Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Christopher Winiewicz

Christopher Winiewicz

Aug 29, 2015

Christopher L. Winiewicz, 50, of Lindenhurst, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 29, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1964 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Casimer and Dorothy Winiewicz. He married the love of his life, Gina Mateja, on December 29, 1998. Chris worked at Hospira, he enjoyed traveling with his family, and was a devoted and supporting father to...

Donald Massimo

Donald Massimo

Aug 29, 2015

Donald F. "Dino" Massimo, 87, of Beach Park, passed away August 29, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born on February 4, 1928 in Johnstown, PA. He married Ann Ptasienski on October 28, 1967 in Waukegan. Donald was the owner/operator of D & S Appliances in Beach Park for many years where he repaired washers and...

Haylie Winiewicz

Haylie Winiewicz

Aug 29, 2015

Haylie Christine "Honey Princess" Winiewicz, 15, of Lindenhurst passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 29, 2015. She was born on June 18, 2000 in Lake Forest to Christopher and Gina Winiewicz. Haylie was an amazing young lady who ran cross country at Millburn Middle School, competed in hip hop, was a Worlds Cheer Athlete, and was on the Varsity Cheer...

Clarence Handyside

Clarence Handyside

Aug 24, 2015

Clarence Stephen Handyside, 79, of Winthrop Harbor passed away at home, August 24, 2015. He was born on March 2, 1936 in Waukegan. Clarence was a Korean War Army Veteran. He leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter, Cathy (Brian) Lau; three sons, Carl Handyside, Steve Handyside, Ken (Ganeen) Handyside; two granddaughters, Madeline Lau, Samantha Lau, and many nieces and...

Frances Machak

Frances Machak

Aug 23, 2015

Frances L. Machak, 76, of Gurnee, passed away August 23, 2015 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan. She was born March 9, 1939 in Waukegan. Frances worked for more than 35 years as an Executive Assistant for the Lake County Circuit Clerk. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Wadsworth, enjoyed reading and loved animals. She is survived...

Melvin Slazas

Melvin Slazas

Aug 20, 2015

Melvin P. Slazas, 77, of Waukegan, passed away August 20, 2015 at the Pavilion of Waukegan. He was born on August 3, 1938 in Waukegan to the late Peter and Lillian (Anderson) Slazas. He is survived by his three loving siblings, Eugene Slazas, Richard Slazas and Roseann (Donald) Pearson all of Florida. Burial was held on Monday, August 24, 2015...

Mayor Welton

Mayor Welton

Jul 31, 2015

Mayor Richard Allen Welton, 72, passed away July 31, 2015, surrounded by his wife Debby and loving family. Dick was born on September 6, 1942 to Arthur and Mary Welton of Gurnee. Dick passionately loved his family and his community of Gurnee. He was a lifelong member of the Gurnee Community Church. Dick graduated from Warren Township High School in...

James Petties

James Petties

Jul 27, 2015

James E. Petties, 91, of Waukegan went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1923 in Webb, Mississippi. James was a WWII US Navy Veteran. After the Navy, he worked as a Chef Supervisor at the Great Lakes Naval Base, retiring in 1985. He leaves to cherish his loving memory,...

Albert Richard

Albert Richard

Jul 26, 2015

Albert Milton Richard Jr. (Ajay), 30 was born October 14, 1984 in Waukegan, IL to the parents of Vera Denise Nixon (Zion) and Albert Milton Richard Sr. (Zion). Ajay also shared a special bond with both his maternal and paternal grandmothers. Ajay was a playful, lovable and caring man. He was a very ambitious man and a great father who...

Carmelyn Hardison

Carmelyn Hardison

Jul 14, 2015

Carmelyn "Carmie" Ann Hardison, 71, of Grayslake, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loved ones on July 14, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born May 28, 1944 in York, Maine to Freeman and Mary (Brooks) Yoder. Carmie went to Woodland Grade School, Warren High School and College of Lake County and...

Daniel Barron

Daniel Barron

Jul 14, 2015

Daniel A. Barron, 68, of Zion, went home to be with his Lord on July 14, 2015 at the Pavilion in Waukegan, Illinois after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to Joseph and Ellen (Swanson) Barron and grew up in Waukegan, IL. He is survived by his loving family, mother, Ellen...

Janet Washburn

Janet Washburn

Jul 14, 2015

Janet Lynn Washburn, 68, of Gurnee, passed away July 14, 2015 at Rainbow Hospice in Park Ridge with her family by her side. She was born March 3, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, IL. On October 5, 1963 in Waukegan at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Janet married the love of her life, Kenneth J. Washburn. Janet loved her family and friends,...

Richard Munson

Richard Munson

Jul 13, 2015

Richard John Munson, 59, of Zion, passed away July 13, 2015 at Evanston Hospital. He was born August 2, 1955 in Waukegan. On September 28, 1974 in Waukegan, Dick married the love of his life, Susan D. Wilson. Dick loved hunting, fishing and was a Troop Leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a jack of all trades,...

Elaine Markus

Elaine Markus

Jul 5, 2015

Elaine Rose Markus, 77, of Gurnee passed away July 5, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Elaine was a housekeeper and a caregiver for her mother for 25 years. She was born October 12, 1937 in Chicago. She is survived by her siblings, Fern Markus, George Markus, Fred (Evelyn) Markus and Ruth Lehr; many nieces and nephews, and...

Jamar Snowden

Jamar Snowden

Jul 2, 2015

Jamar Carter Emmanuel Snowden, 7 months, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. He was born on December 2, 2014 in Park Ridge. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his family, parents, Jamar Carter Snowden and Ashley Elizabeth Chantia Jackson; three sisters, Airicka Jackson, Jamaiah Snowden...

Phyllis Kincaid

Phyllis Kincaid

Jun 29, 2015

Phyllis L. Kincaid, age 60, of Gurnee, Illinois, took her place in heaven on Monday, June 29, 2015. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Raney D. and Ernestine Kincaid on February 17, 1955. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. A gifted scholar, she was called to the field of nursing and obtained...

Thomas Blaul Jr

Thomas Blaul Jr

Jun 26, 2015

Thomas J. "Tom" Blaul, Jr., 63, of Grayslake, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 29, 1951 in Chicago to the late Thomas, Sr. and Rosemary (Martzel) Blaul. He married the love of his life, Deb Love, on September 22, 1978 in Waukegan. Tom is survived by his loving...

Frank Osburn

Frank Osburn

Jun 23, 2015

Frank G. Osburn, Sr., 72, of Grayslake, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born May 28, 1943 in Chicago. Frank enjoyed volunteering as a Paralegal at the Lake County Courthouse in the Guardianship Program every Friday for the last few years. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years,...

Mary Adames

Mary Adames

Jun 20, 2015

Mary Adames, 59, of Waukegan, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on July 31, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her loving children, Arturo Saldana, Jr., Lee, Sr. (Venessa) Saldana and Erika (Ernesto Anguiano) Saldana; grandchildren, Elias, Gabriel, Janelly, Julianna, Lee, Jr., Fabian, Giovanni, Korina, Miguel,...

Alice Weekly

Alice Weekly

May 30, 2015

Alice Mae (Brault) Weekly, 94, of Lindenhurst, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 27, 1921 in Kankakee, IL. She is survived by her children, David Ray Weekly, Richard Jay (Ginny) Weekly and Joyce Fay (Neal) Soapes; grandchildren, Kari (Chris) Le, Makinzie Soapes, Jessica Soapes,...

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