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Willard Ellsworth Walton
Dec 15, 2022
Willard Ellsworth WaltonJune 6, 1935 - December 15, 2022On Thursday, December 15, 2022, Willard Ellsworth Walton was welcomed into the arms of his Savior after a brief battle with the COVID-19 virus while also battling lung cancer. Willard passed away peacefully at home after being released from Zeeland Hospital just over a week prior to his passing.Willard, affectionately known as...
William "Bill" Taft
Dec 14, 2022
William M. Taft, 79, a lifelong resident of Winthrop Harbor, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.Bill was born January 1, 1943 in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School, Gateway, and Carthage College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.Before graduating high school Bill joined the Marines. He served his country from...
Luz Mendez-Rodriguez
Dec 14, 2022
Luz Mendez,88 years old passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, in Waukegan, Illinois, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on November 7, 1934 in Santurce, Puerto Rico.Her parents were Amada Rodriguez Nieves and Tomas Mendez. In her youth, Luz worked at New York Department Store in Santrurce, Puerto Rico. Once married, she dedicated herself to caring...
Terry Evans
Dec 13, 2022
Terry Dutton Evans of Racine, WI, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 13, 2022.Terry was born in Fort Lewis, Washington on June 28, 1947 the daughter of Curtis and Margaret (Dugger) Dutton. Shewas raised in Winthrop Harbor and Waukegan and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School, College of Lake County, and Carthage...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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...
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...
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
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,...
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...
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
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,...
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...
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