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Ronald Knodel

Ronald Knodel

Sep 18, 2017

Ronald A. Knodel, 77, of Kenosha, WI and formerly of Waukegan, IL, died September 18, 2017.Ronald was born January 28, 1940 in Waukegan, IL.  He was an avid cribbage player and was known to roll a few dice.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors with his family.Ronald was survived by seven sons, Rich, Gene (Valerie), Pat (Jonell), Mike (Jeanne),...

William Jacob Traynor

William Jacob Traynor

Sep 17, 2017

William Jacob Traynor1946 – 2017Bill was born November 30, 1946, in Waukegan, IL, to Robert and Alice (nee Thompson) Traynor.  A Waukegan, IL resident the majority of his life, he moved to Beach Park, IL, before settling in Pleasant Prairie, WI.A 1964 graduate of Waukegan High School, he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University, Macomb,...

Carole Heintz

Carole Heintz

Sep 17, 2017

Carole Elaine Heintz, 78, of Waukegan, IL, died September 17, 2017 at home.Carole was born December 5, 1938 in Evansville, WI.  She married Frank J. Heintz on July 30, 1963.  Carole was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Waukegan, IL.  She was employed by Abbott Labs and the Great Lakes Naval Base.  Carole was a devout Christian...

Carol Burdick

Carol Burdick

Sep 15, 2017

Carol Burdick, 82, of Kenosha, WI and formerly of Las Cruces, NM, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Grande Prairie Nursing Home in Pleasant Prairie, WI.Carol was born on April 23, 1935 in Chicago, IL.  Before moving to Las Cruses she was active in Salem United Methodist Church for many years.  She later became a member of Antioch Methodist Church,...

Terry Lee Melton

Terry Lee Melton

Sep 15, 2017

Terry Lee Melton Sr, 57, of Newbury, VT passed away September 15, 2017 surrounded by loving family.  Terry was born August 13, 1960 in Waukegan, IL.  He met and married Merilee Ryan on August 22, 1986 in Waukegan at the justice of the peace.  He was self employed.He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 31 years,...

Scott Capp

Scott Capp

Sep 12, 2017

Celebrating the life ofMatthew Scott CappJuly 7th, 1971 – September 12th, 2017Matthew Scott Capp, 46, passed into glory into the loving arms of his Savior and Lord on September 12th, 2017.  Our “gift of God” Scott was born on July 7th, 1971 in Waukegan, IL, yet he lived most of his growing up years in Rhode Island.  From the beginning...

Mary 'Eileen' Stansbury

Mary 'Eileen' Stansbury

Sep 12, 2017

Mary “Eileen” Stansbury, (nee Dolan), of Grayslake, Illinois, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 12, 2017.She was the daughter of the late Martin and Noreen (Ryan) Dolan of Waukegan, Illinois.  On February 2, 1963, she married John Stansbury from Cleveland, Ohio after knowing each other for six short months.  He was the love of her life for...

Mary H. Ryan

Mary H. Ryan

Sep 11, 2017

Mary H. Ryan, passed away September 11, 2017 in Edina, Minnesota.  Mary was born in Itawamba County, MS, moving to Zion, IL in 1951.  She worked for Abbott Labs, retiring in 1979.  Mary was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, and the Red Hat Society.  She enjoyed traveling and loved her flower garden.Mary is survived by her...

Yvonne Nowak

Yvonne Nowak

Sep 10, 2017

Yvonne Nowak, 58, of Zion, passed away on Sunday September 10, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 23, 1959 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edward and Shirley O’Brien Pasko.  On September 21, 2002 she was united in marriage to Mitch Nowak at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waukegan.Yvonne was...

Thomas "Tom" D. Joplin Jr.

Thomas "Tom" D. Joplin Jr.

Sep 8, 2017

Thomas “Tom” D. Joplin Jr., 65, of Beach Park, IL, died September 8, 2017 after a long illness.Tom was born August 8, 1952 in Waukegan, IL and was a life long resident of the area. He attended Spaulding School and graduated from Warren Township High School in 1970.  He worked for many years at Weil Cadillac as an auto technician.Tom...

