Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Judy Leker

Judy Leker

Jun 29, 2014

Visitation Details

Saturday, July 5th, 2014 9:00am - 10:00am

Service Details

Saturday, July 5th, 2014 10:00am, Warren Funeral Home

Jean Wells

Jean Wells

Jun 27, 2014

Jean Marie Wells, 65 of Waukegan passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at home. She was born August 12, 1948 in Chicago, IL, and married Marty Wells on July 4, 1970 in Mundelein, IL. She is survived by her husband Marty, two sons Randy (Erica) Wells of Round Lake, IL and Wayne (Ediza) Wells of Waukegan, IL, one daughter...

James Atkinson

James Atkinson

Jun 25, 2014

James Atkinson born May 6, 1955 passed away peacefully at Journey's Care Hospice facility in Barrington on June 25th. His loving partner and caregiver, Vicky and their dog Roxy were by his side. Jim fought a courageous battle with kidney cancer and left us far too soon. Jim was born in Waukegan and raised in North Chicago where he worked...

Juana Vaca

Juana Vaca

Jun 23, 2014

Juana Martinez Vaca, 57, of Round Lake Park, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago. She was born on Tuesday, January 1, 1957 in Mexico to Rosendo and Margarita (Martinez) Vaca. She is survived by her loving companion of many years, Octavio Ortiz; children, Rosalia Vaca, David Ortiz, Ruby Ortiz and Melissa Ortiz; grandchildren,...

Robert Depke

Robert Depke

Jun 20, 2014

Robert W. Depke, 84, passed away June 20, 2014 at home with his family. He was born at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan on July 11, 1929. He was welcomed home to the Depke Garage on Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee. Bob attended Gurnee Grade School and Warren Township High School, where he played all sports and was a member of...

Joey Rodriguez

Joey Rodriguez

Jun 16, 2014

Joey Rodriguez, 31, of Waukegan passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on March 30, 1983 in Houston, Texas. He is survived by his loving family; mother, Julie Ann Rodriguez; grandmother, Rosie Fernandez; children, Joey J. Rodriguez, Julian Class, Eliseo Rodriguez, Azalea Rodriguez and Zoey Rodriguez (baby-to-be); sisters, Pamela (Ryan McMackin)...

Patricia Girardi

Patricia Girardi

Jun 13, 2014

Patricia Ruth (Busch) Girardi, age 86, of Wadsworth IL, passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2014 to be with her husband whom she loved and missed dearly. Pat, "Patsy", was born June 18, 1927 to Ruth (Lawson) and Joseph Busch. She was raised as an only child in Waukegan attending Holy Child High School and graduating from Waukegan High School....

Raymond Powers

Raymond Powers

Jun 10, 2014

Raymond E. Powers 79, of Gurnee passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Ray was born on December 20, 1934 in Waukegan, IL and resided in Waukegan until 2004 when he moved to Gurnee. He retired from Komatsu American Corporation after 38 years of service. Ray was an avid card player, loved...

Kenneth O'Neal

Kenneth O'Neal

Jun 4, 2014

Kenneth O'Neal was born April 26, 1940 in Mounds, IL to the late Escola and Savannah O'Neal. Kenny was a member of First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church for 54 years (since 1960). Kenny's good works included Usher Board, Usher Board Treasurer, Van Ministry, Laymen's League, Sunday School Teacher, Men's Cook, Children's Church Staff, Assistant Sunday School Superintendant, Trustee, Men's Day...

Alvin Carrier

Alvin Carrier

May 31, 2014

Alvin James Carrier, 93, of Waukegan, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. He was born June 26, 1920 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan to George and Leona (Martin) Carrier. He is survived by his loving son, Raymond (Linda) Carrier; grandchildren, Stacy (Rich) Davis, Carrie (Mark) Frederick, Jennifer (Jamie) Karow, Kevin (Kelly Manning) Carrier, Patrick (Rachel) McGinnis...

Tina Windham-Thames

Tina Windham-Thames

May 29, 2014

Tina L. (Kilpatrick) Windham-Thames, 47, of Waukegan, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014 in Chicago. She was born July 15, 1966 in Chicago. Survived by her children, Miciala Patillo and Karrington Windham; step-father, Joseph Windham; sisters, Leslie Henry, Patricia Ducksworth, Brenda Stewart, Karen Davenport, Antoinette Mackins; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise...

Cristina Soto

Cristina Soto

May 27, 2014

Cristina Soto, 11, of Kenosha, formerly of Waukegan, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at home. She was born on August 3, 2002 in Waukegan. She is survived by her loving parents, Francisco and Diana Cruz, Jr.; biological mother, Jacqueline Soto; brothers, Francisco Cruz, III, Christopher Robert Cruz, Jeremias Williams Cruz and Joshua Xavier Cruz; sister, Jazmin Danielle...

Dominic Sacramento

Dominic Sacramento

May 27, 2014

Dominic Joseph Sacramento 86 of Waukegan passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 27, 2014 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. Dominic was born October 16, 1927 in Waukegan and remained a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of WW2 having served in Japan with the Army Air Force. He retired as a manager with Crystal Greeting in Waukegan in...

Joanne Battaglia

Joanne Battaglia

May 22, 2014

Joanne Joy (nee Duben) Battaglia, 72, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2014. Mother of Cindy (nee O'Connor) Gill and Darryl (Carol) Detwiler. Loving grandmother to Brandon and Connor Gill and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Hazel Duben and brothers, Paul and Jack Duben. Funeral services are Sunday, May...

Diane Carlson

Diane Carlson

May 15, 2014

Diane Andrea Carlson, 65 of Waukegan, went home to the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Highland Park Hospital. She was born March 30, 1949 in Chicago to Burton W. and Virgina V. (Valentine) Carlson. Upon graduating college and obtaining her Master's degree, she became a teacher at St. Anastasia School teaching various grades for...

Dudley McClain

Dudley McClain

May 13, 2014

Dudley G. McClain, 81, of Grayslake, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at home. He was born on October 29, 1932 in Libertyville to Dudley P. and Beatrix L. (Hogan) McClain. On September 22, 1956, Dudley married the love of his life, Sharon Lee. He is survived by his three loving children, Maureen Hoff, Mark (Nancy) McClain and Neal...

James Painter Sr

James Painter Sr

May 13, 2014

James M. Painter, Sr. of Gurnee, passed away from this earthly existence to a new and wonderful life in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early evening of May 13, 2014 at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Beach Park. Jim was born December 19, 1920 in Noble, Illinois and married the love of his...

Rosie Conver

Rosie Conver

May 5, 2014

Rosie B. Conver, 85, of North Chicago, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on June 6, 1928 in Waukegan to Vaughn and Mary Brown. On April 1, 1948 in Waukegan, Rosie married Nathaniel Conver, Sr. She leave to cherish her memory, her loving family;...

Matthew Townsend

Matthew Townsend

May 4, 2014

Matthew Allen Townsend, 24, of Zion, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 4, 2014 in Winthrop Harbor. He was born on September 23, 1989 in Waukegan. He is survived by his father, Randy Mom(Darla) Townsend; mother, Barbara (Rick) Gault; paternal grandmother, Eileen Townsend; maternal grandparents, JoAnn Booth and Ronald Earl; aunt, Sandy Jackson; aunt Cindy Sigurdsson Sara Sigurdsson, Robyn Sigurdsson,...

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