Margaret Cletcher

Mar 1, 2017

Margaret M. Cletcher, 91, of Gurnee, passed away March 1, 2017 at Warren Barr North Shore in Highland Park. She was born March 21, 1925 in Waukegan to Maurice, Sr. and Grace (Sponghenburg) DeLoof. Margaret was a floral designer for 30 years at Debbie's Floral. She is survived by her daughters, Pat (Earl) Tennerman of Gurnee and Pamela (Ray) Kieren...

Joseph Briscoe

Mar 1, 2017

Interment Details

Warren Cemetery & Mausoleum

Helen White

Feb 25, 2017

Helen White, 81, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born Feb. 13, 1936 in Harlan, KY to Meb and Sitney (Bargo) Middleton. Helen was a lady in every way, and she loved helping people. She is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Pauline "Paula" and Ed Hain; grandchildren, Lige (Ann...

Henry Benjamin Jr

Feb 25, 2017

Henry "H.B." Benjamin, Jr., 62, of Woodstock, IL, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Feb. 25, 2017. He was born Oct. 24, 1954 in Waukegan. On May 5, 1979, H.B. married the love of his life, Vinnie Windom. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife of 38 years, Vinnie Benjamin; children, Senitra Benjamin, Ronardo Windom,...

Grace Bjerke

Feb 24, 2017

Grace J. Bjerke, 91, of Zion, passed away Feb. 24, 2017 at Clairidge House in Kenosha, WI. She was born Sept. 12, 1925 in Munising, MI. Grace was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waukegan for over 60 years, and worked and retired after 20 years of service at VR Wesson in Waukegan. She loved to swim at IL...

James Holst

Feb 17, 2017

James Wesley Holst, 87, of Gurnee, passed away Feb. 17, 2017 at home. He was born Feb. 19, 1929 in Waukegan. Jim graduated from Warren Township High School in 1946, and in 1947 became a member of IBEW L. U. 150 as an electrician. On April 14, 1956 in Kenosha, WI, Jim married the love of his life, Marion C....

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...

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...

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...

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;...