Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Mary Barnes

Mary Barnes

May 11, 2020

Mary Ellen Duplessis Barnes was born on June 28, 1951, in Chicago Illinois, to the late Orde and Bertha (nee Molizon) Duplessis.

Mary is survived by her brother Orde Duplessis, her niece Jessica Duplessis, her nephews Jonathan and Joshua Duplessis, her aunt Jo Ann Molizon and numerous cousins. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and...

Hector Rodriguez-Cruz

Hector Rodriguez-Cruz

May 10, 2020

Hector Rodriguez-Cruz, 67 of North Chicago, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on February 23, 1953 to the late Jose and Maria (Cruz) Rodriguez in Ciales, Puerto Rico. On January 12, 1977, he married the love of his life JoAnn Roses in Waukegan, IL. Hector...

Nevaeh Biacan

Nevaeh Biacan

May 8, 2020

Nevaeh Sky Biacan, 2 months old from Chicago, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Community First Hospital in Chicago.

She was born on March 13, 2020 to Joseph Biacan and Nicole Jacobson in Chicago.

Nevaeh is survived by her parents, Joseph and Nichole, her sister Bella Reyna, her Aunts Amber Jacobson, Rachel Peterson,...

Marcia Warren

Marcia Warren

May 5, 2020

Marcia T. Warren, 82 of Lake Villa, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home.

She was born on December 16, 1937 in Waukegan to the late Fred and Alice (Piktel) Alto.  Marcia married Jimmy Warren on January 30, 1991 in Waukegan.

Marcia is survived by her husband Jimmy, her son, John Binning...

Gilda Torres

Gilda Torres

May 2, 2020

Gilda Torres, 73 of Waukegan, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan.

She was born on February 19, 1947 in Waukegan to the late Antonio and Maria (Gomez) Gomez.  On November 7, 1967 she married Alejandro Torres in Waukegan, IL.

Gilda is survived by her husband Alejandro, her 8...

Rosemary Leicht

Rosemary Leicht

Apr 24, 2020

Rosemary Leicht, 94 formerly of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 4, 1925 in Ironwood, Michigan to the late Frank and Madeline (Fudaley) Heropkie.  She married William Leicht on September 27, 1947 in Hurley, WI.  He preceded her in death on...

Maria Cobos

Maria Cobos

Apr 23, 2020

Maria Luisa Cobos, 42 of Round Lake Beach, IL passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL.

She was born on October 19, 1977 to Luis and Elizabeth (Sanchez) Cobos in Evanston, IL.

Maria is survived by her mother Elizabeth, her stepfather Bruno Miranda and siblings Jose Luis...

Robert "Bob" Boersma

Robert "Bob" Boersma

Apr 16, 2020

Robert “Bob” Richard Boersma, 66 of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Glenview Terrace in Glenview, IL.

He was born on April 21, 1953 to the late Edward and Grace (Geitz) Boersma in Chicago.  On May 12, 1972 he married Theresa Ryan.

Bob is survived by his wife Theresa, his...

Herbert Earl

Herbert Earl

Apr 13, 2020

Herbert George Earl, 75 of Gurnee, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at his home.

He was born on September 7, 1944 to the late Alfred and Mildred (Germann) Earl Sr. in Chicago.  On October 7, 1967 he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Marian Esbrook, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in...

Eleanor Frost

Eleanor Frost

Apr 9, 2020

Eleanor L. Frost of Round Lake, IL passed away on April 9, 2020.  She was 94 and born on the same street she spent most of her life, up until recently, when she moved to be cared for by her daughter Eleanor.  She cared for Jack, her husband in his final 7 years while his life was gradually taken...

Margarita Vazquez

Margarita Vazquez

Apr 1, 2020

Margarita (Farias) Vazquez, age 96, of Kenosha, WI, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 in her home.

She was born on November 29, 1923 to the late Inocencio Farias and Martina (Gonzalez) Farias in Houston, Texas.

Quality of life was key for Margarita. She loved living in her own apartment...

John Rasmussen

John Rasmussen

Mar 31, 2020

John Chester Rasmussen, 85, of Gurnee IL, died Tuesday March 31,2020 after a prolonged illness.  John was born in Evanston, IL, September 20, 1934, the son of Nels and Dorothy (Hooker) Rasmussen.

He is survived by his loving wife Janice (Weber) Rasmussen; sons David(Nancy), Steve(Diane) and daughter Debora(DJ), Sister-in-law Gail Rasmussen; four grandchildren Tristan(Jim), Nicole(Nathan), Eric, Tyler,...

John Heddens Jr.

John Heddens Jr.

Mar 30, 2020

John William Heddens, Jr., 87, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 30th, 2020 at Luther Oaks assisted living facility in Bloomington.

John (Jack) was born in Chicago on June 22, 1932 to the late John and Maxine (Shoesmith) Heddens, Sr. and grew up in Glen Ellyn, IL with his sister, Helen (Hopely).  He graduated from...

Michael Klemm

Michael Klemm

Mar 30, 2020

Michael Klemm, 70 of Beach Park, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home.

He was born on October 3, 1949 to the late Larry and Lois (Hagstrom) Klemm in Waukegan, IL.  On April 26, 1975 in Waukegan, Michael married the love of his life, Patty.  She preceded him in death on April 26, 2012....

Rita Nagle

Rita Nagle

Mar 27, 2020

Rita Mae Nagle, age 86, of Lindenhurst, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by members of her loving family. Rita was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 17, 1933. She married Charles "Bud" Nagle on May 28, 1953, at the Catholic Chapel on Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento, California....

Cameron Grom

Cameron Grom

Mar 27, 2020

Cameron "Cam" Grom

Cameron Patrick Grom, 28 of Round Lake Beach passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on February 14, 1992 to Charlie Grom and Adrian (Connor) Grom.

Cameron is survived by his parents, Charlie and Adrian Grom. His brothers Ottis and...

Sosamma Jokutty

Sosamma Jokutty

Mar 22, 2020

Sosamma Jokutty (Marykutty) passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020.  She was born to the late C.E. Kurian and Achamma Kurian on November 13, 1949.

Marykutty graduated from St. Stephen Nursing College in Delhi, India and worked at Safdarjung Hospital as a Nursing Supervisor before coming to America in 1996. She devoted her life caring for her...

Charles Cole

Charles Cole

Mar 22, 2020

Charles (Chuck) Edson Cole, 75, of Kenosha, passed away suddenly on March 22, 2020.

He was born on April 18, 1944 to the late Lowell and Juanita (Worley) Cole. Raised in Sheldon, Illinois, Chuck attended Sheldon High School for two years and graduated from Kankakee High School where he played and excelled in baseball and basketball. After...

Nita Nixon

Nita Nixon

Mar 20, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Please check back for updates.

Eugene Sheridan

Eugene Sheridan

Feb 27, 2020

Eugene Thomas Sheridan, 69 of Zion, IL passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Hines V.A. Hospital.

He was born on May 5, 1950, to the late Eugene and Marie (Allen) Sheridan in Chicago.  He served in the U.S. Army.  On September 2, 1991 he married his wife Virginia in Zion, IL.  He was a member...