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Carolyn Dreyer Switzer, 87, of Beach Park, IL, was surrounded by beloved family and friends when she went home to heaven on February 2, 2016. Carolyn was born on April 1, 1928 in Zion, IL. Carolyn’s parents, Joseph Lester Crow and Catherine Louise (Schmidt) Crow raised her to honor God. Carolyn showed an amazing love for Jesus, her family, and...
Sueko Jordan (nee Nakamura), 81, of Grayslake, IL passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on February 2, 2016. Sueko was born October 10, 1934 in Nagasaki, Japan, she was a devoted member of Soka Gakkai International. Sueko retired from Abbott Laboratories in 1992. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She is...
Brenda Marie Powers, 49, of Kenosha, WI died on February 1, 2016 at United Health System in Kenosha, WI. Brenda was born November 19, 1966 in Waukegan, IL. She grew up in Waukegan attending First United Methodist Church until she moved to Kenosha 13 years ago. She attended Mother of God School, graduated from Waukegan West High School, attended Gateway...
Maurice M. Stam, Sr., 87 of Hawkins, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 16th, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN to Harvey & Lydia (Mitchell) Stamm. Maurice married Rose Krauter in Terre Haute, IN on May 19th, 1979. He lived in Zion & Waukegan, IL prior to moving...
Ada Fay Taylor, 89, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Beach Park, IL went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2016. Ada was born October 30, 1926 in Princeton, IN to William L. and Anna B. Wilson. She married Irvin H. Taylor on December 24, 1949 in Paducah, KY, the family moved to Beach Park in 1958 and Ada...
Burton E. Storey, 91, of Zion, IL, passed away on January 28, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Burt was born May 1, 1924 in Zion to Ralph and Ruth Storey. He served in the United States Navy as a cook in World War II. Burt married Carol Bullivant on July 24, 1948 at the Zion Hotel. Burt...
Matthew J. Krapf, 45, of Stewartville, MN and formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL went to be with his Lord on Monday January 25, 2016. Matthew was born on May 14, 1970 in Waukegan, IL. He grew up in the Beach Park area where he made lifelong friendships. He graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1988 and went on to...
Jean F. Losey, of Beach Park, IL, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2016. Jean was born February 5, 1927, in Ladd, IL, and came to the Waukegan area in 1956. He married the late, Joyce E. Losey, (nee, Schwingle), on August 13, 1949, at Perkins Grove Church in LaMoille, IL. He and his late wife, Joyce,...
Collin Robert Totten went to be with the Angels on January 19, 2016. Son of Kenneth and Shannon Totten; brother of Charlotte and Caleb; grandson of Tom and Carol Schwab, Tammy (Jeff Ward) Owens, and Tom (Karen) Totten; great-grandson of Joanne Totten; nephew of Michael (Katheryn) Schwab, Jason (Amy) Schwab, Michael Totten, Samuel Rowland, and Amanda Ward; and cousin of...
Dorothy Furlan, 70, of Gold Canyon, AZ and formerly of Beach Park, IL, passed away on January 17, 2016. Dorothy was born March 20, 1945 in Waukegan Illinois. She is survived by her children Amber (Eric) Hepfner of Gold Canyon, AZ, Bill Rainey Jr. Of Apache Junction, AZ, and Heather Espinoza of Toledo, OH; grandsons Erin Hepfner, Evan Hepfner, Joey...
Kenneth C. "Ken" Miller, 88, of Zion, IL, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Ken was born on November 21, 1927, in Zion to Carl Merton Miller and Ruth Marie Kratz Miller and lived in Zion most of his life. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School...
Shirlee M. Evoy, 83, of Waukegan, IL, died on Saturday, January 16, 2016, suddenly at her home. Shirlee was born July 6, 1932, in Waukegan, and graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1949. She married her late husband, James Evoy, on August 29, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church of Waukegan where she was also a long time...
Elizabeth “Pauline” Nelson (nee Gieske), 95, of Zion, IL passed away January 15, 2016 at Journey Care Hospice in Woodstock, IL. Pauline was born October 15, 1920 in Peoria, IL. She retired from the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, and was a long time member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. Pauline and her late husband Walter were long...
Aaron M. Hopkins, 80, of Zion, IL, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Aaron was born August 26, 1935, in Truman, Arkansas. He worked for American Motors in Kenosha for a short time and was retired from Avon Corporation in Morton Grove where he had been employed as a chemist. Aaron was a...
Mary Ann Russell (nee Gabrys), 73, of Zion, IL passed away on January 9, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Mary Ann was born on May 3, 1942 in Libertyville, IL. She is survived by her children Stephanie (Dan) Latondress, Warner (Cathie) Russell, and Dale (Keothip) Russell; grandchildren Jason and Erika Latondress, Warner Russell Jr., Christopher and Stefanie...
Kendall J. “Ken” Smith, 82, of Gurnee, died Saturday, January 9, 2016 at CondeII Advocate Hospice. He was born in Milwaukee, WI in 1933, raised in Racine, WI and lived in the Lake County area since 1955. He was a former employee of North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas and retired in 1996 from MidCon Corporation after 40 years of...
Richard “Rick” Fischer, 67, of Zion, IL died January 7, 2016 at Radford Green at Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, IL. Rick was born November 9, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing bridge, and loved all sports, especially hockey. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne; children, Richelle(David) Albrecht of Chicago, IL, and Anthony (Melissa Dolan)...
It is with our deepest sympathy that we inform you of the passing of William “Bill” Brian Anderson who died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family at Advocate Condell Hospital on January 7th. Mr. Anderson was born in Waukegan, IL and would have celebrated his 57th birthday on July 22nd, 2016. Growing up in Zion, William graduated from Zion...
Sandy Waller, 75, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2016. Sandy was born August 2, 1940 in Fulton, MS. She loved her children, grandchildren and family, she passed her time listening to country music and collecting pictures of her family. Sandy was a good example as she never judged anyone and never met a stranger....
Donald D. Duncan Jr., 91, of Waukegan, IL, went to be with his Lord on December 31, 2015, at Rainbow Hospice Ark, Park Ridge, IL. Don was born February 19, 1924, in Waukegan, and served with the United States Army in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a former Elder with the First Presbyterian Church in Waukegan;...
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