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Marlene V Sparkman

Marlene V Sparkman

Sep 19, 2022

Marlene Sparkman of Ocala, Florida passed away September 19, 2022. She was born November 2, 1938, to George and Angelina Krause in Chicago, IL.She is a graduate of Evers High School. Marlene married Ralph Sparkman March 10, 1970, in Waukegan, IL. She was a member of Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church in Beach Park, IL. She retired from the...

Norman Duensing

Norman Duensing

Sep 15, 2022

Norman George Duensing, 89, passed away at home in Zion on September 15, 2022. Norman was born on June 5, 1933 in Crete, Illinois, to Elmer and Anna Duensing.Norm grew up in Crete and was educated at the University of Illinois, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Education. His first teaching position was in the Grant...

Fayrene Lundy Bruzek

Fayrene Lundy Bruzek

Sep 15, 2022

Fayrene Lundy Bruzek, 89, passed away on September 15, 2022. She was born on December 10, 1932 to Marshall and Cora Cox in Marion County, Alabama.Growing up on the farm, she was the oldest of eight children. After helping the family when her youngest sibling was born, she moved to Zion, Illinois in 1952. She married David Denton Lundy in...

James  W Armstrong

James W Armstrong

Sep 14, 2022

James W. Armstrong, 80, of Winthrop Harbor, IL went home to be with Jesus on September 14, 2022. He is affectionately known as Papa by his family that dearly loved him and were with him as this life’s journey ended peacefully at home. He was the patriarch of the family sharing his faith in God freely with family and friends...

Paul Lindley

Paul Lindley

Sep 14, 2022

Paulman "Paul" C. Lindley, 78, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at his home in Noblesville.  He was born on November 27, 1943 to Robert and Ludie (Hagood) Lindley in Halltown, Alabama.Paul served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 in Germany. On July 20, 1967, he married Faye Bolding in Red Bay, Alabama...

Kenneth Skelton

Kenneth Skelton

Sep 12, 2022

Kenneth Eugene Skelton, 82, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022.He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and guitar player. Kenneth loved reading books or driving by the lake or out in the country. But he was never happier than when he was picking up his phone to talk with his grandkids or picking up his...

Lawrence Elrod

Lawrence Elrod

Sep 12, 2022

The Man, The Myth, The Legend....Lawrence Ray Elrod Sr. journey here on Earth ended as he passed peacefully at his home on September 12,2022. Larry was born on June 24, 1950 in Waukegan, IL to Floyd, and Gloria Elrod. He grew up in Winthrop Harbor and later married Arlene Johnson in 1970 and settled in Zion to raise their family.Larry...

Patricia  Diane Taylor

Patricia Diane Taylor

Sep 12, 2022

Patricia Diane Taylor of Zion, IL passed away September 12, 2022, at her home. She was born to Junior and Mary Jackson in Waukegan, IL April 18, 1953.Patricia was a member of Lakeside Community Church in Zion, IL. She was a professional shopper and tiny dancer with most of her life being a homemaker. She was a member of the...

Daisy Hall

Daisy Hall

Sep 12, 2022

Daisy June Hall, 96, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022. She was born on July 20, 1926 in Virginia the daughter of Dee and Virgie Roberts.  Daisy met her husband Walter Hall and got married in Virginia prior to moving their family to Zion, IL.Daisy was devoted to her family, she loved spending time with...

Robbie Dickerson

Robbie Dickerson

Sep 5, 2022

Robbie Shane Dickerson, 42, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2022. Robbie was born on March 13, 1980 in Waukegan, IL the son of Ronald Kelley and Sherri Dickerson.Robbie went to college for a while before discovering his passion for construction and was self employed.Robbie leaves behind his three children, Tequasia Harris, Heaven Dickerson, Rylan Kelley; father Ronald Kelley; siblings,...

