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Edna A. Sumonja

Edna A. Sumonja

Apr 7, 2015

Edna A. Sumonja, 98, of Zion, IL died April 7, 2015 in Kenosha WI. Edna was born December 17, 1916 in Kenosha. She was a member of Christ Community Church and worked at NOSCO Company where she retired after many years. Edna lived a full life. She is survived by her children, Robert "Bob" (Pat) Griffith of Grove City OH,...

Edgar  McShane

Edgar McShane

Apr 7, 2015

Edgar "Ed" McShane, 84, of Waukegan, IL went to his Eternal Home on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Lake Forest Hospital with his loving family by his side. Ed was born on December 22, 1930 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Waukegan Twp. High School in 1949. On June 22, 1951, Ed married Betty Riehl of Zion. Ed also graduated...

Stuart Nelson McCreary

Stuart Nelson McCreary

Apr 5, 2015

Stuart Nelson McCreary, the son of Sidney Howard and Nellie Cora McCreary nee Conn was born in Rush Tower (rural Festus), MO and promoted to glory on April 5, 2015 at his sons home in Bristol, WI. His nuclear family consisted of his parents (deceased), 4 brothers and 3 sisters (all deceased). Nelson accepted the Lord in 1950 while living...

David Jack Valentine

David Jack Valentine

Apr 4, 2015

David Jack Valentine, 66, of Zion, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 4 at Advocate Hospice at Condell. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, and also on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April...

Rickie B. Smith

Rickie B. Smith

Apr 3, 2015

Rickie B. “RB” Smith, 62, of Beach Park, IL, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 3, 2015, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Rickie was born October 5, 1952 in Russellville, AL, and graduated fro Zion-Benton Township High School in 1970. He married Jacqueline (Dobrinska) Nielsen on February 18, 2002, in Waukegan. Rickie retired from the Union Pacific Railroad...

H.G. "Bud" Proctor Jr.

H.G. "Bud" Proctor Jr.

Apr 1, 2015

H.G. “Bud” Proctor Jr., 85, of Beach Park, IL went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. Bud was born April 7, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, KY to Homer and Lillian Proctor. He graduated from Waukegan High School in 1947 and Lake Forest College in 1951. Bud married Joyce M....

Jeremy Justin Grimes

Jeremy Justin Grimes

Mar 30, 2015

Jeremy Justin Grimes, 33, took his first steps and spoke his first words March 30, 2015. He left his wheelchair and earthly afflictions of this life for his new home in heaven. He was born February 6, 1982, in Waukegan, Illinois. He attended the SEDOL programs from 3 months old and spent 11 years at Laremont School in Gages Lake...

Barbara  Hamnik

Barbara Hamnik

Mar 29, 2015

Barbara Ann Rosemarie Merkling Hamnik (affectionately known as “Babs”), age 69, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died suddenly of cardiac arrest on Sunday morning, March 29, in the home she has shared with her husband of 50 years. She was born November 18, 1945, in Waukegan, IL, to Gerard Merkling and Hildegard “Hilde” Merkling Dudink (both of whom preceded her in...

Lauris  Burdick

Lauris Burdick

Mar 27, 2015

Lauris Burdick, 80, of Kenosha, WI and formerly of LasCruses, NM died Friday, March 27, 2015 at Sheridan Medical Complex in Kenosha. Lauris was born December 13, 1934 in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Antioch High School and was a member of Antioch Methodist Church. He married Carol Giddins on March 23, 1974 at Antioch Methodist Church. Lauris owned Sinclair...

Dorothy Ellen Miller

Dorothy Ellen Miller

Mar 26, 2015

Dorothy Ellen (Welton) Miller born September 23rd 1928 to Harold and Margret Welton of Beach Park, IL. She was married to Ralph Miller of Zion, IL for 66 years. They had four children Patricia (Rick) Nelson, Stephen (Christa) Miller, Mark Miller, and David (Michelle) Miller. She has 14 Grandchildren, and 19 Great Grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her...

