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Walter Davis

Walter Davis

Feb 13, 2024

Walter L. Davis, 85, of Zion, IL and most currently Fort Myers FL, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024.Walter was born July 5, 1938 in Chicago, IL. He served in the First Battalion, platoon 1015 for the United States Marine Corps. Wally was well known throughout the community for his devotion to his religion of Jehovah Witness. Even those...

William Beckerson Jr.

William Beckerson Jr.

Feb 12, 2024

William (Bill) Louis Beckerson Jr., passed away on February 12, 2024 at age 72 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born on January 13, 1952 at the Naval Base in North Chicago, Illinois the son of William L. Beckerson Sr., and Ruth R. (Barker) Beckerson. He spent his early childhood at his grandparent’s farm, Selma and Tom Barker. He shared his...

Juan J. Limon

Juan J. Limon

Feb 10, 2024

Juan Jose LimonBorn 01/14/1955  - Asleep in Death 02/10/2024Juan Jose Limon from Waukegan, Illinois who was retired, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 69. He was surrounded by his loved ones until his last breathe. He came to learn about Jehovah in Waukegan, 111. and in October 22, 2011 in Romeoville, IL, he was baptized and became...

Elizabeth Grulke

Elizabeth Grulke

Feb 6, 2024

Elizabeth Anne (Solberg) Grulke, 89, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away after a short illness on February 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.Elizabeth was born June 25, 1934, in Waukegan, IL, to Anzonetta and William Solberg. She graduated from Zion-Benton High School, class of 1952, and attended College of Lake County, taking classes that interested her over the years. She...

Shirley B. Colwell

Shirley B. Colwell

Feb 3, 2024

Shirley B. Colwell, 91, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024 surrounded by her family.Shirley was born May 24, 1932 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Zion-Benton High School. She married John Wesley Colwell on September 2, 1950 in Zion. Shirley worked various jobs at Zion Elementary School District for 26 years. She and Wes were proud...

Elizabeth Elaine Siems

Elizabeth Elaine Siems

Feb 2, 2024

Elizabeth Elaine Siems, 79, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024.Elizabeth was born on January 12, 1945 in Red Bay AL, she spent many productive years working for Avon Manufacturing and the Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion. In addition to her years producing custom-made drapery and home accessories (Whiteside Draperies).  She was admired and...

Juliet Hardin

Juliet Hardin

Jan 28, 2024

Juliet Hardin, 85, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on January 28, 2024.Juliet was born March 22, 1938 in Hyden, Kentucky. She was married to Paul Hardin on July 27, 1958. Juliet worked for Abbott Labs, Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Great Lakes Naval Base.Juliet loved bingo, word search puzzles, and sitting on the patio listening to country music.She...

Douglas McKenzie

Douglas McKenzie

Jan 26, 2024

Douglas F. McKenzie, 78, of Waukegan, Illinois, formerly of Silver City New Mexico, passed away on January 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 3, 1945 in Oak Park, Illinois the son of Delbert and Rose McKenzie.Douglas graduated with a Masters of Education degree and worked for the Zion Benton Township High School...

Gregory Clayton Adams

Gregory Clayton Adams

Jan 24, 2024

Gregory "Greg" Clayton Adams, 68, passed away on January 24,2024 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born on May 15, 1955 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of Eddie and Linnie (Nichols) Adams.Greg worked at the Naval Base and was an avid sports lover.He is survived by his four children, Keiafia (John) Murphy, Gregory Clayton Adams. Jr, Joshua De'Bray Adams, and Kariem...

Marlin Eugene Bird

Marlin Eugene Bird

Jan 24, 2024

Marlin Eugene Bird, a resident of Naples, FL, formerly of Beach Park, IL, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born on October 22, 1934, to James and Ethel (Brooks) Bird.Marlin is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Don) Alexander and Diane (Frank) Bunker, his son Terry, grandchildren Daniel (Laura) Bereiter and Jackie Bereiter (fiancé...

