Obituaries in Waukegan, IL

Linda J. Flowers-Parker was born on October 27, 1961, in Vance, Mississippi, at a very young age her mother moved her to Waukegan, II. She entered eternal rest on November 7, 2025.She was united in marriage to Julian Parker.Linda enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, she was educated in the Waukegan...

Erlynn Michele Franklin Jones, age 66, of Zion, Illinois, made her peaceful transition, at home, surrounded by family, on December 9, 2025. Erlynn was born on October 20, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Gertrude Franklin and Harry Jones, Jr.Erlynn was raised in North Chicago and was a lifelo...

MAMA, with all the memories of laughter, we think of you lighting up every room. We will remember you with smiles, not tears, for all the joy you brought throughout the years. You always had a bright smile and gave the most comforting hugs. You gave us all a piece of your heart & that we will fo...

Gregory I. Preston Sr. was born on July 25th, 1952, to George and Anna Preston. He was raised in Chicago, IL. He was the youngest son and 5th child of 6 siblings and accepted Christ at an early age. Gregory graduated from DuSable High School in 1971 on Chicago’s southside.Gregory joined the Navy in ...

Malia Mitchell, of Gurnee, Illinois, was born on August 20, 2006, in Libertyville, Illinois, at Advocate Condell Medical Center. She left us far too soon on December 4, 2025, at just 19 years old.Malia is deeply loved and will always be remembered by her mother, Chaquene Gordon-Hill, and her stepfat...

Demetria LaShawn Blandon was born on January 5, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, to Nathan Minor and Leanna Blandon Minor. She confessed Christ at an early age, a foundation that guided her life with grace, compassion, and strength.Demetria graduated from Thornton High School, where she excelled both aca...

“On May 13, 1943, "God would bless Jack and Juanita Holley with the birth of a daughter, Joyce.Joyce was called by the Lord on January 8, 2026, to go to heaven, where there will be no more pain, no more sickness or sorrow; she has gone to rest. "She is absent from the body but present with the Lord....

Lorna May McLean, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and retired Medical Assistant, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with terminal liver cancer.Lorna was preceded in death by her mo...

Janessa leaves behind her mother Evette Fernandez Colon, Brothers; Adrian Colon, Daniel Colon, Ariel Colon, Omar Colon, Nathan Encarnacion. Sisters; Destiny Colon, Shienel Encarnacion. Grandmother; Maria Fernandez Lopéz, and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nephews and Nieces.Janessa Lily Colòn was born...

Clayton Royal Pipes was born on January 26, 1959 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi to James Sr. and Willie Mae Pipes. Clayton accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age. Clayton worked at the VA, Great Lakes hospital, St. Therese hospital, and Vista hospital for many years.Clayton was a hard worker. ...