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Charles Heberer

Charles Heberer

Dec 12, 2022

Charles Heberer, 78, passed away on December 12, 2022. He was born on February 2, 1944 in Tampa, Florida was the son of Charles Heberer and Sara Lovejoy.Charles married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Friedly, at Stover Methodist Church on August 23, 1964, before getting his Master's degree in music education at the University of Missouri. He was...

Scott Kenneth Bjorkman

Scott Kenneth Bjorkman

Dec 11, 2022

Scott Kenneth Bjorkman passed away December 11, 2022 in Zion, Illinois. He was born August 14, 1975 in Waukegan, Illinois to Michelle and Jeffery Bjorkman.Scott grew up at Calvary Temple in Waukegan, then Christian Life Fellowship into teens. Scott worked at Amazon, and he was a surveyor with his Uncle Mike since he was a teenager. He was also involved...

Robert Kimberlin Fields

Robert Kimberlin Fields

Dec 9, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce Robert Kimberlin Fields of Kenosha, WI went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 9, 2022.Kim was born in Texas to Wesley and Vivian Fields on June 30, 1939. Kim had a long and successful career, first in the Navy where he served for 20 years, and then with...

Miguel Perez

Miguel Perez

Dec 9, 2022

Miguel Perez, 52, passed away on December 9, 2022. He was born on August 15, 1970 in Waukegan, IL the son of German and Genoveva (Martinez) Perez.Miguel is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years Olga; children, Vanessa (Mutaz) Alowaisy, Miguel (Daisy Ramirez) Perez Jr., Roberto Perez; grandchildren, Kimberley Perez, Melanie Perez, Miguel Perez III., Michael Perez, Yasmeen Alowiasy, Siham...

Andrew Tienhaara

Andrew Tienhaara

Dec 1, 2022

Andrew (Andy) Eric Tienhaara, resident of Zion, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born January 21, 1978 in Waukegan, IL to Wayne and Carol Tienhaara.Andy spent many years working as a trim carpenter which he turned into a career affectionately known as “Handy Andy”, working as a self-employed handyman. Andy was a gifted craftsman and...

Jessica Lynn Aragon

Jessica Lynn Aragon

Nov 30, 2022

Jessica Lynn Aragon (née Bent), 39, of Zion, Illinois passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022.Jessica was born on April 26th, 1983 to Robert and Cindy Bent in Burlington, WI. She graduated from Venice High School in Florida, June of 2001. She worked for JHT Holdings in Pleasant Prairie, WI for 12 years.  Jessica married Christian Aragon ...

Anthony Sposito

Anthony Sposito

Nov 29, 2022

Anthony 'Tony' Sposito, 70, passed away on November 29, 2022 in Waukegan, IL. He was born on April 29, 1952 the son of Joseph and Jeanette (Kimling) Sposito.Tony graduated from Waukegan high school class of 1970. He met his wife Jeanne Illich shortly after and they were married on April 26, 1980 at Church of Holy Spirit in Lake Forest,...

Thomas Ivan Christenson Sr.

Thomas Ivan Christenson Sr.

Nov 28, 2022

Thomas Ivan Christenson, Sr. was born on March 2, 1945, and he departed this earthly life on November 28, 2022. He was raised in a loving family with his parents, Henry and Goldie Christenson, and his sister, Jeri. Raised in Zion, Tom remained in Illinois all his life. Tom was a hardworking Midwestern man who believed in the value of...

Dr. Richard Lee Dreyer

Dr. Richard Lee Dreyer

Nov 28, 2022

Dr. Richard L. Dreyer, 90, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022.He was born on September 29, 1932.  Richard dedicated his life to teaching and volunteering. He retired from Zion Benton High School as principal, was a Shriner and volunteer/donor for Shriners Hospital for Children, and a member of the Masonic Lodge.He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; Daughter, Lisa...

Leslie Diaz

Leslie Diaz

Nov 28, 2022

Leslie Diaz was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Minerva and Marcelino Diaz on February 4, 1955. He passed away November 28, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.  He was raised in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Waukegan Township Highschool Class of 1973.Leslie attended Illinois University and graduated in 1991 with a degree in accounting. While in school he worked for Chrysler...

