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In memory of
Randolph "Randy" Gutek
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We’re celebrating the life of Randolph “Randy” Gutek, who passed away on March 11, 2026. Randy was born on June 14, 1959, in Hardin, Kentucky, and later moved with his family to Illinois, where he grew up, attended Warren Township High School, and eventually settled in Waukegan. It's where he built his life, raised his family, and lived his life to the fullest.
If you knew Randy, you knew he could talk to anyone — …
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What causes did Randy care about most?
Family
Family
Family
What were Randy's favorite ways to spend free time?
Fishing, cooking
Fishing, cooking
Fishing, cooking
What were Randy's favorite movies?
John Wayne
John Wayne
John Wayne
What were Randy's favorite drinks?
Coffee
Coffee
Coffee
Timeline
Born
June 14th, 1959
Passed away
March 11th, 2026
Waukegan, IL
Survived by
Kristen Koch
Step-daughter
Matthew Gutek
Son
Michael Bergland
Step-son
Christopher Bergland
Step-son
Faith Koch
Granddaughter
Chloe Koch
Granddaughter
Amelie Bergland
Granddaughter
Mary Estrada Govekar Gutek
Sister
Predeceased by
Susan Gutek
Wife
John Gutek
Brother
Christel Gutek
Mother
Joseph Gutek
Father
James Bergland
Grandson
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
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