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Rhonda S. Bell, 77, of Beach Park, IL passed away surrounded by her family on February 19, 2025 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
She was born on March 26, 1947 in Orange, Texas the daughter of James and Eleanor (Desjardins) Stevens.
Rhonda graduated from Zion Benton High school where she met Jack R. Bell. Shortly after high school they married in 1966 in...
Tamiko Collop, 75, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at City of Hope in Zion, IL surrounded by her family.
Tamiko was born on June 1, 1949 in Yokosuka, Japan, she married John Collop on September 30, 1976 in Tokyo, Japan. They then started their life together living in Yokosuka, Japan. While John was serving in the...
Shirley Avon Figeas, of Zion, Illinois passed away February 16, 2025 in Zion. She was born August 1, 1927 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Howard and Isabelle Garnant.
Shirley graduated from Waukegan High School before getting her teaching degree at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. She married her husband, William Figeas December 10, 1948 in Greencastle, Indiana. She and William would...
On February 16, 2025, Beverly Ann Richel went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Beverly was born on 10/31/1930 in Highland Park, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Richel, her parents Bertram Callen (Charlotte) and Mary Ann Gunter (Lando) and brothers, Bertram Callen, Bruce Callen and Byron Callen (Jean)....
Sandra Mae Drennen (Bogdala), of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin- surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born on April 3, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Frank and Emma Bogdala. She spent the majority of her lifetime in Waukegan where she resided for over 60 years. Sandra attended and...
Frederick A. "Fritz" Polzin, 91, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2025, in Zion, IL. He was born on June 8, 1933, in Franklin Park, Illinois, son of Frederick and Evelyn (Murray) Polzin.
After graduation from Zion-Benton in 1951, he worked for the county in various jobs and served in the U.S. Army. Returning home, he became a union bricklayer,...
Robert A. Herrmann, who helped comfortably relocate thousands of families as a mover in the Chicago area, died February 8 at age 93.
Mr. Herrmann started in the moving business as a bookkeeper. He switched to the trucks seeking more variety and for more pay for his growing family. He continued handling payroll for various trucking companies part-time. His children recall...
William Thomas “Willie” Welch, 65, of Waukegan IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 8, 2025.
Born on January 28, 1960 in Waukegan IL to parents Robert and Vada Welch.
William, affectionately known as “Willie” had a passion for life that was infectious. A lover of cars, he spent countless hours tinkering with engines and appreciating the art of automotive design. His...
Macario J. Conejo, 73, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025.
He was born February 28, 1951 in Havana, Cuba. Macario married Kelly Luoma on April 18, 2003 in Lake County, IL. He worked for and retired from Colbert Packaging.Macario is survived by his wife, Kelly; son, Richard E. Conejo; step-son Dillon Diaguila; grandchildren, Ariel, Jordan, Julian, Benny...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Judith Lynn Gibson. Lynn passed away at Allure of Zion on February 2, 2025 where she resided.
Lynn was a social butterfly; she loved meeting new people and making new friends. Lynn was a caring and sensitive person. Lynn enjoyed spending time with her longtime partner, her children, grandchildren, and family....
Donald C. Schmidt of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away January 31, 2025 at his home in Winthrop Harbor. He was born February 22, 1953 in Waukegan, Illinois, to parents Pat and Harry Schmidt.
Donald graduated from Waukegan High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in business from College of Lake County. He married his wife LuAnn Dutton in...
Rossa Maria (Roz) Grant was born to Robert Dillard and the late Eddie Lee (Toni) Jordan Dillard on August 18, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
She received Christ at an early age. She completed her education in the Chicago Public School System and attended Lincoln College. She worked for Abbot laboratories from 2000...
Arturo Samano Guzman, of Lake Bluff, Illinois passed away January 30, 2025 in Lake Bluff. He was born May 21, 1944 in Guanajuato, Mexico to parents, J. Dolores Samano and Jovita Guzman.
Arturo grew up in Mexico and has also lived in California where he was a field worker, as well as Illinois.
Arturo loved the outdoors. He loved cultivating land, plants,...
Jon Michael Mullaney, 85, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Kenosha, WI.
Jon was born October 10, 1939 in Waukegan, IL. He later married Mary Himsel on May 22, 1982 in Waukegan, IL. Jon served with the United States Army Reserves for 3 years. He then went to Devry Institute of Technology where his education and...
Trent Yeager, 68, passed away on January 29, 2025.
Trent was born in North Chicago, IL on February 23, 1956. Trent graduated from North Chicago Highschool. He later went on to become a coach bus driver.
Trent is survived by his children, Joann Osborn, Trent Yeager Jr., Michelle Nash, and Marjorie Frazler; grandchildren, Vaneciea Osborne, Vance Osborne, Veona Osborne, Marissa Nash, BreAnna...
Dolores "Lorrie" Bruner, 95, formerly of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 29, 2025 in Lindenhurst, IL.
Lorrie was born on July 19, 1929 in Richmond, MN to John and Veronica ( Hemmesch) Ressemann. She married Kenneth Bruner on June 14, 1948 in Richmond, MN. Together they moved and built a life in Waukegan, IL....
Eileen M. Donohue passed peacefully from this world on January 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a battle with cancer. Eileen graduated from Zion Benton township High School, class of 1972. She had many friends during her school days, and found great enjoyment in the theater program. She carried a great fondness for musicals - particularly the Music...
Jon K. Hanline, 62, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 in Libertyville, IL.
Jon was born August 30, 1962 in El Paso, Texas. He previously lived in Ardmore, TN, Atlanta, GA, Waukegan, IL and Las Vegas, NV before moving back to Zion twelve years ago. Jon graduated from Butler High School in Huntsville, AL and went on...
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Susan Elizabeth Gonzales (Stockton), 60, of Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 after a year-long battle with COPD, Diabetes and Pneumonia. She fought valiantly and made people proud.
Susan was born December 3, 1964 in Waukegan, IL to William and Jean Stockton. She married John M. Gonzales on February 23, 2007. Susan was a...
Mary Holenski Grigas passed away at home surrounded by family on January 24, 2025.
Mary was born December 14, 1927. She graduated from Zion Benton Township High school class of 1946. She married Edward Grigas on April 18, 1953. Mary and Edward traveled all over the U.S. thanks to Edward being in the Navy. After Edward left the Navy, they settled...
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