All Obituaries

If you would like to send flowers please omit all lillies, some of the family are allergic. Thank you for your understanding. Mary Ann S. Poznanski, 86, of Grayslake, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born October 18, 1934, in Chicago to the late Henry and Sophie (Majka) Cabaj. On September 8, 1956, in Chicago, Mary Ann married Donald J. Poznanski. Mary Ann is survived by her loving family; her five children, Ralph...

Angelo "Evangelos" G. Vassos, 84, of Gurnee, formerly of Lyons, IL, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021, at home with his family. He was born on December 15, 1936, in Greece to the late Konstantinos and Kasiane (Karountzou) Vasilopoulos.  As we look back to celebrate and honor all of Angelo’s accomplishments over the past 84 years, we remember a great, loving husband to Vicky, father to Gus and Kathy, grandfather to Vasi, Andrew, and Christine, and great...

Shirley Andrea Hoven (VanLaeke) It is with great heartache we share the sudden passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother (nana), great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend who passed August 14, 2021, at 84. Shirley was born July 24, 1937, grew up in North Chicago then raised her family in Waukegan where she worked and retired from OMC. Recently, Shirley resided at Green Oaks Senior Living. A member of St. Patrick’s in Wadsworth and St. Joseph’s in Libertyville, she was also in the...

Fran Krimmel, 78, born May 25, 1943, and passed away August 5, 2021 at home. Interment is private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.

Zayden James Zavodny, age 3, passed away July 24, 2021. He was born April 13, 2018, in Waukegan. Zayden is survived by his loving family, his mother, Rachael (Phillip Angeles) McKimmy; brothers, Zachary Paul Zavodny and Noah Rader-Zavodny; paternal great grandparents, Paul and Linda McKimmy; paternal grandfather, Bobby McKimmy; aunts, Vanessa (Eric) Gregory, Megan McKimmy, Sarah McKimmy, Morganne McKimmy, and Rebecca Ware; uncle, Clayton McKimmy; cousins, Cayden, Landon, Payton, Easton,...

Gala Herner, 85, of Gurnee, passed away on July 23, 2021, at home. She was born July 24, 1935, in Fairfield, IL to the late Walter and Callie (nee Cravens) Pool. Gala had a huge heart, loved her family, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting. She made several blankets for St. Jude Children's Hospital and the Linus Project to help children with cancer. Gala is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Paul Seday, Sr.; nine children, Vicki Johnson, Gregory (Kathy) Herner,...

Dominic DePalma, 75, of Waukegan, was born on November 6, 1945, and passed away on July 21, 2021. Interment will be held privately at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park in Zion, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.

Robert R. Amann, 76, of Libertyville, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1944, in Waukegan to the late Otto, Sr. and Eleanor Amann. Robert was a proud Marine Corp. veteran. There will be a private graveside service held at Fort Sheridan Cemetery in Fort Sheridan, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.

Carl Lawrence Petersen, 91, of Beach Park, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2021, at Gurnee Place. He was born on October 21, 1929, in Waukegan to the late John Lawrence and Anna Kristen (nee Jorgensen) Petersen. On February 12, 1972, in Waukegan, Carl married the love of his life, Janet (nee Nelson). He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII, and later served in the Navy Reserves. Carl worked as a printer for the Waukegan News Sun, the Herald American, and the...

Flavio Marin, 40, of Mundelein, passed away July 14, 2021. He was born July 24, 1980, in Libertyville. Flavio was an avid Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed bike riding. He is survived by his loving family, his father, Guadalupe Andres Marin; three siblings, Claudia (Darrin) Leith, Andy Marin and Mariela (Kevin) Mathers; one niece and three nephews, Julia Leith, Jonathan Marin Soudan, Ryan Leith and Aidan Leith. Flavio was preceded in death by his son, Adrian Anthony Kunkle; brother, Adrian...