The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Services

11/30/2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Cecilio “Tony” Vega. Tony was born and raised in Waukegan, Illinois. Known for his huge heart, generosity, and creative spirit, Tony will always be remembered for the many ways he touched the lives of others.

A talented brick paver for many years, Tony helped design and work on major projects such as the Southwest Territory at Six Flags Great America, Wrigleyville, and Buffalo Joe’s restaurant in Chicago. His work even extended to the homes of notable individuals, including Mike Ditka (former coach of the Chicago Bears), Mr. T, and former Chicago Bulls player B.J. Armstrong.

Though his life was far too short, Tony’s memory lives on through the people who loved him deeply: his parents, Carmen D. Caballero and Cecilio C. Vega; his former spouse, Marisol L. Pineda; his daughter, Jasmin M. Vega; his siblings, Carmen (Lisy) Gonzalez and Louis R. Vega; and his niece and nephews, Louis Petrick-Vega, Louis A. Vega (God Son), Edwin Gonzalez Jr., and Elisette J. Gonzalez (God Daughter).

Visitation will be held on December 11, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. A final visitation will be held on December 12, 2025 beginning at 10:00 am with a prayer service at 12 noon at the funeral home as well.

Burial will follow to Warren Cemetery, 1475 N Cemetery Road, Gurnee, IL 60031. Donations towards his family can be made to: https://gofund.me/0990f8544

Arrangements are entrusted to The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, for more information please call, 847-623-3730.

Cecilio “Tony” was born on May 4th, 1967 and passed away on November 21st, 2025 at the age of 58

11/27/2025

Atanagilda “Hilda” Fress Pantojas de 95 años, falleció el 26 de noviembre de 2025 en casa. Atanagilda nació el 27 de junio de 1930 en Jayuya, Puerto Rico.

Fue una madre amorosa, quien siempre estuvo al pendiente de todos. Ahora ella se encuentra en esa paz eterna, al lado de sus padres. Le sobreviven sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos; y muchas amistades.

Su velorio sera el martes, 2 de diciembre 2025, de 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm en la funeraria The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Como su deseo fue la cremación, favor de no traer flores. Donaciones hacia la familia serían bienvenidas. Para más información favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.

Hilda was born on June 27th, 1930 and passed away on November 26th, 2025 at the age of 95

11/27/2025

We are wishing you and your loved ones a joy filled day! There is so much to be thankful for this year! Enjoy your holiday weekend!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Love,
The Memorial Chapel Staff

11/21/2025

Joyce Khan, age 35, was unexpectedly called to be home with the Lord this past Tuesday. The only daughter of Saleem and Josephine Sultan, and the loving wife of Sharoon Khan, she passed away during surgery.

She is survived by them as well as by her brothers Shaleem (married to Kanwal) and Ashbel (engaged to Mishma). Joyce grew up in Sahiwal, Pakistan; received her higher education in Lahore; and moved in December 2019 to the U.S., where she began working at Northwestern Hospital in Grayslake, Illinois. Having practiced medicine in northern Pakistan for two years, she was pursuing an additional master’s in nursing here. She was deeply involved in Redeemer Life Church in Vernon Hills and also served in the community. She had a deep love for Jesus Christ, which she shared with everyone she met through her smile, her words, and her actions.

She married Sharoon Khan in March 2022 and lived happily in Waukegan. On November 18th, 2025, while having her lymph nodes removed, she suffered excessive blood loss and was tragically unable to pull through.

She loved serving others, shopping, eating out, laughing, and playing games, and even enjoyed horror movies. Though our hearts are broken and our grief is immeasurable, we know that she is rejoicing with her Heavenly Father and her Lord Jesus. Our hope, comfort, and peace come from that.

She touched many hearts and will be very deeply missed.

Her visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:30 am at Libertyville Covenant Church, 250 N St Marys Rd, Libertyville, Illinois 60048. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 am at the church as well. Interment will follow to Avon Cemetery, in Grayslake, Illinois. Arrangements are entrusted to The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730.

