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Perry  Scott NeSmith

Perry Scott NeSmith

Jan 13, 2022

Perry Scott NeSmith, 63, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away January 13, 2022 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Scott was born December 7, 1958, the first baby born at the Zion Community Hospital. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township Highschool and was a member of Community Christian Church in Beach Park, IL. He worked...

Ellen Matthews

Ellen Matthews

Jan 12, 2022

Ellen Anglada Matthews was born July 25, 1929. She married Roy Anglada August 16, 1947 after he returned from the Army in WWII. They lived in Beach Park, Illinois for many years before semi retiring to Florida. Ellen and Roy had four daughters: Linda (Robert) Christman, Judy (Jerry) Hawn, Jill (David) LaBelle, Paula (David) Donna. They loved their 8 grandchildren:...

Mary May

Mary May

Jan 12, 2022

Mary L. May, 73, of Zion, IL, went home to glory on January 12, 2022, at Vista East Hospital, Waukegan, IL. She was born September 30, 1948, in Coatopa, AL, to Louis and Louise May. Mary confessed to Christ and was baptized at St. John’s Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Henry Johnson. Mary attended school in Coatopa, AL....

Luerine Adams

Luerine Adams

Jan 12, 2022

Luerine Adams, age 79, passed away in her sleep on January 12,2022. She was born March 17, 1942 in Russellville, Alabama to Thomas Preston and Alyet Irene Brown. Luerine married Joe Adams on April 8, 1960, who preceded her in death on April 25,1987. Out of this union, Luerine had two children - Marguerite (George) and Joseph (Kim); four grandchildren...

Thomas Hubner

Thomas Hubner

Jan 11, 2022

Thomas D Hubner, 62, of Lincoln, IL passed away January 11, 2022 in Zion, IL after a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was born October 23, 1959 in Lincoln, IL to Julius and Helen Hubner. Thomas graduated from Olympia High School in Stanford, IL in 1977 and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. In 1978 he...

Roger R. Luther

Roger R. Luther

Jan 10, 2022

Roger R. Luther, 93, of Beach Park, IL, went home to be with his Lord on January 10, 2022. Roger was born on November 29, 1928 in Zion, IL to Harry and Doris Luther. Roger was a 1946 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School. He proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Tokyo with the 64th...

James C. Crary Sr.

James C. Crary Sr.

Jan 10, 2022

James C. Crary Sr., 78, passed away on January 10, 2022. James was born June 9, 1943 in Zion, IL to Cleon and Elizabeth Crary. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1961. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force. James married Barbara Haskins on August 28, 1965 in Phoenix, AZ. He...

Isaac Gonzalez

Isaac Gonzalez

Jan 8, 2022

Isaac R Gonzalez , 88, passed away on January 8,2022. Isaac was born on August 29, 1933 in Bastro , TX to Luther and Vicente Gonzalez. He was employed and retired from Zion-Benton Township High School. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandchildren, family and friends. Isaac loved shopping, fishing, gadgets, being outdoors, taking vacations with family and overall...

Charlotte Wurdeman

Charlotte Wurdeman

Jan 8, 2022

Charlotte Wurdeman, 85, of Beach Park, IL passed away on January 8, 2022 in Lake Forest, IL. She was born on October 27, 1936 in North Chicago, IL the daughter of William and Catherine (Mihan) Crosby. Charlotte graduated from Waukegan Township High School class of 1954. Two years later she met the love of her life Robert Wurdeman at Elks...

Joanne Castillo

Joanne Castillo

Jan 8, 2022

Joanne M. Castillo (nee Schwalbe), 86, passed away at home on January 8, 2022. Joanne was born to Walter and Genevieve (nee Lange) Schwalbe on November 9, 1935 in LaCrosse, WI. When she was young, the family moved to Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School in 1952. She was married to Daniel E. Castillo and they were married...

Gayleene Ottersen

Gayleene Ottersen

Jan 7, 2022

Gayleene Elizabeth Ottersen, 84, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away on January 7, 2022. Gayleene was born in Kenosha on November 15, 1937, to the late Paul Brown and Elaine (Bill) Lindblom. She attended Zion schools, and in Junior High Gayleene committed her life to Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended Moody Bible Institute...

Elliot Banda

Elliot Banda

Jan 6, 2022

Elliot Banda, 67, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the comfort of his daughter, Malola's home, surrounded by loved ones. Elliot was born November 11, 1954 in Mangochi, Malawi to Malola Ng'ambi and was also raised by Pastor Alfred Bowa. He later brought his family here to America for a better life, and in...

Barbara Gonzalez

Barbara Gonzalez

Jan 6, 2022

Barbara (Poore) Gonzalez, 71, of Zion Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 6 th , 2022, at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan Illinois. Barbara was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Clyde and Betty (Mitchell) Poore on December 26 th , 1950. She was raised in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1969. She went...

Lynnette Georgeson

Lynnette Georgeson

Jan 6, 2022

Lynnette "Nino" Georgeson, 61, of Zion, IL passed away on January 6, 2022 in Waukegan, IL. She was born on August 7, 1960 in Zion, IL the daughter of Howard Patrick and Gladys Lorene (Royce) Drost. Lynnette graduated from Zion Benton High School where she then later worked as a cook. Lynnette then worked at Pine Terrace also as a...

Joseph Matthew Czaplicki

Joseph Matthew Czaplicki

Jan 5, 2022

Joseph Matthew Czaplicki, 83, of Zion, IL passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Joe was born April 8, 1938 in Chicago, IL to parents Joseph and Caroline Czaplicki. On May 10, 1976, he married Patricia at Church of God in Waukegan. Joe was a foreman for many years, first working with American Air Filter, and later Regal China. He was...

Debbra Hayes

Debbra Hayes

Jan 5, 2022

Debbra Mary Hayes, 71, of Antioch, IL passed away on January 5, 2022 in Kenosha, WI. Debbra was born on March 7, 1950 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of Edward Joseph and Mary Louisa (nee Custer) Nadelhoffer. Debbra worked at Dadas Cleaner, Motorola, and Victory Lakes as a activity coordinator before retiring. She enjoyed riding on her golf cart with...

Jean Lee Lex

Jean Lee Lex

Jan 4, 2022

Jean Lee Lex, 79, of Wadsworth, IL, passed from this world into the arms of her Savior on January 4, 2022. Jean was born August 21, 1942, in Waukegan, IL and grew up in Winthrop Harbor, IL. She was saved at a young age and attended Grace Missionary Church in Zion, IL. She attended Winthrop Harbor grade schools and Zion...

James Erickson Jr

James Erickson Jr

Jan 2, 2022

James Fredrick Erickson Jr. of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on January 2nd, 2022 in Waukegan. Jim was born on November 14th, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Elitda Cabana and James Erickson Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Waukegan. Jim married the love of his life, Janice Erickson (Kalk) in April of 1985. Jim was a proud Union...

Lucianna Laird Hoffman

Lucianna Laird Hoffman

Jan 2, 2022

Lucianna Laird Hoffman of Zion, Illinois was received into the arms of the Lord on January 2,2022 three weeks shy of her 102 nd birthday. She was born in New Canton, Illinois on January 23,1920 to the late Clement and Lucy Laird. On January 19, 1946 she married Donald Hoffman of Elgin. Her love of family was never more evident...

Allen L. O'Dette

Allen L. O'Dette

Jan 1, 2022

Allen L. O’Dette, 78, of Gurnee, IL, passed away on January 1, 2022. Allen was born July 5, 1943 in Waukegan, IL to Barney and Helen (Petersen) O’Dette. He cherished his early memories of life on the farm in Dodgeville, WI. Allen graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1962. He married Cheryl Kleineschay on August 26,...

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