Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
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...
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....
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,...
Barbara Cooper
Dec 20, 2016
Barbara A. Cooper, 81, of Waukegan, passed away December 20, 2016 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 26, 1935 in Rockingham, North Carolina. Barbara was a Nursing Assistant for more than 47 years at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, and worked until her passing. She is...
William Ph.D.
Dec 18, 2016
"There is a solid sense of having lived something real and good and satisfying - the knowledge of having lived these things can never be lost." - William H. Holleman, Ph.D. December 18, 2016, William H. Holleman, Ph.D., ended his journey on this earth sooner than expected, the result of injuries suffered in a car accident. Born August 18, 1940,...
Herbert Vogt
Dec 14, 2016
Herbert W. Vogt, 81, of Gurnee passed away December 14, 2016 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach. He was born July 19, 1935 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Herman and Josephine (Kohls) Vogt. Herbert retired on April 30, 1980 from the Navy after 30 years of service. He was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus,...
Miriam Bernhardt
Dec 7, 2016
Miriam Bernhardt, 89, of Gurnee, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at home. She was born October 12, 1927 in Chicago to Herman and Anna Kraus. On September 13, 1947 in Chicago, Miriam married Robert L. Bernhardt. Miriam loved to swim, garden and especially shopping. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Les and Ann Marie Bernhardt; sister, Rita...
Jennie Fraulini
Dec 7, 2016
Jennie M. Fraulini, 93, of Lake Villa, formerly of Chicago, passed away December 7, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born Oct. 25, 1923 in Bush, IL to Costante and Matilde (Marchetti) Ugolini. On Oct. 16, 1948 in Royalton, IL, Jennie married Henry A. Fraulini. Jennie graduated from St. Mary of Nazareth in Chicago with her...
Margaret Sneesby
Dec 3, 2016
Margaret Olive Sneesby, a long-time resident of Gurnee, IL, peacefully passed on December 3, 2016. Born December 24, 1915, to Frank and Gunda Berg, Waukegan, IL, she was just weeks short of her 101st birthday. Survivors include two daughters, Janice and Mary Margaret, three granddaughters and six great grandchildren as well as eight nieces and four nephews. Margaret was preceded...
Joseph Munding
Nov 30, 2016
Joseph Munding, 86, of Franksville, WI passed away Nov. 30, 2016 at Hospice Alliance in Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was born on March 17, 1930 in Yugoslavia. He married the love of his life, Eva Schubkegel on March 5, 1955 in Austria. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Eva Munding; son and daughter-in-law, David and Theresa...
Phyllis Griffel
Nov 29, 2016
Phyllis M. Griffel, 84, of Richmond, IL passed away Nov. 29, 2016 at Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI. She was born May 4, 1932 in Round Lake, IL to the late Irving and Ruth (Brehm) Sheldon. On July 13, 1951 in Waukegan, Phyllis married John H. Griffel. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to...
Lolita Pineda
Nov 24, 2016
Lolita T. Pineda, 86, of Waukegan passed away Nov. 24, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born May 1, 1930 in the Philippines to Sixto and Maria (Bote) Tabaque. Lolita married Inocencio A. Pineda in the Philippines on Dec. 15, 1958. She worked as a Dietary Aide for many years at Bayside Terrace Nursing Home in...
Pedro Vazquez
Nov 21, 2016
Pedro "Pete" Vazquez, 62, of Zion, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 29, 1954 in Waukegan. He married the love of his life, Jeannette M. Riley on May 20, 1979 in Waukegan. Pete was a US Navy Veteran, and worked at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care...
Shirley Stefanic
Nov 20, 2016
Shirley (Waldorf) Stefanic, 92, of Gurnee, peacefully passed away November 20, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born October 29, 1924 in Harvey, Illinois to George Alvin and Geraldine (Ewing) Waldorf. Shirley worked and retired, after many years of service, from Waukegan Township High School. She enjoyed traveling, theater and most of all visiting with family and friends. Shirley was...
Joshua Church
Nov 16, 2016
Joshua Eklund Church, 17, of Wadsworth, passed away Nov. 16, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born Nov. 11, 1999 in Lake Forest, IL. Josh was a Christian and very active in the youth group at Village Church in Gurnee and Bethany Beach in Sawyer, MI. He was on the Varsity Swim Team at Warren Township...
Grady III
Nov 5, 2016
Grady W. Fitts, III, "Gentle Giant," 49, of Waukegan went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. He was born June 5, 1967 in Waukegan. Grady loved Steppin Music, was known as "DJ Big G," and was one of the best DJs from Silver City Spinner and the Youth Center in...
Kathy Garrett
Nov 4, 2016
Kathy J. Garrett, 73, of Mundelein, passed away Nov. 4, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born Sept. 6, 1943 in Highland Park, IL. Kathy loved golfing, bowling, swimming, traveling and going to the movies. She is survived by her loving family; husband of more than 50 years, Henry Garrett; children, Tracy (Kevin) Cronin and Steven...
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