Joyce was born on September 11th, 1990 and passed away on November 18th, 2025 at the age of 35

11/20/2025

Con profunda tristeza anunciamos el sensible fallecimiento de nuestra madre, Maria Cruz Martinez, quien falleció el 13 de noviembre del 2025. Hija de Herminio Sanchez y Maria Cruz Nieto; nació el 14 de Octubre de 1936 en El Tepozan, San Luis Potosí, México. Fue feliz al lado de su esposo Meliton Martinez y juntos crearon una gran familia. Nuestra madre fue y seguirá siendo nuestra fuerza, la mejor madre, amorosa, quien siempre estuvo al pendiente de nosotros. Le gustaba tejer y siempre estaba dispuesta a escucharte. Le encantaba cocinar, siempre con una sonrisa radiante al vernos feliz.

Le sobreviven sus hijos, nietos, bisnietos, familia aquí al igual que en México. Su familia les extiende una cordial invitación a los que gusten acompañarnos. Su velorio será el día Miércoles, 19 de noviembre 2025 de 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm en la funeraria, The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su santa misa, será el jueves, 20 de noviembre 2025 a las 11:00 am en la Iglesia Reina de Paz, 910 14th Street, North Chicago, IL 60064. Su santo sepelio será en el Panteón Catolico Ascension, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Nuestro más sentido pésame y fuerza para la familia. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.

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It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Cruz Martinez, who entered eternal rest on November 13, 2025. The daughter of Herminio Sanchez and Maria Cruz Nieto; she was born on October 14, 1936 in El Tepozan, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. She was happiest alongside her husband Meiliton Martinez and together they formed a big family. Our mother was and will continue to be our light, our guide, the most loving and caring mother. She loved to crochet and always lent an ear. She loved to cook, and always had a radiant smile.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family here and in Mexico. Her family wishes to invite you to her funeral services. Her visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Her funeral mass will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00 am at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 910 14th Street, North Chicago, IL 60064. Interment will be held at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. We wish to extend our condolences to her entire family. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730.

Maria passed away on November 13th, 2025

11/18/2025

What old habits do you need to change? Let this time be the right time to make the changes needed to be the best version of yourself :)

11/17/2025

Maria de Jesus Cervantes, de 57 años, falleció rodeada de su familia el 15 de noviembre del 2025. Maria nació el 27 de junio del 1968 en La Luz, Michoacan, Mexico.

Su velorio será el jueves 20 de noviembre del 2025 de 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm en la funeraria The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su santa misa se llevara a cabo el viernes, 21 de noviembre 2025 a las 12:00 del medio dia en la Iglesia Sagrada Familia, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su santa sepultura sera en el Panteón Catolico Ascension, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Nuestro mas sentido pésame, para toda su familia. Para más información, favor de llamar al, 847-623-3730.
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Maria de Jesus Cervantes, 57 years old, passed away surrounded by her family on November 15, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1968 in La Luz, Michoacan, Mexico.

Her visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Her funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Holy Family Church, 450 Keller Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville , IL 60048. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the entire Cervantes family. For more information, please call, 847-623-3730.

Maria de Jesus was born on June 27th, 1968 and passed away on November 15th, 2025 at the age of 57

11/13/2025

Delilah Carmen Marie Vega, of Waukegan, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2025.

Delilah was born November 25, 1977, in Waukegan, Illinois. She graduated from Brookside East Campus of Special Education in 1999 at the age of 21.

She was known as Binky, Lila, Lalita, Mama, Sister, Sugar and Sweetie. During her school years she participated in the Waukegan Park District Special Recreation Programs. There she enjoyed the arts and crafts, field trips, sports, swimming, and the many dance events. She joined the Special Olympics for the 50-yard dash and soft ball throwing throw earning the bronze, silver and gold medals with countless ribbons up into her 30's when she decided she only wanted the dance events.

