Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Leonhard Eberle
Sep 18, 2011
Leonhard "Lenny" Eberle, 78, passed away after a lengthy illness on September 18, 2011 at home with his wife and daughter at his side. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dolores (Geenther), the loving father of Dolores Katherine, brother of Henry (Helene) and also by god children, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Lenny was a member...
George Behrens
Sep 5, 2011
George C. Behrens, 82, of Palatine, formerly of Gurnee, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011 at Lexington Health Care in Wheeling. He was born on August 18, 1929 in Chicago. On September 12, 1984 in Glenview, George married Jo Heim. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jo Behrens; children, Laura (Wayne) Nemetz of Montgomery, IL,...
Effie Coburn
Sep 4, 2011
Effie Lee "Pepper" Coburn, 71, of Zion went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Zion with her husband by her side. She was born on August 14, 1940 in Augusta, Arkansas. In 1960, Pepper married John L. Coburn. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 51 years, John; four children, Steven,...
Angela Brasileno
Aug 25, 2011
Angela Brasileno, 39, of California passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2011 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born on March 19, 1972 in the Philippines. She is survived by her loving family, son, Jaime Torano of Barrington; mother, Marylou Brasileno of California; brother, Alvin Brasileno of California; sisters, Andrea Brasileno of Connetticut, Ashley Brasileno of California and nephew, Nathan Brasileno-Langarica....
Manuel Abear
Aug 20, 2011
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Manuel D. Abear, 88, of Lake Villa, IL, passed Saturday, August 20, 2011. He was born on December 25, 1922 in Chicago to the late Catalino and Florence (Henning) Abear. Manuel married Anna Coreine French on July 20, 1943 in Chicago, IL. Manuel was the beloved husband of 68 years to Anna "Corky" Abear; loving...
Robert Arthurs
Aug 17, 2011
Robert "Bob" Arthurs, 61, of Waukegan passed away August 17, 2011 at home. He was born January 3, 1950 in Des Plaines. Survived by his loving daughter, Aminty (Rodney) Ruiz of Round Lake; son, Steven Arthurs of Chicago; step-son, Richard (Sasha) Milton of Wisconsin; sister, Gail (Antonio) Reyes of Zion; grandchildren, Chasity, Ryan and Matthew; nephews, David Rivera of Burlington,...
James Harris
Aug 15, 2011
LtC. James L. Harris, USAFR, NC (Ret.), 65, of Gurnee passed away on Monday, August 15, 2011 at home with his family by his side. He was born on November 13, 1945 in Carrier Mills, IL. On May 15, 1976 in Waukegan, James married Jo Ann Smith. He is survived by his children, Barbara (Bernard) Joyce, Jennifer (Daniel) Cavenaugh, Karen...
Grant Paulsen
Aug 14, 2011
Grant Warren Paulsen, 87, of Zion, formerly of Gurnee passed away August 14, 2011 at Vista East, Waukegan. He was born on April 30, 1924 in Zion. Survived by sons, Warren Paulsen of Zion and Cliff (Maria) Paulsen of Lake Villa; brother, Harry (Anna) Paulsen, Jr. of Zion; sister, Verna Simon of Winthrop Harbor; many nieces and nephews. He was...
Yeun Choi
Aug 12, 2011
Yeun Hee Choi, 78, of Lindenhurst passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on September 9, 1934 in South Korea. On September 7, 1954 in Korea, Yeun married Bok-Kil Choi. She is survived by her children, Steve (Su) Choi, Sr. of South Korea, Gerald (Susan) Choi of Folsom, California, Charles...
Warren Bloom
Aug 1, 2011
Warren P. Bloom, 85, of Aurora, formerly of Gurnee, passed away August 1, 2011 at Provena Mercy Medical Center, Aurora. A retired watchmaker, he served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He was born Nov 7, 1925 in Chicago to Dr. Leon and Sophie, nee Stern, Bloom He is the beloved husband of Bee Bloom, nee Lyman. The...
Emil Lainio
Jul 24, 2011
Emil Louis Lainio, known as Bud to friends, 85, of Waukegan, IL, went to be with the Lord on July 24th at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan. He leaves his wife of almost 58 years, Glenna Dean Thomas Lainio, his daughter and son-in-law, Jeri and Kenneth Sisson, of Zion, IL; his son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Sharon Lainio, of St....
