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Terry Couch

Terry Couch

August 15, 2024

Terry Dean Couch, of North Chicago, Illinois passed away August 15, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born December 15, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois.

Terry graduated from Devry University. He was in the United States Navy as a Mess Management Specialist Petty Officer Third Class. He married his wife, Nancy Couch August 18, 2000 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Terry was a caring son,...

Esther Jean Bauroth

Esther Jean Bauroth

August 12, 2024

Esther Jean Bauroth, 90, passed away August 12, 2024 in Libertyville, IL.

Esther was born on July 13, 1934 at home on Lewis Avenue In Zion, IL. Esther attended a one room school house for elementary school and  graduated from Zion Benton Township Highschool. She continued her education through night college classes. Esther worked in civil service at Great Lakes Navel...

Kenneth Meyers

Kenneth Meyers

August 12, 2024

Ken Meyers of Zion, Illinois passed away August 12, 2024. Ken was born June 16, 1932, in Canton, Ohio to Lawrence and Mary Meyers.

Ken was previously from Lindenhurst, Gurnee and LaGrange Illinois. June 16, 1979, Ken married the love of his life, Gail. An accomplishment Ken was very proud of was his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron in...

Erasmo Villarreal

Erasmo Villarreal

August 11, 2024

Erasmo P. Villarreal (83), of Round Lake, IL passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Erasmo “Eddie” was born in Big Wells, Texas to proud parents Isidro and Carmen P. Villarreal. Erasmo was a man of few words and a very big heart. He loved to be outside working on something and he was always in his work boots. He...

Jerrid Duane Myers

Jerrid Duane Myers

August 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of 

Jerrid D. Myers (1938 - 2024) 1034 Months

Jerrid D. Myers, a cherished lifelong resident of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 86 years old.

Throughout his vibrant life, Jerry exemplified dedication and loyalty. In his teenage years, he began working at Zion Industries alongside his...

Bruce Maki

Bruce Maki

August 10, 2024

Bruce W. Maki, aged 81, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 surrounded by family. Bruce was born in Waukegan, Illinois to loving parents Walter and Ruth Maki. He attended Suomi College, earned a B.A. from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Divinity from Hamma School of Theology.

Bruce served as pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church in Orland Park,...

Maria D. Facundo

Maria D. Facundo

August 10, 2024

Maria D. Facundo, 85, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on August 10, 2024.

She was born on October 30, 1938, in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon Mexico the daughter of Jose Gonzalez, and Maria Echazarreta. 

Maria loved to sew, listen to music, dance and cook. Her favorite thing to do is make tamales. She was well known for making the best...

Anthony Joseph Phistry Sr.

Anthony Joseph Phistry Sr.

August 9, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Phistry Sr., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 9, 2024 in Waukegan, IL. 

Tony was born on March 25, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Louis and May (Ohrabka) Phistry. He made Zion his home in 1970. Several years after settling into Zion Tony took his passion for flowers and opened a floral...

Beverly Biggs

Beverly Biggs

August 8, 2024

Beverly R. Biggs (nee Gavin)

Beverly R. Biggs, 87 years of age, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on the morning of August 8, 2024. A great number of family, friends and former colleagues grieve her loss but cherish her memory. Beverly was born on June 11, 1937, to her parents Avery and Delia...

Connie Sue Stickles

Connie Sue Stickles

August 7, 2024

Connie Sue Stickles of Zion, Illinois, passed away on August 7, 2024.

Connie was born December 20, 1962 in Madison, West Virginia. She moved to Beach Park, IL where she attended Zion Benton Township Highschool, before getting married to the late James Stickles. Connie spent her early years working at factories such as Lake County Press. She quickly became a stay...

Daniel S. Graham

Daniel S. Graham

August 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Daniel Stephen Graham, 57, who passed away on August 4th, 2024, at his home in Waukegan, IL.Daniel was born in Seattle, Washington on February 19th, 1968 and adopted by Robert and Barbara Graham and raised in Waukegan, IL with his brother David Graham. Later in life Daniel was able...

Kitty B. Larson

Kitty B. Larson

August 3, 2024

Kitty B. Larson, 87, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 3, 2024 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was born October 3, 1936 in Antigo, Wisconsin to parents Ervin and Ethel Fronek.

She attended First Baptist Church and worked for ComEd power plant.

Kitty is surived by her children, Debbie Ellis and Jeff Larson; grandchildren, Tracy Lynch, Amy Lynch, Jeremy Larson, Bryan Lynch, Jenine...

Gary M. Lloyd

Gary M. Lloyd

August 3, 2024

Gary Michael Lloyd, 74, of Zion, IL, passed away on August 3, 2024. Gary was born on July 8, 1950, in Kenosha, WI, to James and Evelyn (Christensen) Lloyd. He attended Zion-Benton Township High School, where he met the love of his life, Gail Wethington. After high school, he

attended Washburn Trade School and began his career as a union carpenter...

John Stanley Senter

John Stanley Senter

August 2, 2024

John “Stanley” Senter was a national treasure. If you're reading this, you likely have a story, experience, or exchange with him that touched your life in a meaningful way. John had the remarkable gift of helping others in the most subtle ways. He never sought thanks or payback; he simply wanted everyone around him to be happy.

John peacefully passed away...

Keith Wayne Patton

Keith Wayne Patton

August 1, 2024

Keith Wayne Patton, 66, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully with his family on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

He was born on June 25th, 1958 to Otis and Patricia Patton in Warrenton, VA. Shortly after he was born, they moved to Richmond, VA and then onto Chesterfield, VA where the Patton family planted their roots. After graduating from Midlothian High School...

Rosa Harrell

Rosa Harrell

August 1, 2024

Rosa Granby Harrell, born January 28, 1936, in Edenton, NC, was a ray of light, capturing attention with her dynamic personality and striking presence. Her spirit was loving, powerful, and unyielding. 

 Rosa was known for her no-nonsense attitude, never afraid to speak her mind and passionately advocate for what she believed in.

 Her legacy is deeply intertwined with the lessons she imparted...

Patricia Macki

Patricia Macki

August 1, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Macki, 85, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away August 1, 2024 peacefully in her sleep at her home. She was born July 14, 1939, in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Waukegan High School. On May 17, 1957, she married Eugene.

Pat worked as a library assistant at Spring Bluff Elementary before moving to the Zion Park District, where she...

Steven Guidish

Steven Guidish

July 31, 2024

Steve J. Guidish, of Zion, Illinois passed away July 31, 2024 in Zion, Illinois. He was born September 29, 1965 in Sparta, Illinois to parents Billie and Cheryl Guidish.

Steven grew up in Sparta, Illinois, graduating from Sparta High School. He married Melodie on April 16, 1983. They remarried July 23, 2024. Steven attended First Missionary Baptist Church of Sparta, Illinois.

Steven...

Bernadette Ann Mack

Bernadette Ann Mack

July 27, 2024

Bernadette Mack, age 78 lifted herself up to her savior after a brave short fight with pancreatic cancer. She let go peacefully in her home on July 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Bernadette "Bunny" was born in Oak Park IL, on August 14, 1945 to Benedetto and Frances Spizzirri who both precede her in death. 

Bunny is survived by the love...

Ronald L. Adair

Ronald L. Adair

July 25, 2024

On July 25, 2024, Chief Petty Officer Ron Adair went to meet his lord and savior. A loving husband to Pati Adair and the best father he knew how to be to Tiffany and Tyne; PopPop to Kelly, Dominic, Lana, Ryan, Matthew and Brieanna, who were his world. A brother to Don, Tony and Jimmy, and a loving son to...

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