Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Joseph Ruman
Jan 18, 2025
Family and friends will meet on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Warren Funeral Home, 1475 N Cemetery Road to celebrate the life of Joe Ruman. Visitation will take place from 11AM-1PM, funeral services at 1PM.
Joe was born on a chilly January 27th, 1954. He was the firstborn to Peter and Mary (nee Wohnhas), and would later be joined by his...
Margery W. "Marge" Heddens
Jan 11, 2025
Margery Warfield Heddens, 90, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at Luther Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Bloomington.
Margery "Marge" was born in Cerro Gordo, Illinois on April 6, 1934, to the late Thomas and Ruth (Dobson) Warfield and grew up on a farm near Rantoul, Illinois with her siblings Kathryn, Esther, Carolyn, Tom, and Robert. She...
Bing Zielka
Jan 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bing Zielka
April 8th, 1949 - January 5th, 2025
Bing was born to Polish parents, the late Victor and Wanda Zielka in London, England. He was welcomed home on January 5th 2025 at age 75.
A man who lived life fully, he was known for his infectious sense of humor, his love for music, Elvis, poker, politics, sports and...
Carolina Mailig
Dec 5, 2024
Carolina Mailig, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 5, 2024. She was born February 25, 1935, in the Philippines, a daughter of the late Eladio (Loreta) Pascual.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mario Mailig; two sons, Leonardo Mailig and Edgardo Mailig; her daughter-in-law Fely Mailig; her son-in-law Dante Tantengco.
She is survived by her dear sister...
Loretta Dodson
Nov 29, 2024
Loretta Dodson, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. She is survived by her loving children William Pfeil (Judith), Teresa Pfeil-Mackey (Herbert), Wesley Pfeil (Terri), and Tina Pfeil-Kasper (Bill); her cherished grandchildren Hillary Pfeil-Anthony (Alex), Chad Mackey, Natasha Mackey-Solis (Ladislao), Natalie Pfeil-Joyner (Antonio), Suzanne Pfeil, and Heather Pfeil and 16 great-grandchildren; her dear siblings, Mary Sveon-Mason (Gary), Eugene...
Michael Moberg
Nov 20, 2024
Michael A. Moberg Sr. born November 24, 1954, left this Earth on November 20, 2024, and has gone home to Heaven. Michael entered Heaven's pearly gates 4 days before his 70th birthday. Michael was preceded in death by his mother Charlene Mae Moberg, his sister and brother, Ann Moberg, and Carl Moberg. Also joining him at his homecoming were his...
Francine Jensen
Nov 16, 2024
Francine Jensen, 78, of Gurnee, passed away on November 16, 2024 at The Terrace nursing home in Waukegan, IL.
Fran was born on November 27, 1945 in Toulon, IL, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth Coakley. In 1960, her family relocated to Kenosha, WI where she graduated from Mary D Bradford High School in 1963. She went on to...
Russell W. Bohling
Nov 16, 2024
Russell Bohling, age 81, passed away on November 16th, 2024, at home in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is survived by his longtime friend and partner of over 30 years, Marjorie Smith, and her four daughters Katherine, Sue, Tammy, and Michelle; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Russ is also survived by his brother-in-law George (the late Carol) Pester of Hobart, Indiana; his...
Wynell M. Butzine
Nov 9, 2024
Wynell Butzine, age 85, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2024. She is survived by her loving children Laura (Ronald) Schultz, Sherry Chase, James (Sue) Butzine, Ruthann (Steven) Kent, and Suzan (Daniel) Butzine; her cherished grandchildren, Kristopher, Nichalos, Patrick, and Ariel; her dear great-grandchildren, Nora, Eloise, Theodore, Kane, and Harlow; and her precious brother, Charles F. Reinhardt.
She is preceded in...
Ernesto Sio
Nov 9, 2024
Ernesto “Ernie” M. Sio, also known as “Tono” and “Patnubay”, 80, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully early on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Advocate Condell Medical Center surrounded by his family’s love.
Ernesto was born on February 13, 1944, in Pagbilao, Philippines to the late Emilio and Enrica (Merto) Sio. He graduated from University of the East (Manila, Philippines)...
