Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Arlene Warchol

Arlene Warchol

Aug 29, 2012

Arlene Dolores Warchol, 70, of Arlington Heights, IL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. She was born on February 11, 1942 in Chicago to the late Harry and Susan (nee Kadlecik) Ruble. She is survived by three children, April (Llash) Van Raden of Roselle, IL, Richard F. Warchol, Jr., of Middleburg,...

John Wollbrinck

John Wollbrinck

Aug 22, 2012

John A. Wollbrinck, 64, of Park City passed away August 22, 2012. He is the loving father of Chance and Teddie; dear grandfather of Carrington; fond uncle of Cindy (Harry) Barker, Donna (Greg) Ponticelli, Diane (Greg) Nadelhoffer and Fran (Brian) Christiansen. John was a Marine Corp Vietnam veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Frances of...

Joan Reinhardt

Joan Reinhardt

Aug 22, 2012

Joan Elizabeth Reinhardt (nee Lamb), 79, passed away Aug. 22, 1012. She was born Sept. 12, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to Richard Lamb and Rebecca Bryson Lamb. She married Lloyd Reinhardt in 1957, schooled for two years at Stearns School, finished elementary education at Kemper Hall, graduated high school at Warren Township, attended college at MacMurray and Lake Forest college....

Kaj Knudsen

Kaj Knudsen

Aug 13, 2012

Kaj Knudsen, 76, of Waukegan passed away August 13, 2012 at home. He was born in Denmark to the late Jens and Anna (Hansen) Knudsen. On August 22, 1964 in Waukegan, Kaj married Jean Larson. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jean; two daughters, Linda (Jeff) Touchton and Dawn (Mark) Lamb; one brother, Knud (Karen Lis)...

Elizabeth Anthrayose

Elizabeth Anthrayose

Aug 12, 2012

When we reflect on the life of our beloved Kunjunjamma, what comes to mind is that her life was one characterized by a love, endurance and service that was powered by her deep faith. Born on February 9, 1947 in Kerala, India as the third of the seven children of Majors P.V. Samuel and Saramma Samuel, she and her twin...

Julio Matos Sr

Julio Matos Sr

Aug 12, 2012

Julio Matos, Sr., 88, of Waukegan passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born on July 22, 1924 in Puerto Rico to Marcolo and Anita (Villalobos) Matos. In 1944, Julio married Ana Maria Rolon in Ciales, Puerto Rico. He is survived by his two loving children, Julio Matos, Jr. and Ana Rosa...

George Nichols

George Nichols

Aug 10, 2012

George Nichols Of Gurnee, Illinois George Nichols was the much loved husband of Leslie (nee Hart) Nichols; adored father of Katherine, Elizabeth (Jordan) and John; proud grandfather of Serenity; cherished brother of Gloria (Hanna) Wakim and Daniel (Lynn) Nichols. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Born on March 27, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, George...

Carol Butson

Carol Butson

Aug 9, 2012

Carol Ann Butson, 65, of Gurnee passed away Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Lake Forest Hospital. She was born December 17, 1946 in Waukegan to Carlyle McDaniel and Lillie Welch. Carol married Dale Butson on August 31, 1979 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Survived by her loving family, husband of 32 years, Dale; two daughters, Lori (Paul) Young and Carrie (Eric)...

Jennie Medina

Jennie Medina

Aug 7, 2012

Jennie Gonzalez Medina, 83, of Zion passed away August 7, 2012 at Grove at the Lake in Zion. She was born March 8, 1929 in Chicago. In 1947, Jennie married Joseph B. Medina. She is survived by her three loving children, Joseph (Andrea Berlak) Medina, Jr., Phillip (Yolanda) Medina and Elvira Davila; fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded...

Larry Wahlquist

Larry Wahlquist

Aug 5, 2012

Larry Wahlquist, 69, of Gurnee passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Highland Park Hospital, following a champion battle with a very challenging cancer. He was born May 31, 1943 in Chicago. He is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne, sharing 24 years together; son, Michael; grandson, Michael; two daughters; brother, Robert and his arm-chair cushion, his fabulous feline,...

