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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...

Elizabeth  Dix

Elizabeth Dix

May 10, 2017

Elizabeth (Betty) Dix 84, of Zion, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Rolling Hills Manor surrounded by her family. Betty was born November 23, 1932 in Waukegan and lived in Zion all of her life. She attended Memorial United Methodist Church. Betty retired from the Zion State Bank, after over 40 years of employment.Betty was a member of...

William E. Butterfield

William E. Butterfield

May 10, 2017

William E. Butterfield (Zion, IL), 88, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.   He was born on June 12, 1928 to Charles and Brooksie Butterfield, in Riverside, CA.  Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Missouri and then later to Princeton, IL where he graduated from Princeton High School in 1946.He served in the United...

Frances Willene Kidd

Frances Willene Kidd

May 9, 2017

Frances “Willene” Kidd 82, of Zion, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 at Condell Medical Center. Willene was born on April 19th, 1935 in Mississippi to Alphonso and Annabelle Koenig. At age 5 she became the foster child of Clee and Verlon Sanders of Prentiss County, MS. She was raised and loved by her foster parents as one...

Virgil L. Ford

Virgil L. Ford

May 8, 2017

Virgil L. Ford, 89, of Lisle, IL, died suddenly on Monday, May 8, 2017 at home.Virgil was born February 21, 1928 in Zion, IL.  He had lived in Zion, IL, Camp Hill, PA, Pasadena, CA, Oceanside, CA, Springfield, MO, Grayslake, IL before moving to Lisle, IL 2 1/2 years ago.  He was a member of Zion Bible Mission. For 31...

Soon Im  Eriksen

Soon Im Eriksen

May 7, 2017

Soon Im “Sue” Eriksen, 84, of Beach Park, IL died on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Journey Care in Glenview, IL.She was born September 25, 1932 in Seoul, South Korea.  She came to this country in 1961 from Japan where she was raised and moved to Illinois in 1965 from Massachusetts.  On July 6, 1973 she married Bjarne Eriksen of...

Marylin Yvonne Scheck

Marylin Yvonne Scheck

May 2, 2017

Marylin Yvonne Scheck (nee Wolf), 81, of Zion, IL passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Kenosha, WI.She was born February 18, 1936 in Zion, IL and was a member of Christ Community Church, formerly Christian Catholic Church.Survivors include her children, Dennis (Kim) Scheck, Dan (Lisa) Scheck, Marty (Julie) Scheck, and Matt (Kara) Scheck; grandchildren, Emily Scheck, Wyatt Scheck, Sam...

James H. Dixon

James H. Dixon

Apr 28, 2017

James H. “Jim” Dixon, 69, of Gurnee, IL passed away at Lake Forest Hospital on April 28, 2017, due to complications from cancer.He was born May 31, 1947 in Union Grove, WI.  He attended Union Grove High School where he graduated in 1965.  After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country aboard the USS Harold...

Joseph William Rushforth

Joseph William Rushforth

Apr 28, 2017

Joseph William Rushforth 94. of Winthrop Harbor, passed away peacefully April, 28, 2017, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.Joseph was born May 10, 1922 in Chicago, IL, to the late John and Anna (nee Czyrt) Rushforth.  Joseph moved to Zion, IL as a child and was orphaned at a young age. He was fortunate to find a loving...

Larry  Brean

Larry Brean

Apr 28, 2017

Larry Brean, 86, formerly of Winthrop Harbor and Gurnee, died on Friday, April 28, 2017.Larry was born December 30, 1930 in North Chicago, IL.Survivors include his two daughters Kristy (Wayne) Culley of Elgin, IL and Lisa Brean of Chicago, IL; one brother Tom (Norma) Brean of TN; one sister Mary “Pudge” Pacenti of Gurnee, IL; and his beloved K-9 companion...

Edna  Ezell-Brewer

Edna Ezell-Brewer

Apr 23, 2017

Edna Ezell-Brewer, on April 23rd, Edna “Greatma” Ezell-Brewer, 84, of Winthrop Harbor, went to sleep for her final rest. Edna was born March 16, 1933 to Henry and Minnie Jones in Tupelo, MS. In 1950, Edna married Cecil Ezell, and until death did they part in 1996. Cecil and Edna had four children; Henry Ray, Mary, Nancy Ann and Cecil...

Delores Mavis Dalton Hoff

Delores Mavis Dalton Hoff

Apr 22, 2017

Delores Mavis Dalton Hoff, 79, of Gurnee, IL died Saturday, April 22, 2017.She was born May 25, 1937 in Antigo, WI. She dedicated her life in helping others. She worked as a nurse for Terrace Nursing Home for 27 years, then for Condell Home Health Care for another 17 years. Whoever she came in contact with couldn’t help but love...

Charles R. Fairbanks

Charles R. Fairbanks

Apr 19, 2017

Charles R. “Chuck” Fairbanks, 72, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2017, at home with his family by his side. He was born May 5, 1944 in White Earth, MN, he attended Detroit Lakes School in Detroit Lakes, MN. Charles married Sandra Matthews on March 24, 1966 in Waukegan, IL. Charles served in the United States...

Mildred C. Swanson

Mildred C. Swanson

Apr 19, 2017

Mildred C. Swanson, 84, of Zion, IL died April 19, 2017. Mildred was born March 10, 1933 in Waukegan, IL and lived in the area all of her life. She is survived by her children Debbie (Nicholas) Adamson of AZ, and Keith Swanson of IL; grandchildren, Tommy Rutledge, and Aynsley “Todd” (Meryl) Rutledge; and one sister Helen Rasmussen of OK....

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