Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Sally Fagan
Sep 9, 2017
Sally J Fagan, age 81, passed away at home surrounded by her family. Sally was preceded in death by her parents George and Lucille Burtzos; her husband, Bob Fagan; one son, George Fagan; and one grandson Steve Werner. She is survived by 3 sons; Steve Werner of Dunedin, Florida; Michael (Marcia) Werner of Ingleside, IL; and Ronald (Cathy) Werner of...

Fannie Massey
Aug 28, 2017
Fannie Mae Massey, born to Robert Dye and Idessa Moss near Hernando, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 94 in Waukegan, IL. Growing up, Fannie Mae did farm work and later moved to Memphis, Tennessee where she worked various jobs including the warehouse for Kroger Food Stores. In the early 1960's, she moved to the Waukegan, IL area and...

Edward Prues Sr
Aug 23, 2017
Edward Prues, Sr., of Crystal Lake, IL passed away at the age of 83, at Good Shepherd Hospital on August 23, 2017. Edward was preceded in death by his Father, Bernard and his mother when he was a young child; and his wife, Arlene (nee Schiddel) Prues who passed in 2006. He is survived by his son Edward Prues, Jr;...

Juanita Cintron
Aug 22, 2017
Juanita Cintron-Cartagena, age 92, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Juanita was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico on September 27, 1924. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julia Cartagena-Rios and Arcadio Cintron-Lebron. Juanita adored and worshiped God. She was a gentle soul who never judged anyone and loved all unconditionally....
Edgar Huesing
Aug 21, 2017
Edgar Huesing (aged 81) of Wadsworth, IL passed away at his home on 21 August 2017 surrounded by his family. Edgar was preceded in death by parents Edgar and Ella "Dolly" (Ostrander) Huesing, and his wife Patricia, R.N. (formerly Olk). Survived by his sons Michael (Jami) Huesing and their children Marissa and Brock; Major Scott (Dr. Kimberly) Huesing and child...

Nancy Wells
Aug 11, 2017
Mrs. Nancy Sue Wells, 74, of Sun City West Arizona, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2017. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life. Nancy was born in Blue Diamond, Kentucky on December 8, 1943 to the late Jim and Virginia Campbell. Nancy is survived by her...

Betty King
Aug 9, 2017
Betty Jane King, age 78 of Gurnee, IL passed away August 9, 2017 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Henry Vincent Sissac and Gwendolyn Sissac (nee Johnson). She is survived by her children Herschel (Rhonda) Sissac; Gwynette Denise Cox; Reggie King; 11 grandchildren, Angelic, Nicholis, Mirey, Bryce, Andre, Kristen, Myles,...
Alicia Scandiff
Aug 8, 2017
Alicia Mary Scandiff, age 93, passed away on August 8, 2017. Alicia was born to John and Kathleen Smith in Chicago, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Albert Scandiff in February, 1988; one son, George R Scandiff; one sister Eileen Remington, and her parents, Alicia is survived by her children, Sherry (Joe) Manning of Franklin, WI;...

Marita Richey
Aug 7, 2017
Marita L. Richey/Sample, 68, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at Glenlake Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Waukegan. She was born on October 18, 1948 in Cedar Rapide, IA to Effie M. Drafahl and Claude W. Sample. She married William M. Richey. Her latest work was at Walmart store as a retail associate. Marita is survived...

Rose Hutchison
Aug 4, 2017
Rose Marie Hutchison, 85 years old, of Round Lake, Illinois, formerly of Arlington Heights and Elk Grove, passed away on August 4, 2017, at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, Illinois. She was born on August 1, 1932 in Mound City Kansas and was the beloved wife of George F. Hutchison, for 60 wonderful years. Rose was preceded in death by...

Herbert Williams Sr
Aug 4, 2017
Patriarch, Herbert Williams, Sr., made his transition on August 4, 2017. He was born on February 14, 1934 to Lemuel and Annie (Ezell) Williams in St. Louis MO. He is survived by his wife and caretaker Patricia (Bruce) Williams. He was preceded in death by his ten siblings: Leroy Williams, Esther (Williams) Joplin, Lemuel Williams, Mabel Williams, Evelyn (Jones) Smith,...

Rollin Benton Jr
Aug 3, 2017
Rollin Virgil Benton, Jr. passed away on August 3, 2017. He was born to Rollin Benton, Sr. and Elva Stader Benton in Bessemer, Alabama who preceded him in death. Rollin is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Carolyn Benton. Survived by a son, Jason (Edit) Benton of Pennsylvania; 1 brother, Allen (Judy) Benton; 1 sister Doris Rush; 1...
Zbigniew Kubala
Jul 25, 2017
Zbigniew Kubala, Ph.D., of Wadsworth, IL passed away at home on July 25, 2017 at the age of 66. Zbigniew is survived by his wife, Jolanta Beisert Kubala of 42 years; 2 sons Piotr Kubala; Andrzej (Justyna) Kubala; 1 daughter, Alisia Kubala; 2 grandchildren, Adam and Julia; and 1 sister, Joanna Kubala-Babol. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Monica Sebes
Jul 23, 2017
Monica E Sebes, age 51 passed away on July 23, 2017 surrounded by family at home following a courageous battle with Breast Cancer. Monica is survived by her husband, Paul Sebes. They were eloped on February 17, 1995 at the courthouse. On their first wedding anniversary, they had a church wedding where they were greeted by family and friends. Monica...
Bernard Sesko
Jul 22, 2017
Bernard A. Sesko, age 80, of Wildwood, IL passed away at home on July 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. Bernie is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Audrey nee Pierce. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this October. He is survived by 2 daughters, Robin (Dave) Petrie, of Irma, WI; Christine (Michael) Berek of Grayslake,...

Jean Brainerd
Jul 19, 2017
Jean Laura Brainerd, age 80, of Ocala FL was born on June 11, 1937 and went home to the LORD on July 19, 2017 surrounded by her family. Jean is survived by her four sons and five grandchildren; Michael Brainerd of Libertyville, IL; Scott (Jeanine) Brainerd and their children Gavin Lee and Cayden Nolan of Kenosha, Wi; Jeffrey (Mindy) Brainerd...
Marilyn See
Jul 19, 2017
Marilyn Elsie See, a lifelong Gurnee area resident and a member of Gurnee Community Church, has passed away at the age of 84. Marilyn is survived by 3 sons: Timothy (Jane) Tiernan of Beach Park; David (Cyndi) Tiernan of Gurnee; and Robert (Chelle) Tiernan of Lindenhurst; 1 sister: Jean Rudd of Palos Heights, IL; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren....

Donna Spencer
Jul 16, 2017
Donna Marie Spencer, age 70, passed away at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. Donna is survived by her daughters, Donna (Tim) Muns and Tamara (Rich) Sjloblad; and 1 grandson, Kyle. Services are currently pending., and information will be updated as it becomes available.
Travis Sherrod Sr
Jul 7, 2017
Travis Sherrod, 89 of Waukegan passed away on Friday July 7, 2017 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. He was born September 8, 1927 in Kingston, Oklahoma and was a resident of Waukegan for over 65 years. He was a heavy equipment operator for Local #150 retiring in 1994. After his retirement, he learned to fly and became a...