Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Joseph Kucera

Joseph Kucera

Jun 2, 2011

Joseph P. Kucera, 84, of Lindenhurst passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Village at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst. He was born on September 7, 1926 in Chicago to Frank and Sidonia (Straka) Kucera. On June 6, 1977, Joseph married Lucille. He is survived by his children, William G. (Cathy) McMillion of Glen Ellyn, IL, Pamela (Simon) Mirabal of Grayslake...

Robert Judd Jr

Robert Judd Jr

Jun 2, 2011

Robert H. Judd, Jr., 63, of Gurnee passed away June 2, 2011 with his family by his side. Born August 27, 1947 in Madison, WI to the late Robert and Ivanell (Belken) Judd. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lee Judd; daughters, Kristina (Charley) Lawson, Wabash, IN and Julianna Judd, Lake Villa, IL; grandsons, Brandan Lawson...

Reynard Allen

Reynard Allen

May 26, 2011

Reynard "Tony" M. Allen, 82, of Gurnee passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion. He was born June 6, 1928 in Clare, Michigan to the late Charles and Edith (Jordan) Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Laurel Allen; children, Wayne (JoAnn) Allen, Pam Allen, Belinda (Cort) Mathes, Daniel (Karen) Allen, Jill...

John Nevill

John Nevill

May 16, 2011

John Junior Nevill, 88, of Gurnee passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011 at home with his family by his side. He was born on April 7, 1923 in Duquoin, Illinois to John S. and Cecil Rose (Stevenson) Nevill. On June 20, 1945 in Waukegan, John married Florence Edna Schroeder. Survived by five loving children, Russell G. Nevill, John E....

Dorothy O'Neal

Dorothy O'Neal

May 10, 2011

Dorothy Mae O'Neal, 75, of Waukegan went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on August 2, 1935 in Osceola, Arkansas to James, Sr. and Rosie Lee (Madison) Owens. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving children, Velvalyn (Forrest) O'Neal-Jackson and Marvin (Teresa) O'Neal; mother,...

Gerald Sosnoski

Gerald Sosnoski

Apr 12, 2011

Gerald Sosnoski, 71, of Kingman, Arizona formerly of Wadsworth, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at home. He was born on May 16, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. On September 5, 1964 in Wadsworth, Illinois, Gerald married Anna Lee Doyle. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Anna Lee Sosnoski; daughter, Katherine (Michael) deVries of Hudson,...

Frances Harmon

Frances Harmon

Apr 6, 2011

Frances Marie Hall Harmon, 89, of Johnsburg, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at home with her family. She was born on November 19, 1921 in Crockett, Virginia. On June 24, 1952 in Marion, Virginia, Frances married DeVere P. Harmon. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, DeVere; one son, Ronald D. (Mindy) Harmon of...

Wilhelmina Redera

Wilhelmina Redera

Mar 28, 2011

Wilhelmina Leyba Redera, 69, of Waukegan passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011 at Kindred Lake Shore Hospital in Chicago. She was born on March 15, 1942 in the Philippines. Willie married Jacineto Redera on December 6, 1970. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Jacineto; children, Jerome Redera of Waukegan, Wendy (Dell) Ednilao of Beach Park...

James Harmon

James Harmon

Mar 26, 2011

James Lee Harmon, 73, of Zion went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born on November 12, 1937 in Round Pond, Arkansas. He was united in marriage on November 29, 1956 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Lizzie Lee Long. James leaves to cherish his memory his...

Ladislaus Chojnacki

Ladislaus Chojnacki

Mar 18, 2011

Ladd Chojnacki, 66, of Gurnee passed on Friday, March 18, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on July 4, 1944 in Chicago. On January 31, 1970, Ladd married Patty Shanahan.He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Patty Chojnacki; children, Nicole Chojnacki of Gurnee and Andrew and Megan Chojnacki of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two grandchildren, Kyleigh...

