Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

William Kruse Sr.

William Kruse Sr.

Feb 21, 2020

William L. Kruse, Sr., 71, of Gurnee passed away February 21, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 10, 1948 in Waukegan. He enjoyed spending time outside, puttering around in the garage and gardening. He cherished his summer rides on his Harley. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia (Ryan) Kruse, children...

Robert Rutter

Robert Rutter

Feb 21, 2020

Robert Arthur Rutter, 58 of Zion, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home.

Bob was born on November 20, 1961 to Robert and Linda (Keffer) Rutter in Prairie du Chein, WI.  He spent many happy summers at Great America with his friends. As a big fan of movies, he also loved checking out the...

Jose Luna

Jose Luna

Feb 12, 2020

Jose L. Luna, 69 of Waukegan, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan.

He was born on April 12, 1950 to Rosendo and Graciela (Lopez) Luna Sr. in Mexico.  On December 9, 1970 he married Melania Vasquez.  He was a huge Dodgers fan, loved baseball, gardening, horses, and fishing, but...

Jolanta Kubala

Jolanta Kubala

Feb 10, 2020

Jolanta Kubala of Wadsworth, IL passed away at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL on February 10, 2020 at the age of 70.

Jolanta is survived by her 2 sons, Piotr Kubala and Andrzej (Justyna) Kubala, 1 daughter, Alisia Kubala and 2 grandchildren, Adam and Julia. She was preceded in death by her husband Zbigniew, and parents...

Eugene Mellon

Eugene Mellon

Feb 6, 2020

Eugene Paul Mellon, 87 of Grayslake, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

He was born on January 22, 1933 to the late Charles and Mary Jane (Berkey) Mellon. He proudly served in the United States Navy.  On December 5, 1953 he married Joan Replogle in Johnstown, PA.  After the...

Adelyne Solum

Adelyne Solum

Feb 6, 2020

Adelyne “Ma, Grandma, Gamma” Clifford Solum (87) of Gurnee, Illinois, joined her Creator in Heaven on February 6, 2020. She was born on February 4, 1933 in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Alma (Cook) and Louis “James” Clifford. Grandma married the love of her life Glenn “Papa” Solum on May 22, 1954 and had celebrated 65 years of love...

Carol Koetz

Carol Koetz

Feb 4, 2020

Carol Lynn Gladue Koetz, 50, of Bremerton, Washington passed away on February 4, 2020 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington.

She was born on March 3, 1969 in Waukegan, Illnois to James E. Gladue and Helen M. Berry. Carol graduated from Waukegan East HS, and received her Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Olympic College in Bremerton,...

Gloria Dembinski

Gloria Dembinski

Feb 1, 2020

Gloria Dembinski, 94, resident of Fox Lake, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Northwestern McHenry Hospital in McHenry IL.

She was born July 24, 1925 to the late John and Addie Nielsen.

Loving mother to: Debi (Paul) Kottke, Joseph, Peggy (Scott) Brill, Tom (Joy); Proud grandmother of Cory, Marc, Candice and Shawna; dear...

John Coburn

John Coburn

Jan 29, 2020

John L. Coburn, 82 of Newport, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Harris Medical Center in Newport.

He was born on August 13, 1937 in Newport, Arkansas to the late Chester and Mable (Cole) Coburn.  In 1960 he married Effie “Pepper” Coburn.  John and Pepper owned three dry cleaning businesses throughout their lives, J...

Kenneth Moore

Kenneth Moore

Jan 29, 2020

Kenneth Gordon Moore, 84, born in Eagle River, Wisconsin, of Green Oaks, formerly of Deerfield and Park Ridge, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Beloved son of Jack B. and Edith M. Moore; cherished husband of Beverly A. Moore, (née Hahn), loving father of Kathleen E. Tempesta (Drew), Nancy L. Moore (Glenn Smagacz), and John K. Moore...

Jerry Smith

Jerry Smith

Jan 23, 2020

Jerry William Smith, 51 of Ingleside, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

He was born on July 29, 1968 to William Smith Sr. and Wendy Reed in El Paso, TX.  Jerry graduated from Libertyville High School in 1987.  He worked for many years as a carpenter in the Lake Barrington Shores area. ...

Archibald Hansen

Archibald Hansen

Jan 10, 2020

Archibald N. Hansen, 61 of Park City, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home.

He was born on February 1, 1958 to the late George and Sabina (Cofie) Hansen in Accra, Ghana.  On February 2, 1991 he married Rosemary Anaquah in Chicago.  He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Waukegan, the Adagbe...

Deanna Morningstar

Deanna Morningstar

Jan 8, 2020

Deanna Lane Morningtar, 60 of Lake Zurich, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Good Shephard Hospital in Barrington, IL.

She was born on November 5, 1959 to Gary and Joyce Anne (Cole) Morningstar in Frankfort, IN.  She enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, watching old movies and genealogy, but her greatest love was her family.

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William Bandli

William Bandli

Jan 8, 2020

William Arnold Bandli, 90 of Zion and formerly of Gurnee, passed away on January 8, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha.

He was born on May 12, 1929 to the late Robert and Mildred (Rebout) Bandli in Wheeling, IL.  He served in the United States Army.  On November 4, 1950 he married Rose Shea.  She preceded...

John Melcher Sr.

John Melcher Sr.

Jan 5, 2020

John “Jack” Herman Melcher Sr., 85 of Beach Park, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born on February 13, 1934 to the late Herman and Margarite (Shephard) Melcher in Barrington, IL. He served in the United States Army. On February 12, 1983 he married his wife JoAnn. Jack was a well-known antique toy...

Charles Hawkins

Charles Hawkins

Jan 5, 2020

Charles Marshaun Hawkins, 26 of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on October 18, 1993 to Christy Antunez and Ralph Hawkins Jr.in Libertyville, IL.  He attended Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Rockford, IL.  Charles graduated from Laremont School with the class of...

Stephen Taylor

Stephen Taylor

Jan 1, 2020

Our hearts were shattered when Stephen departed this life on January 1, 2020 following a brief illness.

Stephen Anthony Taylor, son of the late Waverly Harris and Susie McKnight, was born on December 12, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. His close family and friends affectionately referred to him as “T”, “Taylor”, and “Snookie”.  Stephen was educated in the...

Zachary Anthony

Zachary Anthony

Dec 31, 2019

Zachary David Anthony, 34 of Beach Park, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL.

He was born on December 14, 1985 to David J. and Susan M. (Sabin) Anthony in Arlington Heights, IL.  Zachary was the assistant manager at GNC located at Great Lakes Naval Base.  He enjoyed fishing, the...

Margaret "Omni" Williams-McNeal

Margaret "Omni" Williams-McNeal

Dec 22, 2019

Margaret “Omni” Williams-McNeal, 71 of Zion, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at her home.

She was born on February 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late Arthur and Willie Mae (Thompson) Williams.  She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church.  She enjoyed going to the gym and loved spending time with her...

Wilbur "Lee" Roberts

Wilbur "Lee" Roberts

Dec 20, 2019

Wilbur Lee Roberts, 76 of Gurnee, passed away at his home on Friday, December 20, 2019.

He was born on March 27, 1943 to the late Henry and Ruby (Enlow) Roberts in Zion, IL.  On March 16, 1968 he married Deanna DeSchryver in Millburn, IL.   Lee enjoyed pottery, gardening, traveling, and lounging in his pool, but his...