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Gerald Koskinen Sr.

Gerald Koskinen Sr.

Jan 26, 2023

Gerald William Koskinen Sr., 84, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on January 26,2023. Gerald was born January 13, 1939 in Waukegan IL.Gerald graduated from Zion Benton Highschool in 1956 and studied at UW Stout. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waukegan IL where he married his wife Phyllis on June 27, 1959. Gerald was a...

Valerie Susan Ruhl

Valerie Susan Ruhl

Jan 26, 2023

Valerie Susan Ruhl of Hancock, WI left us unexpectedly on January 26, 2023 while preparing for her newborn granddaughter’s welcome home.  She was born August 31th, 1959 as the youngest of 8 children to Jacob Ruhl and Mary (Reigenborn) Ruhl in Waukegan, IL and spent her youth on The Ruhl Farm in Antioch, IL. She attended St. Patrick’s grade school...

Jeffrey Bruebach

Jeffrey Bruebach

Jan 25, 2023

Jeffrey D. Bruebach, of Winthrop Harbor, went home to be with Jesus on January 25th, 2023. He was born on May 7th, 1974 in Raleigh, NC to Ralph and Jina Bruebach.Devoted husband, proud and loving Dad, cherished son, devoted brother and brother-in-law.  A very special uncle and beloved friend.He was raised in Round Lake Heights, IL and attended Calvary Christian...

Margaret McGillivray

Margaret McGillivray

Jan 24, 2023

Margaret “Maggie” L McGillivray, of Bristol, Wisconsin passed away January 24, 2023, in Racine, Wisconsin. She was born January 19, 1947, to Marvin and Lorene Cowart in Waukegan, Illinois.Maggie is a graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School. A member of the United Methodist Church in Zion, IL. She worked for many years as a telephone operator. Through out those years...

Gloria Flesher

Gloria Flesher

Jan 22, 2023

Gloria Jean Flesher of Waukegan, Il. Passed away January 22, 2023. She was born May 14, 1958 in Rockford, IL.Gloria is the fifth born out of six children. Gloria grew up in the loving home of her parents William and Doris McEllen. As a young woman growing up and graduating from highschool in Rockford, IL, Gloria felt that she needed...

Margaret Eleanor Lang

Margaret Eleanor Lang

Jan 22, 2023

Margaret Eleanor Lang (Nacker)Born November 24, 1919 – Died January 22,2023Margaret Eleanor Lang passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin at the age of 103.She was the only child born to parents Elleanore Zimmerman Nacker and Frank Nacker on November 24, 1919 by midwife, Miss Lloyd. She was educated at CCC (Christian Catholic Church,...

Rosemary  Owens

Rosemary Owens

Jan 21, 2023

Rosemary (Schlosser) Owens, (September 18, 1927 – January 21, 2023) lived a full, active life in her 95 years. One of five children of Frank and Evelyn Schlosser of Waukegan, IL, Rosemary married her high school sweetheart, George J. Owens, on October 27, 1945. While raising her family, Rosemary worked for the A&P Tea Company before retiring to travel and...

Sally Jo Innes

Sally Jo Innes

Jan 20, 2023

Sally loved and served Jesus her Lord. She showed her love for the Lord, by praising Jesus Christ and praying for her loved ones and those in her sphere. She was a life-long resident of Zion Illinois except for the years she lived in Pennsylvania working for Rev. R.W. Shambach who was a televangelist for Word of Faith Ministries. Sally...

Sandra L Steffenhagen

Sandra L Steffenhagen

Jan 19, 2023

Sandra L. “Sandy” (Ames) Steffenhagen, 77, of Lindehurst, IL went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL. She was born January 30, 1945 in Waukegan, IL.Sandra raised three children in Gurnee, IL. Sandra was a licensed beautician and graduated from College of Lake County in 1989 with honors and an Associates...

Joe Robison

Joe Robison

Jan 18, 2023

Joe Robison went to be home with the Lord on January 18, 2023. He was born, January 11, 1945, in Pensacola, FL. He lived on the family farm in Mississippi until they moved North when he was 8. He graduated ZBTHS in 1963 and married Marilyn Mauldin January 16, 1965. He retired from climbing poles for Commonwealth Edison in 1995....

