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Ma. Aurora D. Sio (Inday Ma-Au), 76 of Beach Park, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and their love.  She was born on July 16, 1944 to the late Carlos and Corazon (Diasnes) Doromal in the Philippines.  After receiving her Bachelor’s in Nursing at Velez Medical Center, she traveled to the United States as an exchange nurse.  When she returned to the Philippines, she met Ernesto Sio. The two were married on April 25, 1969. ...

Harry Lee Owsley, 87 of Libertyville passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 1, 1933 to the late Everett and Irma (Hodges) Owsley in Bandana, KY.  Harry was drafted into the United States Army in 1954 and retired in 1974 after serving three tours in the Far East and two tours in Europe.  He married his first wife, Hildegard Deppert in 1958.  On August 8, 1980 he married Elizabeth “Betty” Angelovich Beckley.  After...

Jimmie Joe Bayer of Waukegan, IL, passed away on October 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by family and friends.  Jim was born May 3, 1941, in Brazil, Indiana, to Gilbert and Mary Reichert Bayer. Jim passed away from complications affiliated with cancer.  Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eileen Thorpe Bayer, his children, Michael Bayer and Cathy Bayer (Keith Parmer), former daughter-in-law Michelle Bayer, and seven grandchildren (Skylar, Cole, Blaine, and Cameron Bayer;...

Renee R (Rucks) Sams of Jacksonville, IL (formerly Waukegan IL) passed away on September 23rd, 2020 in Springfield, IL. Renee was born on October 26th, 1957 to the late Walter and Courtney Rucks in Jacksonville, IL.  On July 19th, 1986, Renee married the love of her life David Sams in Waukegan IL. Renee is survived by her brothers and sisters, Jim (Cindy) Rucks, Tom (Mary Ellen) Rucks, Richard Rucks, Peter (Cindy) Rucks, Mary (Mike) Gray, and Becky Belmont; sister-in-law Janet Rucks;...

Benjamin Albert Plasky, 21 of McHenry passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born on June 10, 1999 in Elk Grove, IL to David Plasky and Vikki Fitzhugh.  Benjamin loved hanging with friends and family playing video games and working on his cars. Benjamin is survived by his parents, David Plasky and Vikki Plasky, his brothers; Anthony Fitzhugh, Devin (Shalea) Plasky, and Cody Plasky, his nephew, Cyrus Plasky, his maternal grandmother, Joanne Martino, his paternal grandmother,...

Roger Tilden Larson, 89 a lifelong resident of Zion, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Rolling Hills Skilled Nursing Facility where he has been for the past 5 years. He was born on March 12, 1931 in Zion to the late Tilden and Helen Larson.  Roger was a life-long businessman in Zion which includes Larson’s Standard Service Station, Larson’s Freeway Service Station and he built and owned Larson’s Car Wash, “The Largest Indoor Car Wash in the...

Karen Denise Ridgeway, 60, formerly of Waukegan, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on September 12, 2020. She was born on January 21, 1960 to John and Ruth (Robinson) Ridgeway in Waukegan, IL.  She was jokingly known to her family as “Boss Baby” as she was the glue of the family. Karen is survived by her mother Ruth (James) Harris, her sons, Derrell Taylor and Aaron (Juanita) Ridgeway, her brother Darnell (Karen) Harris, her sisters, Laverne (Brian) Cole and Lisa...

Kathleen Grace Young, 77 of Lake Villa, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Northwestern Medical Center in McHenry. She was born on June 28, 1943 to the late and John and Eleanor G. (Myrtle) Hughes in Chicago, Illinois. Kathleen is survived by her son Sean D. Young (Mike Daugherty) her sister Betty Hughes, her nephews, John (Lisa) & Joesph Guagliardo & Zach Gilbertson, and her cousin Linda Alpers. She was preceded in death by her sisters Barbara Bush & Iris...

Roy Elmer Mounce, 95 of Wauconda passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born on February 15, 1925 to the late John and Ollie Mae (Carter) Mounce in Metropolis, IL.  He proudly served in the United States Army.  On April 13, 1957 he married Betty Carper.  She preceded him in death on July 11, 2016.  Roy enjoyed teaching people sign language and was a devout Christian. Roy is survived by his daughter Linda...

Gail Brito (nee Raymond), age 77, of Grayslake, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on August, 22, 2020, with her family by her side. It would be wrong to say that Gail lost her battle because she never stopped fighting.  No matter how weak her body became, her spirit stayed strong as she faced each challenge with a brave face and sweet smile.  She brought joy and humor to all who knew her. Formerly of Chicago, she was a 1960 graduate of Gage Park High School, received her...