Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Thomas Acuff Jr
Feb 17, 2017
Thomas Acuff, Jr., 85, of Beach Park, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born October 24, 1931 in Wynne, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Myrtle (Swidle) Acuff, Sr. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. Thomas is survived by his brother John Acuff. Preceded in death by his nieces...
Joseph Zygowicz
Feb 13, 2017
Joseph Zygowicz, 55, of Lake Villa, passed away suddenly Feb. 13, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born Feb. 15, 1961 in Chicago. On Dec. 13, 1989, Joseph married the love of his life, Linda Gurgul. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Linda Zygowicz; children, Matthew (Samantha Beckford) Zygowicz, Stephen Zygowicz, Joey...
Debi Wallin
Feb 11, 2017
Debi Wallin, 57, of Wadsworth, passed away Feb. 11, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born July 4, 1959 in Kenosha, WI. Debi was a kind-hearted, beautiful spirit with an eccentric soul. Her hearty laugh was contagious and one of a kind, filling every room with her huge personality. Over the years, her unconditional love for...
Mother Mitchell
Feb 11, 2017
Mother Luella Mitchell, 95, of Waukegan, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. Born to her parents, Andrew, Sr. and Estella (Irvin) Johnson on November 10, 1921 in Memphis, TN at 950 Ford Place. She was converted and baptized October of 1930 at the age of 9...
Derek Davis
Feb 10, 2017
Derek E. Davis, 49, of St. Louis Park, MN, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at home. He was born July 17, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Wrennie, Jr. and Patricia A. Davis. He leaves to cherish his loving memory; father, Wrennie Davis, Jr.; sisters, Sarah Kidd and Denise Davis; brother, Craig (Patricia) Davis; nephews, Dwight Thomas, Darius Thomas and...
James Mateja
Jan 30, 2017
James "Jim" Lawrence Mateja, 71, of Lindenhurst, formerly of Gurnee, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 30, 2017 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. Jim was the First Founder and Past President of Midwest Automotive Media Association; had a strong faith in God, and was a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wadsworth. He wrote...
Pat Kolonko
Jan 24, 2017
Pat (nee Danielson) Kolonko, 71, of Waukegan, passed away January 24, 2017 in Waukegan. She was born August 18, 1945 in Waukegan to the late Gunnard and Hazel (Hund) Danielson. Pat worked at the Gurnee Garden Center where she loved to teach people about flowers and plants, and enjoyed sharing her plants with others. Pat loved animals, showed Shelties, and...
Joseph Wright Sr
Jan 22, 2017
Joseph H. Wright Sr., 84 graduated to heaven on Wednesday, January 21st. 2017 in Atlanta Georgia. He was born December 27th 1932 to Alfred & Mable (Pinkston) Wright in New Orleans, LA. On September 13th. 1958, Joseph married Birdie McCloud. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Birdie, two stepson's Roy (Sam) McCloud (deceased) & Ronald (Red) McCloud. Sons...
James Hagerty
Jan 21, 2017
James Robert Hagerty, 67 of Gurnee, IL passed away at Highland Park Hospital on January 21, 2017 surrounded by his family. James was born on August 18, 1949 in Waukegan, IL. to the late Robert and Vinetta Hagerty. On August 15, 1987 he married the love of his life Phyllis J Cashmore and has resided in the Gurnee area ever...
Richard II
Jan 20, 2017
Richard "Richie" C. Bakken, II, 37, of Waukegan, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at home. He was born August 15, 1979 in Libertyville to Richard C. and Cindy Lou (Hangebrauck) Bakken. He is survived by his loving father, Richard C. Bakken; brother, James Bakken; niece, Angel Marie Bakken; uncles, Jim (Karen) Hangebrauck, Edward Fletcher and Albert Fletcher; aunts, Ruth...
Karen Swartz
Jan 11, 2017
Karen Lee Swartz, 65, of Waukegan, passed away Jan. 11, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born May 5, 1951 in Battle Creek, MI. On June 23, 1973 in Battle Creek, Karen married the love of her life, David L. Swartz. Karen played the flute in high school and college. Held season tickets and attended the...
Donna Retter
Jan 3, 2017
Donna Marie Retter After a 6 year battle with cancer, Donna Marie Retter, 42, has crossed over to Heaven, never defeated or losing, but simply running into her Savior's loving arms. She returned to her heavenly home on January 3, 2017. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave...
Sharon Petz
Jan 1, 2017
Sharon "Mitzi" Petz, 79, of Wheeling, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre in Wheeling. She was born July 7, 1937 in Marshfield, WI. On July 13, 1957 in Glenview, IL, Sharon married the love of her life, Norbert Petz. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 59 years, Norbert; son,...
Evelyn Zelent
Dec 28, 2016
Evelyn M. Zelent, 92, of Gurnee, passed away Dec. 28, 2016 at home; born Sept. 10, 1924 in Chicago. On Sept. 4, 1945 in San Diego, CA, Evelyn married the love of her life, Alfred J. Zelent. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 71 years, Alfred; children, Joan (James) Stevenson, Jill Dunbar, Dr. Randall (Cathy Ordemann) Zelent;...
Jeanette Kanas
Dec 27, 2016
Jeanette Kanas, 81, of Chicago, passed away Dec. 27, 2016 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville. She was born June 7, 1935 in North Chicago. She is survived by her loving children, Barbara (James) Esterquest and Margo (Angie Vega) Kanas; dearest grandsons, Brandon, Nicholas Norten; sisters-in-law, Nancy Guzelis and Bess (James) Pabin; nieces and nephews, Steven, Diane, Gail, James, Lisa,...
Adele Mason
Dec 26, 2016
Adele Marie Mason, 79, of Fox Lake, passed away December 26, 2016 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. She was born April 20, 1937 in Chicago to Joseph and Evelyn (nee Bowles) Butera, Sr. She is survived by her loving family; sons, Burl Mason, Jr. and Tom (Kim) Mason; grandchildren, Nicholas Mason, Austin Mason, Kaylee Mason and Jonathan...
Russell Rodriguez
Dec 25, 2016
Russell "RoRo"-"Lil Russ" Rodriguez, 34, of Beach Park passed away Dec. 25, 2016 at home. He was born July 17, 1982 in Waukegan. Russell was a car enthusiast to say the very least. He had a loving heart toward his family, friends, and would be willing to help anyone. He is survived by his loving family, mothers, Wanda (Jeff) Rivelli,...
Tracey Serrano
Dec 24, 2016
Tracey Rincon Serrano, 53, of Evanston, IL, passed away Dec. 24, 2016 at home with her family. She was born Sept. 5, 1963 in Hammond, IN. Tracey was the loving wife of John D. Serrano, whom she married October 3, 2009; loving daughter of Jesse P. Rincon and Mona (Pommerville) Rincon; loving sister of Jesse K. (Barbara) Rincon and Scott...
Thomas Thomas
Dec 20, 2016
Thomas K. Thomas, 72, of Waukegan, passed away December 20, 2016 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. He was born August 17, 1944 in India to the late K. P. and Saramma (John) Thomas. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Susy Thomas; two sons, Liju (Meghna) Singh-Thomas and Siju (Jyoti) Thomas; one granddaughter, Shania Thomas; six brothers,...
Attorney Nordigian
Dec 20, 2016
Attorney Peter J. Nordigian, 85, of Waukegan, passed away Dec. 20, 2016, at home with his family. He was born March 27, 1931, in Waukegan. Pete saw active duty during the Korean War, was appointed Brigadier General in the Illinois Guard list of retirees effective Aug. 12, 1980, and received Honors from the Army Reserves and the Illinois National Guard....
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