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Kathryn A. (Cahill) McCarty

Kathryn A. (Cahill) McCarty

Jan 9, 2024

Kathryn “Kay” A. (Cahill) McCarty, Beach Park, IllinoisKay died from Alzheimer’s on January 9, 2024. Her long-time partner, Warren G. Wood Jr., died from cancer on October 4, 2023. They met in Chicago in 1982, and had been together ever since. Kay was a therapist. They were buried beside each other at Pineview Memorial Park, Beach Park IL, and are...

Judy Delia Van Dien

Judy Delia Van Dien

Jan 7, 2024

Judy Delia Stried Van Dien, age 81, passed away peacefully January 7, 2024 after a lengthy illness, with her son and family by her side.  She was born August 19, 1942 in Waukegan IL to the late Howard and Jeanette Fagan Stried.  She married her longtime high school sweetheart John K. Van Dien on May 18, 1963 who preceded her...

Charles William Bostick Sr.

Charles William Bostick Sr.

Jan 6, 2024

Charles William Bostick, Sr, 85, passed away January 6, 2024, in Florence, Alabama. He was born November 11,1938 in Littleville, Alabama to Henderson Rosco and Ida Bell (Brown) Bostick, one of ten children. In 1956, at the age of 18, with dreams for a better life than sharecropping cotton in the fields of Alabama, he left for Zion, Illinois.In Zion,...

Amilee Gibson

Amilee Gibson

Jan 5, 2024

Amilee was born in Prairie, Mississippi on December 05, 1938, to Orsie Sr, and Madgie Wilson. She attended Baptist Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Prairie, Mississippi, and confessed Christ at an early age.Amilee attended Prairie High school and after graduation, she moved to Chicago, Illinois.In 1960, Amilee married John C. Gibson and became a military wife, traveling the United States....

Kathie Stanley

Kathie Stanley

Jan 5, 2024

Kathie Stanley, of Kenosha, Wisconsin passed away January 5, 2024 in West Allis, Wisconsin. She was born May 2, 1965 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents John Dale and Dana Joy (Dumas) Orender.Kathie grew up with her family in Lake County and attended Zion schools before moving to Kenosha.Kathie was a survivor. She was resilient, strong, and overcame hardships many of...

William Terry Fuqua

William Terry Fuqua

Jan 5, 2024

William "Terry" Fuqua, 67, of Kansasville, WI, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2024 at home.Terry was born September 5, 1956 in Waukegan, IL, to Madeline and Ellis Fuqua.  He graduated from Waukegan High School with the class of 1974.  Terry was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and motorcycling.He is survived by his wife, Carol Fuqua; children, Kristen Fuqua...

Edward Ptasienski

Edward Ptasienski

Jan 3, 2024

Edward “Ed” Ptasienski, 76, of Zion, Illinois passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at home. Ed was born April 18, 1947 in Waukegan, IL at St. Therese Hospital to Peter and Stella Ptasienski.Ed joined the United States Army in 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1971. Ed earned an associate degree in civil engineering from Gateway College....

David Wayne Harwick

David Wayne Harwick

Dec 30, 2023

David Wayne Harwick, 67, of Zion, IL passed away December 30, 2023.David was born November 29, 1956 in Hazel Green, WI. He grew up in Galena, IL, moved around for awhile and finally settled down in Zion, IL. David married Larissa Coombs on June 5, 1993 in Chicago, IL. He served his country by joining the United States Army where...

Roberta Jean Channell

Roberta Jean Channell

Dec 28, 2023

On December 28, 2023, Roberta Jean Channell (Whittington) passed away peacefully at the age of 97. She was born August 30, 1926 in Franklin County, Illinois to Arthur and Velma Whittington. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John, Kenneth, Charles, Noel and Jerry Whittington and sisters, Mildred Hill (Whittington), Ila Gibbons (Whittington) and Mary Bradley (Whittington) and...

Pearlie Baldy

Pearlie Baldy

Dec 24, 2023

Pearlie Ozell Baldy, 91, of Zion, IL, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL.Pearlie was born on September 13, 1932 in Haleyville, Alabama. She was a devoted, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. As a Christian, Pearlie loved the Lord Jesus. She loved listening to music and encouraged her sons...

