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Ruth Ann Wendricks, 83, of Wadsworth passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan. She was born on May 30, 1936 to James and Katherine (Householder) Bisland in Waukegan, IL.  On March 12, 1955 she married Dennis Wendricks in Waukegan, IL.  He preceded her in death on December 12, 2010.  She was a member of the Zion Moose Lodge, enjoyed camping, crossword puzzles, and horses, but her greatest love was for her family. Ruth is survived by her...

Tomasa “Mita” Montano Lopez Lugo, 90, of Waukegan passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1928 in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico to the late Gregorio Lopez Ramos and Maria Lugo Orama.  On June 19, 1954 she married Marcos L. Montano Sr.  She enjoyed word search, playing bingo, singing and had a wonderful sense of humor, but her greatest love was her family. Mita is survived by her husband, Marcos, her...

Fredonia Wright, 94, of Beach Park passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.  She was born on September 2, 1924 to the late Samuel Sr. and Etta (Gates) Davis in Chicago, IL.  Fredonia married Reginald Wright Sr. and to this union had eight children.  He preceded her in death on August 14, 1985.  Fredonia was a member of St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church in Chicago.  She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with family/friends, writing, drawing, praying, and...

Roberto Emilio Herrera, 76, of Gurnee passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. He was born on June 15, 1943 to Emilio Solis and Blanca Herrera in El Salvador.   On December 9, 1962 he married Rosario Lopez in Quezaltepeque, El Salvador.  He attended Familias En Cristo Church.  He loved music, horses, the ocean, nature and collecting hats, but his greatest love of all was his family. Roberto is survived by his wife, Rosario, his...

John Henry Cernoch, 84 of Poplar Grove passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. He was born on October 13, 1934 to the late Benjamin and Maude Cernoch in Cleburne, TX.  John married Marjorie Polk on December 23, 1954 in Dallas, Texas.  He served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years until his retirement and then worked at Anchor for an additional 19 years as a maintenance mechanic.  He enjoyed bowling, golfing, watching...

Carlos Enrique Antunez, 67 of Gurnee, passed away on Friday, August 02, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 17, 1952 to the late Cesar Funez and Carmen Antunez in Honduras.  He loved boating, fishing and making Sunday dinners, but he especially loved spending time with his family. Carlos is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his children; Robert (Christy) Antunez, Michael Antunez, Christina Antunez, Jennifer Antunez, and Michelle Fogiel, along with...

Edna Jeanette Goetsch, 78 of Grayslake, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 14, 1940 in Bethel Springs, TN to the late Noble and Flora (Hurst) Causey.   On February 22, 1964 she married Dennis Goetsch in Glenview, IL. Edna is survived by her husband Dennis, her sons; Edward (Margaret) Goetsch, and Christopher (Anna) Goetsch, her grandchildren; Justin Goetsch, Brian Goetsch, and Catherine Goetsch, her siblings; Betty (Ben) Bradshaw, Harold...

He was born on October 22, 1935 in Port Gibson, MS to Adam and Flora (Wells) Marshall. In June 1971 he married Annette Mitchell in Lake County Illinois. He was a member of the Christian Workers for a Brighter Day Church, Pastor O. S. Williams. James enjoyed, watching baseball, cooking, barbecuing, gardening and hunting. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.  James accepted Christ at an early age. James is survived by his wife Annette Marshall, his children; Michael...

Vera LaVerne Poupore, 92 of Waukegan passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Bickford of Gurnee in Gurnee, IL. She was born on April 14, 1927 to the late Anthony and Florence (Hayward) Bauer in Marinette, WI.  On October 2, 1948 she married Clarence Poupore in Menominee, MI.  She enjoyed golfing and loved spending time with her family. Vera is survived by her husband, Clarence, her daughters; Deborah (Stephen) Murphy, and Lynn Teser, her grandchildren; Fredrick (Cindy) Murphy,...

Richard George Michalski, 74 of Grayslake passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 8, 1945 to the late Richard and Mary (Morrison) Michalski in Chicago, Illinois.  Richard enjoyed hanging out with his friends in the afternoon. Ski is survived by daughters; Catherine (Jordan) Willis, Sherry (Michael Madigan) Michalski Madigan, Simone (Richard) Hollin, and Rikkie (James) Kramschuster, his grandchildren; Emily, Conner, Natalie, Owen, Matthias, Mason, and...