Jun 28, 2019

Karry Pietschman, 54 of Waukegan, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home.

He was born on August 14, 1964 to Cary and Patricia (Tipton) Pietschman in Waukegan, IL.   He worked for 35 years for D&W. Fine Pack, formerly CM Products.  Karry loved his dog, Simba, music, racing, cars, sports, but especially loved his family.  He...

Jun 28, 2019

Lisa Marie Cashmore, 53, a resident of Zion, IL, suddenly passed away on June 28, 2019. She was born on December 15, 1965, in Salinas, California, to Ray Ortiz and Patty Sliva. She loved to read, listen to music, workout with her “Burn Sisters,” educate little minds, but most of all, she loved her pets.

She is...

Jun 27, 2019

Gayle Lee Armstrong, 69 years old, passed away on June 27th at home.  He was born on October 30, 1949 in Marceline Missouri to Lyle G and Mary M. (Adair) Armstrong. He grew up in Marceline, MO.  He graduated from Marceline High School in Marceline, MO in 1967.

After high school he:

-attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where he studied Emergency Medicine. -joined the United...

Jun 27, 2019

Ellis Marie Shafer Andrews, 91, daughter of Susan Bingman and Floyd E. Shafer, passed away on June 27, in Gurnee, Illinois. Born on February 28, 1928, she was a member of the Athens High School graduating class of 1946. In the spring of 1947 she met Jack Andrews, a student at Ohio University. They dated for approximately 16 months...

Jun 23, 2019

Delores M. Godfrey, 78 of Beach Park, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at her home.

She was born on April 5, 1941 to the late Merelin and Laverne (Ethel) Godfrey in Gladstone, Michigan.  She was married to Jerry King; he preceded her in death on February 19, 2007.  She worked as a bartender for many...

Jun 20, 2019

Protega, Ana Jasna

Ana Jasna Protega, 66 of Round Lake Beach, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 25, 1952 to the late Ivan and Janja (Supe) Ljubic in Sibenik, Croatia.   Ana married Krste Protega, he preceded her in death on August...

Jun 19, 2019

William Powers, 85 of Waukegan passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at The Grove at the Lake in Zion, IL.

He was born on May 30, 1934 to the late Walter and Mildred Irene (McAlister) Powers in Waukegan, IL.  He served in the U.S. Army.  William married Catherine Hunter in 1963, she preceded him in death...

Jun 15, 2019

Gregory F. Okasinski, 72 of Wadsworth, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home.

He was born on October 13, 1946 to the late Francis and Irene (Rakowski) Okasinski in Detroit, MI.  He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.   On August 12, 1967 he married Christine Olszewski in Detroit, MI.  Greg graduated from Michigan...

Jun 15, 2019

Aaron Swopes Sr., 54 of Waukegan, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Kindred Chicago Lakeshore Hospital.

He was born on December 17, 1964 to Chester and Chessie B. (Cole) Swopes Sr. in Waukegan, IL.  He ran cross country and played both basketball and football at North Chicago High School, he was a male model for...

Jun 13, 2019

James “Jimmy” L. Barker, 63 of Lindenhurst, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the JourneyCare CareCenter in Barrington, IL.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Nancy G. (Gwaltney) Barker, his sons; Brandon (Jennifer) Barker, and Russell Barker and his fiancé Christy Klatka, his grandchildren, Colus, Casey and Bailey Barker, his mother-in-law, Vivian...

Jun 10, 2019

Carolyn Mitchell, 86 of Gurnee, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at her home.

She was born on December 14, 1932 to the late Floyd and Beulah (Smith) Terry in Evanston, Illinois.  She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed crafting.

Carolyn is survived by her children; Kimberly Wells, Kathleen McKenzie, Michael (Laura)...

Jun 6, 2019

Cynthia “Hope” Forcier, 74 of Wadsworth, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at her home.

She was born on January 4, 1945 to the late Fred and Ployariannwynn (Johnson) Hope in London, England.  Hope briefly severed in the British army before moving to Spain where she met her husband Ronald.  On November 20, 1967 she married...

Jun 2, 2019

David Edmund Senf, 74 of Wildwood, IL.  passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL.

He was born on December 12, 1944 to Grover Edmund and Marjorie (Frantz) Senf.   On August 29, 1970 he married Judith Miller in San Diego, CA.  He proudly served in...

May 28, 2019

Pierre E. Lemoine Sr., 65 of Gurnee, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on May 12, 1954 to the late Joseph Charles Lemoine and Anela Jean in Gonaive, Haiti. Pierre was raised by his beloved grandmother the late Anna Prudent. While in Haiti, he studied...

May 23, 2019

Walter Henton, 84 of Waukegan, passed on Thursday, May 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 27, 1934 to the late Dewitt and Lillie Bell (McGee) Henton in Sikeston, MO.   On June 21, 1953 he married Loretta Williams in Waukegan.

Walter is survived by his wife Loretta, his children; Jewel...

May 21, 2019

Johnny Blake Phillips, 66 of North Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Highland Park Hospital.

He was born on July 23, 1952 to the late John Blakely and Eula May Lindsey.   On May 25, 1973 he married Mary Usher.  Johnny served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for National Gypsum Company.  Johnny loved...

May 19, 2019

Maria Colon, 64 of Sevierville, TN. passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her home.

She was born on January 5, 1955 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Maria is survived by her father, Luis Sotomayor, her brother Hector (Angie) Colon, her sister, Iris Colon, her nephews; Jason (Dalymar) Colon, and D.J. Colon, her nieces; Cassie Colon,...

May 16, 2019

Andrew Gerard Dolan, 51 of Gurnee passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

He was born on May 4, 1968 to James and Marguerite (Donnelly) Dolan in Lutherville, MD.  On September 5, 2003 he married Julie Catalanello in Deerfield, IL.  Andy was a member of St. Paul the...

May 15, 2019

Leon Edward Seay, 82 of Gurnee passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at JourneyCare in Glenview, IL.

He was born on December 12, 1936 in Hurst-Bush, Illinois to the late Edgar and Bessie (Myers) Seay.  After high school, Leon proudly served in the United States Coast Guard, then the Coast Guard Reserves and finally in Coast...

May 15, 2019

Barbara Ann Smith, 73 of Gurnee passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 with her family at her side at her home in Gurnee.

She was born on October 21, 1945 in Waukegan, IL. to the late Kenneth and Mildred M. (Helquist) Smith.  Barb was a 1963 graduate of Warren High School.  She worked at the Great...