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SEAN MICHAEL GWIN

1957 - 2021

SEAN MICHAEL GWIN obituary, 1957-2021, ISLANE LAKE, IL

BORN

1957

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home

235 North Main Street

Wauconda, Illinois

SEAN GWIN Obituary

Sean Michael Gwin, 63, of Island Lake, IL, and formerly of Chicago, IL and Glenview, IL passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 8, 1957 to John and Mae (Phillips) Gwin. Sean was preceded in death by his Brother, James S. Gwin, his beloved father, John O. Gwin, his loving mother, Mae P. Gwin; Uncle Lawrence Ciszewski; and cousin, Chris Ciszewski. Sean was married to his loving and adoring wife of 17 years, Karen (Diesing) Gwin on August 30, 2003. Blessed to have been part of his wonderful life includes his wife Karen; his cherished daughter Paige; brother Tim and wife Patty, goddaughter and niece Nikki; sister Gina Park; niece Meaghan Scott and husband Tom; niece Amanda Conard and husband Cable; great nephews Westin and Oaklyn Mae; nephew Collin Wilcox; Aunt Rita Ciszewski; cousin Monica Stults; cousin Bill Donnillon and wife Linda, goddaughter Beth Hatchet and nephew Tom Donnillon; and additional family members. An adoring husband, a proud and loving father, a protective generous brother, Sean will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, sly smile, quick wit and feisty personality. An avid sportsman, he loved hunting, fishing, camping and the great outdoors. His favorite places to travel included Wyoming and especially Estes Park, Colorado, where he married the love of his life at the Stanley Hotel. He will always hold a special place in our hearts for his extreme kindness and generosity who touched so many. He leaves us with infinite loving memories of a robust and well lived life shared together. A brief viewing was held at the Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home in Wauconda, IL Jan. 21, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a further memorial to be held as circumstances permit. Sign the guest book at: www.kisselburgwaucondafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Feb. 1, 2021.

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Stan Giska

January 25, 2021

My deepest condolences to the entire family.
RIP friend and former co-worker

Tim Gwin

January 24, 2021

Tim Gwin

January 24, 2021

Tim Gwin

January 24, 2021

Tim Gwin

January 24, 2021

Tim Gwin

January 24, 2021

A sad day in my family as my big brother, Sean Gwin passed away suddenly this morning. He went out on his own terms, at deer camp no less.

We laughed about his Duck Dynasty Covid beard as we talked just a couple days ago on his way to one of his favorite activities.

I looked up to him all my life as a strong man, a good husband to his wife Karen Gwin and a proud Dad to his daughter, my God daughter, Paige Gwin. He could never stop talking about his pride as a father and all the memories he made with her.

Memories flood me like an avalanche of all the things we did. Baseball, Schwinn bikes, go carts and his 72 Nova growing up in Glenview. An avid sportsman, we fished together on countless trips across the country. His pig roasts were legendary, his turkey fryer shooting flaming Roman candle grease balls into the air, countless concerts, vacations, camping, bars, cruise lines and houseboats. So many stories, memories and family get togethers with a loud and boisterous Gwin family. Above all, a big teddy bear and a generous man who would give you the shirt off his back.

My heart aches as does all of our family.

I love you brother.

So do me this favor and call your family. More often. Tell them you love them. Make those memories that you can treasure forever. In the end, it's all we have in this world.

I have plenty of joyful memories to call on. I just wish for more as we never have enough time.

Sean, go take care of Honey and Dad and our brother Jim and all those we have loved and lost.

I love you!

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