Lisa A Strange

Lisa A Strange

Sep 4, 2022

Beloved mother and wife Lisa Ann Strange, age 65, of Beach Park IL passed into eternal life on Sunday night, September 4, 2022. Lisa was born on July 19, 1957, in Lake Forest, Illinois, the daughter of Helen and Leo Guokas. She grew up alongside her brother Mike, developed a passion for swimming from an early age and enjoyed cooking,...

Trudy L. Evans

Trudy L. Evans

Aug 30, 2022

Trudy L. Evans passed away on August 30, 2022 at Vista East hospital. She was born on May 23, 1951 the second of two children.She lived in Zion all her life, and graduated from Zion Benton High School in June of 1969. After graduation, Trudy started working at Victory Memorial Hospital/Vista East, and after 45 years of dedication to her...

Nancy Ann Johnson

Nancy Ann Johnson

Aug 29, 2022

Nancy Ann Johnson, 68, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 29, 2022, at home.  Nancy was born February 16, 1954, in New York City, New York to James and Lelia Johnson.Nancy earned two master’s degrees and one bachelor’s degrees from Eastern Illinois University and Colorado University.  She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, Il.  Nancy retired...

Linda Lou Walenter

Linda Lou Walenter

Aug 26, 2022

Linda Lou Walenter, 75 of Waukegan, Illinois passed away August 26, 2022, in Waukegan, IL.  Linda was born September 14, 1946, in Waukegan, IL to Ronald and Myrtle Towne.Linda is a graduate of North Chicago High School.  She married James Walenter June 28, 1969. Jim and Linda were members of Our lady of Humility Catholic Church in Beach Park, IL. ...

Dorothy Mae Richardson

Dorothy Mae Richardson

Aug 23, 2022

Dorothy Mae (Needles) Richardson, 89, passed away August 23, 2022. She was born onFebruary 27, 1933  inMauston, WI to Donald and Velna Needles.They moved to Zion, IL around 1938, and Dorothy was baptized at United Methodist Church of Zion. She attended Elmwood and Lakeview schools and graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1951. She married Jerome Peters on September 8,...

Carole G. Cooprider

Carole G. Cooprider

Aug 22, 2022

Carole G. Cooprider, 88, passed away on August 22, 2022 at Rolling Hills Nursing home, where she was under hospice care after a lengthy illness.Carole was born on December 25, 1933 to William and Ellen (nee Boquist) Weese in Blue Island, IL where  she was raised.She then moved to Winthrop Harbor,IL when her children were young and married James R....

Brian Roy Pumala

Brian Roy Pumala

Aug 20, 2022

Brian Roy Pumala, 70, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away August 20, 2022 after a three year battle with cancer. Brian was born November 21, 1951 to Roy and Marlone (Mericle) Pumala. He grew up in Zion, Illinois and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1969. On January 8, 1972, Brian married his soul mate, Joann (Schrader) and in...

Lois  Ann Hafford

Lois Ann Hafford

Aug 20, 2022

Lois Ann Hafford, 84, of Beach Park, Il passed away August 20, 2022. Lois was born June 11, 1938, in Mill Shoals Township, White County, Illinois. She married Leonard R. Hafford June 15, 1957, in Saline County, IL. Lois is a graduate of Eldorado Township High School in Eldorado, IL. She was a member of the Church of God in...

Shirley E Lopez

Shirley E Lopez

Aug 20, 2022

Shirley E. Lopez, 86, of Wadsworth, IL passed away on August 20, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI, surrounded by her loving family.Shirley was born on January 18, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Emma (Peslak) Bogdala but has lived in the Waukegan area for over 80 years.Shirley retired from Fansteel, Waukegan, in 1998.She loved watching old...

Rebecca "Becca" Moore

Rebecca "Becca" Moore

Aug 19, 2022

Rebecca Lynn MooreRebecca “Becca” Moore, 41, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on August 19, 2022. Becca was born May 16, 1981 in Waukegan, Illinois to Eddie and Dianne Moore, the second of two daughters along with her sister, Nikki.Becca loved to perform, whether it was playing the piano, figure skating, out on...

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