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Robert F Holub

Robert F Holub

Jun 25, 2017

Robert F. Holub, 85, passed away June 25, 2017 at his home in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.Robert (Bob) was born July 14, 1931 in Warren, Minnesota. He managed the shipping department at BAT for over 30 years.  Bob co-owned Holub Development and built single family homes in the Winthrop Harbor area. He loved building sport bird-houses in retirement. He enjoyed fishing,...

Nancy Mary Rushforth

Nancy Mary Rushforth

Jun 22, 2017

Nancy Mary Rushforth, 93, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017 at Tabor Hills Healthcare, Naperville, IL.Nancy was born on July 5,1923 to Harry and Anna (nee: Lalor) Durkee in Hebron, IL.  She attended a one-room grade school in Hebron, IL and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Woodstock, IL.  Nancy continued her education obtaining...

Dorothy  Klawonn

Dorothy Klawonn

Jun 15, 2017

Dorothy Klawonn, 75, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died June 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.She was born April 15, 1942 in North Chicago, IL and graduated from North Chicago High School in 1961. She married Raymond Klawonn October 10, 1964 at Holy Family Catholic Church in North Chicago. Dorothy was a devout catholic and an active member at...

Anna  Paulsen

Anna Paulsen

Jun 15, 2017

Anna Magrethe (Arnoldsen) Paulsen, 93, of Winthrop Harbor, died on June 15, 2017 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Zion, IL.Anna was born on December 25, 1923, in Brevik, Norway, to Arthur and (Nelly) Ruth Arnoldsen.  At 9 months old, Anna and her mom came to America on the S. S. Bergensfjord ship to be reunited with her dad who found...

Dorothy M. Wright

Dorothy M. Wright

Jun 13, 2017

Dorothy M. Wright (nee Mifflin), 101, of Zion, IL and Punta Gorda, FL died June 13, 2017 in Punta Gorda, FL.She was born May 29, 1916 in Chicago, IL and came to Zion in 1918. She married Philip C. Wright on April 8, 1949 at Christian Catholic Church. She was a member of Christ Community Church of Zion, IL, Bonnie...

Beverly Ann Gleason

Beverly Ann Gleason

Jun 11, 2017

Beverly Ann (Whitehill) Gleason, 79, went to be with her Savior on June 11, 2017.  She was born on July 29, 1937 in Montpelier, Vermont, to Albert and Marjorie Whitehill.  Beverly graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and went on to study engineering at the University of Vermont. In 1960, she married Stanley Gleason, a Vermont farmer.  They moved to Chicago...

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...

Logan  Hendrickson

Logan Hendrickson

Jun 8, 2017

Logan Hendrickson, 27, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at home.He was born February 18, 1990 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 2008. Logan worked for G & S Services in Waukegan, IL. He loved basketball, especially rooting for the Chicago Bulls. He also enjoyed attending drag races with his Dad...

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...

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