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Geraldine Keating Bookstein

Geraldine Keating Bookstein

Jun 8, 2017

Geraldine ‘Geri’ Keating Bookstein, 87, of Zion, died June 8, 2017 at Rolling Hills Place.Geri was born October 19, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Jim and Frances Keating.  She was married to Harry Bookstein for 42 years and together they lived in Wilmette, IL. After his death, Geri also lived in Hainesville, IL. She was a member of St. Patrick’s...

Linda L. Daley

Linda L. Daley

Jun 2, 2017

Linda Daley, age 71 of Zion,, passed away on Friday June 2, 2017 at Vista Care Center in Waukegan, Il.  She was born in Elgin, Il on June 20, 1945. Linda was employed at Sheridan Health Care as an L.P.N. for 30 years.  She was married to Stanley Daley on June 20, 1990 in Kenosha, WI.She is survived by her...

John  McDowell

John McDowell

Jun 2, 2017

John “Jack” L. McDowell, 88, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 2, 2017.Jack was born in Kenosha, WI to the late Lloyd and Jennie McDowell on February 27, 1929.  He then moved to Zion, IL in 1942.  He graduated from ZBTHS with the class of 1946.  He served in the United...

Michael Thomas Decker

Michael Thomas Decker

Jun 1, 2017

Michael Thomas Decker, 72, of Zion, IL died June 1, 2017 at home.He was born April 16, 1945 in Waukegan, IL. Michael served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Marine Crops League 801, Zion-Beton American Leagion Post 865, and the Libertyville VFW. Michael was also a board member for Toys...

Mayme Catheryn Creamer

Mayme Catheryn Creamer

May 30, 2017

Mayme Catheryn Creamer, 98 of Harrisburg, passed away at 6:40 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Saline Care Center.Mayme was born on March 16, 1919 in Livingston County, Kentucky to the late Ed and Nora (Vaughn) Sneed.  She married Obe Jule Creamer and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1998.Surviving family members include her five children: John Creamer...

Jeremiah Court Lapish

Jeremiah Court Lapish

May 28, 2017

Jeremiah Court Lapish, 94, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion, IL.He was born May 28, 1923 in Toledo, OH. He married the love of his life Rosemary McLean on August 24, 1946. She preceded him in death in 2006. Together, they owned and operated Falcon Marine Inc. In Waukegan. Jeremiah was a...

Carole Ann Rittenhouse

Carole Ann Rittenhouse

May 28, 2017

Carole Rittenhouse, 80, long-time Zion resident, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI. Carole was born April 5, 1937 in East St. Louis, IL.She worked at Solo Cup for many years.  Carole loved life, dancing, music, outdoor events, spending time with family, traveling, and going to the casino.Carole is survived by her lifetime...

Scott William Benton

Scott William Benton

May 25, 2017

Scott William Benton  10/5/65 - 5/25/17Cherished son of Marilyn Johnson Benton and the late William Gerald Benton; brother of Susan Benton Lee, Steven Gerald Benton (Denice) and Sharon Benton Plewinski (Joseph) met his father in heaven on May 25, 2017. Scott was the favorite uncle of Jaime, Andrew and Michael Plewinski and Chas, Kevin (Ashley) and Brian Benton.Scott was a...

Donald A. Noren

Donald A. Noren

May 22, 2017

Donald A. Noren, 79, of Zion, IL died on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL.Don was born December 10, 1937 in Waukegan and was a lifelong resident of Zion.  He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1955.  On September 16, 1961 he married Lynn D. Rider at Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion...

E. Robert  Kristensen

E. Robert Kristensen

May 22, 2017

E. Robert “Kris” Kristensen went to his Lord Jesus on May 22, 2017.He was born in 1930 to Rev. Elias K.J. and Inga Kristensen in Ryder, North Dakota. He was an active member of Redeemer Luther Church, Pastor Wayne Jahn, he had served as Elder and Sunday School Teacher. Kris taught at Neal Jr. High School. Kris served in the...