Pedro Enrique Rivera

Pedro Enrique Rivera

Mar 26, 2015

God opened up the heavens just for his son Pedro Enrique Rivera on March 26, 2015. He was the second oldest child of Eugenio and Carolina Rivera. He was born December 30, 1976. He deeply loved his wife Danielle Joy Rivera. The love they shared was and is recognized as powerful and strong by all who love them. His six...

Myrtle W. Gregory

Myrtle W. Gregory

Mar 26, 2015

Myrtle W. Gregory, 80, of Winthrop Harbor, died March 26, 2015. Myrtle was a nine year resident at Winchester House in Libertyville as an Alzheimers patient. Myrtle was a loving mother and devoted homemaker. She is survived by her husband James M. Gregory; three children, James A. Gregory, Michael L. (Linda) Gregory, and Elizabeth (Gary) Hudson; four grandchildren Christopher, Brandon,...

Alice Lee Karas

Alice Lee Karas

Mar 24, 2015

Alice Lee Mathis Karas March 23, 1925 – March 24, 2015 Alice Karas passed away peacefully on March 24, 2015, one day following her 90th birthday, in her home in Waukegan, Illinois. Friends and family members gathered the weekend before to celebrate her birthday. She was born March 23, 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts to Ernest Laverne Mathis and Lyndal Ragains....

Audrey B. Orawiec

Audrey B. Orawiec

Mar 24, 2015

Audrey B. Orawiec (nee Plume), 85, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away March 26, 2015 at her home. Audrey was born July 18, 1929 in Oxfordshire, England. She was a long-time member of Our Lady of Humility Church, and a member of the Zion Women’s Club. She was a passionate and caring mentor while working with youth and young adults as...

Kimberly L. Mills

Kimberly L. Mills

Mar 22, 2015

Kimberly L. Mills, 44, of Westminster, CO passed away March 22, 2015 in Wheat Ridge, CO. She was born April 20, 1970 in Rockford, IL. She married Terry S. Mills on February 9, 1990 in Janesville, WI. After Terry joined the military, Kim and her family lived in many different states and cities throughout their marriage. Kim was pursuing a...

Lyle  Ianson

Lyle Ianson

Mar 22, 2015

Lyle Raymond Ianson, 93, of Zion, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Lyle was born September 14, 1921 in Viola, IL, and married Patricia Cole on November 28, 1946, in Waukegan. A devoted Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. He was a decorated WWII Veteran and was a member of...

Richard  Miholic

Richard Miholic

Mar 22, 2015

Richard "Ric" Miholic, 65, of Waukegan, IL passed on March 22, 2015. Ric was born November 14, 1949 in Waukegan. He attended Waukegan High School and was class of 67, then graduated from Washburn Trade School in Chicago, IL. Ric worked in the construction business most of his career and retired as a real estate broker. He also enjoyed carpentry,...

David (Spock) & Paula (Duct Tape)  White

David (Spock) & Paula (Duct Tape) White

Mar 19, 2015

David (Spock) & Paula (Duct Tape) White David White 1953-2015 Paula White 1951-2015 David Eugene White, born Oct 21, 1953 in Chicago, IL. Died March 19, 2015 at home with his wife in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Devoted husband to Paula Adams-White, inseparable in life and in death. David was a kind, considerate philanthropist who hosted many charity events at his...

Evelyn LouRene Riley

Evelyn LouRene Riley

Mar 18, 2015

Evelyn LouRene (nee Schwicht) Riley, 86, of Waukegan, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 18, 2015. She was born May 21, 1928 to Louis and Irene (nee Chope) Schwicht. Evelyn is survived by her son, Bob (Nancy Dougherty) Riley of Waukegan, IL; sisters, Anne Baumann, and Mary (John) Matteoni; grandchildren, Daniel (Felicia)...

Bill A Adcock Sr.

Bill A Adcock Sr.

Mar 17, 2015

Bill A. Adcock Sr. (“Pa”) 84 of Beach Park, IL passed peacefully March 17, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1931 in Moore County, Tennessee. He was a devoted Husband of one, Father of nine, Brother of seven, and most beloved “Pa” of eighty-eight. Billy was a proud patriarch of 88 beginning with nine of...

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