Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Mildred Louise Bernard

Mildred Louise Bernard

Mar 8, 2024

Mildred Louise Bernard, nee Reever, 94, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Bernard since 1963. Loving mother of Robert (Lynne Roberts) Bernard. Proud grandmother of Andie Bernard, Carson (Megan) Bernard, and Jensen Bernard. Cherished great-grandmother of Cameron and Remmy. Dear aunt and friend of many who will miss her deeply....

Margaret Boles

Margaret Boles

Feb 23, 2024

Margaret Regina Reed Boles, was 87 years old when she transitioned to Heaven on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by the love of her children.  She had just celebrated her 87th Birthday on February 15th, 2024.  Margaret Regina Reed was born February 15, 1937, in Greenville MS.  Margaret was a beautiful and happy child. The fourth of seven children born...

Rick Bronswick

Rick Bronswick

Feb 16, 2024

Richard "Rick" Bronswick, 55, of Antioch, passed away February 16, 2024.  

Rick was born October 24, 1968 to Jordan and Sharron Bronswick, the middle of three children.  As a child, he was a born performer, always going for the laugh if he could.  From his sharp sense of humour to "Magic by Ricky," he could be depended on to keep...

Cecil Lee Smith

Cecil Lee Smith

Feb 14, 2024

Cecil Lee Smith, 84, of Zion, passed away Wednesday, February 14 2024.

Born in 1939 to Hallet and Minnie Virginia Smith in Paris, Tennessee, Cecil served in the United States Air Force after graduation.  His upbringing and service instilled an "old-school" spirit in him that he kept throughout his life.  After his service, Cecil began a career in nautical mechanics assembly,...

John "Jack" Turnpaugh

John "Jack" Turnpaugh

Feb 12, 2024

John “Jack” Turnpaugh, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024.

Jack was born October 22, 1948, to Virgil and June (nee Stahl) Turnpaugh. After serving his enlistment term in the United States Air Force, Jack attended University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre. After several years as an audio-visual production contractor,...

Elethus Vaughn

Elethus Vaughn

Feb 11, 2024

On July 30, 1938, in Florence, AL, Elethus Vaughn was born to Ernest and Eliza Vaughn. He departed this life on February 11, 2024, at Elevate Care Rehabilitation Center in Riverwoods, IL. One of nine children, he attended Burrell Slater High School in Florence, Alabama where he met and later married his childhood sweetheart, Sherry Reeder. Elethus served in the...

Arlee Williams Sr.

Arlee Williams Sr.

Feb 10, 2024

Arlee Williams Sr., 92, of Gurnee, formerly of North Chicago, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Highland Park Hospital. He was born on June 1,1931 in Walls, Mississippi. On April 8,1951 in Walls, Mississippi, Arlee married the love of his life, Mary F. "Sis” (Brown) Williams. Arlee loved his family, grew up helping...

Wayne Allen Cantrell

Wayne Allen Cantrell

Feb 10, 2024

Wayne Allen Cantrell, age 72, went to be with Jesus on February 10, 2024. Beloved husband for 42 years of Betsy Cantrell nee Gerich. Loving father of Annie Cantrell, James (Megan) Cantrell, Steven Cantrell, Adam Cantrell, and Joshua Cantrell. Proud Papa of Nicholas (Destanie), Abigail, Charlotte, Mya, and Lily and great-grandfather of Nicholas. Dear brother of Candice (Andrew) Evans and...

Patricia Kwil

Patricia Kwil

Feb 10, 2024

Patricia A. Kwil (Patty), age 66, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Ascension Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, IL.  She was born in Chicago, IL. on December 28, 1957 to Frank Eugene Kwil and Ruby Wycoff.   

Patty is survived by her daughter, Michelli E. Kuhn, her grandchildren, Vinsent Hernandez, Aries A. Box, Christopher M. Box Jr.,...

Luis Antonio Lopez

Luis Antonio Lopez

Feb 8, 2024

Luis Antonio Lopez, 89, of Waukegan, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born June 14, 1934, in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. Luis married the love of his life, Margarita Gonzalez Serrano, on June 21, 1958, in Puerto Rico. He will be remembered through the legacy of his children and grandchildren and the...

Tony M. Phillips

Tony M. Phillips

Jan 31, 2024

            Tony M. Phillips, 47, passed away on January 31, 2024. Beloved husband of Daneisha Phillips nee Moton. Proud father of Jada and Jayla Phillips. Cherished son of Mary Phillips nee Usher and the late Johnny Phillips. Devoted brother of Johnny (Erica) Phillips Jr. Adored grandson of Annie and Troy Usher Sr., Eula May Phillips,...

