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John (Jack) Joseph Rivelli passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 1, 2021. John was born on August 8, 1933, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Morrissey) Rivelli. He married the love of his life, Edith Coleman, on July 19, 1952. They were married for 64 years until Edith’s passing on May 12, 2016.  John was the 8th of 11 children and the 8th child to pass away. He enjoyed being a Son, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Great Great Grandpa. Throughout the years, he loved to dance...

Gail S. Basner passed away at home on November 17, 2021. She was born on August 27, 1936, in Chicago. Gail was a wonderful painter and active in the North Shore art community. She was a lifelong Chicagoan who loved painting the many beautiful Chicago cityscapes.  Gail was an avid animal lover who was preceded in death by her sweet dog, Sadie, and by her longtime companion, Jack Dougherty. She is survived by her three step-children, Kelly Dougherty, Dan Dougherty, and...

Bobbie W. Blackwell, Jr., 55, of North Chicago, passed away at home on November 11, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1966 in Aurora, IL. Bobbie was a United States Navy Veteran. There will be a private family burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee, IL.

Willie R. "Mama Bonnie" Arnold, 79, of Waukegan, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2021.    A celebration of life visitation will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, from 10am - 11am, at Jesus Name Apostolic Church, 150 S. Genesee St., Waukegan.  A celebration of life service will take place at the church from 11am - 12pm, Saturday, November 27, 2021, with Pastor John I. Caples, Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow at Warren Cemetery, Gurnee....

Vivian Furan, 98, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was born on August 10, 1923, in Missouri to the late Christian and Sadie (Branson) Danuser. Vivian is survived by one sister, Donna Ridenhour. In addition to her parents, Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Furan; and two daughters, Victoria and Valli Furan. A private family interment will take place in Belle, Missouri. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee....

Irene Villavicencio Diaz, 82, of Waukegan, passed away peacefully November 1, 2021, at home. She was born September 18, 1939, in Mexico to the late Ramon Villavicencio and Carmen Diaz Ramos. Irene is survived by her four children, Victor Villavicencio, Yessnia Balcazar, Patricia Villavicencio Diaz, and Enrique (Elena) Zaragoza; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. There are no services scheduled at this time. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral...

Gary Richard Blanski, 56, of Round Lake Beach, passed away October 30, 2021, at home. He was born on December 10, 1964, in Chicago to the late Richard and Maria (Friesner) Blanski. Gary enjoyed his work as a Tuck Pointer/Brick Layer, and was a member of Local Union 21 Brick Layers & Allied Craftworkers from 1985-2013. He loved riding his Harley motorcycle, traveling to different islands, and boating. Gary is survived by his longtime friend and former wife, Cindy Blanski; nephews, Shane...

Charles H. Cashmore, Sr. passed away October 28, 2021. In honor of his wishes,  there will be no service. Burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee, Illinois. 

James “Jake” Nagode, 85, of Gurnee, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2021, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born on May 6, 1936, in Waukegan to the late Frank and Bernice (Dapkus) Nagode. On August 6, 1960, in Chicago, Jake married the love of his life, Jacqueline “Jackie” Boustead. He loved his Lord, his country, and his family and friends dearly. Jake was a Physical Education and Health Teacher mostly for junior high (middle school) and...