All Obituaries

Rev. John A. Shumate, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was born on Tuesday, March 22, 1949, in Grand Rapids, MI to the late John William and Dorothy Emma (Tetzlaff) Shumate. On August 16, 1974, in Norridge, IL, John married the love of his life, Loretta Wendt.Pastor Shumate enjoyed the simple things in life like spending time with his family and grandchildren, rooting for the Detroit Lions and Chicago Cubs, fishing and visiting with close friends that he made in ...

Joyce Ethel (Mudgett) Vandervoort September 5, 1933 – June 9, 2026 Joyce Ethel (Mudgett) Vandervoort, age 92, of Waukegan, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by the love of her family and pastors, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.  Born on September 5, 1933, in Waukegan, Joyce was the daughter of Daniel Mudgett and Ethel Mudgett Askew. She was a woman of deep Christian faith, nurtured by her family, her childhood church, Christian Assembly of Zion, ...

John J. O'Neill, 77, a longtime resident of Morton Grove, IL passed away peacefully May 24, 2026. He was born on June 4, 1948, in Chicago to the late John and Anne O'Neill. John was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:00 am, at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, 700 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL with Military Funeral Honors. Deacon Charles Shallcross will officiate the services. Arrangements entrusted to ...

Raymond Albert Young Ray Young died May 10, 2026, with his loving family by his side, at home at Sunrise Senior Living in Gurnee. Ray was born to Royal Jacob Young and Albertina Emelia Johnson Young on December 13, 1934, in Ladysmith, WI. He grew up in nearby Glen Flora, WI. Ray moved to Waukegan, IL in 1959,  after serving in the Army in Korea and Japan for 2 years. Ray married Susie Bunton in 1962, and they bought their first home in Waukegan. They moved to Grandwood Park in 1969, ...

Glenna Ann Hippensteel went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2026.  She was born on August 4, 1931, in Escanaba, Michigan to Glenn and Doris Fallmer.  Glenna was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Donald Eugene Hippensteel. Their enduring union spanned 71 years, characterized by a lifetime of mutual love. Glenna embodied an era of timeless elegance and domestic devotion.  She was the heartbeat of the household, finding joy with her husband’s success and her ...

Paul Craft, 60, passed away at home on April 17, 2026. He was born on October 4, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Benjamin and Martha Craft.Paul is survived by his wife, Nancy, and many extended family and friends. There will be no services and interment is private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee. You may sign the online guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.

Thomas Eugene Tolstad was born in Chicago February 15, 1963, to Gene and Sylvia Tolstad.  He died April 15, 2026, peacefully at home.  As a child, he loved to play baseball, a passion he shared with his father.  He lived a quiet and simple life.  Those that knew and worked with him appreciated his honesty and unassuming manner.  He is survived by his sister Ellen and father Gene.  His family would like to recognize and thank the compassionate and thoughtful ...

Our precious angel, Gloria Esther Wesley, 3 years and 3 months, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 2022, in Oak Lawn, IL. Gloria is survived by her father and mother, Kiran and Nancy Wesley; her older brother, Jason; her grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and many friends.   A visitation will be held from 10am-11am on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Chicago Indian Church ...

Helen Lorraine Moser, 97, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at home. She was born on August 9, 1928, in Spooner, WI to the late William LeRoy and Jennie Olive (Cowee) Coleman. Helen worked for many years as a baker at Sara Lee in Wisconsin. She enjoyed making people laugh, and spending time with her family and friends. Helen had a passion for dancing, and loved music, especially Polka and Country. One of her favorite things to eat was lobster, which her friends would bring her ...