Louise M Jenkins

Louise M Jenkins

Jan 17, 2023

Louise M. Jenkins of Zion, IL. passed away January 17, 2023, was born on December 26, 1964 in Chicago, IL.Louise was raised in an avid fishing family. Her father was a charter boat captain on Lake Michigan and not long after high school she became a licensed charter boat captain herself. This is where she met her husband, Robert.Louise was...

Wilfredo A. Granada

Wilfredo A. Granada

Jan 16, 2023

Dr. Wilfredo A. Granada, 84, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away January 16, 2023 in Bristol, WI. He was born on November 22, 1938 in Roxas City, Philippines.Wilfredo studied at far Eastern University of Medicine in Manila, Philippines. He married his wife Elizabeth Granada February 5, 1966 in Iloilo City, Philippines. He had anInternal Medicine private practice for 37 years...

Betty Jane Tentes

Betty Jane Tentes

Jan 14, 2023

Obituary for Betty Jane TentesBorn- March 7, 1926Came to Rest- January 14, 2023Lifelong resident of Waukegan, Betty, 96, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023.Betty was born on March 7, 1926 to Charles and Helen Flitcroft.She is preceded in death by her husband James P Tentes in 2013.She was extremely passionate about her faith and her church. Betty was an...

Gerald K Richards

Gerald K Richards

Jan 14, 2023

Gerald K. Richards, of Zion, IL, passed away on January 14, 2023. Gerald was born in Shirley, Massachusetts on January 6, 1954.Gerald is survived by his Wife, Nancy Barrett; Son Ben K. Richards; Sister E. Lani (Marty) Stringer, and Brother Wendell Richards.Gerald is preceded in death by his parents Sara Groves and Wise K. Richards.As per Gerald’s wishes, no memorial...

Regina Chattard

Regina Chattard

Jan 13, 2023

Regina Lucette Chattard (Richard) was born May 23, 1963 in Evanston, IL. She is the eldest daughter of Louis Eldridge Chattard II from New Orleans, LA and Elizabeth Chattard (Husdon) from Evanston, IL. Regina was called home Friday, January 13, 2023 in Kenosha, WI.Regina attended Zion Benton Township High School (Class of 81) where she developed lifelong friendships. Regina, the...

Ronald  Monroe Mitten

Ronald Monroe Mitten

Jan 12, 2023

Ronald Monroe Mitten of Beach Park, IL was called home to our Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 89. Ron was born on June 29,1933 in Huntington, Indiana to Francis and Leona (Maybee) Mitten.Ron proudly served in the Army Corps of Engineers 808th Engineer Aviation Battalion (SCARWAF) during the Korean War.  Following his return from the...

Robert Harmon

Robert Harmon

Jan 11, 2023

Robert “Bob” W. Harmon, 66, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Bob was born in Waukegan, IL on April 23, 1956 and raised in Zion, IL where he graduated from Zion-Benton THS in 1974. Upon his graduation Bob served in the U.S. Army for 6 years. Following his...

Dorothy Marie Harrison

Dorothy Marie Harrison

Jan 11, 2023

Dorothy Marie Harrison (Bartholomew), wife of the late William “Bill” Harrison went to be with her Lord on January 11,2023 - just weeks before her 98th birthday.  She and Bill were married for 70 years and raised their family in Zion, IL.  In fact, Dorothy lived her entire life in Zion.Dorothy commuted to and graduated from Northwestern University with a...

Bobby  Jackson

Bobby Jackson

Jan 8, 2023

Bob “Bobby” F. Jackson, 82, of Zion, IL, passed away on January 8, 2023. Bob was born in Vina, Alabama on April 8, 1940. Bob lived in Zion for over 75 years. Moving here when we was young from Red Bay, Alabama.Bob was a meat cutter for National Tea Foods and Fairway Foods for over 20 years. After Bob left...

Wayne Koffs

Wayne Koffs

Jan 3, 2023

Wayne Koffs, 83, of Zion, IL passed away January 3, 2023 at home. He was born on July 20, 1939 in Kenosha, WI.Wayne was a long time member of Christ Community Church in Zion, IL where he married his wife Mary Koffs there December 6, 1975. Wayne was employed at Country Squire in Grayslake, and Old Elm Country Club in...

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