James Stickles

James Stickles

Dec 22, 2023

James Kenneth (Butch) Stickles, 83 years old, long-time resident of Zion, IL, gained his angel wings on December 22nd, 2023.Butch was born on February 8th, 1940, to Dessie J. Stickles and Alice (Carlson) Stickles in Nunica, MI.In 1960 he met the love of his life, Linda ‘Sue’ Spiller.  On November 26th, of that year, Butch and Sue eloped to Alabama...

Wanda Dunn

Wanda Dunn

Dec 22, 2023

Wanda Nadine Dulaney Dunn, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away December 22, 2023 in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin. She was born August 12, 1940 in Zion, Illinois.Wanda graduated from Zion Benton High School, was a member of the Zion Bible Church, and worked at the Great Lakes Naval base as well as Zion Benton High School.Wanda married her late husband Jim...

John "Johnny" T. Barr IV

John "Johnny" T. Barr IV

Dec 21, 2023

John T. Barr IV, of Delavan, Wisconsin passed away December 21, 2023. He was born May 16, 1981 in Winfield, Illinois to parents Teodosia Barrera and John Barr III.John graduated high school in Suffern, New York. He was self-employed and has recently been working at his mother’s restaurant, El Lago, in Zion, Illinois.John is survived by his children, Daisy, Josh,...

Darcy Krause

Darcy Krause

Dec 20, 2023

Darcy Krause, of Pleasant Praire, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly December 20, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born August 16, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents William and Joyce McCleary.Darcy is survived by her husband, Larry Krause; children, Erik (Brianne) Leable, Brent (Andrea) Leable, Ryan Krause, and Nolan Krause (Tara); grandchildren, Ellery and Benton Leable, Elliana and Oliver Leable, Nora...

Charles "Chuck" J. Diliberti

Charles "Chuck" J. Diliberti

Dec 17, 2023

Charles “Chuck” J. Diliberti, 75, of Wadsworth, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the majority of his family on December 17, 2023.Chuck was born June 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL. He married Karen Lee on February 27, 1970. Chuck found his calling in security work for various companies and eventually retired from Heather Ridge Security. He served 20...

William G. Holt

William G. Holt

Dec 17, 2023

William G. “Bill” Holt, 82, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023.Bill was born December 25, 1941 in Waukegan, IL.  He married Barbara Paulson on September 12, 1964 in Zion, IL.  Bill retired from the 710 Teamsters with UPS.  His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his 2 beloved granddaughters.He is survived by his wife,...

Marilynn Gillespie

Marilynn Gillespie

Dec 16, 2023

On December 16th 2023, Marilynn “Mimi” Mead Gillespie decided to go to heaven after 92 years on the earth.  Surely her late husband, Robert Brewer Gillespie and previously departed children, Lynn, Bruce, Maridee and Margaret, as well as many, many dogs, were there to greet her with open arms when she arrived.She is survived by her remaining children, Elizabeth Kyle...

Terry Robert McNabb

Terry Robert McNabb

Dec 16, 2023

Terry Robert McNabb, of Zion, Illinois passed away December 16, 2023 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born April 7, 1952 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Radley and Ardis McNabb.Terry was a proud graduate of Zion-Benton high school and attended Trinity College, MA Roosevelt, and The University of Chicago while getting his Bachelors Degree. Terry married his wife, Lois (Hedlund) McNabb...

Doris Louise McEllen

Doris Louise McEllen

Dec 15, 2023

Doris L McEllen (Rosenbalm) of Beach Park, IL, passed on December 15, 2023.Doris was born on April 14, 1931.  She married William E. McEllen in August of 1949.  He preceded her in death on January 9, 2000.  Together they had six children.She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Raymond) Littlefield, Maureen McEllen, Richard McEllen, and Brian (Kimberly) McEllen; eleven grandchildren;...

Geraldine Ruth Wicks

Geraldine Ruth Wicks

Dec 14, 2023

Geraldine Ruth Wicks, also known as Gerry, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 88 in Wadsworth, IL. She was born on May 6, 1935, to her late parents (Harry T. Clavey, and Marion (St. Peter) Clavey. Geraldine was a loving wife to her husband of 65 years, Gerald, and together they created a beautiful life...

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