The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services

04/29/2026

Be the change you wish to see in the world!!

Be the start to the ripple effect of kindness in your community! Sometimes it just takes one person! Let it be YOU!

04/25/2026

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04/22/2026

We are proud to live and work in a community of incredible young people setting sail to change the world with their actions and accomplishments! Keep it up!!

The Waukegan Army JROTC program proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Cadet Colonel Ana Martinez-Martinez, Regimental Commander of the Bulldog Regiment. Ana has been accepted to the University of Illinois Chicago and awarded the prestigious Army ROTC Illinois State Tuition Waiver Scholarship.

As the leader of Illinois’s largest JROTC program, Cadet Colonel Martinez-Martinez has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. She played a pivotal role in uniting the regiment’s two campuses into a cohesive and efficient program, with a focus on developing future leaders, ensuring mission success, and prioritizing the well-being of her fellow cadets.

Major Ron Painter, Senior Army Instructor for Waukegan Army JROTC, praised Ana’s accomplishments: “Ana’s leadership and determination have been nothing short of inspiring. Her ability to guide the regiment through significant changes while maintaining a high standard of excellence has set a powerful example for her peers and future cadets. Her acceptance to the University of Chicago and receipt of this scholarship reflect her exceptional character, dedication, and patriotism.”

The Waukegan Army JROTC program is honored to recognize Ana’s success and looks forward to her continued achievements as she begins this exciting new chapter in her journey.

04/22/2026

“It is an incalculable added pleasure to any one’s sum of happiness if he or she grows to know, even slightly and imperfectly, how to read and enjoy the wonder-book of nature.”
— Theodore Roosevelt

HAPPY EARTH DAY!! Take some time and get out in nature! There is a beautiful world out there ready for us to explore :)..

04/19/2026

Today, Dan spent time visiting two cemeteries one to prepare for a service this coming Tuesday, and one to sit with his dad on the 9 year anniversary of his passing.

A father’s presence doesn’t end it just changes. It lives on in lessons, in habits, in the way we carry ourselves, and in the moments we pause to remember.

We are grateful for the life you lived, the love you gave, and the legacy that continues through family every single day.

Forever loved. Forever missed. Never forgotten. ❤️

04/18/2026

🌞Some days you just need to create your own sunshine! ☀

When days are gloomy and rainy and our hearts are filled with grief- Please know that you can make the choice to create your own sunshine!

Find something in your life that sparks JOY and follow that!! Allow that Joy to permeate to all aspects of your life!

04/15/2026

Our veterans deserve to be honored and recognized for their sacrifices. This is especially true after they pass away, whether that death was service related or not. Veterans and their families may be able to receive monetary allowances to reimburse certain burial related expenses, honorary tributes as part of a funeral or memorial service, and special memorial and keepsake items. These benefits are intended to help honor the veteran’s life and express gratitude for their contributions to our nation.

For more information check out our website or give us a call today:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a United States flag at no cost to the next-of-kin of a deceased veteran. The flag is provided as a keepsake designed to honor the memory of the veteran. It is typically used during the funeral or memorial service during the flag folding and presentat...

04/08/2026

https://www.thememorialchapelofwaukegan.com/obituaries/rose-rodriguez-apr-2026

Rose was born on August 22nd, 1962 and passed away on April 3rd, 2026 at the age of 63

04/08/2026

Wonderful seeing strong leadership at the 2026 IFDA Annual Convention at Walter’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois.

Board member, Dan Patch alongside Trevor Davies, the newly sworn-in president of the association.

The Expo Hall is officially SOLD OUT.

We are grateful to be surrounded by individuals who continue to do such meaningful work. The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services looks forward to connecting, learning, and bringing new ideas back home. 🩵

04/03/2026

Sylvia Sanchez Ortiz, de 72 años, falleció el 2 de abril 2026 en su casa rodeada de su familia. Sylvia nació el 20 de febrero de 1954 en San Juan de Guadalupe, Durango, Mexico. Hija de Humberto Sanchez Mercado y Juana Adame de Sanchez. Sylvia deja un legado con su familia, su querido esposo de 50 años, Jay Ortiz.

Sylvia fue una persona con un corazón noble, amable con todo el mundo, quien se hizo amiga fiel de muchas personas a quienes conoció a lo largo de su vida. Sylvia siempre estuvo al pendiente de los demás, buena abuela de quienes llama sus “pollitos”. Su noble manera de ser se recordará amorosamente.

Le sobreviven su esposo Jay; sus hijos Esmeralda Ortiz, Mario Noel Ortiz, Josefina (Andres) Ortiz, Vanessa (Jesus) Verduzco; sus nietos Chelcy Vereniz Ortiz, Marques Josue Ortiz, Cristiano, Xander Palacios; sus hermanos Judy, Erasmo (descanse en paz), Norma, Maricela, Petra, Jorge, y Jesus; muchas amistades y familia extendida.

Su velorio será el martes, 7 de abril 2026, de 5:00pm - 9:00pm en la funeraria, The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su misa está pendiente, pero será actualizada próximamente. Su sepelio en el panteón Ascension, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Para mas informacion, 847-623-3730.

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Sylvia Sanchez Ortiz, 72 years old, passed away on April 2, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Syliva was born on February 20, 1954 in San Juan de Guadalupe, Durango, Mexico. The daughter of Humberto Sanchez Mercado and Juana Adame de Sanchez. Sylvia leaves a legacy with her family and dear husband of 50 years, Jay Ortiz.

Sylvia was loving and kind in all her ways, with a heart of gold. She made close connections with many people who became lifelong friends. Sylvia was always there to lend a helping hand, she was a great grandmother to whom she called her “pollitos”. Her noble ways will be dearly remembered.

She is survived by her husband, Jay; their children Esmeralda Ortiz, Mario Noel Ortiz, Josefina (Andres) Ortiz, Vanessa (Jesus) Verduzco; her grandchildren Chelcy Vereniz Ortiz, Marques Josue Ortiz, Cristiano, Xander Palacios; her siblings Judy, Erasmo (rest in peace), Norma, Maricela, Petra, Jorge, and Jesus; many lifelong friends and extended family.

Her visitation will be on Tuesday, April 7th 2026, from 5:00pm - 9:00pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Her funeral mass details will be updated soon. Her burial will follow at Ascension, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. For more information, please call 847-623-3730.

Sylvia was born on February 20th, 1954 and passed away on April 2nd, 2026 at the age of 72

04/01/2026

Rosendo Garcia Suarez, 37 años, falleció el 28 de marzo de 2026 en el Hospital de Highland Park. Rosendo nació el 17 de agosto de 1988 en Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, hijo de J Domingo Garcia Saavedra y Antonia Suárez Plaza. Esposo de Mariel Sotomayor, querido hermano, hijo y amigo.

Su velorio será el miércoles, 1 de abril del 2026, de 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm en la funeraria The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su sepelio será en el Panteón Miguel Hidalgo de Nuevo Chupicuaro, en el Municipio de Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Rosendo was born on August 17th, 1988 and passed away on March 28th, 2026 at the age of 37

03/25/2026

Faustino Rodolfo Carreon Gonzalez, de 25 años de edad, falleció el 22 de marzo de 2026. Originario de Veracruz, México, hijo de Faustino Carreon Sanchez y Maria Elizabeth Gonzalez Chanona.

Su velorio será el jueves 26 de marzo 2026 de 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm en la funeraria The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su sepelio será en el Panteón Municipal de Emiliano Zapata en el Municipio de Papantla, en Veracruz, México. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.

Faustino Rodolfo was born on April 1st, 2000 and passed away on March 22nd, 2026 at the age of 25