Mar 26, 2022

Kalvin Douglas “Doug” Hooper, 65 of Lake Villa, IL (formally of North Chicago) passed away on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Kalvin was born in Greenville, South Carolina on July 12, 1956. He was the oldest child of Arland L. Hooper Sr and the late Mary E. Hooper.

Kalvin was a product of the North Chicago Public School...

Mar 16, 2022

Lois Ruby Braden, 89, longtime resident of Gurnee, Illinois, passed away March 16, 2022.  She was born on January 29, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Arthur and Elsie (McDaniel) Holsapple.

Lois was a supportive Navy wife, loved animals and volunteered wherever she was needed.

Lois and her late husband Glen enjoyed being snowbirds...

Mar 10, 2022

Shelby Jean (Trampish) Goodrode, 83, of Richlands, NC passed away on March 10, 2022, at home with family, after long battle with breast cancer. Born in Chicago, IL on March 12, 1938, to Norman W. Trampish and La Vergne “Tootie” Hanley. She grew up in Highland Park, IL where she married her high school sweetheart, Charles “Chuck” F. Goodrode...

Mar 8, 2022

Marilynn Denise Gates-Huley transitioned into her eternal life March 8th, 2022.

She was born August 24th, 1958, in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the union of Richard Gates Jr. and Ollie M. Gates.

In her early years she was baptized in Arkansas and her family later relocated to Illinois where she went on to further her education....

Mar 7, 2022

Norman Holzrichter, 76, of Grayslake, IL, died peacefully at his home surrounded with love by his family.

He was born on February 26, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Hugo and Elsie (Bonk) Holzrichter. He met Susan Brown at Wartburg College and on December 30, 1967, Norman married the love of his life, and they spent the next...

Mar 5, 2022

Korey Andrew Hill, age 20, of Ingleside, Illinois passed away on Saturday March 5, 2022. Korey was born on September 6, 2001 in Highland Park Illinois to Jeffrey and Deanna Hill.

Korey is survived by his beloved mother Deanna, his brother Justin, nephew Oliver, Grampa Chuck and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Korey is preceded in death...

Mar 2, 2022

Jorge Alberto Andino, 20, a beloved son, cherished brother, and most appreciated friend, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, in Okinawa, Japan.

He was born on Sunday, August 19th, 2001, in Waukegan IL, to Jorge and Yeymy Andino.

Throughout Jorge’s life he enjoyed playing videos games, watching anime, and listening to...

Feb 28, 2022

Brian Sherrod Mahdee, beloved son, cousin, friend, chef and so much more, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at age 37.

The son of DeVon Nelson and Iamullah Mahdee, Brian was born on September 17, 1984, in Waukegan, Illinois. Brian graduated from Waukegan High School in 2003 and later attended Triton College and the Illinois Arts...

Feb 25, 2022

Jon Hamaker, 83, of Gurnee, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 25, 2022, in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on March 19, 1938, in Marion, Indiana to Noble Desmond and Caroline Hamaker (née Brown).  On April 22, 1961, Jon married the love of his life, Rosemary Zaloudek in Chicago, and they spent the next 60 years...

Feb 25, 2022

Scott Mathis, 54, Zion, IL, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, in Chicago, IL.

He was born on August 14, 1967, in Waukegan to Duane Mathis and Mary Johnson (nee Gibbs).

Throughout his life Scott enjoyed many activities including playing darts, bowling at Castle Lanes in Racine and Grand Bowl in Waukegan and running...

Feb 17, 2022

Haydee Lopez, 91, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at home with her family at her side.

She was born on January 28, 1931, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, to Victor and Benicia Lopez.

Haydee moved to Waukegan, IL in 1952 from Arecibo, Puerto Rico where she got married and had...

Feb 13, 2022

Susan Tucker, 71, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Froedtert hospital in Milwaukee, WI, with her loving family at her side.

Sue was born on May 22, 1950, in Chicago, IL to Wilbert and Janina (Prangl) Schaefer. On Sweetest Day in 1979 (10/22), Susan married the love of her life, Michael Tucker,...

Feb 11, 2022

Calvin Shaffer, 3, of Lake Villa, IL, passed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 22, 2019, in Lake Forest, IL to Jason and Stephanie Shaffer (nèe Lindsay).

Calvin is survived by his parents; sister, Abigail; paternal grandparents,...

Feb 1, 2022

Carmen Vazquez, 87, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed at home on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be on Monday, February 7, 2022, beginning at 4 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, at Most Blessed Trinity Church, 450 Keller Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085.  Interment...

Jan 28, 2022

Brock Benedetto, 45, of Zion, Illinois passed on January 28, 2022, with his mother, sister and three oldest daughters by his side.

Brock was born in Macon, Georgia on December 28, 1976, to Craig and Brenda Benedetto. Brock was never married as the true loves of his life were his daughters – Phoenix, Miah, Brianna and Haylee...

Jan 22, 2022

Jose Manuel Garcia, 42, went to live with Jesus on January 22, 2022. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico to Jose A. and Guadalupe (Cardoso) Garcia on December 18, 1979. He was a beloved husband and father, well-respected businessman, and friend to all.  On July 29, 2006, Jose married his beautiful and loving wife, Diana Garcia, and was...

Jan 17, 2022

Robert Jeffries, 80 of Zion, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home with family on January 17, 2022, after a lengthy illness.  He was born September 1, 1941, to Matthew and Katie Jeffries in Greensboro, Alabama.

Robert was baptized at the Mary Grove Baptist Church and attended St. Paul Baptist Church in Greensboro, AL.  He received his education in the...

Jan 16, 2022

Nancy Carlson, 83 of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at her home.

She was born on July 8, 1938, in Waukegan, IL to Carter and Nora (Reideler) Scott. On February 25, 1967, Nancy married the love of her life, David and spent almost 51 years together until his passing in 2018.

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Jan 15, 2022

Sherry was a devoted mother and a woman deeply committed to her family, friends, and pets.

She grew up in North Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Warren Township High school Illinois. Upon graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper at a Hospital, managed a family-run insurance agency, and then went back to school and earned a CNA certificate...

Jan 14, 2022

Robert “Bob” “Bino” Trombino, 84, of Wadsworth, IL passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2022, at his home.  He was born August 18, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Robert Sr., and Theodora (Wicklander) Trombino.

Bob graduated from Waukegan Township High School, Class of 1955, where he excelled at football, basketball and wrestling.  Following graduation, he attended Northern Illinois...