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Chester DuBois

Chester DuBois

Jul 8, 2023

Chester DuBois of Zion, IL was greeted by his Heavenly Father on July 8th, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on August 27th, 1934 in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1952 and married Dolores (Scogin) on July 30th, 1955.Chet served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France. He was a faithful...

Beverly June Pitcher

Beverly June Pitcher

Jul 6, 2023

Beverly June Pitcher, age 93, went home to be with her Lord on July 6, 2023 after a brief illness.She was born at home in Zion, Il. on June 14, 1930, and lived most of her life in Zion.She was a lifelong member of Christian Catholic Church, now Christ Community Church.  Her parents came to Zion because they had heard...

Jeffrey Haven Rich

Jeffrey Haven Rich

Jul 4, 2023

Jeffrey Haven Rich, 73, of Wheeling, Illinois, passed away July 4, 2023. Jeff was born in Evanston, Illinois on January 21, 1950 the son of Henry and Sallie-Anna (Thomas) Rich.He married Larissa Leech in 1982 in Zion, Illinois. Jeff graduated with aBachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photographyfrom the Art Institute of Chicago. Jeff’s hobbies included traveling, sailing, and spending...

Patricia Barden

Patricia Barden

Jul 2, 2023

Patricia Sue (Menees) Barden of Zion, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was born December 27, 1958 in Bensenville, Illinois to Charles and Dorothy Menees. She was the youngest of their children and spent her childhood growing up in Park City, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School in...

Joseph Baruffi

Joseph Baruffi

Jul 2, 2023

Joseph Anthony Baruffi of Kenosha, Wisconsin passed away July 2, 2023, in Kenosha, WI. He was born to Ronald and Barbara Baruffi on February 10, 1961, in Waukegan, IL.Joseph went to school at Mother of God School in Waukegan and graduated from Waukegan East High School in 1979. He married the love of his life Kimberly on September 1, 2018....

Arthur Lackenbach

Arthur Lackenbach

Jun 29, 2023

Arthur F. Lackenbach, 81, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away surrounded by his family on June 29, 2023. He was born on February 4, 1942 in Chicago, IL.He married the love of his life Marilyn S. Neeve on May 18, 1968 in Zion, IL. He retired from multiple places including Abbott Labs, and medical specialties. Arthur was a member of...

Robert L. Collier

Robert L. Collier

Jun 24, 2023

Robert Lee Collier, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Robert was born in Memphis, TN on January 26, 1942, to the late Edward Lee Collier and Ardellia Mahone.On April 1, 1961, he united in holy matrimony to Delorese Collier.  The union was made complete when they were blessed with...

Shirley Ianson

Shirley Ianson

Jun 22, 2023

Shirley M. Ianson, 85, of Zion, IL passed away June 22, 2023. Shirley was born in South Norfolk, VA and spent her adult life in the Zion/Beach Park area. She worked for Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago and retired in 1996.Shirley enjoyed Broadway Plays, piano music and the 50-60 music genre.Shirley is survived by her son, Richard (Diana) Ianson of...

Michael Cosgrove

Michael Cosgrove

Jun 22, 2023

Michael Ryan CosgroveMichael was born on August 1, 1996 to Tom and Geri Cosgrove in Evanston and passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  He was preceeded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ted and Lucy Ebert, Uncle Rick Ebert, Uncle Chuck Cosgrove/Lohman and paternal grandfather, Thomas Cosgrove as well as some dear friends.Michael attended Waukegan schools, enjoyed skateboarding, backyard...

Janet Mae Storey

Janet Mae Storey

Jun 21, 2023

Janet Mae Storey of Zion, Illinois, beloved wife, encouraging mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed into the presence of her Savior on June 21, 2023, surrounded by a large contingent of her children and grandchildren.  Janet was born, at home, on May 26, 1934, in Zion, Illinois, the first child of Clifford and Evelyn (Mann) Peterson.Janny attended Zion Parochial School, then...

