Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Leonhard Eberle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...