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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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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 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, 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 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,...
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, 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 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...
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 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, 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 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, 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, 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 “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....
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