Leroy Stang

Leroy Stang

Jan 23, 2024

LeRoy Stang, 63, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away January 23, 2024.LeRoy was born June 30, 1960 in Waukegan, IL to Leonard and Dorothy Stang.  LeRoy was an avid outdoorsman and loved to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles.  He was a master carpenter and talented woodworker.He is survived by his children, Dustin and Calvin whom he shared with Kay Stang; and...

Diana Ulrich

Diana Ulrich

Jan 22, 2024

Diana Ulrich of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away January 22, 2024 in Waukegan, IL. She was born November 2, 1937 in Waukegan, IL to Paul and Mathilda Trnovec.Diana married Donn “Buzzy” Ulrich on September 3, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waukegan. Diana attended Northwestern University and College of Lake County. She was a devout member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for...

Alma Cole

Alma Cole

Jan 22, 2024

Alma B. Cole, 90, of North Chicago, Illinois, was born on July 22,1933 in Greeneville, TN where she was baptized into the Presbyterian church in 1933. She passed away on January 22, 2024 at Integrated Palliative and Hospice Care in Libertyville, IL.Alma is survived by her two children, Sharron Morrison (Colin) of North Chicago, IL and Joseph M. Cole (Desiree)...

Deborah Nytko

Deborah Nytko

Jan 20, 2024

Deborah L. Nytko of Beach Park, Illinois passed away January 20, 2024 in Waukegan, IL. Deborah was born March 11, 1947 in Chicago, IL to John and Martha Link.Deborah graduated from Schurz High School in Chicago, IL. She was a member and follower of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Deborah was a homemaker her whole life raising her children.She...

Creola Harris

Creola Harris

Jan 19, 2024

Creola was born on April. 18, 1949 to Ruby Green Hines and William Green in Inverness Mississippi. Creola was one of nine children born to Ruby and William Green, two brothers and six sisters.Creola attended Gentry High school until 9 th grade in Indianola, Mississippi. Over the years Creola has lived in Buffalo, New York, Chicago, Illinois, Racine, Wisconsin, Cudahy,...

Barbara J. Abboud

Barbara J. Abboud

Jan 19, 2024

Barbara J. Abboud, 85, of Wadsworth, IL, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024.Barb was born December 16, 1938 in Houston Texas.  She graduated from Warren Township Highschool with the class of 1957 and went on to Northern Illinois University for teaching.  She married Louis Abboud on August 20, 1960 at Immaculate Conception Church in Waukegan, IL.Barb and Louie were...

Duane Kerr

Duane Kerr

Jan 18, 2024

Duane Elwood Kerr, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away January 18, 2024 in Zion, Illinois. He was born April 25, 1933 in Dover, Ohio to parents Raymond and Mary Kerr.Duane has previously lived in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. He married his wife, Mary Kerr on May 25, 1952 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.  Duane received a bachelor's degree from Maranantha Baptist University,...

Clifford F. Westerby

Clifford F. Westerby

Jan 14, 2024

Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as our grandfather and father was the greatest gift of all. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper in your ear, “We love and miss you, and wish that you were here.” Deep in our hearts your life is kept, to love and cherish,...

James "Jimmy" T. Larson

James "Jimmy" T. Larson

Jan 12, 2024

James “Jimmy” T. Larson, of Zion, Illinois, passed away January 12, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born January 11, 1975 to parents David and Kathy Larson.Jimmy attended Zion schools and was employed at various local jobs. He was a life-long Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs fan, he enjoyed going to the games. He also enjoyed...

Henry T Schaefer

Henry T Schaefer

Jan 9, 2024

Henry T. Schaefer Jr.,66, passed away January 9, 2024 at home in Waukegan, Illinois.Henry was born July 15,1957 in Chicago, IL. He graduated highschool and joined the Marine Corps. He later married Violet on June 4, 1983. He then found his career at Liberty Auto City in Libertyvill, IL. Henry enjoyed music and would go to many concerts with Violet.Henry...

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