All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Muller, 70, of Grayslake passed away peacefully July 2, 2022, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born January 20, 1952, in Waukegan to the late Robert Leo and Ann Rose (Marfia) Daluga. On August 31, 1974, at St. Dismas Church in Waukegan, Barb married the love of her life, Arthur L. Muller. Barb was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She exhibited grace and perseverance in the midst of many medical challenges. She will be missed and loved by all...

Edward M. Truss, 67, passed away on July 1, 2022. He was born on September 10, 1954, in Chicago to the late Robert and Audrey Truss. He is survived by his two best friends, William and Jeff. Interment will be held at Montrose Cemetery in Chicago. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.

Letty V. Brummitt, 61, passed away June 30, 2022. She was born March 29, 1961, in Harlan, KY to the late Lawrence and Ruby (Patrick) Brummitt. Letty was a bakery manager, and an avid Elvis fan. She is survived by her loving family, her brothers, Cornelius "Buck" (Laurie) Brummitt and Lawrence Brummitt, Jr.; sister, Shirley Peal; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Letty was preceded in death by her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Pat Kingsmill....

Charles “Chuck” William McDowell, 93, a longtime resident of Waukegan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1928, in Waukegan to the late Charles Jacob and Florence Theresa (O’Neill) McDowell. On September 22, 1964, in Waukegan, Chuck married the love of his life, Barbara J. Andren. Chuck enlisted in the Army in October of 1946, and was very proud of serving his country. He served in Japan with the 1st...

Margaret Ann Bakker, 93, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 11, 1928, in Sleepy Eye, MN. On April 14, 1953, in Sleepy Eye, MN, Margaret married the love of her life, Daniel Walter Bakker.  She is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Jo Grochowski, Kathy (Mike) Karwoski, and Laurie (Djuro) Jakircevic; six grandchildren, Jennifer Grochowski, Stacy Lee (Christopher Johnson) Van, Carley (Todd) Ebbing, Allison (Angelo)...

Richard "Richie" Alan Hollander, 51, passed away June 7, 2022. He was born December 15, 1970, in Chicago to the late Lewis and Loretta (Burton) Hollander. Richie was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his five siblings, Renita (Thomas) Kavathas, Eddie (the late Martha) Hollander, Herbie (Cathy) Hollander, Debbie Vaughan, and Harold (Aesook) Hollander; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee....

Hattie Ivey Jackson, 72, passed away on June 5, 2022. She was born on December 11, 1949, in Birmingham, AL to the late General Washington and Bessie Lou Ivey. Hattie is survived by her son, Curtis Jackson; and her grandchildren. She was an Executive at All State and retired after many years of service. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.

Maria Elena Gratton, 79, passed away on June 3, 2022. She was born on January 10, 1943, in Bogota, Colombia to the late Casimiro Hernandez and Marcela Chenche. In addition to her parents, Maria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger Gratton, whom she married on November 20, 1973, in Chicago. Interment will take place at Fort Sheridan Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee; 847-571-7719.

Larry Tony Harris, 56, passed away at home on May 30, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1965, in El Paso, Texas to the late Larry Coleman Harris and Maria Cristina Chavez. Larry had a wonderful personality, loved people, and was a Christian man who was strong in his faith. He enjoyed motorcycles, and was a great artist. He will be loved and deeply missed by all who knew him. Larry is survived by his children, Christopher Joe Anthony Harris, Faith Lynn Harris, Richard Eli Harris, and...

Thomas M. Murphy, Jr., 78, passed away May 24, 2022, at home. He was born on September 4, 1943, in Beverly, Massachusetts to the late Thomas and Virginia Murphy. A private interment will take place at Queen of Heaven in Hillside, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee, Illinois. Please sign the guestbook at LauraSambranoFunerals.com; 847-571-7719.