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,...

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...

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)...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 27, 2014

Cristina Soto, 11, of Kenosha, formerly of Waukegan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at home. She was born on August 3, 2002 in Waukegan. She is survived by her loving parents, Francisco and Diana Cruz, Jr.; biological mother, Jacqueline Soto; brothers, Francisco Cruz, III, Christopher Robert Cruz, Jeremias Williams Cruz and Joshua Xavier Cruz; sister, Jazmin Danielle...

May 27, 2014

Dominic Joseph Sacramento 86 of Waukegan passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 27, 2014 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. Dominic was born October 16, 1927 in Waukegan and remained a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of WW2 having served in Japan with the Army Air Force. He retired as a manager with Crystal Greeting in Waukegan in...

May 22, 2014

Joanne Joy (nee Duben) Battaglia, 72, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2014. Mother of Cindy (nee O'Connor) Gill and Darryl (Carol) Detwiler. Loving grandmother to Brandon and Connor Gill and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Hazel Duben and brothers, Paul and Jack Duben. Funeral services are Sunday, May...

May 15, 2014

Diane Andrea Carlson, 65 of Waukegan, went home to the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Highland Park Hospital. She was born March 30, 1949 in Chicago to Burton W. and Virgina V. (Valentine) Carlson. Upon graduating college and obtaining her Master's degree, she became a teacher at St. Anastasia School teaching various grades for...

May 13, 2014

James M. Painter, Sr. of Gurnee, passed away from this earthly existence to a new and wonderful life in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early evening of May 13, 2014 at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Beach Park. Jim was born December 19, 1920 in Noble, Illinois and married the love of his...

May 13, 2014

Dudley G. McClain, 81, of Grayslake, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at home. He was born on October 29, 1932 in Libertyville to Dudley P. and Beatrix L. (Hogan) McClain. On September 22, 1956, Dudley married the love of his life, Sharon Lee. He is survived by his three loving children, Maureen Hoff, Mark (Nancy) McClain and Neal...

May 6, 2014

May 5, 2014

Rosie B. Conver, 85, of North Chicago, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on June 6, 1928 in Waukegan to Vaughn and Mary Brown. On April 1, 1948 in Waukegan, Rosie married Nathaniel Conver, Sr. She leave to cherish her memory, her loving family;...

May 4, 2014

Matthew Allen Townsend, 24, of Zion, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Winthrop Harbor. He was born on September 23, 1989 in Waukegan. He is survived by his father, Randy Mom(Darla) Townsend; mother, Barbara (Rick) Gault; paternal grandmother, Eileen Townsend; maternal grandparents, JoAnn Booth and Ronald Earl; aunt, Sandy Jackson; aunt Cindy Sigurdsson Sara Sigurdsson, Robyn Sigurdsson,...

May 4, 2014

Douglas A. Ploss, 84, of Antioch, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Winchester House in Libertyville. He was born on May 8, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Henry and Theresa (Bauer) Ploss. On June 30, 1956 in Grayslake, Douglas married Mary-Jeanne Quaadman. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary-Jeanne Ploss; four children, Amy (Peter)...

May 3, 2014

Charlotte Ann Burchett, 74, of Waukegan, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on July 8, 1939 in Waukegan to George and Anna (Scott) Quigley. She is survived by her children, Dolores (Brian) Kretschmer and Fred Burchett, Jr.; grandchildren, Kathy Shick and Ryan Kretschmer; great grandchildren, Destiny Shick and Hope...

May 2, 2014

Mary Lou (Crawford) Nix, 88, of Round Lake, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Friday, May 2, 2014. She was born on July 30, 1925 in Calhoun City, Mississippi to Velma and Maud (Woods) Crawford. On August 24, 1946 in Baldwyn, Mississippi, Mary Lou married Victor A. Nix, Jr. She leaves to cherish her...