All Obituaries

Joan F. Paulson, 79, of Waukegan, passed away February 24, 2021, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born June 17, 1941, in Waukegan, IL to the late John and Frances (DeSoto) Morris. On July 8, 1955, in Waukegan, Joan married David Paulson. Joan is survived by her husband of 65 years, David; three children, John, Sr. (Robin) Paulson, Cathy Paulson, and Robert Paulson; five grandchildren, Chad (Jessica) Paulson, John, Jr. (Kori) Paulson, Erik Paulson, David Pratt, and Robyn...

Michael Phillip Moore was born at home in Lobata, West Virginia to Walter La Francis and Mary Magdalene Moore on April 9th, Easter Sunday, 1950.   He received his public education at Douglas, Lincoln, Webster, and Roosevelt Jr High Schools in Peoria, Illinois before attending and graduating from St. Patrick Grade School in 1964 and Spaulding Institute in 1968 in the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.   As a student athlete, Michael was a member of the IHSA State Qualifying RelayTeam...

Donald I. Taft, 79, of Wadsworth, passed away February 11, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 17, 1941, in Waukegan to the late Roy and Viola Taft. Donald is survived by his loving son and daughter-in-law, Don (Kimberly Shaw) Taft; grandchildren, Don and Anthony Taft, Abigail, Brandon, Carly, and Drake Shaw. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Taft. A memorial service is pending. Interment will take place at Mt....

Robert "Bob" Johnson, 91, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2021. He was born July 27, 1929, in Waukegan, to the late Volmer and Mary (Zuidweg) Johnson. On September 3, 1989, in Waukegan, Bob married Vonnie Stiles. Bob was the owner and operator of V. O. Johnson & Son Construction Company his entire life. He was a pilot, a collector of many things, loved the outdoors, was active in winter and water sports, including skiing and deep sea diving. Bob...

Janet Elaine Tatgenhorst, 79, of Homewood, IL, passed away February 6, 2021, at Generations at Apple Wood in Matteson, IL. She was born July 23, 1941, in Blue Island, IL to the late Clyde, Sr. and Dorothy (Schultz) Blair. On June 13, 1964, in Homewood, IL, Janet married Alan Louis Tatgenhorst. Janet is survived by her sister, Sharon (Robert Carlson) Nolan; sister-in-law, Rosemarie Blair; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ted and Margie Tatgenhorst; three nephews and one niece. In addition to...

Marlene E. Brodzik, 73, of Mundelein, passed away peacefully February 5, 2021, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born October 13, 1947, in Chicago, to the late Edmund and Eleanor Glabus. On October 11, 1969, in Chicago, Marlene married the love of her life, Bruce F. Brodzik. Marlene is survived by her loving family, her husband of 51 years, Bruce; two daughters, Melissa (Dr. Peter) Morawiecki and Jessica (Sergio) Arias; two granddaughters, Macee Morawiecki and...

Stephanie Sylvia Brooks, 70, of Waukegan, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on March 2, 1950, in Chicago, to the late Louis and Jeanette (Arnold) Fitzgerald. On June 1, 1978, Stephanie married the love of her life, Emile "Joe" Brooks. Stephanie leaves to cherish her loving memory, her husband of 43 years, Joe Brooks; one daughter, Kelly (Don Barnes) Brooks; one sister, Michelle Spurlock; three grandchildren,...

Christine Lee Gruszczynski, 72, of Zion, passed away January 1, 2021, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born August 5, 1948, in San Jose, CA to the late Herbert Lee Jennings and Barbara (nee Page) Comer. Christine was a United States Air Force Veteran, and worked for many years in the automobile industry as a DMV Clerk. She is survived by her son, Ronald (Jurate) Gruszczynski, Jr.; three grandsons; sister, Vanessa (Christopher) Perna; nieces and nephews, Collett (Cory)...

Herbert "Herb" Charles Schulz, 74, of Antioch, passed away December 31, 2020, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. He was born October 31, 1946, in Chicago to the late Arthur Gustav and Leona Minnie (nee Millies) Schulz. On April 29, 1972, in Paxton, IL, Herb married the love of his life, Gerrie Storm. Following aviation school at Southern Illinois University, Herb flew helicopters in the Army National Guard. He continued to fly as a a corporate pilot for Keystone,...

Vyto Jurkynas of Libertyville passed away December 28, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. He was born in Chicago to the late Peter and Helen Jurkynas. Vyto is survived by his dear friend and caregiver, Kimberly MacDonald; and two daughters, Kristen Jurkynas and Lauren Jurkynas. In addition to his parents, Vyto was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Services and interment are private.