Grace "Gigi" Alva

Grace "Gigi" Alva

Jan 27, 2024

Grace "Gigi" Alva, age 76, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 27, 2024. Beloved wife of Santiago Alva for 53 years. Loving mother of Michelle Alba Reina (Mike) and Ashley Linda Alva Di Bella (Edward). Proud grandmother of Destiny Sipp (Paul) and Nicole Drexler. Dear sister of Elena Baltierra, Cristina Schmidt, and the late Hector Venegas. Cherished...

Ann C. Massimo

Ann C. Massimo

Jan 22, 2024

Ann C. Massimo, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald "Dino" Massimo for 48 years before his passing. Loving mother of Tracy Jesperson, Tammy (Jeff) Henning, and Terry (Bob) McIntire and stepmother of Donald “Skip” Massimo, Danny (Jan) Massimo, Diana (Al) Flores, and the late Dave Massimo. Proud grandmother of Cody, Nicholas,...

Carmen A. Melencion

Carmen A. Melencion

Jan 15, 2024

Carmen A. Melencion, age 95, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 15, 2024. Beloved wife of Abdon Melencion of 65 years. Loving mother of Judith (Allan) Isidro and the late Evan Michael "Dong Mike" Melencion (survived by Teodomera Margate Melencion). Proud grandmother of May (Ronald), Nicole (Christopher), and Samantha. Dear sister of Eufemia (the late Clemente) Cristobal...

Carrie L. Mahoney

Carrie L. Mahoney

Jan 12, 2024

Carrie L. Mahoney nee Galey, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Robert Mahoney. Loving mother of Richard (Diane) Mahoney and the late Warren (survived by Terrie) Mahoney. Proud grandmother of Ryan Mahoney, Kellie Schramer, and Carrie Parker and great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Emily, Maggie, Devin, and Kaylie. Dearest sister of Ida Mae Casper....

Eduardo "Papo" Pabon

Eduardo "Papo" Pabon

Jan 12, 2024

Eduardo “Papo” Pabon, age 54, peacefully passed away in his wife’s loving arms on Friday, January 12, 2024. He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico on March 22, 1969 to Eremita and the late Adan Pabon. He is survived by his wife Sandra, his mother Eremita, his daughters Lizjany Pabon and Liz Charleman, his brother Angel, his stepdaughter Latisha (Bryson)...

JW Hobbs

JW Hobbs

Jan 11, 2024

JW Hobbs, age 77, went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 11, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary Hobbs (Blue), of 52 wonderful years. Loving father of Edgar A. (Theresa) Hobbs, Vickie D. Henry, Calandra D. Williams, and LuDoña R. (Ardray Jr.) Jarrett. Proud grandfather of Simone Hobbs, Albert “A.J.” Hunt, Alexis Hunt, Josie Hobbs,...

Angel Sanchez Perez

Angel Sanchez Perez

Jan 8, 2024

Angel Sanchez Perez, age 57, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on January 8, 2024. Beloved partner of Noemi Mendoza Garcia. Proud father of Ivan and Angel Sanchez Jr. Loving brother of Guadalupe and Rosa Sanchez Perez and the late Samuel, Lorenzo, and Gloria Sanchez Perez and brother-in-law of Catalina (Martin Mendoza Lopez) Garcia and Marco Garcia. Dear uncle of Oscar and Javier Sanchez Gomez, Irving and Stephanie...

Gary Jackson

Gary Jackson

Jan 2, 2024

Gary R. Jackson, passed away on January 2, 2024. Beloved husband of almost thirty years to Linae Jackson, nee Skilling. Dear father of Richard and Robert Jackson and grandfather of 2 granddaughters. Loving stepfather of Joanne Gutantes and the late Kurt Gutantes. Proud brother of Ronald (Ellen) Jackson, Robert (Flo) Jackson, and Brenda (Chet) Cassel. Cherished son of the late Richard and Hazel Jackson.      Gary began his...

Glendyne Holm

Glendyne Holm

Dec 26, 2023

Glendyne Joy Holm, passed away December 26, 2023. She married her beloved, the late Richard Allen Holm, on August 30, 1958. She is the loving mother of Deborah (Dan) Block, David (Mary) Holm, Michael Holm, and the late Laura Lynn Pitts. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, James, Lauren, Katey, Alisa, David, Destiny, Deseray, Rebecca, Bryce, Isaiah, and 26 great-grandchildren.

Glendyne was...