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Jane Suggs

Jane Suggs

July 24, 2024

Jane Virginia Suggs, 99, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Wadsworth, IL. She was born on January 4, 1925 in Chicago, IL. She retired from Zion Benton Township High School. She’s a long-time member of North Prairie United Methodist Church. She traveled extensively with the Zion Park District.

Jane is survived by a daughter Jeanne Gildea, son Frank (Paula), grandchildren:...

Andrew Richard Ester

Andrew Richard Ester

July 20, 2024

Andrew R. Ester Sr., 24, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2024.

Drew was born on  May 17, 2000 and was a resident of Zion, IL. He attended Zion Benton High School, and grew up playing football for the Zion- Benton Jr Zee Bees, and basketball for the future basketball and Winthrop Harbor youth league. In addition to his love of...

Veronica Wade

Veronica Wade

July 18, 2024

Veronica Wade, 65, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away July 18, 2024 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born November 16, 1958 in Leland, Mississippi to parents Wille Wade and Clotee Davis.Veronica was employed at the Ann Kiley Center as well as PADS of Lake County. She received her bachelors in psychology from Columbia College of Missouri and went on to earn...

Gloria Mendoza

Gloria Mendoza

July 13, 2024

Gloria Mendoza, 58 of Zion, IL, passed away unexpectedly on July 13th. Gloria was born in El Salvador to Lucio & Rosa Mendoza, but Illinois had been her home since 1986. 

Gloria worked for many years at Deluxe. Her passion in life was creating a welcoming home for loved ones. She found great joy in hosting family, making incredible family meals,...

Carolyn Kness

Carolyn Kness

July 11, 2024

Carolyn June (Heiser) Kness, 88, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 in Vincennes, IN, with her daughter Wanda Whittington at her side. 

She was born on December 23, 1935 in Zion, IL in her lifelong home to Dan and Eleanor (Kratz) Heiser. Carolyn married E. James Kness in March 1956. She enjoyed her many years as a school librarian at...

Alice Kiefer

Alice Kiefer

July 9, 2024

Alice Kiefer passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at age 94 at Allure of Zion, Zion, IL.

 Alice was born in 1930 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL. to Mary and Sylvester Militmore. Alice was the oldest of their three children, Harry and Rose. Alice grew up in Waukegan, IL. She lived in various communities. Her last primary resistance...

Randy Friend

Randy Friend

July 8, 2024

On the evening of July 8th, 2024, Randy Mark Friend, formerly of Zion, IL (recently Delray Beach, FL), passed away due to complications from a neuromuscular disease. He was 68 years old. Randy was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to William and Betty (Marschner) Friend on June 9th, 1956. He died while serving as President of the H.A. Friend and Company,...

Kevin J. Timmons

Kevin J. Timmons

July 7, 2024

Kevin Timmons, a beloved family man, passionate coin collector, business owner, avid fisherman, and nuclear engineer entered the gates of heaven on Sunday July 7th at the age of 68.

Born on November 18th 1955 to Yvonne and Michael Timmons in Bellevue, Ohio. He spent his youth in the small town, being known as the hippy with the long hair. He...

Paulette Pilman

Paulette Pilman

July 6, 2024

Paulette Pilman, 72, passed away on July 6, 2024 in Beach Park, IL.

She was born on May 16, 1952 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Billy and Pauline Grogan. Paulette graduated from Zion Benton High School, then married Joey Pilman on January 24, 1976. She worked for her father's business, Beach Park Freight Lines, and Payson Casters, but Paulette's most...

Henry Baez Sr.

Henry Baez Sr.

July 6, 2024

The Baez family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father, Henry Baez Sr. However, they find great comfort in knowing that this man of God is now in His presence. Henry, a devout Christian, a proud patriot, a loving husband, a cherished father, a beloved brother, a favorite uncle, and a great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July...

