Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Brock Benedetto

Brock Benedetto

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...

Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia

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...

Robert Jeffries

Robert Jeffries

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...

Nancy Carlson

Nancy Carlson

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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Sheryl Nelson

Sheryl Nelson

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...

Barbara Gordon

Barbara Gordon

Jan 14, 2022

Barbara went to be with the Lord, on January 14, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Family surrounded her at the time of her of passing.

The mortal life of, Barbara A. Gordon “Bob,” began on July 24, 1933, from the union between Otis and Johnnie C. (nee-Bobo) White, in Lewisville, AR.  Her parents preceded her in death,...

Robert Trombino

Robert Trombino

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...

Elizabeth Minnoch

Elizabeth Minnoch

Jan 5, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Minnoch, 78, of Park City, IL, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.  She was surrounded by her loving family at Journeycare Hospice in Glenview, IL.

On February 6, 1943 in Glasgow, Scotland she was the first-born child to James and Agnes (Stevenson) Love.  She attended and graduated from local schools.  In 1975...

Charisse Landry

Charisse Landry

Jan 4, 2022

Charisse Landry, 37, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at her home.

She was born on April 18, 1984, in Chicago to Michael Lathrop and Angela Landry.

Charisse is survived by her mother, Angela Landry; siblings, Tamberia Johnson, Janel Landry, Brandon (Belinda) Carter, Jarrett Lathrop, and Jada Lathrop.

She...

Lonie “Atilana” Lewis

Lonie “Atilana” Lewis

Jan 2, 2022

Lonie “Atilana” Lewis, 79, of Gurnee, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2022 in Park Ridge.

She was born on October 5, 1942 in Leyte, Philippines to Sabina Dataylo & Narcisco Cangas.  Blessed with vast cooking skills, dressmaking ability and a strong sense of direction, she migrated to the United States in the mid 1970’s.

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Judith Moore

Judith Moore

Jan 1, 2022

Judy Moore, 76, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Robin Way in Kenosha.  After battling dementia for the past several years, she is now at peace and with her Lord and Savior.

Judy was born on November 8, 1945 in Dayton, Kentucky to Grover and Augusta (Wolff) Patterson. On January 21, 1964,...

David Greenup

David Greenup

Dec 20, 2021

David Greenup, 66, of Gurnee passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at home. He was born June 24, 1955 in Chicago to Delmas Greenup and Lillian Mathys.

David loved his career in real estate and worked in the profession for over 35 years until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling, was an avid golf player, a Tiger...

Ronald Albers Sr.

Ronald Albers Sr.

Dec 14, 2021

Ronald Albers Sr., 84, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 10, 1937 to Carlo Ferraro and Lorraine Andre in Chicago, IL, and on February 16, 2003 he married Rachel Hamel.

Ron was known throughout the Gurnee and Waukegan...

Helmut Mauritz

Helmut Mauritz

Dec 10, 2021

Helmut Mauritz, 81, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born August 15, 1940 in Kusgelhoff, Germany to Kurt and Kathe Mauritz.

He moved with his family to the United States in 1951. He served in the US Navy, most notably on the USS Gearing and was honorably...

Raquel Figueroa

Raquel Figueroa

Dec 6, 2021

Raquel Figueroa, 75, of Waukegan, IL passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at The Grove of Elmhurst.

She was born on September 28, 1946 to Leopoldo and Emma (Garcia) Rodriguez in Laredo, Texas.

Raquel spent many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant and enjoyed helping with and caring for others. It was said she...

James Hangebrauck

James Hangebrauck

Nov 29, 2021

James Hangebrauck, 60, of Beach Park, IL passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Waukegan, IL.

He was born on June 29, 1961 to Henry W. and Edith (Waters) Hangebrauck in Waukegan, IL.

James is survived by his significant other, Karen Tousek; brother-in-law, Richard Bakken Sr.; nephew, James Bakken; grandniece, Angel Bakken, and soon-to-be...

William Wichman

William Wichman

Nov 26, 2021

William “Bill” Wichman, 80, of Antioch, Illinois, went to be with his savior on November 26, 2021. He was born May 10, 1941, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of the late John and Helen (Dombrowski) Wichman. He was united in marriage to Ann Hirsbrunner on February 12, 1983, at the Gurnee Community Church. They lived in Gurnee for 25...

Simi Tang

Simi Tang

Nov 26, 2021

Simi Alina Tang, 45, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Journeycare Hospice in Barrington, IL.

She was born September 27, 1976 in Bejing, China to Tang Yuefan and Wang Hong. She married Kenny Lian and moved to the United States in 2009

She is survived by her husband of 11 years...

Ronald Lauridsen

Ronald Lauridsen

Nov 21, 2021

Ronald Lauridsen, 81, of Waukegan, IL passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Appleton, WI.

He was born on November 12, 1940 to Ingvard and Esther (Barre) Lauridsen in Oceana City, MI.

Ron graduated from High School in Ludington, MI, in 1959.  In the mid-60’s, Ron went on to proudly serve in the United...

Paul Garven

Paul Garven

Nov 16, 2021

Paul Garven, 72, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Wilmette, IL.

He was born on March 23, 1949, to Floyd and Julanne (Aamodt) Garven in Waukegan, IL.

After attending Warren High School, Paul went on to serve in the United States Navy, and eventually retired from the Postal Service. Paul’s...