Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Betty Brandes

Betty Brandes

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...

Jay Sawvell

Jay Sawvell

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)...

Theressie Riley

Theressie Riley

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,...

Elizabeth Petersen

Elizabeth Petersen

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....

David Eulass

David Eulass

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,...

Luis Catalan

Luis Catalan

Feb 28, 2012

Luis Antonio Catalan, 40, of Waukegan passed away at 7:47 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at home with his family. He was born on August 18, 1971 in Guatemala. On February 14, 2001, Luis married Erika Csukas. He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Erika Catalan; three children, T.J. Santa, Lourdes Catalan and Luis Antonio Catalan...

Walter Wenzel

Walter Wenzel

Feb 26, 2012

Walter "Wally" Wenzel, 73, of Antioch passed away February 26, 2012 at home. He was born in Chicago on December 3, 1938. On October 18, 1958 in Algoma, WI, Wally married Rose Mary De Villers. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rose Mary Wenzel; son, Wayne Allen (Ruthie Elkins) Wenzel; sister, Marie Barnes and granddaughters, Miranda and Peace....

John Hernandez

John Hernandez

Feb 26, 2012

John Albert Hernandez, 60, of Gurnee passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview after a valiant six year battle with kidney cancer. He was born on February 2, 1952 in Van Wert, Ohio. On February 15, 1976 in Chicago, John married Barb Lintz. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Barb Hernandez;...

Benaiah Brown

Benaiah Brown

Feb 17, 2012

Benaiah Timothy Brown, 4 months, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2012 in Waukegan. He was born on October 20, 2011 in Lake Forest, Illinois. He leave to cherish his precious memory, his loving parents, Melvin Timothy and Lori Annette (Gibson) Brown, Jr. of Waukegan; brothers and sisters, Lorraine (Jeffrey) Whitehead of Waukegan, Jarriel Brown...

Vivian Nanda

Vivian Nanda

Feb 17, 2012

Vivian L. Nanda, 69, of Wildwood passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at home. She was born on February 4, 1943 in Annandale, Virginia. On July 5, 1968 in Annandale, Virginia, Vivian married Jene Nanda. Survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Jene; two children, Jennifer (Blair) Hall of Kenosha, WI and Christopher (Amanda) Nanda of Genoa City,...

Robin Summy

Robin Summy

Feb 14, 2012

Robin Kaye Summy, 53, of Ingleside passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at home with her family by her side. She was born October 20, 1958 in Japan on a military base to Donald Weir and Helen Ione (Smith) Huff. In Lake Villa on September 4, 1982, Robin married Michael Dean Summy. She is survived by her loving husband...

Sr. Elder Hodge

Sr. Elder Hodge

Jan 31, 2012

Senior Elder Charlotte Diane Hodge, 63, of Waukegan, IL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Vista Medical Center East. Sr. Elder Hodge was born on July 26, 1948 in Waukegan, IL to Oscar Q. and Dorothy L. (Montgomery) Pritchett. Sr. Elder Hodge was a loyal and dedicated member of Liberty Temple Full Gospel...

Alleston See

Alleston See

Jan 28, 2012

Alleston "Al" See, 80, of Grayslake passed away January 28, 2012 at home. He was born July 4, 1931 in Middletown, Virginia. On November 22, 1987 in Grayslake, Al married Marilyn Tiernan. Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Marilyn See; sons, Timothy (Jane) Tiernan, David (Cyndi) Tiernan, Robert (Chelle) Tiernan; son-in-law, Terry Edwards; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He...

Denise Cartwright

Denise Cartwright

Jan 12, 2012

Denise Cartwright, 52, of Gurnee passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Manor Care in Libertyville. She was born on April 7, 1959 in Waukegan to the late Richard and Nancy (Hughes) Baker, Sr. She is survived by her loving family, daughter, Melissa (Ken) Meckler; three granddaughters, Kayla, Hayley and Rebecca; twin sister, Diane (Allen) Layburn; three brothers, Richard...

Otto Milz

Otto Milz

Jan 7, 2012

Otto R. Milz, 86, of Lake Villa passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at The Wealshire, Lincolnshire. He was born on April 8, 1925 in Evanston. On May 31, 1952 in Antioch, Otto married Pauline Anne Zielinski. Survived by loving sons, Lance (Theresa) Milz and Keith (Janice) Milz; sister, Patricia Herbert; granddaughters, Kristen Milz, Nicole Milz, Shannon Milz and numerous...

Larry Semmerling

Larry Semmerling

Jan 2, 2012

Larry Semmerling, 87, of Lincolnshire, IL/Fort Myers, FL passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL. He was born on December 21, 1924 in Chicago. On August 28, 1948, Larry Married Rose Marek. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Rose Semmerling; two daughters, Kathleen Semmerling and Julie (Brad) Treger; brothers and...

Betty Bundsgaard

Betty Bundsgaard

Dec 29, 2011

Betty "Jane" Bundsgaard, 86, of Gurnee passed away December 29, 2011 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on December 17, 1925 in Waukegan. She is survived by her children, Darrell "Bob" (Lillian) Byerly, Dara "Bunny" (Ron) Lingle, Jo (Ron) Schroff and Judy (Larry) Foreman; special niece, Judy Drinkwine; thirteen grandchildren, Doug, Kathy (Dave), Jennifer (Rich), Jodie (Curt),...

Howard Gregorio Sr

Howard Gregorio Sr

Dec 25, 2011

Howard Acuna Gregorio, Sr., 66, of Beach Park passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born on October 4, 1945 in the Philippines. On February 7, 1977 in the Philippines, Howard married Felisa Balagot. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Felisa Gregorio; six children, Sonny (Evelinda) Gregorio,...

Grazia Buttitta

Grazia Buttitta

Dec 20, 2011

Grazia Buttitta, 83, of Lindenhurst passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Manor Care in Libertyville. She was born on November 30, 1928 in Italy to the late Francesco and Angela (Lojacona) Sclafani. She is survived by her loving children, Angelo (Guadalupe) Buttitta, Onofrio (Ana Cristina) Buttitta and Francesca (Antonino) Buttitta and three grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday,...