Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Saramma Thomas

Saramma Thomas

Sep 6, 2024

Saramma Thomas was born on May 16, 1940, to Pattambalath Kuruvilla and Rachel Varughese in Ranni, Kerala, India. As the youngest of seven children, she was cherished by her siblings and family. She was married to Rev. Isaac Thomas, her husband of over 60 years. 

Saramma worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a role she loved until her retirement in 2014....

Mechelle Hall

Mechelle Hall

Sep 4, 2024

Mechelle Hall, 48, passed away on September 4, 2024. Born and raised in Lindenhurst, IL, Mechelle graduated from Grayslake Central High School in 1994. She is survived by her children Hailey, Anthony, Jesse, and stepdaughter Rylie Hall; her adoring mother Florine Madsen; her loving brother Chris (Liz) Madsen, and her dear nephews Briggs, Drake, and Trace Madsen. She is preceded...

Ardell Maatta

Ardell Maatta

Aug 28, 2024

Ardell Maatta, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Sharon Maatta nee Somppi; his loving son Marlin (Kim) Maatta; and his cherished grandchildren Abigail Maatta, Elizabeth Maatta, Timothy Wesolek, and Ashley Sewart.

He is preceded in passing by his proud parents Abraham and Ida Maatta, and his dear 8 siblings.

He will...

Luana Ross

Luana Ross

Aug 26, 2024

Luana J. Ross, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024. She is survived by her beloved partner of 13 years Lawrence Ford; her loving children Anthony Ross, Robert (Estefania) Flaga, and Adina Flaga; her precious grandchildren Geona, Dominic, and Revaya; 2 darling great-grandchildren; and her dear siblings Debra (the late Roger) Anderson, Joann Raether, Elaine Hoffman, and Gail (the late...

Charles "Skip" Holderbaum

Charles "Skip" Holderbaum

Aug 24, 2024

Charles "Skip" Holderbaum, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024. Proud Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years Deborah Holderbaum nee Elblein; stepsons Jonathan (Hillary) Laird, Christopher (fiancee Deseree Highman) Philipp, Mark (Tracy Rohrbach) Philipp, and Joey (Katie) Philipp; grandchildren Wyatt, Elliana, and Freya; siblings Walter (Marie "Mickey") Holderbaum, Sandra...

Dianna B. Crowe

Dianna B. Crowe

Aug 5, 2024

Dianna B. Crowe, age 77, is with her Heavenly Father, after spending many years in assisted living. Dianna was a stock broker/manager at Fidelity Brokerage. For many years, she taught Sunday school and was Treasurer at her church. Dianna was partially paralyzed from a stroke at the age of 46.

Dianna was preceded in death by her father Raymond Baker, her...

Henry Wallace Garrett

Henry Wallace Garrett

Jul 28, 2024

Henry W. Garrett, 81, of Mundelein, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. He is survived by his loving family; children, Tracy (Kevin) Cronin and Steven (Chanthavy) Garrett; grandchildren, David Onemany, Ben Onemany, Kiera Garrett, Katrina Cronin, Ava Cronin and Emma Cronin; and many dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than...

Suzanne Bulava

Suzanne Bulava

Jul 23, 2024

Suzanne Bulava, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024. She is survived by her loving children Cindy (Brian) Duensing, Scott Bulava, and Marc (the late Robyn) Bulava; cherished grandchildren Victoria (Ramon) Reiley-Solis, Suzanne (the late David) Steinbach, Christine (Tom) Totten, Kyle Bulava, Brooke (the late Jeff) Krock, Ian Duensing, Samuel (Alissa) Duensing, Ryan Bulava, Brandon Bulava, Ashley (Dan) Bulava-Murray, Jennifer...

Dioselina Alva Becerra

Dioselina Alva Becerra

Jul 7, 2024

En recuerdo amoroso de Dioselina “Selina” Alva Becerra

Dioselina Alva Becerra, 55 , from Waukegan Illinois was born on December 17, 1968 in Ario De Rosales, Michoacan, Mexico to the late Hermelinda Becerra and Agustin Alva. She went to sleep in the arms of Diosito and la Virgencita on July 7, 2024. Dioselina attended schools Escuela Jose Maria Morelos y Pavón,...

Janice M. Howard

Janice M. Howard

Jul 4, 2024

Janice M. Howard, age 81, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024. Jan was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on August 21, 1942. She married the love of her life on November 15, 1969 in Taylorville, Illinois. Jan/Nana devoted her life to raising children and was happiest when she was surrounded by those she loved the most. 

She is survived by her...

