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Rita Guerin

Rita Guerin

Feb 11, 2023

Rita Marie Guerin, of Waukegan, IL, passed away February 11, 2023 at Allure of Zion in Zion, IL. She was born August 12, 1935 in Waukegan, IL, to parents Frank and Sophie Michalski.Rita spent her entire life in the Waukegan area. At the tender age of nineteen, Rita married Robert E Guerin on May 3, 1955 at Holy Rosary Church...

Jacqueline J. Hochenauer

Jacqueline J. Hochenauer

Feb 9, 2023

Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Hochenauer (Drinkwine) 85, of Geneva, IL passed on February 9, 2023.She is survived by her sister Ruthellen Falstad, sister-in-law Norma Drinkwine, brother-in-law Lenny (Carrie) Greener, niece Dawn Drinkwine, nephew & Godchild Dan Drinkwine, as well as other nieces, nephews, and dear friends.She was proceeded in death by her husband Max Hochenauer, parents Melvin K. & Lillian Drinkwine,...

Lorraine Plasky

Lorraine Plasky

Feb 9, 2023

Lorraine G. Plasky, passed away February 9, 2023 in her home of Zion, IL. born January 1, 1948 in Stevens Point, WI.Lorraine was married in Stevens Point, WI, before moving to Zion where she would live out the rest of her life surrounded by her loving family.Lorraine is survived by her children Brian Plasky, Duane Schultz - Plasky, Sandra Nixon/Nee...

Catherine E. Baker

Catherine E. Baker

Feb 7, 2023

Catherine Edna Baker (Beyer), 95, entered into eternal rest at 11:47 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Waukegan, Illinois.Catherine, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, was born December 22, 1927, in Montgomery, Illinois. She loved her job and retired from serving meals to the sailors & officers at the Great Lakes Naval Base.Survivors include her children; Shelia Winstead of...

Elaine Leach

Elaine Leach

Feb 6, 2023

Elaine W. Leach, 97, of Zion, IL went home to be with the Lord on  February 6, 2023. She was born in Clifton WI on July 12, 1925 the daughter of Frank and Hazel (Bjornstad) Henricks.Elaine was married June 12, 1949 in Clifton, WI to the love of her life, Monroe Leach. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church,...

Natalie "Jane" Jackson

Natalie "Jane" Jackson

Feb 4, 2023

Natalie J. Jackson of Zion, Illinois passed away on February 4, 2023 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Natalie was born December 19, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Natalie lived in Pittsburgh, PA. for 15 years before moving to Zion, IL. She married Bob Jackson at The Methodist Church in Zion, IL. on June 27, 1959. Natalie was a member of Our Lady of Humility,...

Jeanine Poindexter

Jeanine Poindexter

Feb 4, 2023

Jeanine Marie Poindexter of Milwaukee, WI, passed away February 4, 2023. She was born April 8, 1969 in Waukegan, IL.Jeanine grew up in Beach Park IL, graduating high school at Zion Benton. Jeanine loved to write poems, even sending some of them off to Hallmark. She married her husband Louis Chattard January 16, 2016 in Milwaukee, WI.Jeanine is survived by...

John Thorn

John Thorn

Feb 2, 2023

There are no words for the immense sense of loss that we feel.On February 2, John Thorn, of Wadsworth, IL, passed away at the age of 84. Recently he quietly battled bladder cancer and prostate cancer, never losing his sense of joy and humor as he fought. Ultimately, his heart had been taxed beyond its ability and he passed, surrounded...

Helen K. Hamlin

Helen K. Hamlin

Feb 2, 2023

Helen K. Hamlin of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on February 2, 2023. Helen was born on March 2, 1936, in Waukegan, IL to Eugene and Edith Regenauer.  Helen grew up in Waukegan where she lived with parents, brother, and sister. She graduated from Waukegan highschool and was a longtime member of Community Christian Church of Lake County.  Helen married...

Jean Hoffman Bowie

Jean Hoffman Bowie

Jan 30, 2023

Jean Hoffman Bowie, 95, went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2023.Jean was born on August 30, 1927, in Morgantown, West Virginia, the youngest of five children born to the late Mary and Walter G Hoffman. While attending God’s Bible school in Cincinnati Ohio she met and later married the love of her life Everett Y Bowie....

Marshall P. Streib

Marshall P. Streib

Jan 29, 2023

Marshall Phillip Streib, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on January 29, 2023. He was born on January 20, 1924, in Rockford, IL.Marshall graduated from Harlem Highschool in Machesney Park, IL where he played football and ran track. He also attended Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL. Marshall was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on McAree...

Marleen A. Turner

Marleen A. Turner

Jan 27, 2023

Marleen A. Turner, 69, passed away on January 27, 2023 peacefully, at home, with her loving dogs, Squirt Jr and Squiver, by her side.Marleen married Stephen Turner on August 3, 1974. She retired from Baxter Healthcare after 42 years of dedicated service. She focused her life on her beloved pets, family, and friends. Her interests included NASCAR, boating, hanging out...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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