Charlotte Williams

Charlotte Williams

Jul 31, 2012

Charlotte Elizabeth Williams, 80, of Zion passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan She was born on February 8, 1932 in Winter Garden, Florida to William and Elizabeth (Sullins) Crouch. She is survived by her husband, Charles Ellis Williams; three children, Carl (Turine) Williams, Sr., Debbie (Richard) Browne and Sabetha (Paul) Wigutow; three grandchildren,...

Cesar Robles

Cesar Robles

Jul 27, 2012

Cesar Munoz Robles, 30, of Round Lake Park passed away suddenly on Friday, July 27, 2012 at home. He was born on December 31, 1981 in Chicago. He is survived by his loving family, his parents, Jesus Munoz and Amelia Robles Huizar; one sister, Maria Adriana (Jose) Lopez of Grayslake and two nephews, Jose Isaiah Lopez and Daniel Jonah Lopez....

Wayne Arnold

Wayne Arnold

Jul 24, 2012

Wayne E. Arnold, 76, of Gurnee passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at home with his family by his side. He was born on September 15, 1935 in Bells, Tennessee to the late Lee Thompson and Florence (Nichols) Arnold. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sue Arnold; two children, Timothy (Barbara) Arnold of Woodstock, IL...

Gerald Supanich

Gerald Supanich

Jul 16, 2012

Supanich, Gerald A. "Jerry" 77, of Libertyville died at home with family on Monday July 16, 2012. Jerry chose to donate his body to the education of future care givers through the Anatomical Gift Association, Chicago, Illinois. Memorial service to be determined later. Interment will be at Warren Cemetery, Gurnee, Illinois. He was born in Detroit, Michigan August 28, 1934....

Luis Ramos

Luis Ramos

Jul 14, 2012

Luis Ramos, 49, of Zion, born January 27, 1963 in Chicago and passed away July 14, 2012 at Vista East. Survived by his loving wife, Colleen; daughter, Clarisa (Michael); brothers, Jose (Aleida), Angel (Veronica), Frank; sisters, Norma, Maria (Bob), Melinda; granddaughters, Anjelena, Layla; god-sons, Zimiri, Saul, Noel and many more family, friends. Preceded in death by parents, Antonio and Leonida...

John Pietschman

John Pietschman

Jul 12, 2012

John Pietschman, 63 years old, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012. John was born April 10, 1949 in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Donald and Lucille (Tyrrell) Pietschman. John worked on the grounds at Lake Forest College for 41 years, eventually becoming Grounds Manager several years ago. He enjoyed his work at the college and was proud...

Jeffrey Borgardt

Jeffrey Borgardt

Jul 5, 2012

Jeffrey Alan Borgardt, 52, of Gurnee and Morton Grove, passed away on July 5, 2012 surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He was born on April 17, 1960. Beloved husband of Kubra S. Borgardt, nee Yaybulak; loving father of Jennifer and Allison Borgardt; cherished son of Henry and Marion Borgardt; dear brother of Renee (Dave) Pokvitis; beloved...

John Parker Jr

John Parker Jr

Jun 30, 2012

John David Parker, Jr., 72, of Zion, Illinois, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, June 30, 2012. He was born on November 24, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama to John and Marie (Brothers) Parker. John married Mary Moore on January 10, 1975, in Waukegan, Illinois. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 37 years, Mary Parker; his...

Colleen Baker

Colleen Baker

Jun 22, 2012

Colleen M. Baker, 83, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on June 21, 1929 in Jefferson County, Alabama to Brett and Elona Peterson. On March 1, 1963 in Chicago, Colleen married Ozelle Baker. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ozelle; children, Greg Kerklin, Mike...

Gerald Dennis

Gerald Dennis

Jun 14, 2012

Gerald L. Dennis, 90, of Beach Park (formerly of Gurnee, 43 yrs), Illinois, died Thursday, June 14th, 2012. He was born July 31, 1921 in Arkansas, son of the late Mamie Dennis. Gerald enjoyed fishing and was lovingly known by family and friends as "Perch". Gerald was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Johnson...