Benjamin Evangelista

Benjamin Evangelista

Nov 28, 2022

Benjamin Evangelista, 91, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away on November 28, 2022. He was born in Highland Park, Illinois, on April 28, 1931, the son of Carlo and Madelaena (Casorio) Evangelista.Ben married Barbara Tremaine on October 7, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church in Waukegan, Illinois, and was proudly dedicated to his wife and their five children. Ben loved the...

Siedah Mickens

Siedah Mickens

Nov 27, 2022

Siedah Nouvi (Cookie) Mickens, 30, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday November 27 th , 2022, in Waukegan, Illinois. Siedah was born in Chicago, Illinois to Gerald Mickens and Odessa Adams on January 29 th , 1992.She enjoyed playing the violin and singing. She loved her family dearly. Siedah is survived by her Mother Odessa Adams of Zion, Illinois,...

Edwin Knute Nelson

Edwin Knute Nelson

Nov 27, 2022

Edwin "Ed" Knute Nelson, 97, died peacefully at home on November 27, 2022.  Ed, son of Knut and Edith Nelson, was born June 12, 1925, in Waukegan, IL, and remained a lifelong resident. Ed's father passed away when Ed was eight years old.  After graduating from Waukegan Township High School, Ed dedicated himself to supporting his mother.His passion for aviation...

Erika Zenta Dolata

Erika Zenta Dolata

Nov 27, 2022

Erika Zenta Dolata (nee Gutbrod), 85, passed away November 27, 2022.  She was born on July 5, 1937 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Friedrich and Pauline (Schwarz) Gutbrod.Erika’s legacy was her love for her large family.  She enjoyed cooking large holiday meals where everyone was welcome.  She also enjoyed reading and doing word search puzzles.  She loved to crochet,...

Marie Grigonis

Marie Grigonis

Nov 27, 2022

Marie Grigonis, of Racine, Wisconsin. Visitation is December 8, 2022, from 5 to 8 PM at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, Illinois 60099. Additional visitation December 9, 2022, from 10 to 11 AM at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W. Wadsworth Rd., Beach Park, Illinois 60099, proceeding to an 11 AM Mass at Our Lady of Humility...

Marcia A Barczak

Marcia A Barczak

Nov 24, 2022

Marica A. Barczak, 78, passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side in Beach Park, Illinois, November 24, 2022. Marcia was born December 23, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois.Marcia married the love of her life, Joseph Barczak in Chicago, IL June 9, 1962. She supported Joseph throughout his military career for 24 years, while raising four children and...

Avalyn Cappelen

Avalyn Cappelen

Nov 24, 2022

Avalyn Marie Cappelen, 93, entered her heavenly home on November 24, 2022, in Ventura, California."Tootie" was born in Zion, Illinois on September 1, 1929, to Mamie and Walter Ruesch.She is survived by her children, Susan Sherrow (Mike) and John Cappelen (Sue). Grandchildren, Sally Priebus (Reince, great grandchildren Jack and Grace), Luke Sherrow, Jordan Sherrow (Kristi), and Joshua Cappelen (Jennifer, great...

Eric H. Roberts

Eric H. Roberts

Nov 22, 2022

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our son, brother and uncle, Eric Henry Roberts, 55, of Zion, IL on November 22,2022. He was born on August 22, 1967 in Waukegan, IL the son of Donald (Mary Brown) Roberts.Eric graduated from Zion Benton high school in 1985. He also served in the U.S Air Force for two...

Jane Francis

Jane Francis

Nov 22, 2022

Jane Francis Cowart (Gonzales), age 82 of Winthrop Harbor IL., passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday November 22, 2022 at 11:30 am surrounded by her loved ones. Jane was born July 4,1940 in Elmendorl, TX to Benito Gonzales and Angelita Carranza. Her family moved from San Antonio to Wisconsin in 1947. For the last 45 years she has resided...

Christine Jones

Christine Jones

Nov 21, 2022

Christine Plumley Jones, 47, of Beach Park, IL passed away on November 21, 2022. She was born on July 1, 1975 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Brian and Melissa (Williams) Plumley.Christine was GOOD.  A good grandmother, a good mother, a good wife, a good colleague, a good friend … above all a GOOD PERSON.  Her legacy will be one...

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