Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Gurnee, Illinois
Carl Reed Hudson
Oct 6, 2023
Carl Hudson, age 71, of St. Augustine, Florida and Sister Bay, Wisconsin, was called home to his Heavenly Father on October 6, 2023. Carl passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin following a short illness and complications from heart surgery.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Frances Hudson, and sisters, Sandra and Sylvia. He...
Edward Sehr
Sep 28, 2023
Edward Sehr, age 88, passed away on September 28, 2023. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Norma Lee Sehr, nee Doolittle. Dear stepfather of Sharon Moon and the late Wendell Wayne Weger and dearest former father-in-law of Theresa Weger. Proud grandfather of Jason Kingsland, Jessica Marie Weger, William Wayne Weger, and Melissa Ann (partner Alex Magnuson) Weger. Treasured...
Genry Joel Matute-Amador
Sep 24, 2023
Genry Joel Matute-Amador, age 20, left this world to join our Heavenly Father on September 24, 2023. He leaves behind his mother Eddy, fathers Juan and Armando, grandfather Daniel, older brother Jose, younger sisters Estefany, Paola, and Andrea, step-brother Juan “Peto”, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He joins his grandmother Guadalupe and uncle Marvin in Heaven. Friends and...
Donald Bradley
Sep 17, 2023
Donald R. Bradley, 79, of Wadsworth, Illinois passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital.
Don was born on July 19, 1944 in Shawneetown, Illinois. Upon graduating from high school he accepted a basketball scholarship to Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky. At KWC he earned a bachelor’s degree in education, received their coveted Oak &...
Francis "Frank" A. Demonte
Sep 17, 2023
The story of Francis “Frank” A. Demonte, age 77, ended with his passing on September 17, 2023. Never someone to let a good story go to waste, whether true or not, Frank had many adventures worthy of being shared. From his time growing up in Chicago in his (somewhat) misspent youth balanced with assisting in supporting his family there...
Steven Andrew Cielesz
Sep 10, 2023
Steven Andrew Cielesz, age 60, passed away on September 10, 2023. Son of the late Lois and Stanley Cielesz, Brother of Stanley Cielesz, Linda (Mike) Alford, and the late Kathleen Cielesz, Father of Kathleen and the late Lori Cielesz, Partner of Patricia, Uncle of Tom Alford, Nephew of Frank Macknick, Thomas Schimming, and Beverly Schimming, Friend to many who will...
Rebecca Medina Chapa
Sep 9, 2023
Rebecca (Medina) Chapa, age 82 of Waukegan, IL, left this earth on Sept 09, 2023 from the comfort of her home to be received in the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with a fully restored body and mind as the Lord escorted her to her heavenly mansion “dwelling place”. He removed every tear from her...
Sandra Parisi
Sep 3, 2023
Sandra Parisi, age 83 of Gurnee passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Janice Klein, and her ex-husband Gary Parisi.
She is survived by her children, Andrea (Tony Hauser) and Heather (Jim Foszcz); her grandchildren, Lucas and Bryan Foszcz; her brother, William Klein (Barbara) and nieces, Kristin (Alex Sammut)...
Lee Dietrich
Sep 1, 2023
Lee Andrew Dietrich, 82, of Beach Park, passed away on the first of September, 2023. Lee was born the 19th of September, 1940, to Wilbert and Hilda Dietrich. Competitive and intelligent, he turned academic talent into distinguished achievement, attaining a Master’s degree. With this, he pursued a career in agricultural biochemistry and research compliance at several internationally prominent firms. On...
JD Ogden
Aug 25, 2023
J.D Ogden Jr, 89, of Waukegan, transitioned on Friday, August 25, 2023 surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. He was born December 30th, 1933, in Mississippi to J.D Ogden Sr and Lillie Pearl Ogden.
He is survived by son, Robert Parrish and daughters, Johnetta Carson(Douglas), Valencia Belton, grandchildren, Obray Carson, Tramar Carson(Lavender), Keyvon Ogden, Natalia...
Judith Louise Murray
Aug 17, 2023
Judith Louise Murray (Hanner) born July 1937 in Lake Forest, IL. Grew up in Lake Bluff and graduated from Lake Forest High School class of 1955. She resided in Waukegan/Zion. Worked in banking for many years including First National Bank of Lake Forest, Northern Trust, and Lake Forest Bank & Trust Co. Judith was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses...
Jerry L Shaide Sr. "Pops"
Aug 14, 2023
Jerry L. Shaide Sr. "Pops", of Zion IL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 14, 2023 at the age of 86. Jerry was born December 13, 1936 to Walter and Genevie Shaide in Barron, Wisconsin. Jerry moved to Illinois after high school, where he worked at Anchor Coupling Libertyville, IL for many years where he...
Linda Simpson
Aug 12, 2023
Linda Simpson, 75, of Beach Park, IL. passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL.
She was born August 20, 1947 to the late Forrest and Alice Trent in Glen Alum, WV. Linda married Harry Simpson on July 3, 1965. She is survived by her daughter Pamela(Kevin) Coughlin, beloved grandsons Jake and Jason, sister...
Paul M. Dayenian
Jul 31, 2023
Paul Manuel Dayenian answered God’s call on July 31, 2023, at the Veterans home in Oxford, Mississippi surrounded by members of his loving family. Mr. Dayenian was born on June 28, 1928, to the late Manuel and Rose (nee Vorperian) Dayenian in Waukegan, IL. Paul served 8 years in the United States Army where he was assigned to...
Nicholas F. Streicher
Jul 18, 2023
Nicholas F. Streicher, 73, of Salem, WI passed away Tuesday July 18, 2023. He was bornSeptember 9th 1949, in Waukegan, IL to John and Roseanna (Bumba) Streicher. Nick was the 9thout of 10 children and grew up in Gurnee, IL. He was a graduate of Warren High School class of1967. After high school, Nick served in the US Army as...
James D. Pitts, Sr.
Jul 10, 2023
James D. Pitts, Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023, at Highland Park Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final moments. Born on February 22, 1945, James lived a life full of love, compassion, and kindness.Visitation services will be held on Thursday July 20, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Warren...
Royal Rockow
Jul 10, 2023
Royal Rockow, 83, of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Alden of Long Grove. He was born on May 4th, 1940 in Browntown, Wisconsin to Elaine and Eugene Rockow. On July 30th, 1966, Royal married the love of his life, Judy (Wohlfeil) Rockow.
Throughout his life Royal enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and spending time with...
Bonni Ann Chiaramonte
Jul 1, 2023
Bonni Ann Chiaramonte, beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away on July 1, 2023 in Waukegan. Born on January 1, 1946, Bonni's life was filled with passion, dedication, and love. From a young age, Bonni displayed a remarkable work ethic and began her professional journey at the tender age of 13. She worked tirelessly in various fields throughout her...
DeVere Phillips Harmon
Jun 30, 2023
DeVere P. Harmon
September 22, 1927- June 30, 2023
DeVere Phillips Harmon of Johnsburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023, at the age of 95. He was born on September 22, 1927, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. DeVere enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945 and served until 1948. He took pride in being a World...
Rex Moore
Jun 27, 2023
Rex quietly made his transition from this life to his next on June 27, 2023, at Elevate Care Waukegan nursing home. He was born to the union of Charlie and Katie Mae Moore on November 1, 1961, in Demopolis, Alabama. Upon his family moving to Waukegan, Illinois, Rex was educated in the Waukegan school system. He went to East Campus...