Betty M. Young

Betty M. Young

Sep 6, 2017

Betty Mae Young, 92, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, died September 6, 2017.Betty was born August 28, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN.  She married Chester Young in Waukegan, IL on Thanksgiving Day.  Betty was employed by Abbott Labs for over 30 years.  She loved to travel, do needlework, and spend time with her family.Betty is survived by her...

Wanda Lou Boffer

Wanda Lou Boffer

Sep 5, 2017

Wanda Boffer, age 78, passed away September 5th, 2017. She was born in Palestine, IL to Rudolph and Alice Meek Brannon. She married Peter Boffer in October of 1957. She was a homemaker and later worked at Johnson Motors for 7 years and the VAMC for twenty years, retiring in 2000.She is survived by her husband Pete; daughter, Joan; son,...

Andrea Nichole O'Malley (Rukstales)

Andrea Nichole O'Malley (Rukstales)

Aug 30, 2017

The Family of Andrea Nichole O’Malley (Rukstales) is deeply saddened to announce her death on August 30th 2017.Andrea was born in Waukegan IL on March 23rd 1981 and attended Beach Park schools and Zion Benton High school. Andrea was a free spirit and lover of the arts. She loved volunteering her time to the Rhode center for the arts in...

Robert Reif

Robert Reif

Aug 29, 2017

Robert Reif, 90 years young, of Waukegan, IL died August 29, 2017 in Waukegan, IL.Robert “Bob” Reif was born July 5, 1927 and raised in Sheboygan, WI, by Harry and Wilma Reif until he joined the Navy on July 2, 1945, just prior to his 17th birthday.  He earned his Graduate Degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL.  Robert married...

Albert Lee Robinson

Albert Lee Robinson

Aug 28, 2017

Mr. Albert Lee Robinson, 82, of Highland Park IL, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2017.Born July 22, 1935 to Mr. Lilton and Mrs. Mary Robinson in Greenville MS, he later moved to Waukegan IL where he was employed at Johns Manville, Sara Lee, Lake Bluff Healthcare and Hill Top Center where he retired in 2000.  ...

Cheryl Ann Dace

Cheryl Ann Dace

Aug 27, 2017

Cheryl Ann Dace, 63, of Zion, IL, died August 27,2017 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital after a long battle with cancer.She was born March 28,1954 in Waukegan, IL.Cheryl is survived by a son, Austin G Diemer; mother, Shirley M Dace; brother, Gordon L (Alma) Dace; nephew, Russell; nieces, Sarah and Katie; and many relatives and friends.She was preceded in death...

Clifford James Wynn

Clifford James Wynn

Aug 26, 2017

Clifford James “Jim” Wynn, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East.  He was born on June 16, 1929 in Waukegan IL and was a lifelong area resident.  He went through Beach Park Schools and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School, class of 1947.After graduating from trade school, he was employed as a machinist...

Tracy Ann Cullum

Tracy Ann Cullum

Aug 26, 2017

Tracy Ann Cullum, 40, of Beach Park, IL died August 26, 2017 at home.Tracy was born June 12, 1977 in New Port Richey, Florida.  She married Edgar Cullum Jr. on October 2, 2006 in Waukegan, Illinois.  Tracy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, Gurnee 1st Ward.Tracy is survived by her husband, Edgar Cullum Jr.;...

Richard Piwko

Richard Piwko

Aug 23, 2017

Richard Piwko, 64, of Westfield, WI died August 23, 2017 in Westfield, WI.He was born October 27, 1952 in Chicago, IL. He had a passion for receiving and collecting miniature cars and trucks, enjoyed country music and loved his stuffed animal “Bingo.”Survivors include his brother, Ted (Jill) Piwko; nephew, Zach; aunts and uncles, Mary, Helen and Ed; and cousins, Rick,...

Gladys M. Raether

Gladys M. Raether

Aug 22, 2017

Gladys M. Raether (Wichmann), 91, of Waukegan, IL, died Tuesday August 22, 2017 at Brookdale Kenosha, in Kenosha, WI.She was born September 27, 1925 in Niles Center, Illinois, and Graduated from Maine East High School.  Earlier in her life, Gladys had worked for the US Navy at Great Lakes and for AC Nielsen Market Research, and married George on August...

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