Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

David Schick

David Schick

Nov 1, 2020

David LeRoy Schick, 76 of Gurnee, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL.

He was born on February 23, 1944 to the late David and Dorothy (Wolfgram) Schick in Chicago, IL.  He proudly served in the United States Navy.  On September 19, 1970...

Clarence Poupore

Clarence Poupore

Oct 31, 2020

Clarence Lawrence Poupore, 90 of Waukegan passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

He was born on February 17, 1930 to the late Sylvio and Agnes (King) Poupore in Nadeau, MI.  On October 2, 1948 he married Vera LaVerne Bauer in Menominee, MI. He enjoyed golfing and loved spending time with his family.

Clarence is...

Gerald Schultz

Gerald Schultz

Oct 29, 2020

Gerald Edward Schultz, 78 of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.

He was born on September 19, 1942 to the late Edward and Helen Schultz in Chicago.  On November 24, 1962 he married Dorothy Baker in Round Lake.  Gerald was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic...

Owen Kinsman

Owen Kinsman

Oct 26, 2020

Owen James Kinsman, 78 of Zion, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan.

He was born on December 19, 1941 to the late Chester and Gladys (Cooprider) Kinsman in Zion, IL. and remained a lifelong resident in Zion.  He attended grade school at Elmwood Grade School in Zion.  He later graduated...

Zachary Florio

Zachary Florio

Oct 25, 2020

Zachary Scott Florio, 43 of Lake Zurich, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends

He was born on April 22, 1977 to Terry and Vicki Lee (Dunning) Florio in Waukegan, IL.  On October 8th, 2016 he married Lindsey Stites in Dripping Springs, Texas.

Zachary is survived...

Aurora Sio

Aurora Sio

Oct 19, 2020

Ma. Aurora D. Sio (Inday Ma-Au), 76 of Beach Park, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and their love.

She was born on July 16, 1944 to the late Carlos and Corazon (Diasnes) Doromal in the Philippines.  After receiving her Bachelor’s in Nursing at Velez Medical Center, she traveled...

Harry Owsley

Harry Owsley

Oct 15, 2020

Harry Lee Owsley, 87 of Libertyville passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home.

He was born on October 1, 1933 to the late Everett and Irma (Hodges) Owsley in Bandana, KY.  Harry was drafted into the United States Army in 1954 and retired in 1974 after serving three tours in the Far East and...

Jimmie Joe Bayer

Jimmie Joe Bayer

Oct 4, 2020

Jimmie Joe Bayer of Waukegan, IL, passed away on October 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by family and friends.  Jim was born May 3, 1941, in Brazil, Indiana, to Gilbert and Mary Reichert Bayer.

Jim passed away from complications affiliated with cancer.  Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eileen Thorpe Bayer, his children,...

Renee Sams

Renee Sams

Sep 23, 2020

Renee R (Rucks) Sams of Jacksonville, IL (formerly Waukegan IL) passed away on September 23rd, 2020 in Springfield, IL.

Renee was born on October 26th, 1957 to the late Walter and Courtney Rucks in Jacksonville, IL.  On July 19th, 1986, Renee married the love of her life David Sams in Waukegan IL.

Renee is survived...

Benjamin Plasky

Benjamin Plasky

Sep 18, 2020

Benjamin Albert Plasky, 21 of McHenry passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020.

He was born on June 10, 1999 in Elk Grove, IL to David Plasky and Vikki Fitzhugh.  Benjamin loved hanging with friends and family playing video games and working on his cars.

Benjamin is survived by his parents, David Plasky and Vikki...

Roger Larson

Roger Larson

Sep 15, 2020

Roger Tilden Larson, 89 a lifelong resident of Zion, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Rolling Hills Skilled Nursing Facility where he has been for the past 5 years.

He was born on March 12, 1931 in Zion to the late Tilden and Helen Larson.  Roger was a life-long businessman in Zion which includes Larson’s...

Karen Ridgeway

Karen Ridgeway

Sep 12, 2020

Karen Denise Ridgeway, 60, formerly of Waukegan, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on September 12, 2020.

She was born on January 21, 1960 to John and Ruth (Robinson) Ridgeway in Waukegan, IL.  She was jokingly known to her family as “Boss Baby” as she was the glue of the family.

Karen is survived by her...

Kathleen Young

Kathleen Young

Sep 5, 2020

Kathleen Grace Young, 77 of Lake Villa, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry.

She was born on June 28, 1943 to the late and John and Eleanor G. (Myrtle) Hughes in Chicago, Illinois.

Kathleen is survived by her son Sean D. Young (Mike Daugherty) her sister Betty Hughes,...

Roy Mounce

Roy Mounce

Aug 26, 2020

Roy Elmer Mounce, 95 of Wauconda passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.

He was born on February 15, 1925 to the late John and Ollie Mae (Carter) Mounce in Metropolis, IL.  He proudly served in the United States Army.  On April 13, 1957 he married Betty Carper.  She preceded...

Cassandra Pedrosa

Cassandra Pedrosa

Aug 22, 2020

Cassandra Elizabeth Pedrosa, 29 of McCullom Lake passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at her home.

She was born on September 15, 1990 to Kenneth and Sandra (Dembosz) Beta in McHenry, IL.  On September 27, 2014 she married Randall Pedrosa in Waukegan, IL.  She enjoyed scrap booking, photography, collecting cameras, and white sand beaches.  Cassandra had...

Gail Brito

Gail Brito

Aug 22, 2020

Gail Brito (nee Raymond), age 77, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on August, 22, 2020, with her family by her side.

It would be wrong to say that Gail lost her battle because she never stopped fighting.  No matter how weak her body became, her spirit stayed strong as she faced each challenge...

Harry Simpson

Harry Simpson

Aug 11, 2020

Harry Simpson, 75, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at NorthShore Evanston Hospital.

He was born July 12, 1945 to the late Nathan and Virginia Simpson, in Justice, WV. He married Linda Trent on July 3, 1965.

Harry is survived by his wife Linda, his daughter Pamela (Kevin) Coughlin, his beloved grandsons,...

Vivian Gwaltney

Vivian Gwaltney

Aug 7, 2020

Vivian Gwaltney passed away from natural causes on August 7th, 2020 in her daughter's home. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Gwaltney, grandson Calvin Cox, 11, and son-in-law James Barker.

She was born in Lake County, Illinois to James and Hulda (nee Quist) Mogg on November 23, 1928. She was raised and lived in...

Judy Ann Ferreira

Judy Ann Ferreira

Aug 6, 2020

Judy Ann Ferreira, 72 of Waukegan, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Highland Park Hospital.

She was born on September 28, 1947 to the late Lawrence and Lucille (Coelho) Ferreira in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Judy was a member of the First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church in North Chicago, Illinois.  She enjoyed reading the Bible, listening...

Kurt Gutantes

Kurt Gutantes

Jul 28, 2020

Kurt Michael Gutantes, 47 of Antioch passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020

He was born on August 10, 1972 to Michael and Linae (Skilling) Gutantes in Waukegan, IL.  He worked for Medline Industries for 29 years.  Kurt enjoyed fishing, biking, kayaking, camping, boating, the Forest Preserve, animals, especially dogs and loved being...