David Elmo Heathcott

David Elmo Heathcott

Jul 1, 2024

David Elmo Heathcott, 83, of Bluffton, SC, previously of Kenosha, WI, passed away comfortably in hospice care Monday, July 1, in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

David was born Jan. 22, 1941, in Evansville, IN. He was a good student in high school and played varsity football, starting as quarterback at Mater Dei High School his senior season. After high school, he briefly...

Connie Vogt

Connie Vogt

Jun 29, 2024

Constance "Connie" Vogt, passed away on June 29, 2024 at the age of 59. She is survived by her beloved sisters Karen (Anthony) Farella and Charleen (Francis) McFarlin and her cherished nieces and nephews Anthony Farella, Isaac McFarlin, Jacob (Fiancee Angie) McFarlin, Rachel McFarlin, and Rebecca McFarlin. She is a dear cousin and friend to many who will miss her...

Nicole "Nikki" Jacobson

Nicole "Nikki" Jacobson

Jun 24, 2024

Nicole "Nikki" Jacobson, passed away on June 24, 2024. She was beautiful inside and out. She was kind, gentle, giving, and an amazing mother, daughter, sister, friend, and spouse.

Beloved partner of Joseph Biacan. Proud mother of Bella Biacan, the late Nevaeh Biacan, Haley Geasa, Gregory Williams, and Shyla Duran. Cherished daughter of Hans Jacobson and Jeanette Jacobson. Precious sister of...

Patricia A. Mosley

Patricia A. Mosley

Jun 12, 2024

Patricia "Patsy/Patty" Mosley, 74, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024. Beloved wife of Howard Mosley. Loving mother of Tammy (Joe) Holub of Racine, WI; Angella (Jimmy) Curtis of Crystal Lake, IL; Keith Quinn of Warren, OH; and Robert Kazik of Johnsburg, IL. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Tyler, Charlie, Jessica, Anthony, and Daniel and great-grandmother of Brayden, Bradley, Neveah, Joshua,...

Donald R. Ford

Donald R. Ford

Jun 7, 2024

Donald "Don" R. Ford of Oak Lawn passed peacefully in his sleep on June 7th at the age of 91. Don was a loving husband to Dolores "Dee" Ford, father of 3 daughters, 5 step children, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Don served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent much of his life keeping the lights on...

Michael Carlton

Michael Carlton

Jun 5, 2024

Michael Shawn Carlton, 51, passed away on June 5, 2024. He is survived by his precious children Michaela & Shawn Carlton; his dear former partner Amanda Carlton; his loving mother Mariann Carlton; his brother Patrick (Celena) Carlton; his nieces and nephews Katti, Cheyanne, Nathan, and Zack; as well as many friends, cousins, and loved ones. He was preceded in passing...

Marilyn Fischer

Marilyn Fischer

Jun 5, 2024

Marilyn “Lynn” Fischer, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in North Fort Myers, Florida on June 5, 2024. Lynn was born on December 30, 1927, in Chicago, IL, to Carl and Agnes (nee Reimann) Schubert. She grew up in Oak Park, Illinois and graduated from Oak Park-River Forest High School. During her life, Lynn lived in Oak Park, Illinois; Antioch, Illinois;...

Lewis Joseph Corbett Sr.

Lewis Joseph Corbett Sr.

Jun 1, 2024

Lewis J. Corbett Sr., passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024. He was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years Sandra Corbett nee Pishney; his loving children Lewis "Joey" Joseph (Erica) Corbett Jr., Christopher Ray (Aimee) Corbett, Katie Jeanne (Matthew) Mueller, Jeanne Elizabeth (Matthew) Olsen, Timothy Martin Corbett, Courtney Joy (Joshua) Marescalco;...

Guy "Sonny" Miller

Guy "Sonny" Miller

May 29, 2024

Guy “Sonny” Edward Miller passed away on May 29, 2024.  

One of eighteen children born to parents Virgil and Rebecca (nee Magness) Miller, Sonny was a true Gurnee native.  As a result, he is survived by a truly enormous family clan including his children, Kelly Smith (nee Miller) of Gurnee and Burton “Jack” (Kathy) Miller of Winthrop Harbor; grandchildren Eric...

Paul M. McKnight Jr.

Paul M. McKnight Jr.

May 15, 2024

Paul M. McKnight Jr., born December 27, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio passed into the arms of our Lord on May 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Paul served his country in the United States Army from 1969-1972. During that time Paul received a National Defense Metal and Marksmen Badge. Paul also received certificates in the Army Training Programs, Clerk Typist...