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Waukegan, Illinois Gertrude A Miholic 1925 — 2023 The passing of our mother, Gertrude Ann (Repp) Miholic, signals the end of a small piece of Waukegan history. Mom was a 1st generation American whose parents, born in Yugoslavia, now Slovenia, were part of the "Great European Migration." They settled on the south side of Waukegan where ethnic enclaves were created by immigrants from the Baltics and eastern Europe. They toiled, lived and died in a unique, now long gone, cultural experience. Mom was a part of what makes America thrive-country, hard work, family, faith and sacrifice. We, her children, are honored to memorialize our mother, Gertrude Miholic. Mom passed away on 11/25/23 after bravely coping for 2 years with failing health. ...

Chicago, Illinois Heather K Hook 1968 — 2023 Heather K. Hook, 54, of Chicago IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. She was born December 14th, 1968, to David and Patricia Hook, in Waukegan IL. Heather graduated from Zion Benton High School and went on to receive an Associates Degree in Fashion Design from Harper College. Heather then pursued a modeling career that took her to many international and local events, especially the McCormick Place trade shows where she modeled for countless different events. Most recently Heather owned and operated Ladies Workout Express in Chicagoundefineds Bucktown neighborhood, which was forced to close due to Covid. Heather (or LaLou as we call her) loved photography, her cat, and...

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Ronald A. Kaplan 1951 — 2023 Ronald Kaplan, age 72, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Aspirus Divine Savior in Portage, WI. Funeral services were private. Ronald was born February 2, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lawrence and Sylvia (Siegan) Kaplan. He married Michele Kirkland on May 21, 1995 and resided in Waukegan, IL. Ron retired from EMCO Chemical Distributors in 2016 before moving to Wisconsin Dells with his wife. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Michele; his cherished daughter, Leah (Dan) Kolcz of Libertyville, IL; his devoted son, Marc (Donna) Kaplan of Antioch, IL; step-children, Lisa (Vance) Brown of Pleasant Prairie, WI and Scott Kirkland of...

Naples Thomas P Stepanich 1935 — 2020 Stepanich, Thomas Parker, of Naples, Florida, passed away on December 28, 2020 at the age of 85 following a lengthy illness. He was a long-time resident of Waukegan and Gurnee, Illinois before retiring to Naples. Thomas was born December 2, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, and a graduate of South Shore High School and the University of Illinois at Navy Pier. He graduated from the De Paul University School of Law, and then served in the United States Army's Judge Advocate General corps while stationed in Maryland and Illinois. Thomas settled in Lake County, Illinois and established a successful law practice in Waukegan. He was a member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State...

Jefferson Suzanne Jo Duval-Renton 1949 — 2020 Mrs. Suzanne Jo Duval-Renton, age 71, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Mrs. Duval-Renton was born in Waukegan, Illinois, a daughter to the late Joseph Rhodes Duval and the late Myrtle Barr Duval. Suzanne was a degreed fine artist, graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Fine Art. She was an accomplished painter and sculptor having won several regional art show awards. She was a wonderful, magical mother and willing, supportive partner in her marriage. Suzanne worked as a graphic artist in Boston for a number of years, completing successful collateral material for advertising campaigns in that market. Suzanne loved life and what it brought her way no matter...

Bass Lake, Indiana Lois I. Smith 1926 — 2020 Lois I. Smith, age 93, of Bass Lake, passed away Sunday, August , 2020. Lois was born November 11, 1926 in Avon, Indiana to Herman Barker and Ada Reed Barker, both deceased. She was very musical and especially enjoyed playing piano and key board, for many years she volunteered by visiting and playing at area nursing homes, she played right up until the week before her passing at Catherine Kasper Home where she was a resident. She also loved embroidering, watching the deer and other wildlife, reading and cooking. She was a Cubs fan and really enjoyed spending winters in Padre Island and Corpus Christi, Texas. On December 17, 1949 she married Arthur Smith, he preceded her in death in...

Marco Island Vivian Leoneda Brunette 1935 — 2020 Devoted wife mother grandmother great-grandmother sister aunt and friend to many, Vivian Leoneda Brunette passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Florida at 84 years young. A multi talented woman with a passion for baking sewing embroidery needlework painting and an amazing example of perseverance and tolerance. She had a brilliance about her and everyone who knew her was enamored. She was a member of many organizations and volunteered her time and talent selflessly. She was a true inspiration and role model and always had time for a loved one and was a calming comforting presence. Vivian was a member of St Mary's of Fremont Center in Mundelein...

Twin Lakes Barbara DeThorne 1932 — 2019 Barbara DeThorne age 87 of Twin Lakes, WI. died November 6, 2019. She was born in North Chicago, IL. On April 14, 1932. The daughter of the late John and Ann (Aleksonis) Jelava. She worked for many years at Baxter Health Care as a Receptionist. Barbara is survived by her three of her children: Terri (Skiff) Weeden, Cindy (Gregg) March and Tracy (Michael) Blasius. Grandmother to Sarah March, Evelyn Blasius, Charlotte Blasius and Lilyann Balsius. Sister to Margie (William) Risley and Juliann (Art) Jelava Babine. Preceded in death by her three children Babs DeThrone, Michele DeThorne and Susan DeThorne, Sister Patricia (Clifford) Mass, Joanne (Gene) Terrill. Mass of Christian...

Naples, Florida Sandra M. Welker 1945 — 2019 Sandra Welker, 73, of Naples, FL passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Sandra was born October 15, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Lloyd P. and Sylvia (Belot) Post. She was married to late Rodger Welker for 40 years. They raised two daughters, Sara and Megan, in Waukegan, IL. Since moving to Naples, Sandra's passions have been serving on the Board and volunteering with Christ Child Society of Naples, playing bridge with multiple groups, traveling the world with friends, volunteering with Greater Naples Leadership and spending time with her family. She was happiest when she could combine these passions together. Sandra was known for her love of decorating...

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