Albert Ricks

Albert Ricks

July 5, 2024

Albert Ricks of Waukegan, Illinois passed away July 5, 2024 surrounded by family. Albert was born June 19, 1937 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Albert married Marianne on May 16, 1980, in Waukegan, IL. He served 20 years with the United States Navy retiring as Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer. Albert served on the USS Hancock, USS Passumpsic, USS Fremont, USS Chilton, USS...

James A Poucher

James A Poucher

July 3, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel James A. Poucher, U.S. Army, Ret, of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024.

James was born on March 11, 1940, to Harry and Bernice Poucher in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from Richfield High School in 1958, he attended the University of Minnesota and joined the ROTC program there. He graduated with a BA, and later earned...

Olivia Lakso

Olivia Lakso

July 2, 2024

Olivia Lakso, 84, of Beach Park, IL passed away surrounded by her family on July 2, 2024 in Park Ridge, IL.

She was born on April 1, 1940 in Kenosha, WI the daughter of Earl and Marie (Woelbing) Drinkwine. Olivia married Robert Lakso on June 6, 1959, together they lived in various places for Robert's work including Milwaukee, Minneapolis, California, and...

Donna M. Tatro

Donna M. Tatro

July 2, 2024

Donna M. Tatro, of Zion, Illinois passed away July 2, 2024 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born August 28, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Kenneth and Joyce Tatro.

Donna graduated from Waukegan East High School and worked at Walmart in Gurnee, Illinois.

Donna is survived by her siblings, Brenda (Glen) Merry, Linda (John) Tatro, Michael (Shannon) Tatro, Pamela Flores, and Kevin...

Mildred Jackson

Mildred Jackson

June 28, 2024

Mildred B. Jackson, 89, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on June 28, 2024. 

She was born on October 26, 1934, in Golden Mississippi. Mildred worked at Abbott Laboratories, and then later Trans Chemco.

Loving mother, grandmother, and wife, Mildred "Mitt” Jackson lived as a nurturer above all. She found herself through caring for her beloved family alongside her work. Through retirement she...

Nathan Wenzel

Nathan Wenzel

June 27, 2024

Our beloved Nathan Thomas Wenzel, went home to be with the lord on June 27, 2024 at the age of 40, a talented entrepreneur and lifelong resident of Waukegan, IL. 

Nathan was born to parents, Linda and Larry on July 11, 1983. He grew up in Waukegan and graduated from Libertyville High School. Nathan married Angelica in Wisconsin on September 28,...

Marilyn Sue Lackenbach

Marilyn Sue Lackenbach

June 26, 2024

Marilyn Sue Lackenbach,78, passed away June 26, 2024, in Waukegan, Illinois 

She was born on August 27, 1945, in Waukegan, Illinois. Graduating from Cosmetology school, Marilyn dedicated fifty years in running her own in-home business as a hairdresser. She married Arthur Lackenbach on May 18, 1968 in Zion, Illinois and together grew a life together. 

She is survived by her children, Angela...

Diane L. Hickey

Diane L. Hickey

June 24, 2024

Diane L. (McGeoghegan) Hickey,79, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at her home in Zion, surrounded by her loving family with the aroma of roses surrounding. 

Diane was born on January 19, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Catherine (Quinn) McGeoghegan. She lived a life filled with love and joy. Her hobbies and interests were playing with...

Clara Payne

Clara Payne

June 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful transition of Clara Payne. She was born on March 26, 1942, in Tunica, Mississippi, and passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Racine, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family. Clara’s faith journey began at an early age when she accepted Jesus Christ.

Clara’s move to Chicago in 1961 signaled the...

Johnny C Graham

Johnny C Graham

June 21, 2024

Johnny C. Graham, 86, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 peacefully surrounded by family. 

Johnny was born July 21, 1937 in Fulton, MS to Fred and Vivian Graham. On February 9, 1963, he married Brenda Worley and together they shared 56 years of marriage. He was employed with the Johns Manville company as a factory worker. Johnny...

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