Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Kathryn Tavajian

Kathryn Tavajian

May 30, 2022

Kathryn Tavajian, age 77, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Evanston Hospital.

To honor Kathryn's wishes all the funeral services are private. Following funeral services Kathryn will be entombed in Warren Mausoleum 1495 N. Cemetery Rd., Gurnee, Illinois 60031.

The family appreciates all the thoughts and prayers...

James DeVries

James DeVries

May 29, 2022

James Larry DeVries of Gurnee, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Heath Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois.

He is survived by his loving spouse Lucille Ann DeVries, nee Morby, his adoring children James R. (Laura) DeVries, Cheryl L. (Doug) Moss, Joseph J. (Heather) DeVries, and Laurie (Ray Siminak) DeMeyer,...

John Turner, Jr.

John Turner, Jr.

May 26, 2022

John J. Turner, Jr. of Boulder Junction, Wisconsin passed away at Park Manor in Park Falls, Wisconsin on May 26, 2022. He was born August 11, 1941 in Waukegan, Illinois to Jack and Mimi.

At a young age his family moved to Wisconsin where he grew up on a dairy farm. He then returned to Waukegan where...

Annie-Laurie Ziaja

Annie-Laurie Ziaja

May 13, 2022

Annie-Laurie Ziaja, 90, passed away at Victory Lakes Assisted Living in Lindenhurst, IL on Friday, May 13, 2022.

She was born on May 25, 1931, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Frieda Bauer. On May 1, 1954, Annie married the love of her life, Joseph Ziaja, and they spent the next 49 years together.

Throughout...

Jose Najarro

Jose Najarro

May 10, 2022

In loving memory of our father, Jose B. Najarro II who passed away on May 10, 2022.

He was the devoted husband of Antonieta Najarro and loving father of Sandra Ortega, Jose B. Najarro III and Daniel Najarro.

He is also survived by his six grandchildren; Alexis Mack, Anaya Mack, Reginald Mack, Antonio Najarro, Liliana Najarro...

Faiq Qsar

Faiq Qsar

May 6, 2022

Faiq Dakhlallah Qsar, 86, of Des Plaines, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on January 18, 1936 in Madaba, Jordan to Dakhlallah and Azizeh M (Oweimrin) Qsar.

He is survived by his 8 children, Nisreen, Nouran, Nahi, Nibal, Niveen, Antoun, Nahid and Intisar; 20 grandchildren; 12 great...

Odean Garner

Odean Garner

May 4, 2022

Odean Garner Sr. was born August 15, 1937 to James Garner and Rebecca Lloyd. Odean Garner Sr. Retired from Waukegan School District 60. He died on Wednesday May, 4, 2022 at the age of 84, while in the comfort of his home.

Odean Garner Sr. is survived by his wife of 39 years Sherry Garner; his sisters...

Cesar Rosario

Cesar Rosario

May 3, 2022

Cesar Rosario, 70, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 28, 1951 in Ciales, Puerto Rico to Elias and Amparo Rosario (née Colon).

A detailed obituary will be available shortly.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m....

Andre Camus

Andre Camus

Apr 27, 2022

Andre Rene Albert Camus was reunited with the love of his life and mother of their children, Helene Camus, on April 27, 2022.

He was born (May 4, 1944), raised, and married in Aix-en-Provence, France. After completing an apprenticeship and serving in the French military, he and his wife immigrated to the United States in 1964 with...

Evelyn Swanson

Evelyn Swanson

Apr 23, 2022

Evelyn Swanson (Ev) 96, passed away on April 23, 2022 in Brookdale Assisted Living, Vernon Hills, (Grayslake, Cary, Melrose Park), beloved wife of (late) Eugene (Gene) Swanson; dear mother of Susan (late Richard) Sander and James (Joan) Swanson; cherished grandmother of David (Juanita) Bishop; Kimberly Bishop; loving great grandmother of Jennifer Bishop; Jonathan Bishop and great great grandmother of...

Diana Rivera

Diana Rivera

Apr 22, 2022

Diana Rivera, 73, of Beach Park, IL passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at the James A. Lovell Health Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 22, 1949, in Wellsburg, West Virginia to Robert and Olive Wilson (nee Gamble).  On December 7, 1971, Diana married the love of her life, Fred Rivera,...

Victoria Gomez

Victoria Gomez

Apr 18, 2022

Victoria “Lupita” Gomez, 69 of Round Lake Beach passed away on Monday, April 18th, 2022, surrounded by family and friends who loved and cared for her.

Victoria was born on December 11th, 1952, in Guerrero, Mexico to the late Victoria Cabrera.

Victoria is survived by her siblings, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews....

Kathleen Cobb

Kathleen Cobb

Apr 15, 2022

Kathleen P. Cobb, 84, of Gurnee passed away after her long battle with Alzheimer's disease on Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born January 10,1938, in Pilgrim’s Knob, VA.

On December 15, 1957, in Akron, OH, Jesse and Kathleen P. Carey were married. They were married for 56 wonderful years.

She is survived by her children,...

Bettye Burton

Bettye Burton

Apr 14, 2022

Bettye Burton, 77, formerly of Zion, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Northbrook, IL, with her family at her side.  She was born on September 6, 1944, in Talladega, Alabama to Buddy Curry and Josephine Garrett, and was later adopted by Albert "Coot" Lindsey.  On February 16, 1963, she married John Wesley Burton, and they spent...

Glenn Zinck

Glenn Zinck

Apr 10, 2022

Glenn Zinck, 95, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his home.

He was born on February 8, 1927, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Herman and Theresa (nee Schienamann) Zinck.  On January 7, 1950, Glenn married the love of his life, Lois Baker and they enjoyed the next 61 years together.

In...

Norman Zenko

Norman Zenko

Apr 8, 2022

Norman Zenko, 91, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2022, at his home with his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Rose Zenko (née Nault), at his side.

He was born on March 22, 1931, in Joliet, IL to Andrew and Elma (née Ludich) Zenko.  On November 7, 1953, Norman married the...

Marlene Urbanik

Marlene Urbanik

Apr 7, 2022

Marlene Urbanik, 89, of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home surrounded by loving her family.

She was born on October 8, 1932, in Waukegan, IL to Edwin and Emma Rondeau (née Terlap). On May 28, 1955, Marlene married the love of her life, Anthony Urbanik and they spent the next 66...

Mikel Fabecich

Mikel Fabecich

Apr 5, 2022

Mikel Vincent Fabecich, age 64, of Saint Charles, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 22, 1957, to John and Gloria Fabecich (Sidor).

Mike has a large loving family that he enjoyed spending time with. He was a good dad who loved the outdoors....

Judy Benton

Judy Benton

Mar 30, 2022

Judy Rae Benton, 80, of Burlington, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022, at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.

A memorial service to celebrate Judy's life will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Wesley Free Methodist Church, 3601 N. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois. The service will be at 2:00 p.m....

Janie Chisum

Janie Chisum

Mar 27, 2022

Janie Mae Chisum was born December 12, 1931, to the union of John and Stella Webster in Jessamine County, Kentucky.  She departed this life on March 27, 2022, in Libertyville, IL at the tender age of 90.

Janie left Kentucky and relocated to Illinois where she and J. C. Thompson welcomed a son, George, in 1947.

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