Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Joshua Church
Nov 16, 2016
Joshua Eklund Church, 17, of Wadsworth, passed away Nov. 16, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born Nov. 11, 1999 in Lake Forest, IL. Josh was a Christian and very active in the youth group at Village Church in Gurnee and Bethany Beach in Sawyer, MI. He was on the Varsity Swim Team at Warren Township...
Grady III
Nov 5, 2016
Grady W. Fitts, III, "Gentle Giant," 49, of Waukegan went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. He was born June 5, 1967 in Waukegan. Grady loved Steppin Music, was known as "DJ Big G," and was one of the best DJs from Silver City Spinner and the Youth Center in...
Kathy Garrett
Nov 4, 2016
Kathy J. Garrett, 73, of Mundelein, passed away Nov. 4, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born Sept. 6, 1943 in Highland Park, IL. Kathy loved golfing, bowling, swimming, traveling and going to the movies. She is survived by her loving family; husband of more than 50 years, Henry Garrett; children, Tracy (Kevin) Cronin and Steven...
Douglas Camp
Oct 29, 2016
Douglas A. Van Camp, 67, of Gurnee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 29, 2016 after a long battle with melanoma cancer. He was born February 4, 1949 in Rockford, IL. On August 17, 1974 in Downey, Iowa, Douglas married the love of his life, Ella Mae Bickford. They were sealed for time...
Marian Earl
Oct 27, 2016
Marian G. Earl, 70, of Shelbyville, KY, formerly of Gurnee, IL passed away suddenly October 27, 2016 in Louisville, KY. She was born July 28, 1946 in Chicago to the late William and Vlasta (Koerner) Esbrook. On October 7, 1967 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Round Lake, Marian married the love of her life, Herbert Earl. She is survived...
Lilly Klep
Oct 24, 2016
Lilly Marie Olsen Klep, 93, formerly of Antioch, passed away on October 24, 2016 and found peace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Klep, to whom she was married and devoted for 62 years; brother, Hert Olsen, nephew, Andrew Kirchmeier. She is survived by nine nieces, two nephews, one sister-in-law, and one cousin. She was born in...
Isak Pederson
Oct 19, 2016
Isak M. Pederson, 73, of Waukegan passed away suddenly October 19, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan. He was born June 17, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Arthur I. and Lorraine E. (Haecherl) Pederson. Isak married the love of his life, Joyce A. Holdal, on July 22, 1967 in Lemmons, South Dakota. Isak was a United States Navy Veteran....
Marion Patterson
Oct 12, 2016
Marion Ezell Patterson began her early journey on April 8, 1935. The fifth child to the union of Nathaniel and Homer Ezell in Plateau, Alabama. She went home to be with her heavenly father on October 12, 2016 with her family by her side. She graduated from Mobile County Training School in 1955. She later moved to Chicago, Illinois for...
Margaret Langer
Oct 10, 2016
Margaret A. Langer, 83, of Fox Lake, passed away at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock. She was born August 10, 1933 in Kewaunee, WI to Leo J. and Estelle A. (Nichol) Salkowski. On November 9, 1957 in Kewaunee, WI, Margaret married the love of her life, Leon Langer. Margaret was an avid card player, loved to travel, and most of all,...
Derrick Fitts
Oct 3, 2016
Derrick Anthony Rodriguez Fitts, 28, of Spring, TX formerly of Waukegan, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 3, 2016 at home in Texas. He was born on July 1, 1988 in Waukegan to Grady W. Fitts III and Lisa Marie Rodriguez. Derrick was known to be very "Tech Savy" and was a true "Gamer." He...
Linda Swanson
Sep 26, 2016
Linda Swanson (nee Stefanowski), of Waukegan, IL passed away on September 26, 2016. Linda was born November 13, 1945 to Frederick James Stefanowski, Sr. and Johanna Stefanowski (nee Roper). Through the years she worked in Retail and in Childcare at Great Lakes Naval Base. She loved babies and frequently dressed up as Cat in the Hat from Dr. Seuss for...
Jacqueline Porter
Sep 24, 2016
Jacqueline D. Porter, of Lindenhurst, passed in peace at the age of 83 on Saturday, September 24, 2016 surrounded by her family who loved her and will dearly miss her. She was born in 1933 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to the late Leland and Pauline. Her family immigrated to California, and on November 27, 1950, Jacqueline married the love of...
Genevieve Blackowicz
Sep 22, 2016
Genevieve S. Blackowicz, 92, of North Chicago and a longtime parishioner of Holy Rosary Church, passed away at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born July 14, 1924 in Waukegan to Joseph and Natalie (Orlowski) Rajuniec. On July 19, 1947 in North Chicago, Genevieve married Leo Blackowicz. Genevieve was "Ma" to everyone and loved by all who knew...
Le Kobus
Sep 18, 2016
Le Roy "Lee" Kobus, 75, of Gurnee, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 26, 1941 in Waukegan. On June 22, 1963 in Waukegan, Lee married the love of his life, Mildred Connerley. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mildred Kobus; children, Le Roy "Butch" (Margie) Kobus...
Patricia Olson
Sep 15, 2016
Patricia J. Olson, 60, of Beach Park, passed away on September 15, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on November 28, 1955 in Cordova, Alabama. On September 24, 1982 in Chicago, Patricia married the love of her life, James "Jimmy" Olson. She leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband of 34 years, James Olson; sister,...
Darlene Christman
Sep 10, 2016
Darlene Beebe Christman, 61, of Waukegan, passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 25, 1954 in Lewiston, North Carolina. On July 26, 1985 in Portsmouth, VA, Darlene married the love of her life, Stanley. Darlene leaves to cherish her memory, three loving children, Angelito "Lee" (Crystal) Tuazon of Beach...
Tina Rodriguez
Sep 6, 2016
Tina Marie Rodriguez, 54, of Fox Lake, went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2016 at Journey Care Hospice in Woodstock. She was born on August 9, 1962 in Chicago. On March 24, 1984, Tina married the love of her life, Rogelio Rodriguez. Tina loved and lived for her family, especially her children and grandchildren, she enjoyed...
Charles Bobo
Sep 6, 2016
Charles Leon Bobo, 57, of Waukegan, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at home. He was born on December 13, 1958 in Chicago to Robert, Jr. and Louise (Smith) Bobo. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, two brothers, James (Debra) Bobo and Fred Bobo; sister-in-law, Shirley Bobo, and a host of nieces and...
Nayana Parmar
Sep 5, 2016
Nayana S. Parmar, 56, of Gurnee, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 5, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1960 in India. On May 17, 1980 in India, Nayana married the love of her life, Stalin Parmar. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Melecio Bernales Jr
Sep 4, 2016
Melecio Tadeo Bernales, Jr., 77, of Waukegan passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born February 28, 1939 in the Philippines. On June 12, 1966 in the Philippines, Melecio married Evelyn Verdeflor. He was a United States Navy Veteran retiring after 22 years of service. Melecio helped blackade Cuba during the Cuban...
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