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Bernard Merson
Jul 23, 2020
Bernard E. Merson, 69, passed away July 23, 2020 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. Bernard was born September 22, 1950 at University Hospital Baltimore City, MD to Herbert L. Merson and Agnes C. Nichols. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and worked many years as a machinist. He formerly resided in Maryland, Connecticut, and Missouri before making...
Kathy Hampton
Jul 21, 2020
Kathy Hampton began her journey in Chicago, IL on November 30, 1958. Kathy was the loving wife of nearly 42 years to Michael Hampton, the mother to Joe (Monica), Michelle, and Jason (Jasmine). Omma to 8 grandkids, Mickayla, Destyni, Kaytlin, Joey, Kyleigh, Madison, Brayden, Zaine and 1 great-Omma to Jasper. Sister to Diana Dixon, Greg Hardy, Pattie (Wayne) Dolin, and...
Calvin Albert Lehman
Jul 20, 2020
CALVIN ALBERT LEHMAN August 5, 1925 – July 20, 2020 The torch has been passed; an era has ended. And another Marine has gone home. On the wings of many prayers, Cal ran peacefully to the arms of his Savior on July 20, 2020. He was born to the late Edmund Glenn and Mildred E. (Hill) Lehman on August 5,...
Eugenia Hemeyer
Jul 14, 2020
Jeanne Hemeyer, 95, of Zion, Illinois passed away on July 14th. She was born in Columbia, Missouri, daughter of Benjamin H. and Laura Grace Wenkel. She grew up during the Great Depression, surviving on the family chicken farm, leaving her with a lifelong distaste for poultry. Jeanne was high school class valedictorian and later attended college in Warrensburg, MO. During...
Seth Josiah Schultz
Jul 8, 2020
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, Seth was playing in the Dead River at Illinois Beach State Park with eight of his siblings. One moment he was there; the next he was gone. After his body was located, Seth was transported first to Vista Medical Center East, then to Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, where he was confirmed dead on Wednesday,...
Sophie Espinosa
Jul 8, 2020
Sophie Espinosa, 61, of Zion, Illinois peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Sadly, she succumbed from various complications she sustained from a head-on car collision that occurred in 1986 while she was on her way home from work which was caused by a drunk driver. Sophie was born on February 13, 1959, in Waukegan Illinois, the daughter of...
Nancy R. Brock
Jul 8, 2020
Nancy Ruth Brock (nee Lang), 69, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully July 8, 2020 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. Nancy was born August 9, 1950 in Waukegan to Clarence and Irma Lang. She married the love of her life, Rodney “Joe” Brock in Waukegan. She attended Wesley Free Methodist Church in Waukegan, IL and was employed by...
Lawrence Ray Laird
Jul 6, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” Ray Laird, 81, of Waukegan, IL, passed away July 6, 2020 peacefully at his home. Larry was born October 14, 1938 to Bernee Laird and Ruby Hauser in Two Harbors, MN. The family moved to Lake County, IL and Larry graduated from Zion-Benton High School, where he was a proud member of the 1954 State Champion Football Team...
Zemina Sky Holton
Jul 3, 2020
Our precious little angel, Zemina Sky Holton, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2020. Zemina was born June 18, 2020 to Hasaan Holton and Brittanie Tweedy. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving father and mother; paternal grandmother, Nakia (Clifton Foster) Bone; paternal grandfather, Harry (Tonya) Holton; maternal grandmother, Kristin Pompy; as well as a host of great-grandparents, aunts,...
Richard Lee Parker
Jun 30, 2020
Richard Lee Parker, age 70, was born in Columbia, South Carolina on November 9th, 1949. He passed away on June 30th, 2020, after a long illness. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior during his youth. Later in life when he moved to Zion, Illinois he attended Journey Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin. At age 18 he served his country during...
Claudia L. Hillyer
Jun 29, 2020
Claudia L. Hillyer, 77, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 29, 2020. Claudia was born November 15, 1942 in Waukegan, IL to Ruth (nee Jensen) and Glenn Haynes II. She was a graduate of Waukegan High School and attended Northern Illinois University. Claudia was a longtime resident of Winthrop Harbor and attended First...
Mary Gonzales
Jun 29, 2020
Leona “Mary” Marie Gonzales, 79, passed away at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL June 29, 2020. Mary was born May 22, 1941 in Woodland, CA. She grew up and graduated from high school in her hometown. She married the love of her life, Anthony “Tony” Gonzales in August of 1955, then moved to Zion, IL. She was a...
Gertie I. Cross
Jun 28, 2020
Gertie I. Cross, 99, of Zion, Illinois, went home June 28, 2020. Gertie was born January 29, 1921 in Dexter, Missouri. She moved to Illinois in 1957. She was a devoted member of the Church of Christ in Bernie, Missouri, Elgin, Illinois and finally Zion, Illinois. Nothing meant more or made her happier than her family and friends all over...
Patricia Ann Metten
Jun 27, 2020
Patricia Ann (nee Whiteside) Metten passed away June 27, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born November 27, 1935 in Zion, IL. Patricia married Robert Metten in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a member of Yorkhouse United Methodist Church, Beach Park, IL. Patricia Retied after 30 years from Medical Eye Services in Gurnee, IL. Patricia is...
Vera D. Green-Kelley
Jun 25, 2020
Vera D. Green-Kelley (nee Summerford), 85, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Vera was born February 3, 1935 in Itawamba County, MS to Farris and Etta Summerford. She came to Zion as a child and attended Zion schools; in her later years she worked as a realtor in the area. Vera traveled extensively and always...
Jean Marie Walton
Jun 25, 2020
Jean Marie Walton,100, passed away on June 25, 2020 at the Legacy at St. Joseph’s. She was born on Sept. 20,1919 in St. Joseph, Michigan. She married Howard Walton in 1941 and they lived most of their years together in Winthrop Harbor, IL and then in Holiday, FL. They loved traveling and spent so much of their time in their...
Audrey Mary Perez
Jun 22, 2020
Audrey M. Perez, 77, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 22, 2020. Audrey was born January 31, 1943, in Chicago, IL to Carl and Audrey Johnson. She was a longtime resident of Winthrop Harbor and attended Grace Missionary Church in Zion. Audrey graduated from Warren Township High School and was employed with Daken Gallery...
Betty DeWitt
Jun 21, 2020
Betty (nee McCormack) DeWitt, 91, of Zion, IL passed away on June 21, 2020, surrounded by family at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, IL. Betty was born March 20, 1929 in Zion, IL. She married Robert DeWitt on May 6, 1950 in Waukegan, IL. She retired in 1976 after 29 years with Civil Service at Great Lakes Naval Base. Betty...
Billie Rose Russell
Jun 18, 2020
Billie Rose Russell, of Antioch, IL, passed away on June 18, 2020 in Libertyville, IL. She was born on November 9, 1936 in Chicago, IL. She was a prior resident of Belville, FL, Holliday, TN, Lockport, IL, Zion, IL and Chicago, IL, On September 9, 1957, she married Thomas Charles Russell in Chicago, IL. She attended college and received her...
George Belanger
Jun 18, 2020
George G. Belanger, a life-long Lake County resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2020, after a long battle with bladder cancer. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1965 and served in the US Naval Reserves from 1966 - 1972. He worked at Johns Mannville, Johnson Motors and various machine shops through the years. George’s passions in...
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