Lee Eugene

Lee Eugene

Mar 18, 2011

Lee A. Eugene, 73, of Beecher, IL passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village, IL. He was born on January 21, 1938 in Chicago, IL. Lee is survived by his four loving brothers and sisters, Daniel (Patricia) Eugene of Schaumburg, IL, Judith Taxis of Crete, IL, Joan (Jim) Butryn of Wood...

Rome Smith

Rome Smith

Mar 17, 2011

Rome Cenell Smith, 13, of North Chicago was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Glendale Heights, IL. He was born on November 22, 1997 in Libertyville, IL. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving mother, Kritisha (William) Smith; father, Marcus (Kyria) Rogers; brothers and sisters, William Wright, Rana Wright, Janna Wright, Marcus...

Gary Nelson

Gary Nelson

Mar 5, 2011

Gary R. Nelson, 66, of Gurnee passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on February 28, 1945 in Chicago to the late Roy and Arline (nee Mueller) Nelson. On September 15, 1973 in Chicago, Gary married Donna L. Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Donna...

Wanda Erhart

Wanda Erhart

Feb 27, 2011

Wanda Erhardt Erhart, Wanda Y. age 88, of Gurnee, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Wanda was born on November 18,1922 in Marshalltown, IA, married George Erhart on March 21, 1943 in Waukegan, and retired from Illinois Bell Telephone as an operator in 1978 after 20+ years of employment. She belonged to...

Ana Ramos-Gonzalez

Ana Ramos-Gonzalez

Feb 23, 2011

Ana Lydia Ramos-Gonzalez, 75, of North Chicago passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Lake Forest Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1935 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Survived by her eight loving children, Modesto "Mark" Ramos, Jr., Ana Ramos, Cindy (George) Mcclary, David (Anne) Gonzalez, Maria "Lucy" Gonzalez, Antonio Ramos-Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez and Jose "Danny" Gonzalez; brother, Luis...

Harriet Daniel

Harriet Daniel

Feb 14, 2011

Harriet C. Daniel, 87, of Grayslake passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on October 16, 1923 in Chicago to the late Frank and Harriet (nee Nehring) Mellin. On August 9, 1952 in Chicago, Harriet married Robert A. Daniel. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Robert;...

Ruth Ekholm

Ruth Ekholm

Feb 14, 2011

Ruth Marion (nee Hammer) Ekholm, 89, of Gurnee passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on December 29, 1921 in Chicago. On January 25, 1947, Ruth married Guy K. Ekholm in Chicago. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Karen (James) Belli of Wadsworth, Janis Hessefort of Marshfield, WI;...

Ella Stuart

Ella Stuart

Feb 4, 2011

Ella Stuart, 69, of Waukegan went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2011 at her home in Waukegan. She was born on February 22, 1941 in Florence, Alabama to Frank and Ida Mae (Turner) Peters. She leaves to cherish her memory four loving children, Clayton (Paulette) Foster of Waukegan, Lynn Foster of Waukegan, Deborah (Eugene) Williams...

Gilbert Morris

Gilbert Morris

Jan 22, 2011

Gilbert Lee Morris, 61, of Lake Villa passed away on January 22, 2011 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. He was born on August 17, 1949 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Survived by his mother, Audrey Morris; children, Eric (Tanya) Morris, Tonya (Doug) Monsen, Tina Herr, Tara (Bill) Walker, Adam Morris; step-children, Isela (Mike) Boehm, Adam Rivera; loving companion, Donna Gschwind;...

Betty Carrier

Betty Carrier

Jan 19, 2011

Betty J. Carrier, 86, of Waukegan died January 19, 2011 at home. She was born July 12, 1924 in North Chicago. On February 23, 1946 in North Chicago, Betty married Alvin J. Carrier. Survived by husband of 63 years, Alvin; son, Raymond (Linda) Carrier; grandchildren, Stacy (Rich) Davis, Carrie (Mark) Frederick, Jennifer (Jamie) Karow, Kevin (Beckie Knorr) Carrier, Patrick (Rachel)...