All Obituaries

Ruth Irene Lejsek, 93, resided in Wildwood, IL, formerly of Forsyth, MO, passed away peacefully March 19, 2019, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born April 17, 1925, in Chicago, IL to the late Earl Francis and Irene (Brindise) Kawell. Ruth is survived by her two sisters, Ella Jane Wilson and Diane Petlak; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by...

Joyce Marie Carter, age 67, of Waukegan, formerly of Kentucky, was born on August 29, 1951, in Newport, AR, and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL.  Joyce leaves to cherish her loving memory, her son, Traftin J. Carter; her sisters, Willie "Bonnie" Arnold and Janice Carter; brothers, Milton Carter, Jr., Bobby Carter, Clemmie Carter and Herbert Carter; aunts, Joann Ivory, Hattie P. Valentine and...

Burl Mason, Jr., 58, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at University of Chicago Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1960, in Chicago to the late Burl, Sr. and Adele (Butera) Mason. He is survived by his brother, Tom (Kim) Mason; sister, Sandy Mason; niece and nephews, Nichlos, Austin, Kaylee and Jonathan Mason; great nieces, Danyelle and Destiny Mason; aunts, Marilyn Mason and Evelyn Butera; uncle, Joe Butera; cousins, Lori, Bob, Pat, Donna, John, Lisa and Mike. In addition to his...

Jon Bernard Daley, age 66, went to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  He was born on May 19, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and passed away at his home in Gurnee, IL.  He will be lovingly remembered by his significant other and friend, Laurie Gale Mendell, and his daughter, Joni Leean Mendell- Daley.  He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Debi and Bruce Snider; Nieces and nephews, Chris Snider, Jason, Josh, and Kevin Daley, Mindy Daley Heyboer, Melissa...

Christine M. Thomsen, 96, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019, at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. She was born on January 17, 1923, in Harmony, MN to the late Andrew and Mary (Massey) Soma. Christine is survived by her six children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her very special family at Rolling Hills Manor. Her family at Rolling Hills Manor took care of her day in and day out, and treated her as their own. We cannot thank her extended Rolling Hills Manor family enough for...

Michael Armstrong Waters, 70, of Prospect Heights, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019, at home. He was born on November 24, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois. He is the loving father of, Crystal (Ryan) Waters Mendoza, and beloved grandfather of Jory Hope and Pryde. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, LeMoyne Arthur and Frances (Krause) Waters, and sister, Joni Rantool. Services and interment are private. Arrangements entrusted to Sambrano Funeral & Cremation,...

Anna May Thoennes, 83, of Waukegan, formerly of Mundelein, passed away suddenly on  Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan with her family by her side. She was born July 18, 1935, in Kewanee, IL to the late Wilton and Vera (Larson) Parris. Anna married James Francis Thoennes in August 1957, in Bloomington, IL. She raised her children as a single mother when her husband passed away in 1972. Anna was a school teacher for many years, and volunteered at local...

Barbara Jane Hintz, 72, passed on to Heaven on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, peacefully from her home with her husband, John, daughter, Jenni, and dog, Carter, at her side. Barbara was born on December 12, 1946, in Mineola, New York. Barbara loved to worship our Lord Jesus through her music, singing and playing the piano. She was a member of Gurnee Community Church and dedicated many years of service to Christ there directing the choir and sharing her beautiful voice. She was also a member for...

Kathleen M. Lukasiewicz, 73, of Vernon Hills, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 18, 2019, at Highland Park Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on June 5, 1945 in Chicago to the late John and Ann (DeHay) Kerwin. On May 8, 1971, in Franklin Park, Kathleen married the love of her life, Thomas S. Lukasiewicz. Kathleen loved the Lord with all her heart, and her passion was being a Special Education Teacher for more than 32 years. She is survived by her loving...

Kenneth Leflore, Sr., 59, of Waukegan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born on July 25, 1959, in Canton, Mississippi to the late Hosea Brown and Louise Lambs. Kenneth was a United States Army Veteran. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 11:00 am, at Greater Faith Baptist Church, 565 Powell Avenue, Waukegan, IL with Dr. H. Lee Jordan officiating.