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Darcy Krause

Darcy Krause

Dec 20, 2023

Darcy Krause, of Pleasant Praire, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly December 20, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born August 16, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents William and Joyce McCleary.Darcy is survived by her husband, Larry Krause; children, Erik (Brianne) Leable, Brent (Andrea) Leable, Ryan Krause, and Nolan Krause (Tara); grandchildren, Ellery and Benton Leable, Elliana and Oliver Leable, Nora...

William G. Holt

William G. Holt

Dec 17, 2023

William G. “Bill” Holt, 82, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023.Bill was born December 25, 1941 in Waukegan, IL.  He married Barbara Paulson on September 12, 1964 in Zion, IL.  Bill retired from the 710 Teamsters with UPS.  His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his 2 beloved granddaughters.He is survived by his wife,...

Charles "Chuck" J. Diliberti

Charles "Chuck" J. Diliberti

Dec 17, 2023

Charles “Chuck” J. Diliberti, 75, of Wadsworth, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the majority of his family on December 17, 2023.Chuck was born June 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL. He married Karen Lee on February 27, 1970. Chuck found his calling in security work for various companies and eventually retired from Heather Ridge Security. He served 20...

Marilynn Gillespie

Marilynn Gillespie

Dec 16, 2023

On December 16th 2023, Marilynn “Mimi” Mead Gillespie decided to go to heaven after 92 years on the earth.  Surely her late husband, Robert Brewer Gillespie and previously departed children, Lynn, Bruce, Maridee and Margaret, as well as many, many dogs, were there to greet her with open arms when she arrived.She is survived by her remaining children, Elizabeth Kyle...

Terry Robert McNabb

Terry Robert McNabb

Dec 16, 2023

Terry Robert McNabb, of Zion, Illinois passed away December 16, 2023 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born April 7, 1952 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Radley and Ardis McNabb.Terry was a proud graduate of Zion-Benton high school and attended Trinity College, MA Roosevelt, and The University of Chicago while getting his Bachelors Degree. Terry married his wife, Lois (Hedlund) McNabb...

Doris Louise McEllen

Doris Louise McEllen

Dec 15, 2023

Doris L McEllen (Rosenbalm) of Beach Park, IL, passed on December 15, 2023.Doris was born on April 14, 1931.  She married William E. McEllen in August of 1949.  He preceded her in death on January 9, 2000.  Together they had six children.She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Raymond) Littlefield, Maureen McEllen, Richard McEllen, and Brian (Kimberly) McEllen; eleven grandchildren;...

Geraldine Ruth Wicks

Geraldine Ruth Wicks

Dec 14, 2023

Geraldine Ruth Wicks, also known as Gerry, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 88 in Wadsworth, IL. She was born on May 6, 1935, to her late parents (Harry T. Clavey, and Marion (St. Peter) Clavey. Geraldine was a loving wife to her husband of 65 years, Gerald, and together they created a beautiful life...

Robert Buku

Robert Buku

Dec 13, 2023

Robert Buku Sr. passed away December 13, 2023. He was born November 26, 1940 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Roberts family moved to Illinois when he was 5. Robert joined the United States Navy at the age of 17. He came home to marry his wife Pat Wiskur. They spent 58 wonderful years together.Robert worked at Abbott for 33 years, working in...

Richard George Wilczenski

Richard George Wilczenski

Dec 9, 2023

Richard George Wilczenski, of Beach Park, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, passed away December 9, 2023 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Richard was born June 9, 1963 to Thomas and Diana Wilczenski in Minot, North Dakota.Richard graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle Campus and Phoenix University. Richard was a member of the...

Travis E. Newborn

Travis E. Newborn

Dec 8, 2023

Travis E. Newborn, 98, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away December 8, 2023. He was born September 16, 1925 in Booneville, Mississippi.Travis moved to waukegan in 1953 with his family. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. Travis retired in 1990 from the bricklayer union local #20 of Waukegan, Illinois. He served his country in World...

