All Obituaries

Walter Paul Hammer, 88, of Antioch, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, in his home. He was born on January 23, 1931, in Chicago to the late Ray and Martha (Brown) Hammer. Walter was a wonderful father and Papa; and to extended family, he always remained, “Uncle Wally.” He was an Army veteran and retired firefighter, service professions he took to heart throughout his life. Walter is survived by his children, Karen (Larry) Ellingson, Kathy (Jon) Petersen, Ken...

Adrian David Summers, 66, of Zion, passed away September 10, 2019, at home. He was born October 8, 1952, in Waukegan to the late Aden and Anne (Pirok) Summers. On April 11, 1977, in Waukegan, Adrian married Elizabeth Ann. Adrian loved spending time with his family, enjoyed gardening, landscaping, watching old western movies and Star Trek. Adrian worked and retired after 40 years of service as the head of maintenance at the Lake Villa School District. A celebration of life service will take...

Donna Marie Locke, 72, of Round Lake Beach, passed away September 7, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 4, 1947, in Chicago, to the late Raymond and Dolores Cabel. On December 26, 1970, in Chicago, Donna married Gilbert L. Locke. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Gilbert Locke; son and daughter-in-law, Gilbert (Crystall) Locke, Jr.; daughter, Laura Marie Locke; sister, Dolores Hoffman; grandchildren, Coral Locke, Jaden Locke, Justen Locke, and...

Matthew Lee Bellis, 37, of Chicago, passed away August 25, 2019, at home. He was born June 24, 1982, in Peoria, IL. Matthew is survived by his loving family, parents, Gary and Kay (Catalanello) Bellis; sister, Alicia (Matthew Bassitt) Bellis; aunts and uncles, Laure Full, Jennifer Bellis, Sandra (Bill) Hillier, Terry (Linda) Bellis, Brian Catalanello, and Joe and Candy Starns; many cousins, friends, and his special little friend, Olivia "Scuttlebutt." He was preceded in death by...

James Robert Jackson, 60, of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Gurnee. He was born on February 18, 1959, in Chicago to the late Robert George and Catherine Ann (Nield) Jackson. James was a wonderful husband and father. He loved motorcycles, vintage cars, rock n roll, partying and sharing good food with friends, and was always on the lookout for Bigfoot. James is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; children, Andrew Jackson and his girlfriend, YangFei Zhou,...

Carol Susan Sokolowski, 61, of Gurnee, passed away July 31, 2019. She was born February 20, 1958, in Litchfield, Minnesota to the late Floyd and Evelyn (Oberg) Meyer. Carol is survived by her loving husband, Douglas Sokolowski; beloved daughters, Taylor Sokolowski and Dana Sokolowski; sisters, Nancy (Dave) Healy, Jane (Tim) Hubbard, twin sister, Colleen (Jake) Niccum, Lois Meyer Bruno, Joyce (David) Olson, and 16 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019, at...

Pablo Soto passed away in Zion on Thursday, July 25, 2019. There will be a memorial mass held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 10am at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, 5545 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee, IL. 

Holly Lewis, 72, of Waukegan, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born July 24, 1946, in Waukegan to the late Floyd and Helen Lewis. Holly is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Fred Lemke; beloved sister and brother-in-law, Barbara (Thomas) Trost; dear friends, Susan H. and Walt and Liz Small. Services and interment will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation, Gurnee, IL.

David Gladstone Ernstmeyer, 67, of Zion, born Jan. 4, 1952, in Waukegan, went home to be with the Lord July 8, 2019, at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. Survived by his loving mother, Donna Sayle; half-brothers, Bob, Mark, Jim and Jeff Ernstmeyer; aunts, Betty Stried, Jane Stried and Carol Ernstmeyer; cousins, William, Robert, Debbie and James Stried. David was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ernstmeyer; step-father, William Sayle, and step-sister, Maureen Austin. A graveside...

Nancy Jean Sessoms, 76, of Gurnee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Autumn Leaves of Gurnee surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 8, 1942, in Chicago to the late Ralph and Lillian (Richards) Zapfel. On September 19, 1992, in Chicago, Nancy married Dewey Ray Sessoms. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Susan (Keith) Llorens, Michelle (Steve) Rouland and Cindy (Brad) Townsend; son-in-law, Dale Welk; grandchildren, Rebekah Llorens, Dr. Sarah...