Jun 30, 2012

John David Parker, Jr., 72, of Zion, Illinois, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, June 30, 2012. He was born on November 24, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama to John and Marie (Brothers) Parker. John married Mary Moore on January 10, 1975, in Waukegan, Illinois. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 37 years, Mary Parker; his...

Jun 22, 2012

Colleen M. Baker, 83, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on June 21, 1929 in Jefferson County, Alabama to Brett and Elona Peterson. On March 1, 1963 in Chicago, Colleen married Ozelle Baker. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ozelle; children, Greg Kerklin, Mike...

Jun 14, 2012

Gerald L. Dennis, 90, of Beach Park (formerly of Gurnee, 43 yrs), Illinois, died Thursday, June 14th, 2012. He was born July 31, 1921 in Arkansas, son of the late Mamie Dennis. Gerald enjoyed fishing and was lovingly known by family and friends as "Perch". Gerald was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Johnson...

Jun 14, 2012

Kenneth T. Backman, 60, of Gurnee passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Highland Park Hospital. He was born on December 8, 1951 in Evanston, Illinois to the late Egil and Eleanor (Broten) Backman. On September 12, 1982, Kenneth married the love of his life, Patti Day. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, they were...

Jun 12, 2012

Maria A. Lobo, 21, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. She was born in Honduras on October 7, 1990. She is survived by her loving family; parents, Hector and Nohemi (Rivera) Lobo; two brothers, Hector Lobo and Daniel Lobo. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents. Maria graduated...

Jun 6, 2012

Dennis Augustus Baker, 59, of Waukegan passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in Brooklyn, New York. He was born on March 6, 1953 in Kemp's Hill, Clarendon, Jamaica to Granville and Iris (Little) Baker. Dennis worked as a Teacher at Vere Technical High School for twenty five years. He later worked as a Machinist at Alcoa Minerals Inc. five...

May 12, 2012

Margaret L. Stripe, 96, of Lake Forest passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Highland Park Hospital. She was born September 20, 1915 in Winona , Minnesota. In September 1940, Margaret married Frederic F. Stripe. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Frederic; two sons, Fred Stripe and Bill (Helen) Stripe; one granddaughter, Amy (Tom) O'Regan; two...

May 11, 2012

Kathleen Marie Wilkinson, 70, of Waukegan passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on August 14, 1941 in Waukegan. She is survived by two loving children, Margie Zucco and Robert (Bretta) Wilkinson; six grandchildren, Shannon Miller, Missy (Matt Prather) Miller, Jessie (Dan Vandervere) Zucco, Rigley Wilkinson, Brooks Wilkinson, Bayler Wilkinson;...

May 6, 2012

Edward W. Tiemann, Jr., 67, of Waukegan passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born on October 15, 1944 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is survived by his loving family; one brother, Howard Tiemann; five sisters, Anita (Bill) Spiegel, Gloria (Gerald) Beaumont, Rose (Norman) Ross, Helen Shields, Laura Todd and many nieces and nephews....

Apr 26, 2012

Patricia "Patty" Klemm, 60, of Beach Park passed away suddenly Thursday, April 26, 2012 at home on her wedding anniversary. She was born March 1, 1952 in Chicago to the late Marty and Millie Andersen. On April 26, 1975 in Waukegan, Patty married the love of her life, Michael Klemm. She is survived by her loving, devoted husband of 37...

Apr 23, 2012

Delores Mae Smith, 80, passed away at her home in Waukegan on Monday, April 23, 2012. She was born on February 12, 1932 in Portage, WI. She is survived by her two daughters; Karen Smith, Susan (Ray) Underwood; two sons; Jimmy Smith, David (Heidi) Smith; two step-sons; Doug (Michelle) Smith, Jimmy Smith; two brothers, Frank (Cathy) Stockwell, Ray (Patty) Stockwell;...

Apr 15, 2012

George Washington Spires Jr. Died April 15, 2012 at home in Waukegan Born February 25, 1922 in Waukegan Il. to George and Thelma (Alyea) Spires US Army veteran of World War II having served as the Company Commander of Company M, 275th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division. He earned the Combat Infantryman Badge with 3 battle stars for serving in...

Apr 8, 2012

Linda C. Richter, 63, of Beach Park passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She was born on July 27, 1948 in Shawnee, OK. She is survived by two loving sons, Barry (Nicole Gorton) Richter and Nathan Richter; mother, Louvella Ficke; brothers, James (Mary) Ficke and George (Susie) Ficke; sister, Donna Ficke and...

Apr 4, 2012

Jane (Cherry) Burns, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Claridge Health Care in Lake Bluff. She was born on January 17, 1931 in Evansville, IN. She is survived by her two loving children, Susan (Troy) Oldham of Round Lake and Jim (Denise) Burns of Aurora; grandchildren, Stephanie Oldham, Christopher Oldham and Barry Burns; sisters-in-law, Betty Cherry and Alice...

Mar 31, 2012

Betty Jane Brandes, age 88, of Gurnee, IL passed away at home on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed. Betty was born on February 28, 1924 in Watertown, WI. She was a resident of Lake County, IL since 1950. She was a long-time member of St. Anastasia Church in...

Mar 28, 2012

Jay A. Sawvell, Jr., 75, of Christopher, IL formerly of Lake Villa, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was born February 15, 1937 in Iowa City, IA. On May 21, 1960 in Waukegan, Jay married Donna Salzman. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Donna Sawvell; two daughters, Joanna (Timothy)...

Mar 24, 2012

Theressie (Pankey) Riley was born on August 14, 1933 and departed this life on Saturday, March 24, 2012. She was born in Reydel, AR to Vessie and Curtis Pankey who both preceded her in death. Survived by six children, Elbert (Patricia) Franklin of North Chicago, IL, Henrietta (Samuel) Graham of North Chicago, IL, Curtisstine (Ronald) Forte of Fort Smith, AR,...

Mar 6, 2012

Elizabeth "Liz" Jane Petersen, 75, of Gurnee passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at home with her family by her side. She was born May 18, 1936 in Kirksville, Missouri to the late Theodore and Thelma (Harrison) Lacey. Survived by her husband, friend and companion of 53 years, Walter Petersen of Gurnee; four children, Matt (Amy) Petersen of St....

Mar 4, 2012

David S. Eulass, 81, of Gurnee passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at home with his family by his side. He was born on April 13, 1930 in Chicago to Charles and Agnes Eulass. On April 20, 1962 in Chicago, David married the love of his life, Dorothy Graham. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years,...

Mar 4, 2012