Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Warren Bloom
Aug 1, 2011
Warren P. Bloom, 85, of Aurora, formerly of Gurnee, passed away August 1, 2011 at Provena Mercy Medical Center, Aurora. A retired watchmaker, he served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He was born Nov 7, 1925 in Chicago to Dr. Leon and Sophie, nee Stern, Bloom He is the beloved husband of Bee Bloom, nee Lyman. The...
Emil Lainio
Jul 24, 2011
Emil Louis Lainio, known as Bud to friends, 85, of Waukegan, IL, went to be with the Lord on July 24th at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan. He leaves his wife of almost 58 years, Glenna Dean Thomas Lainio, his daughter and son-in-law, Jeri and Kenneth Sisson, of Zion, IL; his son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Sharon Lainio, of St....
Steven Gonzalez
Jul 15, 2011
Steven Corey Gonzalez, 39, of Beach Park passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at University of Chicago Hospital. He was born April 4, 1972 in Waukegan. On January 20, 2007, Steven married Karina Huerta. Survived by his loving wife of 4 years, Karina Gonzalez; mother, Dawn Gonzalez; father, Hector (Diana) Gonzales, son, Steven Gonzalez; daughter, Tina Runnels; brother, Charles Waste;...
Juanita Ortiz
Jul 10, 2011
Juanita Martinez de Ortiz, 81, of Waukegan passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on June 20, 1930 in Mexico. Juanita married Ignacio Ortiz in Mexico and he died on May 28, 1986. She is survived by her loving children, Ana Rosa (Juan) Rosales of Waukegan, Jose Luis (Leticia) Ortiz...
Patricia Koziol
Jul 2, 2011
Patricia "Patty" Koziol, 59, passed away July 2, 2011 at Condell Hospital. Born October 26, 1951 in Evanston to Peter and Theresa (Sylla) Zazvrskey; married Norman Koziol in 1986. Survived by husband of 24 years, Norman; mother, Theresa Zazvrskey; brother, John (Mary) Zazverskey; sister, Sandy (John) Williams; brother-in-law, Eugene J. Koziol; nieces and nephews, Katie, Maggie, Peter, Brian, Karin (Raul),...

Mary Mullen
Jun 28, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Mullen, 67, of Wadsworth passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at home. She was born August 9, 1943 in Chicago to William and Marcella Miller. Survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Ernest; children, Steve (Rossy) Sullivan, Brian Sullivan and Jennifer (Brandon) Konsler; step-daughters, Cindy (Jeff) McGrath and Jill (Joe) Perez; brothers, James (Joyce) Miller and John...

Patsy Arthurs
Jun 27, 2011
Patsy Lou Arthurs, 69, of Waukegan passed away June 27, 2011 at Holy Family Medical Center. She was born November 21, 1941 in Antigo, Wisconsin. On January 30, 1993 in Lake Forest, Patsy married Robert Arthurs. Survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Robert; son, Richard (Sasha) Milton of Elcho, Wisconsin; step-son, Steven Arthurs of Chicago, step-daughter, Aminty (Rodney)...
Ronald Hill
Jun 16, 2011
Ronald D. Hill, born August 29, 1937 in Escanaba, MI, raised in Rock, MI. Passed away June 16, 2011, after his brave battle against cancer. Ron is survived by his loving wife Sandy, his children; Cathy (Jim) Bauer, Jeff (Deena) Hill and Michelle (Jim Knight) Hill, four grandsons; Sean Lanners, Justin Wilczewski, Korey Hill and Jackson Knight, his surviving siblings;...
Lonora Thompson
Jun 15, 2011
Lonora V. Thompson, 52, of Lindenhurst died June 15, 2011 at Manor Care, Libertyville. Born September 22, 1958 in Kenosha to the late Vincent and Lucille Krome. After five years of engagement, Lonora married Donald Thompson on March 21, 1986 in Kenosha. Survived by loving husband of 25 years, Donald; sisters, Linda (Paul) Ciarelli, Leslie (Gilbert) Gallo, Loretta (Gary) Kaddatz;...
Benjamin Kurian
Jun 11, 2011
Benjamin "Benji" Kurian, 30, of Grayslake passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Glenview. He was born on October 12, 1980 in Waukegan to Kurian E. and Mariamma Kurian. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Rolly Kurian; parents, Kurian E. and Mariamma Kurian; brother, Ron (Joycee) Jacob; sister, Roshney (Roy) Issac; nieces and nephews, Divya, Nicholas,...
Thomas Benson
Jun 5, 2011
Thomas Wade Benson, 70, of Antioch was born December 24, 1940 and died June 5, 2011 at home. Survived by loving wife, Elaine Benson; children, Ike D. Miller, III, Bernadette (Scott) Nicely, David (Melanie) Benson; mom, Cleo Benson; grandchildren, Hailey, Skyla, Dakota, Gabe, Madeline; sister, Joyce and niece, Debbie. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Benson, birth-mother,...