James Paschal

James Paschal

Dec 7, 2023

James (J.D,) Paschal, passed away December 7, 2023. He was born December 9, 1944 in Mexico, Missouri to parents Hellen Slapelton and James Paschal.James was a devoted Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, and Gpa.He was a man that would give his all to his family. He married his best friend, soul mate, his everything, Shannon. They were married for 60...

Ruthie B. Campbell

Ruthie B. Campbell

Dec 7, 2023

Ruthie B. Campbell, 89, of Gurnee, Illinois, passed away December 7, 2023. She was born October 16, 1934, in Berry, Alabama.  Her identical twin Ruby was born 10 minutes earlier.Ruthie moved here with her family in 1954, settling in Waukegan. She attended Muellers school of cosmetology and continued her career as a self-employed beautician until she was 83 years old....

Gwendolyn Ann Sanders

Gwendolyn Ann Sanders

Dec 7, 2023

Gwendolyn Ann (January) Sanders (the original G.G., a.k.a. "Grandma Gwen") was born in Waukegan, IL on May 12th, 1955 to the union of Benjamin and Susie January. She confessed a hope in and accepted Christ at an early age. Gwen was a 1973 graduate of Zion Benton Township High School, Zion IL. Gwen was united in marriage to Danny Ray...

Felix Flok Sr

Felix Flok Sr

Dec 3, 2023

Felix F. Flok, Sr, 82 of Wildwood, Illinois passed away December 3, 2023 at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. Felix was Born January 15, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Helen Flok.Felix married Carla in Farwell, Texas on April 28, 1962 at the Church of Christ. Felix enlisted in the United...

Joan Zwicke

Joan Zwicke

Dec 3, 2023

Joan Zwicke, 69, of Zion, Illinois passed away December 3, 2023 at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital surrounded by her friends and family.Joan was born December 10, 1953 in Elmhurst, IL. She was married to Keith for 51 years. They first married on September 19, 1972 in Elpaso, Texas. After a short separation of 10 months, Joan and Keith remarried ...

William Langston

William Langston

Nov 30, 2023

William “Will” Francis Langston, 81, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on November 30, 2023.Will was born April 11, 1942 in Chicago, IL.  He joined the United States Army right out of highschoo.  Will married Bonita Sue Winton on July 19, 1969 in Waukegan, IL, and she preceded him in death in 1983.  Will worked with Midland Paints, and Commonwealth Edison.He...

Norma Lee Tims

Norma Lee Tims

Nov 21, 2023

Norma Lee Tims, 81, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on November 21, 2023.Norma was born on May 26, 1942 in Waukegan, Illinois and was a 1960 graduate from Waukegan East High School. On April 11, 1981 Norma married James Tims.Norma was the most amazing wife, mother, and homemaker. She was an award winning crafter, amazing artist, amazing grandmother and...

Jonell Kathryn Knodel

Jonell Kathryn Knodel

Nov 21, 2023

Jonell “Nelly” Knodel, 52, of Kenosha, WI gained her forever wings November 21, 2023 at Serenity Home nursing facility in  Kenosha, WI. Jonell was born June 14, 1971 in Waukegan, IL.She also resided in Beach Park, IL and Zion, IL. She was the “It” girl. Avid rock and roll girlie, and what some would refer to as a model. Jonell...

Larry Litewski

Larry Litewski

Nov 21, 2023

Larry Gerald Litewski of Winthrop Harbor went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born July 30, 1954, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Gerald and Barbara Litewski. He was the oldest of 4 children and grew up in Zion, IL. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1973 and married his...

Joyce Ann Tatro

Joyce Ann Tatro

Nov 19, 2023

Joyce Ann Tatro,79, of Zion, Illinois passed away November 19, 2023.Joyce was born March 19,1944 in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School then married Kenneth Tatro in Waukegan, IL they settled down and raised their seven children. Joyce was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waukegan.Joyce is survived by her children, Brenda (Glen) Merry of Round Lake,...

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