Kathleen Marie Vogelsang
Oct 23, 2024
Kathleen Marie Vogelsang, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years Richard Vogelsang; her loving son David (Patricia Bladow) Vogelsang; her cherished grandchildren Delaney (Alex) Rafael, Ben Vogelsang, Teagan Coomans, and Carly Vogelsang; her dear siblings Don (Michelle) Nykanen and Beatrice Kumpula; her dear former son-in-law Kenneth (Carrie) Coomans;...
Esther Miller
Oct 22, 2024
Esther Lee Williams Miller was born March 6, 1959 to the late Louis Williams, Sr. and Goldie (Allen) Williams in North Chicago, IL. Esther graduated from North Chicago High School. Esther moved to North Carolina in 1981 where she met and married Michael Miller, from that union they had one son, Joshua Miller. Esther moved back to North Chicago, IL...
Mary K. Schaab
Oct 20, 2024
Mary K Schaab, aged 79, passed away on October 20, 2024, in Kenosha, WI. Born on October 31, 1944, in Chicago IL, Mary lived a life marked by dedication to her community and an unwavering commitment to her faith.
Mary graduated from New Trier High School and furthered her education at UCLA. Her professional life included significant roles at Zion-Benton High...
Glenna Lainio
Oct 18, 2024
Glenna Lainio, age 98, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. She is survived by her loving son Gregg Louis (Sharon) Lainio of St. Charles; her 7 cherished grandchildren, her 10 precious great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in passing by her beloved husband Emil "Bud" Lainio, her loving daughter Jeri...
Gilfredo Rosado
Oct 16, 2024
Gilfredo Rosado, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife Gladys Santana; his loving children Jose (Yolanda) Nieves, Carmen (Salomon) Lara, Nilda Nieves, Carlos Nieves, Gilfredo (Tammy) Rosado Jr., Jose (Leah) Rosado, Hiram (Rebecca) Rosado, and Angel (Katie) Rosado; his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his precious siblings Jamie Rosado and Juana Rosado;...
Freddie Lee Myers
Oct 11, 2024
Freddie Lee Myers Sr. passed away on October 11, 2024, at the age of 75, at Captain James Lovell Federal Health in North Chicago, Illinois. Born on January 9, 1949, Freddie graduated from Zion Benton High School and furthered his education at Shimer College.
Freddie dedicated over 36 years of service to the Great Lakes Naval Base, marking a distinguished career....
Lee W. Gordon
Oct 10, 2024
Lee Gordon, age 70, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024. He is survived by his loving children LaJuan Gordon, Leidra Gordon Boothe, and Lee Brian Gordon; his precious grandchildren Emon Boothe and Cashmir Boothe; his dear siblings Nathaniel Gordon, Mary Ellison, and Eloise Plaines; his greatest caregivers niece Lanita Jones, great-nephew Marcus Rayfield, and great-niece Makalah Morrissette; and a...
Judith Ann Imler
Oct 2, 2024
Judith Ann Imler (Rizzo), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully on October 2, 2024, in Libertyville, IL, at the age of 81. Born on December 3, 1942, in Erie, PA, Judy lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Born on December 3, 1942, in Erie, PA, Judy was welcomed into the world by...
Saundra D. Watkins
Oct 1, 2024
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30 am in the chapel at Warren Funeral Home for Saundra D. Watkins, 73, who passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Rev. Charles J. Ivy, Senior Pastor at Shiloh Baptist Church in Waukegan, IL will officiate the ceremony. Interment will be in Warren Cemetery.
Visitation...
Raymond M. Karimu
Sep 29, 2024
Raymond Mudasiru Ajadi Karimu, age 78, passed away into the arms of our Lord on September 29, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years Margaret Karimu nee Boye; his loving children Ajibola (Naomi) Karimu, Rashedi (Dinah) Karimu, Sylvia (Richard) Duncan, and Haruna (Evelyn) Karimu; his beautiful grandchildren Lois, Bernard, Prince, Elsie, A.J., Aliyah, Georgia, Raymond,...