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Richard “Rick” Allen Simpson, 81, of Clear Lake, SD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 surrounded by family.
Richard was born December 21, 1942 in Waukegan, IL to Francis and Mildred (Hurley) Simpson. He married Nancy Stuttle and would spend 60 years together before her passing. Together they enjoyed shooting pool and bowling. They were members of the Moose...
Joanne Lucille Harvey, 66, of Grayslake, IL passed away September 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 29, 1957 to George and Lois Schultz. Joanne was 1 of 6 kids, spending her days on Druce Lake, IL where she grew up.
Once an adult, she spent a brief year in Florida with her sister, Jeanine. After moving back to Illinois,...
Dusek (Holenski), Elizabeth (Betty) J. of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on September 11, 2024. Born February 6, 1929, in Zion, IL. Betty worked for the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL and Abbott Laboratories where she met the love of her life Robert A. Dusek of Libertyville, IL. They married in 1951 and were blessed with two sons. Betty was...
Patrick Joseph "PK" Kelly, 72, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, left us on September 11, 2024. He was born on September 10, 1952, in Waukegan, IL to William John and Helen Mary (nee Layafka) Kelly. He was a 1970 graduate of North Chicago High School and received a Liberal Arts Degree from Lake Forest College in 1975. Pat was united in...
Janet Pearl Hire Serdar, 86, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 9, 2024. She was born July 8, 1938 in Zion, IL to the late Richard F. and Elsie Hire. Janet graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the Class of 1956. In her youth she was employed...
Steven “Steve” C. Crye, 68, of Zion, Illinois left this world on September 9th, 2024. Steve was born to Duwayne and Ardell Crye (nee Dettman) on October 1st, 1955 in Portage, Wisconsin.
After spending his early childhood years in Wisconsin, Steve moved to Lake County, Illinois in 1963 as a 4th grader. He was a bright child and began playing the...
Peter A. Gerjol, 65, of North Chicago, Illinois passed away September 7, 2024, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Peter was born December 19, 1958, in Waukegan, IL.
Peter was a member of Mother of God Church in North Chicago. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He was a Member of the Midwest Operating Engineers #150...
Paul Henry Aken, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away September 6, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born January 16, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Paul and Regina Aken.
Paul grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has also previously lived in Parma, Ohio and Waukegan, Illinois before settling in Beach Park, Illinois for the last 56 years. Paul married his...
Judith Marie Gibbs, 85, passed away on September 6, 2024 in Zion, Illinois surrounded by her daughter and two of her grandchildren. She was born on July 19, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Chester Gibbs, Sr. on February 7, 1959.
Judith dedicated her life to loving and caring for her three children, and going on...
Donald D. Williams, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away September 5, 2024 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He was born June 20, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois.
Donald previously lived in Beach Park, Illinois and Long Grove, Illinois. His first job was selling concessions in the stands for the Rockford Peaches Softball Team. Donald also worked as a mechanic at the Lincoln Mercury Garage...
Matthew David Porras, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away September 4, 2024. He was born July 2, 1982 in Libertyville, Illinois to parents Jeffrey and Patricia Porras.Matthew previously lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming as well as Zion, Illinois. He graduated from Community Based Occupational Education in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Matthew was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and the Larramie...
William “Bill” Robert Blair, 77, of Zion, Illinois, a loving and hard-working husband, father, brother, and grandfather, was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, August 31, 2024, surrounded by his children.
Bill was born on October 2, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bill was a member of the 1965 graduating class from Custer High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended the University...
Mary G. Davis passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 in Zion, IL, surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 17, 1939, in Nashville, TN, firstborn daughter of Sandie and Maggie (Rucker) Hugle.
Confessing her faith in Christ at an early age at First Missionary Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN, Mary was actively involved in Sunday school and Baptist Union Conventions. She...
Michael Joseph Hajewski, 53, of Necedah, WI passed away on August 29, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1971 in Chicago to Leon and Carol Hajewski (Peter).
Mike graduated from Rolling Meadows High School in 1989 and began his long career at Continental Electrical Construction Co. as a C-Card Electrician and in 1991 and moved to Wadsworth. Mike moved up...
Mary Kathryn Goble, 77, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away August 28, 2024. She was born November 10, 1946 in Terre-Haute, Indiana to parents Joe and Ruth Fetters.
Kay grew up in Marshall, Illinois, graduating from Marshall High School and attended Terre-Haute Commercial College in Indiana. She was a member of the Faith Center Church In Ft. Myers, Florida and retired...
Raymond Wayne Branaman, 77, passed away on August 28, 2024 in Park City, Illinois surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 28, 1947 in Whitefield, New Hampshire, the son of Merle Wayne, and Donna Lee (Greene) Branaman. He married the love of his life Linda on August 10, 1963. They just celebrated 61 years of marriage. Ray was a...
Mary Katherine Simms, 91, passed away on August 25, 2024 at her home, Parkside Manor, in Kenosha, WI.
Mary was born June 15, 1933 in Port Huron, MI. Mary married Kenneth on June 16, 1956 in her hometown. With Kenneth being in the military they traveled around being stationed in San Diego, CA and Yokohama, Japan before his final transfer back...
Vivian Stella Daywalt, 91, formerly of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on August 23, 2024 in Copperas Cove, Texas surrounded by her family.
Vivian was born on December 1, 1932 in Hardin Valley, Tennessee the daughter of Thomas Reed, and Bessie Reva (Long) Brooks. She graduated from Karns High School in Tennessee, then moved to Beach Park, Illinois where she met,...
Randy J. Peters, 62 of Beach Park, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home.
He was born on October 6, 1961 to James Peters and JoAnn Melcher.
Randy was a longtime resident of the Winthrop Harbor-Zion-Beach Park area. He was the proud owner of RJP Roofing and Remodeling.Randy is survived by his parents James Peters and JoAnn Melcher. Leaving...
Jose Tinoco Lopez, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 16, 2024. He was born September 24, 1960 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Jose married his wife, Maria del Carmen Ledesma December 23, 1981 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico. With great determination Jose worked full time while he managed to complete his GED. Once he completed his GED, he continued to take several courses...
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