Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Marsha Maki
Sep 7, 2014
Marsha K. Maki, 68, of Waukegan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on November 6, 1945 in Waukegan to Orville and Aileen (nee Salminen) Maki. She is survived by her loving family; brother, Gerald (Dolores) Maki; sister, Kathleen (Wayne) Bennett; nieces and nephews, Christopher (Suzanne) Maki, Gregory (Jeana)...
Michael Frendreis
Aug 19, 2014
Michael W. Frendreis, 60, of Gurnee, passed away suddenly August 19, 2014. He was born February 18, 1954 in North Hollywood, CA. Survived by his loving family, wife of 37 years, Susan Frendreis; children, Christopher Frendreis and Michelle (Justin) Bereczky; granddaughter, Gianna; sister-in-law, Barbara (Robert) Hughes; brother-in-law, Richard Rehnquist and niece, Elizabeth Hughes. Preceded in death by his parents, William...
Esther Weston
Jul 25, 2014
Esther Angeline Weston passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD. She was 97 years old. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Esther was the daughter of the late Harry Henry Hill and Jean Armstrong Hill. Esther worked as a supervisor of accounting for the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, retiring in 1976. She...
Mandella Brackett
Jul 22, 2014
Today we celebrate the home going of our beloved Mandella Martin Brackett who departed this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. He was born in Waukegan, IL to the proud parents of Jimmie Brackett and Merlin Brackett. He attended Zion Benton Township High School. Mandella was brought up by a loving and praying mother and grandmother. Lillie Brown who preceded...
Sherry Cornell
Jul 17, 2014
Sherry Lynn Cornell, 63, of Round Lake Beach, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on April 7, 1951 in Waukegan to the late Jacob H. Lange, Sr. and Blanche M. Tates. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Michael Kerton) Cornell of Kenosha, Wisconsin; one brother, Jacob H....
Lupe Rodriguez
Jul 9, 2014
Lupe Rodriguez, 66, of Park City, passed away July 9, 2014 at home. He was born December 28, 1947 in Waukegan. He is survived by his loving daughter, Melinda Rodriguez-Brown; granddaughter, Ariel Butzine; sister, Marie Rodriguez; brothers, Phil Rodriguez, Manuel (Lucy) Rodriguez; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Diego and Mary Rodriguez; beloved wife,...
Donald Shannon Sr
Jul 5, 2014
Donald RichardShannon, Sr. of Gurnee, Illinois, born in Highwood, Illinois on September 11th, 1926 to Richard "Ted" and Mildred Shannon, passed away on Saturday, July 5th at home surrounded by his loving children. Don proudly served his Country in the United States Navy during WWII. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and served abroad an aircraft carrier...
Robert Hooker Sr
Jun 30, 2014
Robert J. Hooker, Sr., 70, of Gurnee, passed away suddenly at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born on April 2, 1944 in Chicago. He married Barbara Ingersoll on November 13, 1965 in Chicago. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara Hooker; sons, Robert (Gail) Hooker, Jr. of London, England and Gary (Lisa) Hooker of...
Judy Leker
Jun 29, 2014
Visitation Details
Saturday, July 5th, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am
Service Details
Saturday, July 5th, 2014 10:00am, Warren Funeral Home
Paul Pfluegl
Jun 29, 2014
Paul K. Pfluegl, 77, of Waukegan, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at home with his family. He was born on June 23, 1937 in Austria to Karl and Juliana Pfluegl. On July 15, 1967 in Waukegan, Paul married Barbara E. Beeson. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Barbara Pfluegl; children, David Franz, Brian (Leslie) Franz...
Jean Wells
Jun 27, 2014
Jean Marie Wells, 65 of Waukegan passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at home. She was born August 12, 1948 in Chicago, IL, and married Marty Wells on July 4, 1970 in Mundelein, IL. She is survived by her husband Marty, two sons Randy (Erica) Wells of Round Lake, IL and Wayne (Ediza) Wells of Waukegan, IL, one daughter...
James Atkinson
Jun 25, 2014
James Atkinson born May 6, 1955 passed away peacefully at Journey's Care Hospice facility in Barrington on June 25th. His loving partner and caregiver, Vicky and their dog Roxy were by his side. Jim fought a courageous battle with kidney cancer and left us far too soon. Jim was born in Waukegan and raised in North Chicago where he worked...
Juana Vaca
Jun 23, 2014
Juana Martinez Vaca, 57, of Round Lake Park, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago. She was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1957 in Mexico to Rosendo and Margarita (Martinez) Vaca. She is survived by her loving companion of many years, Octavio Ortiz; children, Rosalia Vaca, David Ortiz, Ruby Ortiz and Melissa Ortiz; grandchildren,...
Robert Depke
Jun 20, 2014
Robert W. Depke, 84, passed away June 20, 2014 at home with his family. He was born at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan on July 11, 1929. He was welcomed home to the Depke Garage on Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee. Bob attended Gurnee Grade School and Warren Township High School, where he played all sports and was a member of...
Joey Rodriguez
Jun 16, 2014
Joey Rodriguez, 31, of Waukegan passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on March 30, 1983 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his loving family; mother, Julie Ann Rodriguez; grandmother, Rosie Fernandez; children, Joey J. Rodriguez, Julian Class, Eliseo Rodriguez, Azalea Rodriguez and Zoey Rodriguez (baby-to-be); sisters, Pamela (Ryan McMackin)...
Patricia Girardi
Jun 13, 2014
Patricia Ruth (Busch) Girardi, age 86, of Wadsworth IL, passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2014 to be with her husband whom she loved and missed dearly. Pat, "Patsy", was born June 18, 1927 to Ruth (Lawson) and Joseph Busch. She was raised as an only child in Waukegan attending Holy Child High School and graduating from Waukegan High School....
Raymond Powers
Jun 10, 2014
Raymond E. Powers 79, of Gurnee passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Ray was born on December 20, 1934 in Waukegan, IL and resided in Waukegan until 2004 when he moved to Gurnee. He retired from Komatsu American Corporation after 38 years of service. Ray was an avid card player, loved...
Kenneth O'Neal
Jun 4, 2014
Kenneth O'Neal was born April 26, 1940 in Mounds, IL to the late Escola and Savannah O'Neal. Kenny was a member of First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church for 54 years (since 1960). Kenny's good works included Usher Board, Usher Board Treasurer, Van Ministry, Laymen's League, Sunday School Teacher, Men's Cook, Children's Church Staff, Assistant Sunday School Superintendant, Trustee, Men's Day...
Alvin Carrier
May 31, 2014
Alvin James Carrier, 93, of Waukegan, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. He was born June 26, 1920 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan to George and Leona (Martin) Carrier. He is survived by his loving son, Raymond (Linda) Carrier; grandchildren, Stacy (Rich) Davis, Carrie (Mark) Frederick, Jennifer (Jamie) Karow, Kevin (Kelly Manning) Carrier, Patrick (Rachel) McGinnis...
Tina Windham-Thames
May 29, 2014
Tina L. (Kilpatrick) Windham-Thames, 47, of Waukegan, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014 in Chicago. She was born July 15, 1966 in Chicago. Survived by her children, Miciala Patillo and Karrington Windham; step-father, Joseph Windham; sisters, Leslie Henry, Patricia Ducksworth, Brenda Stewart, Karen Davenport, Antoinette Mackins; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise...