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Charles “Chuck” E. Ranta, 82, Kenosha, WI, passed away on Friday, December 18th, 2020, peacefully at home in Pleasant Prairie WI. Chuck was born May 16th, 1938 in Painseville, Ohio to parents John and Amilad Ranta, and later moved to Florence WI. He married Janice Marie (nee Smith) on September 28th, 1984, later Chuck began a career with Fansteel and...
Doyal Gay Brown went home to be with the Lord peacefully on December 12, 2020. She was born March 26, 1932 in Elton, WI to Vernon and Mahala Townsend. She married her first love and favorite guy, Harold E. Brown, who preceded her in death in 2017. Gay was an amazing, compassionate and tender hearted woman of God. She had...
Ezelle Grace, 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Advocate Condell Medical Center. She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 20, 1920, to Johnny and Mary Jane Greyeagle. Ezelle married her childhood sweetheart, Garfield (‘Desi B’) Grace Sr. She studied cosmetology and became a successful beautician. She made her own hair products. She was a well...
Alice Louise Bloom (Day) went on home to her Heavenly Father on December 10, 2020. She was born September 5, 1936 on her Grandparents farm outside of Hampton, Iowa to John and Esther Day (Kruse). She was the first of three daughters, Barbara and Sandra. Alice graduated from Hampton High School. She married her wonderful husband, Russell "Wayne" Bloom in...
Edward John Folsom of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 10, 2020 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 5, 1947 to the late Edward and Betty (nee Waite) Folsom. He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 27 years, Mary Folsom...
Michael R. Burt, 68, of Waukesha, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Michael was born July 7, 1952 in Waukegan, IL to Ira and Vanda (nee Mole) Burt. He was employed with Johnson Motors, West Vaco and Western States Envelope where he was known by all as a hard working man. Michael enjoyed cooking,...
Robert Kimberlin Fields of Kenosha, WI went home to be with his savior 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 RCA. Kim was a kind, loving husband, and father as...
Diane M. Mitchell, 79, of Waukegan, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Diane was born January 20, 1941 in Waukegan, IL to Edward Sears and Cordilla Dale. She was a hardworking woman that loved her family and animals. Diane cared for others and would help anyone in need. Diane is survived by her children, Rhonda Dunn and Kevin...
Theresa Ellen Fleming (May), 88, of Beach Park, passed away on December 5, 2020. Theresa was born May 3, 1932 in Waukegan, ILto Edward and Jane May. Theresa grew up in Waukegan, IL attending Immaculate Conception Elementary School and Waukegan High School. She married Edward Pincombe on July 7, 1951. They were married for for 22 years. Theresa was married...
Robert Edward McMahon (Bob) died as a result of injuries from a fall. He is survived by his 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Bob was a native of Waukegan having been born and raised there. His mother, Ann Bukantis, arrived from Lithuania as a young girl and made her way to Waukegan, where she met the man she...
Albert D. Bunnell, 89, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on December 4, 2020. Albert was born January 20, 1931 in Laurium, MI to Ezra and Helen (neé Trestrail) Bunnell, and raised in Lake Nebagamon, WI. He served in the US Army having been stationed in Germany. In June of 1952 Albert married the love of his life, Joyce Hietala and...
Barbara Jeanne McDowell, 93, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2020, while under hospice care at the Pavilion Nursing Home in Waukegan, IL. She was born January 12, 1927 in Iroquois, SD, to Christie and Gertrude Wolf. She married Joseph "Joe: McDowell on October 20, 1951. Barbara is survived by her husband,...
Kim (nee McKillen) Dziekan, age 64, of Wadsworth passed away December 1, 2020. Born June 2, 1956 in Waukegan, Kimberly Diane was the daughter of Jerry McKillen and Virginia McManus. Kim went on to marry John Dziekan of Wadsworth on October 8, 1983. Kim worked at Abbott Labs for 30+ years. When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed shopping, decorating and...
Gloria ‘Jean’ (nee Brock) Wollert, 74 of Winthrop Harbor passed away Tuesday December 1st, 2020 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. Jean graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in Zion, Illinois. Jean served as a 911 Operator Dispatcher in Winthrop Harbor and Zion, Deputy Village Clerk in Winthrop Harbor. Winthrop Harbor Baseball Association Board Member and Treasure and most...
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Carmen Aida Echevarria Gonzalez, loving sister and aunt passed away at the age of 65. Carmen was born on September 9, 1955 in Palmarejo, Villalba, P.R to father, Eladio Echevarria and mother, Claudina Gonzalez. Carmen obtained her teaching degree from Universidad Mundial in Puerto Rico and was a dedicated teacher for over 30 years. She...
Alison Rae King, 90, a long-time resident of Zion, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, after a short illness. Alison was born November 2, 1930, in Waukegan, IL, to Robert and Henrietta (nee Penman) Roy. She graduated from Zion High School in 1948. On July...
Rachel Lotz, 86, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Rachel was born April 18, 1934 in Belmont, MS to Francis and Essie Bennett. She was a prior resident of Zion, IL and Kenosha, WI. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Bobbie Lotz, in Macomb, IL. They were members of Lakeview Church...
Joan M. Klinefelter, 87, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2020. Joan was born May 28, 1933 in Waukegan, IL. She married Deal Klinefelter on November 25, 1950 in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Zion Benton Township Highschool and was a member of Lakeview Church. Joan worked for Belscot and Dreef Switch. Joan enjoyed baking, reading, gardening...
Edith “Pep” Irene Kedrow, 92, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully, on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Kenosha. Edith was born September 5, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Hans and Louise Rieken. She was a previous resident of Brookfield, WI, Springfield, PA and Arlington Heights, IL. She graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago, a member of Christ...
Cecil V. Johnson, 78, of Wadsworth, IL died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Cecil was born March 25, 1942 in Hamilton, AL to Willie and Clodie Johnson. Cecil was a dedicated family man, avid Packers fan, and spirited entrepreneur. During his working years he was an integral part of the candy manufacturing industry. He retired from...
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