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Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Darrell Iwema
Oct 2, 2015
Darrell L. Iwema, 47, of Gurnee, lost his life to a year long, courageous battle with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was born on February 29, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Darrell graduated from Warren High School in 1986, then in 1990 from Northern Illinois University with a Marketing Degree. He worked in various positions over the years at Dealer Track...
Brian White
Sep 29, 2015
Brian David White (42) passed away on September 29th, 2015. He was born on March 5th, 1973. He is survived by his loving family, parents David and Janet (Balsamello) White and his sister and brother in law Dawn (Joseph) Ozark, and maternal grandmother Sylvia Balsamello. Surviving family also includes Aunts and Uncles, Barbara Bella, James (Gail) Balsamello, and Ronald (Debbie)...
Dolores Vogt
Sep 24, 2015
Dolores L. (nee Miller) Vogt, 80, of Gurnee passed away September 24, 2015 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach. She was born December 15, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Albert, Sr. and Emma (Walters) Miller. Dolores was the Director of Religious Education for many years. She is survived by her loving husband, whom she married on...
Patricia Huesing
Sep 24, 2015
Patricia A. Huesing, 81, of Wadsworth passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center in Glenview. She was born November 17, 1933 in Evanston. On May 26, 1979, Patricia married Edgar Huesing. Patricia graduated from St. Francis Hospital with her Nursing Degree, then from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL with her Masters...
Fern Markus
Sep 23, 2015
Fern Markus, 87, of Gurnee passed away September 23, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. She worked at Finn Industries in Mundelein for 25 years, and was a great sister and housekeeper. She was born March 18, 1928 in Chicago. Survived by siblings, George Markus, Fred (Evelyn) Markus, Ruth Lehr and Florence Prohaska; many nieces and nephews, and special...
Dorothy Smith
Sep 19, 2015
Dorothy Lamons Edmond Smith, 77, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on September 19, 2015 at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 10, 1938 in Tillery, North Carolina, Dorothy was the daughter of Ruben T. Edmond and Bettie Hill Edmond. A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Dorothy was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School,...
John Hutten
Sep 19, 2015
John Hutten, 84, of Grayslake, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born December 4, 1930 in Sterling, IL to Floyd and Helen (Fleming) Hutten. On June 8, 1963 in DeKalb, IL John married the love of his life, Elaine Turner. John was a Korean War Veteran who served in Germany....
Nellie Baker
Sep 19, 2015
Nellie Jane Baker (nee Brook), age 90, of Winder GA. passed away September 19, 2015 peacefully at her daughter's home. She was born January 28, 1925 in Smithville, MS. Nellie was a long-time resident of Gurnee, IL She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond J. Baker, her son Joseph Conrad Baker, two grandchildren Phillip and Mark Baker, 2...
Virginia Stinnette
Sep 16, 2015
Virginia Ruth Stinnette, 80, of Waukegan, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Highland Park Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1934 in Waukegan to Iley and Jessie (Rogers) Anderson. She accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She attended elementary school at Mcallister school...
Jennifer Tanner
Sep 11, 2015
Jennifer Sue Tanner, 31, of Round Lake, IL formerly of Gurnee, IL courageously joined heaven to be our Guardian Angel on September 11, 2015, with her mother, father, and brother by her side, she suffered no pain and was completely at peace. Her angelic face beamed with happiness as though to thank us for giving her a wonderful life at...
Donald Huff
Sep 5, 2015
Donald W. Huff, 82, of Lindenhurst, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 24, 1933 in Independence, Missouri to William B. and Jennie (Cochran) Huff. Donald was a Korean War Veteran and was a member of the American Legion in Missouri. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, was...
Levi Nichols
Sep 5, 2015
Levi Andrew Nichols, 19, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Milwaukee. He was born on October 4, 1995 in Libertyville, IL. Levi grew up, was raised and baptized at Lake County Baptist Church. He graduated from Tremper High School in Kenosha, WI in 2014 and just started his 2nd...
Margaret Sommerlad
Sep 4, 2015
Margaret (Peggy) Doreen Breen Sommerlad, age 77, died peacefully with her family at her side from heart complications on September 4, 2015, in Libertyville, IL. Mrs. Sommerlad was a great loving wife and mother. She married Robert E. Sommerlad in Englewood, NJ, in 1961, and the couple had three children together. Mrs. Sommerlad is survived by: her husband Robert Sommerlad...
Margarita Lopez
Aug 30, 2015
Margarita Lopez, 73, of Waukegan, a strong, courageous woman, bold to the very end, lost her 6 year battle with stage 4 breast cancer Sunday, August 30, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family & friends. She was born October 25, 1941 in Puerto Rico. On June 21, 1958 in Puerto Rico, Margarita married the love of her life,...
Donald Massimo
Aug 29, 2015
Donald F. "Dino" Massimo, 87, of Beach Park, passed away August 29, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born on February 4, 1928 in Johnstown, PA. He married Ann Ptasienski on October 28, 1967 in Waukegan. Donald was the owner/operator of D & S Appliances in Beach Park for many years where he repaired washers and...
Haylie Winiewicz
Aug 29, 2015
Haylie Christine "Honey Princess" Winiewicz, 15, of Lindenhurst passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 29, 2015. She was born on June 18, 2000 in Lake Forest to Christopher and Gina Winiewicz. Haylie was an amazing young lady who ran cross country at Millburn Middle School, competed in hip hop, was a Worlds Cheer Athlete, and was on the Varsity Cheer...
Christopher Winiewicz
Aug 29, 2015
Christopher L. Winiewicz, 50, of Lindenhurst, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 29, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1964 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Casimer and Dorothy Winiewicz. He married the love of his life, Gina Mateja, on December 29, 1998. Chris worked at Hospira, he enjoyed traveling with his family, and was a devoted and supporting father to...
Clarence Handyside
Aug 24, 2015
Clarence Stephen Handyside, 79, of Winthrop Harbor passed away at home, August 24, 2015. He was born on March 2, 1936 in Waukegan. Clarence was a Korean War Army Veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter, Cathy (Brian) Lau; three sons, Carl Handyside, Steve Handyside, Ken (Ganeen) Handyside; two granddaughters, Madeline Lau, Samantha Lau, and many nieces and...
Frances Machak
Aug 23, 2015
Frances L. Machak, 76, of Gurnee, passed away August 23, 2015 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan. She was born March 9, 1939 in Waukegan. Frances worked for more than 35 years as an Executive Assistant for the Lake County Circuit Clerk. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Wadsworth, enjoyed reading and loved animals. She is survived...
Melvin Slazas
Aug 20, 2015
Melvin P. Slazas, 77, of Waukegan, passed away August 20, 2015 at the Pavilion of Waukegan. He was born on August 3, 1938 in Waukegan to the late Peter and Lillian (Anderson) Slazas. He is survived by his three loving siblings, Eugene Slazas, Richard Slazas and Roseann (Donald) Pearson all of Florida. Burial was held on Monday, August 24, 2015...
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