, IL. On July 19th, 1986, Renee married the love of her life David Sams in Waukegan IL.
Renee is survived...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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