Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois

Kathryn Bisland-cowfer

Kathryn Bisland-cowfer

Sep 3, 2009

Kathryn Mae Bisland-Cowfer, 93, died peacefully at home in Waukegan. She was born on May 9, 1916 in Zenda, WI to Wray and Frankie Belle (nee Gray) Householder. She was married first to the father of her children, James Bisland, who died in 1969 and she later married Walter Cowfer who died in 2005. She is survived by her loving...

Patricia Rajala

Patricia Rajala

Sep 1, 2009

Patricia A. Rajala, 85, of Waukegan, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. She was born on February 3, 1924 in Chicago to James and Ellen "Nellie" (nee Manning) Dwyer. On January 4, 1947, Patricia married John Rajala, who died in 1992. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Joanne (Ken) Johnson of...

Sharon Pierce

Sharon Pierce

Aug 18, 2009

Sharon L. Pierce, 66, of Grayslake passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Manor Care in Libertyville. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Bessemer, MI to Albert and Germaine (nee Luxmore) Annear. On June 27, 1981 in Wheeling, IL, Sharon married Ronald D. Pierce. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Ronald; one son,...

Dee Canfield, sr

Dee Canfield, sr

Aug 14, 2009

Dee Roger Canfield, Sr., 64, of Waukegan passed away on Friday, August 14, 2009 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan after a courageous four year battle with ALS. He was born on December 4, 1944 in Carthage, MO to the late Roland and Maggie (Jordan) Canfield. On May 14, 1971 in Waukegan, Dee married Barbara A. Kisel. He is...

Shirley Brown

Shirley Brown

Jul 31, 2009

Shirley May Brown, 71, of Beach Park passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at home in her husband's arms with her family by her side. She was born on September 14, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri to William and Lucy Hubble. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Howard Brown; children, Joseph (Diane) Ellis of St....

Joyce Mccormick

Joyce Mccormick

Jul 28, 2009

Joyce Elaine McCormick, 51, of Gurnee passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at her home with her husband by her side, following a six year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on March 14, 1958 in Waukegan. On July 13, 1986 in Waukegan, Joyce married Ronald A. McCormick. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years,...

Doris Morby

Doris Morby

Jul 23, 2009

Doris Marion Morby, 88, of Fox Lake, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She was born on March 8, 1921 in Frederick, South Dakota. On April 5, 1941 in Evanston, Doris married Raymond John Morby. She is survived by her loving family, seven children, Marian Lee McCaughey of Wauconda, Steven John (Patricia)...

James Sanato

James Sanato

Jul 16, 2009

James E. "Jim" Sanato, 76, of Waukegan, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the VA Hospital in North Chicago. He was born on July 18, 1932 in Waukegan to Emil and Mary (Rebella) Sanato. On February 27, 1954 in Waukegan, Jim married Jerry Carroll. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jerry Sanato, children, Wayne...

Shirley Waring

Shirley Waring

Jul 15, 2009

Shirley May Waring, 78, of Gurnee, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on November 8, 1930 in Chicago. On February 21, 1964 in Chicago, Shirley married Fred A. Waring who passed away on August 25, 2000. She is survived by her six loving children, Marsha (Bill) Johnson, Christine Pretzer, Joseph...

Violet Usa

Violet Usa

Jul 11, 2009

Violet Usa, 94, of Lindenhurst, formerly of Waukegan, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Victory Lakes Assisted Living. She was born on August 31, 1914 in Bentleyville, PA to John and Anna Novak. On August 31, 1930 in Waukegan, Violet married John C. Usa. She is survived by her loving children, Duane (Dew) Usa of Havelock, NC, Lynnette...

Robert Vinnedge

Robert Vinnedge

Jul 9, 2009

Robert "Bob" A. Vinnedge, 75, of Grayslake, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on April 11, 1934 in Chicago. On November 11, 1988 in Las Vegas, Bob married Sylvia Gorman. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Sylvia Vinnedge, children, Patricia Tilton of Gurnee,...

Frances Libby

Frances Libby

Jun 23, 2009

Frances M. Libby, 83, passed away at her home in Park City on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. She was born on March 30, 1926 in Waukegan. On November 24, 1943 in Ottawa, IL, Frances married Cecil J. Libby. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Chester) George of Waukegan, son, Brian (Joy) Libby of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Christy (James Davis)...

Mary Jackson

Mary Jackson

Jun 10, 2009

Mary Jo Jackson, 67, of Gurnee, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on June 23, 1941 in Waukegan to Stanley and Mary (Luzer) Miks. On January 24, 1976 in Waukegan, Mary married Larry F. Jackson. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Larry; son, Brian Jackson of...

Virginia Frieden

Virginia Frieden

Jun 7, 2009

Virginia Mae Frieden, 87, of Zion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born on September 26, 1921 in Waukegan to the late Allan Henderson and Lettie Pennock-Henderson. She married Ralph E. Frieden on June 21, 1941 who preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Gary (Jane) Frieden...

Ann Portegys

Ann Portegys

Jun 6, 2009

Ann M. Portegys, 92, of Waukegan, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on January 6, 1917 in Chicago to the late Cazimir and Ona (nee Musalunis) Blozis. On December 30, 1950 in Grayslake at St. Gilbert's Church, Ann married John E. Portegys. She is survived by her...

Carl Moberg, sr

Carl Moberg, sr

Jun 3, 2009

Carl Kenneth Moberg, Sr., 53, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, FL. He was born on January 1, 1956 in Waukegan, IL to Ralph F. and Charlene Mae (nee Oechsle) Moberg. He is survived by his loving family, four children, Carl (Jamie) Moberg, Jr. of Winthrop Harbor, Jamie (Michelle)...

Donna Rodriguez

Donna Rodriguez

May 31, 2009

Donna J. Rodriguez, 61, of Park City passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on November 13, 1947 in Antigo, WI to the late Lowell and Juanita (nee Nufer) Belant. On August 3, 1996 in Waukegan, Donna married Lupe Rodriguez. She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years,...

Charles Bowman

Charles Bowman

May 15, 2009

Charles W. Bowman passed away May 15, 2009 at the age of 77. He was born on August 15, 1931 in Delphos, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Bowman; five children, Deborah (Craig) Hunsicker, Michael Bowman, Lauri (Dan) Cook, Donna (Mike) Fortin and David (Linda) Mikels; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Tina Hainzinger

Tina Hainzinger

May 13, 2009

Tina A. Hainzinger, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. She was born on October 8, 1928 in Chicago to the late Edmund and Matilda (Muller) Maiss. She is survived by her children, Calvin (Marcia) Hainzinger, Jr. of Frankfort, IL, Carig Hainzinger of Belvidere, IL, Christine O'Connor of Illinois, Carolyn Morales...

Ella Johnson

Ella Johnson

May 9, 2009

Ella Mae Johnson, 79, of Zion, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Born November 14, 1929 in Canton, MS, she was the daughter of James and Mary Williams. Her first husband, Leroy Johnson, Sr. passed away and then she married John Johnson, who also passed away. Ella...