Sharon Pratt

Sharon Pratt

Jun 19, 2023

Sharon R. Pratt, 85, passed away surrounded by her family on June 19, 2023 in Kenosha, WI. She was born on July 28, 1937 to Reece and Vera (Conn) Holbrook in White Lake, WI.Sharon married her husband Norman Pratt in 1957 in White Lake, WI, and they moved to Waukegan, IL before residing in Kenosha, WI. She worked for the...

Claudette Marie Boulay-Griffin

Claudette Marie Boulay-Griffin

Jun 18, 2023

Claudette Marie Boulay-Griffin, 80, of Zion, IL, passed away on June 18, 2023.Claudette was born June 27, 1942 in Sudbury, Canada to Joseph and Alma Boulay.  She attended Mooseheart Academy in Batavia, IL.  After moving from Chicago to Zion she attended Our Lady of Humility Church, was self-employed and worked as a caretaker at the Shiloh House in Zion.  Claudette...

Judith Ortiz

Judith Ortiz

Jun 17, 2023

Judith Ortiz, 68, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2023.Judith was a devoted Christian who attended Waukegan Baptist Bible Church. Judith started her work career at Vista’s former St. Therese location and worked for Vista East for 31 years. Her coworkers affectionately called her “Eagle Eyes”.Judith is survived by her daughters, Marisol Ramos and...

Gary Wiltsey

Gary Wiltsey

Jun 16, 2023

Gary Lee Wiltsey of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 16, 2023. He was 78 years old.Gary was born on October 8, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Howard Ellsworth Wiltsey and Gertrude (Cullip) Wiltsey. He was a 1962 graduate of Washington Park High School, Racine, WI, and earned a bachelor’s degree in data...

Jerald Archer

Jerald Archer

Jun 14, 2023

Dr. Jerald Joe Archer, 85, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away June 14, 2023, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Jerald was born in Norton, Kansas on January 13, 1938. Jerald graduated from Norton High School in 1956; Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1959, and University of Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1963. He married Carole (nee Callaghan) on June 9, 1962...

Dulcie W. Patterson

Dulcie W. Patterson

Jun 14, 2023

Dulcie “Dutch” W. Patterson, neé Tuck, 91, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away on June 14, 2023, in Waukegan, Illinois.Dulcie was born December 17,1931 in Rosa, Alabama and lived in Beach Park, Illinois. Dulcie retired from Victory Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois and worked at Crown Manor Living Center in Zion, Illinois. Dulcie was an avid reader.Dulcie is survived by her...

Carolyn "Jean" Johnson

Carolyn "Jean" Johnson

Jun 9, 2023

Carolyn “Jean” Johnson, 93, of Blue Island, Illinois, passed away June 9, 2023 in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.Jean was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 7, 1929. She finished her schooling at Zion Benton High School before marrying Robert A. Johnson. She was a member of Christian Training Center in Beach Park. Jean was an avid reader, and her favorite book...

Jill Brozek

Jill Brozek

Jun 7, 2023

Jill C. Brozek, neé Luhmann, 76, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2023 in Libertyville, Illinois.Jill was born in Sioux City, Iowa on November 21, 1946. Jill and her husband, Charles were married in Stockton, California on June 5, 1971. Jill served in the United States Navy for three years; she then worked for the Department of Defense...

Edna M. Spooner

Edna M. Spooner

Jun 6, 2023

Edna M. Spooner 92, of Beach Park, Illinois formerly of Port Huron, Michigan passed away peacefully June 6, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Edna was born January 15, 1931, in Port Huron, the second daughter of the late Russell and Betty Spooner. After graduating from Port Huron High School Edna found her dream job working at the Port...

Christopher Martin

Christopher Martin

Jun 5, 2023

Christopher Lee Martin, 38, passed away on June 5, 2023 in Wadsworth, IL. He was born on September 3, 1984 to Robert and Nancy (Adams) Martin in Mansfield, OH. Chris grew up with his younger sister Randi (Martin) Ernsberger in Bellville, OH.He played many sports, but especially enjoyed wrestling and football. In high school he was involved in many extracurricular...

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