Agnes M. Carman

Agnes M. Carman

May 20, 2017

Agnes M. Carman (nee Finlay), 94, died on Saturday, May 20, 2017.Born March 25, 1923 in Highland Park, Illinois, Agnes was a long-time resident of Lake County and member of Our Lady of Humility in Beach Park.  She graduated from St. Therese School of Nursing and joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1944 to serve during WWII, receiving an honorable...

Jess W. Hinkle

Jess W. Hinkle

May 18, 2017

Jess W. Hinkle passed away peacefully at home in Winthrop Harbor, May 18, 2017.  He was born June 14, 1932, on a farm in Anadarko, OK.  Mr. Hinkle’s father was of German ancestry and his mother, a Delaware Indian (he often referred to himself as a ‘half breed’).Mr. Hinkle joined the United States Marine Corps in 1950 after graduating from...

Charlotte Elaine Matson

Charlotte Elaine Matson

May 18, 2017

Charlotte Elaine Matson (nee Hanon), 84, died on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.Charlotte was born May 12, 1933 in Zion and was a lifelong resident of Lake County, IL. She was a member of Lakeview Church of Zion where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and served as a leader at AWANA.  She retired in...

Carol Mae Krerowicz

Carol Mae Krerowicz

May 18, 2017

Carol Mae Krerowicz, 82, of Zion, IL, went to be with her Lord on May 18, 2017.Carol was born June 28, 1934 in Kansas City, MO. She was raised by her grandmother Edna Spray in St. Joseph, MO and attended schools there.  She lived in Toledo, OH before moving to Zion, IL in 1960 and was married to Howard Krerowicz...

Carl Jackson Nolen

Carl Jackson Nolen

May 17, 2017

Carl Jackson Nolen born on February 21, 1932 in Sulligent, AL.  Entered into Heaven and into his "New and Glorious Body" in Christ Jesus on May 17, 2017.  Revelation 22:14 "Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city."Carl loved to sing...

Barbara D. Ricard

Barbara D. Ricard

May 16, 2017

Barbara D. Ricard, 88, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on May 16, 2017.Barbara was born on August 23, 1928 in Zion, IL to Elmer and Ruth Stried.  On May 18, 1947, she married Homer Ricard Jr. in Waukegan, IL.  She graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1946, and was a member of Grace Missionary Church.  Barbara worked for the...

Evelyn  Dabbeekeh

Evelyn Dabbeekeh

May 16, 2017

Evelyn Dabbeekeh, 89, of Prescott, AZ died May 16, 2017.Evelyn was born February 10, 1928 in Jerusalem.  She was a professional seamstress.  Evelyn raised her family in Zion, IL and moved to Prescott, AZ in 1995.  She was a dedicated, loving mother to her children as well as a loyal friend and mentor to many.  Her generous spirit will never...

Howard J. Goodwin

Howard J. Goodwin

May 14, 2017

Howard J. Goodwin, 81, of Beach Park, IL died on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL.Howard was born November 2, 1935 in Winthrop Harbor, IL.   He was a Veteran having served with the United States Army.   He was a member of Lakeview Church of Zion.  Howard retired in 1995 from OMC in Waukegan after...

Susan J. Quinn

Susan J. Quinn

May 11, 2017

Susan J. Quinn, 68, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died May 11, 2017 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.She was born March 28, 1949 in Waukegan, IL. Susan married James Quinn on February 15, 1969 and became co-owner of Chassis Service in Waukegan. She is extremely talented at knitting and needle work, loved gardening and camping, was a skilled...

Raymond  Crum

Raymond Crum

May 11, 2017

Raymond Crum, 90, of Beach Park, IL and formerly of Antigo, WI passed away suddenly Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Vista Medical Center, Waukegan, IL.Raymond was born December 31, 1926 in Antigo, WI. He served with the Untied States Army in the Occupational Forces in Japan at the end of WWII. He retired from Chicago Northwestern Railroad after 36 years...

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