She attended the Little City workshop for 11 years. There she did assemblage work, arts and crafts and made many friends.

Leaving to cherish her memories are her parents Rose M. (Melendez) Staben and Hector L. Vega; sister Eillen; brothers Daniel Hector Jr., Marcos, Marcus and Pancho; uncles Angel, Felix Jr., Israel and Santo; aunts Ada, Carmen, Estell, Minerva, Nellie, Laura, Lucy and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Preceded by her grandparents; Felix M. Sr. and Ana M. Melendez, Luis and Gloria Vega; brother (baby) Isaac; uncles Angel, Eladeo and Isaac; aunts Martha and Porfiria; brother Moises M. Vega; stepfather Milton E. Staben.

Visitation will be held on Saturday November 15, 2025, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan located at 1521 Washington St. Waukegan, IL, 60085.

Delilah passed away on November 2nd, 2025

11/11/2025

We honor and respect the sacrifice of those who have gone before us to fight and protect us and our country. Happy Veterans Day, and Thank you to all of our veterans for the incredibly honorable work you have done on our behalf. Thank you.💙

11/11/2025

Full obituary will be updated soon...

Reverend Arthur Lee Devost Jr., entered eternal rest on October 30th, 2025. His visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13th, 2025 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. His funeral service will be held on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at 10:00 am at First Corinthian Baptist Church, 1529 Elizabeth Avenue, North Chicago, IL 60064. Burial will follow to Memory Gardens, 2501 E Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.

Arrangements are entrusted to The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, for more information, please call, 847-623-3730.

Arthur Lee was born on October 27th, 1933 and passed away on October 30th, 2025 at the age of 92

11/08/2025

Evelyn Lupita Beltran Velazquez, 12 años de edad, fallecio inesperadamente el 4 de noviembre 2025. Evelyn nacio en Waukegan, hija menor de Angel Beltran y Maribel Velazquez. Le sobreviven sus padres, hermano, y hermana.

Su velorio sera el dia sabado, 15 de noviembre 2025 a las 9:00 am en la funeraria The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su santa misa será a las 11:00 am en la Iglesia St. Anastasia, 624 Douglas Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Su santo sepelio sera en el Panteón Catolico Ascension, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Si gusta hacer alguna donación hacia la familia favor de utilizar este link:
https://www.thememorialchapelofwaukegan.com/obituaries/evelyn-lupita-beltran-velazquez/guestpayment

Para más información, favor de llamar al 847-623-3730. Nuestro más sentido pésame para la familia Beltran Velazquez. Nos unimos en su luto.

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Evelyn Lupita Beltran Velazquez, 12 years old, passed away unexpectidly on November 4, 2025. Evelyn was born in Waukegan, the youngest daughter to Angel Beltran and Maribel Velazquez. She is survived by her parents, brother and sister.

Her visitation will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:00 am at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Her funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 624 Douglas Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. Interment will follow at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. Donations towards her funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated. If you’d like to make a donation please do so via this link:
https://www.thememorialchapelofwaukegan.com/obituaries/evelyn-lupita-beltran-velazquez/guestpayment

For more information, please call, 847-623-3730. Our deepest condolences to the Beltran Velazquez family.

Evelyn Lupita passed away on November 4th, 2025

11/06/2025

When faced with a death, knowing what steps to take can ease some of the uncertainty in a difficult time. Whether the passing occurs at home, in a care facility, or away from home, understanding the immediate actions to be taken is crucial. From contacting local authorities or emergency services to coordinating with a preferred funeral home, having a plan in place can help navigate the initial stages of bereavement with greater clarity and peace of mind.

Our team is dedicated to providing personalized assistance tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Whether it's ensuring cultural or religious customs are honored, arranging for special requests, or simply offering a compassionate ear to listen, we're committed to supporting you through every aspect of this journey. Our goal is to alleviate any burdens you may face during this challenging time, allowing you to focus on honoring your loved one's memory and finding solace in the midst of grief.