Steven Gonzalez
Jul 15, 2011
Steven Corey Gonzalez, 39, of Beach Park passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at University of Chicago Hospital. He was born April 4, 1972 in Waukegan. On January 20, 2007, Steven married Karina Huerta. Survived by his loving wife of 4 years, Karina Gonzalez; mother, Dawn Gonzalez; father, Hector (Diana) Gonzales, son, Steven Gonzalez; daughter, Tina Runnels; brother, Charles Waste;...
Juanita Ortiz
Jul 10, 2011
Juanita Martinez de Ortiz, 81, of Waukegan passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on June 20, 1930 in Mexico. Juanita married Ignacio Ortiz in Mexico and he died on May 28, 1986. She is survived by her loving children, Ana Rosa (Juan) Rosales of Waukegan, Jose Luis (Leticia) Ortiz...
Patricia Koziol
Jul 2, 2011
Patricia "Patty" Koziol, 59, passed away July 2, 2011 at Condell Hospital. Born October 26, 1951 in Evanston to Peter and Theresa (Sylla) Zazvrskey; married Norman Koziol in 1986. Survived by husband of 24 years, Norman; mother, Theresa Zazvrskey; brother, John (Mary) Zazverskey; sister, Sandy (John) Williams; brother-in-law, Eugene J. Koziol; nieces and nephews, Katie, Maggie, Peter, Brian, Karin (Raul),...

Mary Mullen
Jun 28, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Mullen, 67, of Wadsworth passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at home. She was born August 9, 1943 in Chicago to William and Marcella Miller. Survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Ernest; children, Steve (Rossy) Sullivan, Brian Sullivan and Jennifer (Brandon) Konsler; step-daughters, Cindy (Jeff) McGrath and Jill (Joe) Perez; brothers, James (Joyce) Miller and John...

Patsy Arthurs
Jun 27, 2011
Patsy Lou Arthurs, 69, of Waukegan passed away June 27, 2011 at Holy Family Medical Center. She was born November 21, 1941 in Antigo, Wisconsin. On January 30, 1993 in Lake Forest, Patsy married Robert Arthurs. Survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Robert; son, Richard (Sasha) Milton of Elcho, Wisconsin; step-son, Steven Arthurs of Chicago, step-daughter, Aminty (Rodney)...
Ronald Hill
Jun 16, 2011
Ronald D. Hill, born August 29, 1937 in Escanaba, MI, raised in Rock, MI. Passed away June 16, 2011, after his brave battle against cancer. Ron is survived by his loving wife Sandy, his children; Cathy (Jim) Bauer, Jeff (Deena) Hill and Michelle (Jim Knight) Hill, four grandsons; Sean Lanners, Justin Wilczewski, Korey Hill and Jackson Knight, his surviving siblings;...
Lonora Thompson
Jun 15, 2011
Lonora V. Thompson, 52, of Lindenhurst died June 15, 2011 at Manor Care, Libertyville. Born September 22, 1958 in Kenosha to the late Vincent and Lucille Krome. After five years of engagement, Lonora married Donald Thompson on March 21, 1986 in Kenosha. Survived by loving husband of 25 years, Donald; sisters, Linda (Paul) Ciarelli, Leslie (Gilbert) Gallo, Loretta (Gary) Kaddatz;...
Benjamin Kurian
Jun 11, 2011
Benjamin "Benji" Kurian, 30, of Grayslake passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Glenview. He was born on October 12, 1980 in Waukegan to Kurian E. and Mariamma Kurian. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Rolly Kurian; parents, Kurian E. and Mariamma Kurian; brother, Ron (Joycee) Jacob; sister, Roshney (Roy) Issac; nieces and nephews, Divya, Nicholas,...
Thomas Benson
Jun 5, 2011
Thomas Wade Benson, 70, of Antioch was born December 24, 1940 and died June 5, 2011 at home. Survived by loving wife, Elaine Benson; children, Ike D. Miller, III, Bernadette (Scott) Nicely, David (Melanie) Benson; mom, Cleo Benson; grandchildren, Hailey, Skyla, Dakota, Gabe, Madeline; sister, Joyce and niece, Debbie. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Benson, birth-mother,...