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Robert Motley
Feb 20, 2014
Robert "Bob" J. Motley, 87, of Waukegan, passed away February 20, 2014 at Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park. He was born December 3, 1926 in Alburn, Illinois to Thomas and Maude (Metzger) Motley. Survived by sons, Harold (Lisa) Motley and Louis Motley; sister, Nancy (Harvey) Harms; grandchildren, Joshua, Michelle, Tonya, Jennifer, Stacey and Nicole; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren....
James Maxwell Sr
Feb 18, 2014
James F. Maxwell, Sr., 86, of Gurnee, passed away peacefully at his home with his family. He was born on May 14, 1927 in Stoughton, Wisconsin to Clarence and Elsie (nee Schrode) Maxwell. He married the love of his life, Marguerite Isabella Clark, on May 23, 1953 at Zion Bible Mission. He is survived by his loving wife of 60...
Marion Deadrick
Feb 16, 2014
Marion L. Deadrick, 92, formerly of Gurnee, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 in Westfield, Wisconsin. She was born on January 23, 1922 in Waukegan to Fred and Dorothea (nee Meyer) Shea. She married the love of her life, James E. Deadrick, on February 16, 1946 in Waukegan. She is survived by her four loving children, Sue (Bob) Hawkins,...
Kenneth Kruckow
Feb 14, 2014
Kenneth H. Kruckow, 58, of Wonder Lake passed away suddenly ay Centegra Hospital in McHenry. He was born om August 31, 1955 in Waukegan to Harold and Joan (nee LeBeau) Kruckow. He is survived by his wife, Karen Kruckow; three children, Kira Kruckow, Jim (Shannon) Kruckow and Chasiti Brewer-Kruckow; grandchildren, Jace, Kristi and Desiray; one sister, Jan and one nephew,...
Judy Reyes
Feb 12, 2014
Judy Gail Reyes, 55, of Round Lake Beach, passed away suddenly at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on August 9, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to Eugene O. and Laura F. (nee Pauley) Neal. On March 1, 1975 in Waukegan, Judy married the love of her life, Ruben Reyes. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Frances Papp
Feb 11, 2014
Frances Riedel Papp passed away on February 11, 2014. She was born in Granton, Wisconsin on January 3, 1915 to Herman and Anna (Nemitz) Riedel. She moved to Illinois as a young adult and was employed in various positions, retiring from the Veterans Hospital as a nurse, later doing volunteer work. She was a lady of many talents and interests....
Alice Foster
Feb 7, 2014
Alice "Peggy" Foster, 72, of Wadsworth, departed February 7, 2014 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born July 9, 1941 in Waukegan to Allen and Rose Payne. She professed her faith in Christ at the age of 12 at First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in North Chicago. She later attended Greater St. James Temple for many years,...
Robert Daniel
Feb 5, 2014
Robert A. Daniel, 90, of Grayslake passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at his home. He was born January 1, 1924 in Chicago to Frank and Johanna (nee Fiedler) Daniel. On August 9, 1952 in Chicago, Robert married Harriet Mellin. He is survived by his loving daughter, Jacqueline (George) Petrovich; grandchildren, Jamie Meister and Robyn Meister, and many nieces...
Robert Plasky
Feb 2, 2014
Robert G. Plasky, 67, of Fox Lake passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born on January 16, 1947 in Chicago to Robert and Loretta (Makarewicz) Plasky. On December 18, 1971 in Chicago, Robert married Betty Olszewski. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Betty Plasky; son, Dave (Vikki) Plasky; daughter,...
Lillie Brown
Jan 29, 2014
Visitation Details
Thursday, February 6th, 2014 10:00am - 11:00am, Warren Funeral Home
Service Details
Thursday, February 6th, 2014 11:00am, Warren Funeral Home
Theodore Paxton
Jan 25, 2014
Theodore J. Paxton, 63, of Park City (formerly of Sarasota, Florida) passed away on Saturday, January 25th, at Condell Hospital in Libertyville after a losing a long battle with COPD. He was born September 15, 1950 In Waukegan, Illinois. He lived in the Waukegan area until 2000 when he moved to Florida. He was a Zion High School Graduate and...
Theodora Trombino
Jan 13, 2014
Trombino, Theodora "Teddy" (nee Wicklander) 102, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away peacefully January 13, 2014 at Victory Lakes Assisted Living where she lived with her two cats, Harley and Charley. All her life, Teddy has served as a source of inspiration to her family and friends and will be deeply missed. She had an amazing positive attitude which contributed to...
Kennis Graham
Jan 5, 2014
Kennis "Ken" A. Graham, 39, of Gurnee, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2014 at home. He was born on November 7, 1974 in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Michelle "Shelly" Graham; two children, Morgan Graham, age 8, and Koryn Graham, age 3; mother, Sandra Graham; parents-in-law, James and Sylvia Dethloff; sisters, Kellie...
Gabriela Pitts
Jan 1, 2014
Gabriela Erika Pitts, 56, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away suddenly at home. She was born on January 9, 1957 in Gessien, Germany. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, her three children, David L. Pitts, Annalisa M. (Ronald) Harris, Joseph M. (Tiara) Pitts; father, Charles A. Waters; companion, Gene A. Scott; seven grandchildren, Anthony Anderson, Jr., Azonte Anderson, Armonte...
Gertrude Tsau
Jan 1, 2014
Gertrude Wen-Hwei Tsau, age 74, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. She was born March 26, 1939 in Chiayi City, Taiwan to the late Chen Ding-Chee and Lin Tsai-Luan. Gertrude was an intellectual, equally comfortable in studying math, science, arts and music. She graduated with B.S. degrees in Physics and Chemistry from Taiwan...
Ruby Lewis
Dec 31, 2013
Ruby Pearl Lewis, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 15, 1942 in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late Gillie and Bulah Mae (Smith) Long. She leave to cherish her loving memory, husband of 55 years, William E. Lewis; one son, Robert (Antonette...
Lisa Lynn-Doetsch
Dec 28, 2013
Lisa A. Lynn-Doetsch, 44, of Beach Park, born July 25, 1969 in Libertyville and passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer on December 28, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was an administrative sales rep at Quill in Lincolnshire for the last 26 years. Survived by her father, Nicholas, Sr. (Honey) Lynn; siblings, Laura (Vince) Saldivar, Dawn...
Edna Kruse
Dec 24, 2013
Edna L. Kruse, 89, of Gurnee passed away December 24, 2013 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on December 6, 1924 in Lake Forest. She is survived by her loving sons, Jack, Sr. (Carol) Kruse and Bill, Sr. (Cindy) Kruse; brother, Jack (Kathy) Fabry; daughter-in-law, Vicki Kruse; grandchildren, Dawn (Brian) Boyington, Billy, Jr. (Sherry) Kruse, Keith (Tracy)...
Paul Beres
Dec 21, 2013
Mr. Paul Michael Beres, 65, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Mr. Beres was born on August 7, 1948 in Waukegan to the late Edward and Tillie (Rygiel) Beres. He lived most of his life in the Waukegan area. Upon retiring from Best Friends Pet Grooming in Waukegan, he moved to Nacogdoches so that he could...
Eleonor Sotomayor
Dec 18, 2013
Eleonor Sotomayor, 75, of Zion passed away suddenly in Puerto Rico on December 18, 2013. She was born on January 8, 1938 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Luis Sotomayor; two children, Maria Colon and Hector (Angie) Colon; two grandchildren, Jason Colon and Cassie Marie Colon. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
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