Thank you for visiting Gurnee Salata Funeral Home, we are located in the heart of historic Gurnee, Illinois and offer full service funeral and cremation services. Keeping your confidence and fulfilling your trust is our deepest commitment. We do this by excelling in our service to families, our service to the community, providing helpful resources, and continued support after the funeral.
The Salata family is dedicated to compassionate and personalized service. Independently family owned and operated, we have a deep commitment to meet the diverse and varied needs of our neighbors. We understand that a funeral service is an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate a life and to remember the little things that made the person who died so special.
The Salata family is dedicated to compassionate and personalized service. Independently family owned and operated, we have a deep commitment to meet the diverse and varied needs of our neighbors. We understand that a funeral service is an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate a life and to remember the little things that made the person who died so special.
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Loretta and John founded the Gurnee Funeral Home in 1971. They also operated Salata Funeral Chapel, Nemanich Funeral Home, and Salata Ambulance.
She is survived by 4 children, Christine (William) Laheta, Bonnie (Paul McFayden) Copp, John L. Salata III, and Catherine (Timothy) Hill; 9 grandchildren, Lauren, Jennifer, and Jacqueline Laheta; Colin, Alexandra, Brendan, and Edith Copp; Frank and Patricia Jane Hill; great granddaughter, Tegan Rose; brother, Robert (Roberta) Therry; sister, Christine (Manny) Gonzalez; and many nieces, nephews, loving cousins and relatives.
She is survived by 4 children, Christine (William) Laheta, Bonnie (Paul McFayden) Copp, John L. Salata III, and Catherine (Timothy) Hill; 9 grandchildren, Lauren, Jennifer, and Jacqueline Laheta; Colin, Alexandra, Brendan, and Edith Copp; Frank and Patricia Jane Hill; great granddaughter, Tegan Rose; brother, Robert (Roberta) Therry; sister, Christine (Manny) Gonzalez; and many nieces, nephews, loving cousins and relatives.
We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We offer our support by providing you with two options as you consider making immediate arrangements. With online Arrangements, you can take your time to select the arrangements which are best for your preferences and budget.
Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. As established members of the Lake County community, The staff at the Gurnee Salata Funeral Home understands the security of dealing with people you know you can trust. We've built our reputation on this trust. Over the years, our commitment has been to provide you, your friends and neighbors with sound advice and personal service at times that can be emotionally difficult.
Our traditional Gurnee Salata Funeral Home located on Old Grand Avenue in Gurnee, Illinois, combines colonial architecture and a comfortable home-like setting. It has served families in Gurnee, Lake County and surrounding communities since 1971. To enter the Gurnee Funeral Home is to realize that it is a home with every element of hospitality present.
Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
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Sandra Richter
Aug 19, 2019
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I looked at a couple of funeral homes and something in my heart told me this was it. I am glad I went with my gut because John and his team made it so easy for us to deal with such a sad, unexpected event. I am forever grateful for their quick response, kindness and professionalism. My family and I had no idea how to proceed with my sister’s funeral and mass and they made the whole experience as stress free as possible. We wanted everything to move along super fast and John was very accommodating and guided us through everything. I want to mention how welcome my Mexican family and I felt. We
Nana
Aug 18, 2019
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Oct 20, 2016
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Jul 14, 2016
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