Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...Kalvin Hooper
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...
Lois Braden
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...
Shelby Goodrode
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...
Marilynn Gates-Huley
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....
Norman Holzrichter
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...
Korey Hill
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...
Jorge Andino
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...
Brian Mahdee
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...
Scott Mathis
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...
Jon Hamaker
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...
Haydee Lopez
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...
Susan Tucker
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,...
Calvin Shaffer
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,...
Carmen Vazquez
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...