All Obituaries

Thomas "Sets" Puckelwartz, 75, of Huntley, passed away September 20, 2020, at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital. He was born April 15, 1945, in Chicago to the late Frank and Edith (nee Wilson) Puckelwartz. On May 19, 1974, in Chicago, Sets married the love of his life, Lynn Giovannetti. Sets is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Lynn Puckelwartz; three daughters, Lisa Naujokas, Cheryl (Dave) Puckelwartz-Bumblis, and Amy (Matt Heiderman) Puckelwartz; four grandchildren,...

Joseph Anthony Perry, 71, of Lake Villa, passed away September 19, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born August 17, 1949, in Chicago to the late Joseph and Violet Perry. Services and interment are private. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.

Howard J. Thornton, 85, of Waukegan, passed away September 5, 2020, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born May 3, 1935, in Roseville, MI. Howard was a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Hronn Thornton; children, Adrian Brown, Bernadette (Brian) Stout, Roland Thornton, Alison Nina Venisnik, and Johann (Izabella) Stefnis; grandson, Drew Venisnik, and other grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his two...

Guadalupe Torres, 54, of Round Lake Beach, passed away September 2, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born August 30, 1966, in Evanston. Guadalupe is survived by his wife, Leticia Ponce; mother, Teodora Torres; siblings, Eloisa Torres, Mayra Torres, Maria (Lazaro) Martinez, Sylvia Torres, Gabriel Torres, and Sara Amezquita; sister-in-law, Criselda Silva Torres; nieces and nephews, Miralda Martinez, Jasmine Martinez, Elsa Martinez, Lazaro Martinez, Jr., Ismayel...

Kathleen Scott (nee Balmes), 75, a lifelong resident of Lake County passed away on  August 28. Kathleen was born November 24, 1944, to Wilfred and Virginia Balmes.  Over the years, she was involved in many organizations and was very giving of her time.  Her ready smile will be missed. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Richard) Hubbard, her siblings, Jeanne Balmes, Julianne (Gary) Gehrig, Peter (Robin) Balmes, Wil (Aleta) Balmes, sister-in-law ,Pam Balmes, and...

Jane Ann Gambill, 71, of Waukegan, went home to be with the Lord at home on August 24, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1948, in Lapeer, MI to the late James and Alice (Kenyon) Shamel. On August 29, 1969, in Flint, MI, Jane married the love of her life, Judson Gambill. Jane is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Judson Gambill; three children, Lora (James) Wacholz, Judson M. Gambill, and Jaimie Gambill; two brothers, Ronald (Jane) Shamel and Mark...

Paul E. Blair, 62, of Round Lake Beach, passed away August 18, 2020, at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach. He was born August 20, 1957, in Chicago, to the late Bretland and Audrey Blair. Paul loved fishing, fireworks, and making model cars. He is survived by his brothers, Michael (Donna) Blair and Robert (Lisa) Blair; nieces and nephews, Tish (Robert) Johnson, James (Julie) Blair, and Katrina Blair; great nieces and great nephews, Tobi, Aiden, Mariah, Brionna, Tra, O'mya, and...

Shirley Marie Schneider, 91, of Montgomery City, MO, formerly of Zion, IL, went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2020, at JourneyCare in Barrington. She was born on May 26, 1929, in Chicago, to the late William S. and Margaret Mary (Finucane) Norris. On December 21, 1946, in Chicago, Shirley married the love of her life, Arthur Schneider. For many years, she faithfully attended Reach Community Church in Montgomery City, MO. Shirley loved the Lord with all her heart, and was a prayer...

Joseph M. Butera, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born on May 10, 1938, in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph M. and Evelyn (Bowles) Butera, Sr. Joseph was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his loving family, nieces and nephews, Tom (Kim) Mason, John (Chris) Dalton, Lisa (Eric) Karol, Donna Tackett, Pat (Arnold) Liboy, and Mike (Judy) Charnota; many great nieces and great nephews; and brother, Frank Butera....

Patricia “Pat” Bullock-Gipple, 50, of Lindenhurst, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020, at home with her family by her side. She was born March 24, 1970, in Creston, IA. On June 20, 1992, in Atlantic, IA, Pat married the love of her life, Ken Gipple. Pat and Ken met while attending the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, during the fall of 1988 and started dating the following year.  During their 30+ years together, Pat and Ken moved several times ultimately settling in...