Joseph Kucera
Jun 2, 2011
Joseph P. Kucera, 84, of Lindenhurst passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst. He was born on September 7, 1926 in Chicago to Frank and Sidonia (Straka) Kucera. On June 6, 1977, Joseph married Lucille. He is survived by his children, William G. (Cathy) McMillion of Glen Ellyn, IL, Pamela (Simon) Mirabal of Grayslake...
Robert Judd Jr
Jun 2, 2011
Robert H. Judd, Jr., 63, of Gurnee passed away June 2, 2011 with his family by his side. Born August 27, 1947 in Madison, WI to the late Robert and Ivanell (Belken) Judd. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lee Judd; daughters, Kristina (Charley) Lawson, Wabash, IN and Julianna Judd, Lake Villa, IL; grandsons, Brandan Lawson...
Reynard Allen
May 26, 2011
Reynard "Tony" M. Allen, 82, of Gurnee passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion. He was born June 6, 1928 in Clare, Michigan to the late Charles and Edith (Jordan) Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Laurel Allen; children, Wayne (JoAnn) Allen, Pam Allen, Belinda (Cort) Mathes, Daniel (Karen) Allen, Jill...
John Nevill
May 16, 2011
John Junior Nevill, 88, of Gurnee passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011 at home with his family by his side. He was born on April 7, 1923 in Duquoin, Illinois to John S. and Cecil Rose (Stevenson) Nevill. On June 20, 1945 in Waukegan, John married Florence Edna Schroeder. Survived by five loving children, Russell G. Nevill, John E....
Dorothy O'Neal
May 10, 2011
Dorothy Mae O'Neal, 75, of Waukegan went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on August 2, 1935 in Osceola, Arkansas to James, Sr. and Rosie Lee (Madison) Owens. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving children, Velvalyn (Forrest) O'Neal-Jackson and Marvin (Teresa) O'Neal; mother,...
Gerald Sosnoski
Apr 12, 2011
Gerald Sosnoski, 71, of Kingman, Arizona formerly of Wadsworth, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at home. He was born on May 16, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. On September 5, 1964 in Wadsworth, Illinois, Gerald married Anna Lee Doyle. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Anna Lee Sosnoski; daughter, Katherine (Michael) deVries of Hudson,...
Frances Harmon
Apr 6, 2011
Frances Marie Hall Harmon, 89, of Johnsburg, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at home with her family. She was born on November 19, 1921 in Crockett, Virginia. On June 24, 1952 in Marion, Virginia, Frances married DeVere P. Harmon. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, DeVere; one son, Ronald D. (Mindy) Harmon of...
Wilhelmina Redera
Mar 28, 2011
Wilhelmina Leyba Redera, 69, of Waukegan passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Kindred Lake Shore Hospital in Chicago. She was born on March 15, 1942 in the Philippines. Willie married Jacineto Redera on December 6, 1970. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Jacineto; children, Jerome Redera of Waukegan, Wendy (Dell) Ednilao of Beach Park...
James Harmon
Mar 26, 2011
James Lee Harmon, 73, of Zion went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born on November 12, 1937 in Round Pond, Arkansas. He was united in marriage on November 29, 1956 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Lizzie Lee Long. James leaves to cherish his memory his...