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Frank-Josef Florian Tschakert

Frank-Josef Florian Tschakert

Dec 12, 2016

Frank-Josef Florian Tschakert, 90, of Winthrop Harbor, IL went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 12, 2016 at home with his family by his side. Frank was born August 1, 1926 in Parchwitz, Schlesien Germany. He was drafted into the German Army regiment Herman Goering and became a tank driver, airplane spotter and in charge of anti-aircraft gun....

James  Wilkins

James Wilkins

Dec 9, 2016

James “Jim” Wilkins, 92, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on December 9, 2016. Jim was born November 19, 1924 in Kentucky to Tyler and Austin Wilkins, he was the oldest of 16 children. Jim married Daisy “Sis” Clark in 1951. He served in the United States Navy, after which he moved to Winthrop Harbor where he worked as a...

Betty J Kerner

Betty J Kerner

Dec 7, 2016

Betty J. Kerner (Mihaljevic), 85, of Zion passed away on December 7th, 2016 after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Betty was born on July 17th, 1931 in Zion, IL. She attended Zion Parochial School and graduated from Zion Benton High School. She married James Kerner in December of 1948. Betty and Jim celebrated 56 years of marriage until his...

Elizabeth  Jackola

Elizabeth Jackola

Dec 6, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” Jackola (nee Kastamo), 79, of Zion, IL and currently of Kenosha, WI died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home with her family by her side. She was born September 30, 1937 in Waukegan, IL. Betty and her husband Paul were co owners of Small Car Motors in Beach Park, IL. She enjoyed knitting, cooking for family, and many...

Corazon Bayani Habacon

Corazon Bayani Habacon

Dec 4, 2016

Corazon Bayani Habacon, 69, of Chicago, IL died Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Winthrop Harbor surrounded by family. Corazon was born June 8, 1947 in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. She came to the United States in 1972. She received a Bachelors of Science in Commerce Major in Accounting at University of the East, Philippines; a Masters in Business Administration - Accounting...

Joyce Linda Wakefield

Joyce Linda Wakefield

Dec 2, 2016

Joyce Linda Wakefield passed peacefully at home on December 2, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born on August 2, 1956 in Waukegan, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Wakefield. Joyce was a life-long resident of North Chicago, IL. She attended North Chicago public schools and after graduating from high school, Joyce continued her formal education at...

Betty Jean Revoy

Betty Jean Revoy

Dec 2, 2016

Betty Jean Revoy, 89, of Zion, IL died Friday, December 2, 2016 at home. Betty was born June 12, 1927. She was a florist at Streich’s Florist in Zion and loved flowers and being outside. Survivors include her children, Larry, Robert, Roger and Wendy; 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Aiuppy; and...

Charlene  Stanonik

Charlene Stanonik

Nov 29, 2016

Charlene “Sue” Stanonik, 75, of Beach Park, IL died on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Hospice Alliance in Kenosha, WI. Sue was born July 23, 1941 in Parkersburg, WV and moved to Beach Park in the summer of 1958. On October 24, 1959 she married Marty Stanonik of Beach Park at the Yorkhouse United Methodist Church. Following a career in...

Cody Lane Grinus

Cody Lane Grinus

Nov 21, 2016

Cody Lane Grinus, a home schooled student and resident of Kenosha, WI died form a car accident on November 21, 2016 at the early age of 18. Cody is survived by his parents, Tracy and Alisha Grinus; his siblings, Cory, Chase, Miranda and Jessica; his grandparents, Bob and Pam Kelly, Sandra Ward and Tommy Blair; great-grandma Gena Miller, great-grandma Kelly,...

William E. Blagg Sr.

William E. Blagg Sr.

Nov 20, 2016

William E. “Bill” Blagg Sr., 88, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at home with loving family by his side. He was born June 10, 1928 in Mitchellville, IA and moved to Pleasant Prairie, WI where he attended Dublin Elementary School. Bill was a graduate of Bradford High School in Kenosha where he met...

Robert E Mitchell Jr.

Robert E Mitchell Jr.

Nov 16, 2016

Robert E. “Chip” Mitchell Jr. of Kenosha WI, went home to be with the Lord and His Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the age of 74 Chip was born November 14, 1942 in Dayton OH, then moved to Kenosha during his high school years. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1961 and placed 2nd in...

Ruth  Cecil

Ruth Cecil

Nov 14, 2016

Ruth Cecil, 86, of Zion, IL died November 14, 2016. She was born July 22, 1930 in Russellville, KY the daughter of the late Jasper and Irene Morehead. Ruth married the late Harold L. Cecil Sr. She is survived by her sons Darryl (Valerie) Cecil, Terrence Cecil, Dwayne (Cheryl) Cecil, Shawn (Tamara) Cecil; daughter-in-law Audrey Cecil; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...

Chris  Ritzert

Chris Ritzert

Nov 14, 2016

Chris Ritzert, 49, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died November 14, 2016 at The Grove at the Lake Nursing Home in Zion, IL. Chris was born August 23, 1967 in Chicago, IL. He grew up in Rogers Park and moved to Winthrop Harbor in 1992. He graduated class of 1985 from Notre Dame High School in Niles, IL then went to...

Elsie  Nelson

Elsie Nelson

Nov 14, 2016

Beloved Mother, Grandmother & much loved ‘Great’ – Elsie Wilhelmine Nelson (Vieth), of Zion, IL – went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 14th, 2016 at the Sheridan Medical Complex in Kenosha, WI. Born December 28th, 1913 in Chicago, IL, her family moved to Zion City, IL, when she was 5 years old...

Mabel Augusta Ball

Mabel Augusta Ball

Nov 8, 2016

Mabel Augusta Ball, née Naffziger, was born in Washington, Illinois on August 6, 1908 and died November 8, 2016, 108 years old. Mabel grew up on a farm in Zion, Illinois. Her life was animated by her faith in God. She was a Sunday school teacher and church pianist and was blessed with a bright soprano voice and was a...

Bob  Sabine

Bob Sabine

Nov 8, 2016

Bob Sabine, 66, of Beach Park, IL died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born August 5, 1950 in Evanston, IL. Bob was a dedicated realtor in the Lake County area for 39 years. He was passionate about his work and giving his all to everyone he served. He enjoyed music, running, and...

Bobby  Jones

Bobby Jones

Nov 7, 2016

Bobby Jones, 63, of Park City, IL died suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2016 at home. He was born January 5, 1953 in Waukegan. Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years Kimberly; children David (Michelle) Jones of North Chicago, IL, Timothy (Kristina) Jones of Beach Park, IL, Jason (Wanda) Jones of North Chicago, IL, Jamie (Israel Gutierrez) Jones of...

Diane  Skorpinski

Diane Skorpinski

Nov 5, 2016

Diane Skorpinski, 63, of Waukegan, IL, unexpectedly passed away November 5, 2016. Diane graduated from Waukegan High School and College of Lake County. Diane worked in child care for many years and then for Abbott/Abbvie. She loved her doll collection, enjoyed reading, estate and garage sales, and solving sudoku puzzles. She especially loved spending time with her great-niece and great-nephew....

Mary Marie Friedel Magden Zinn

Mary Marie Friedel Magden Zinn

Nov 2, 2016

Mary Marie Friedel Magden Zinn, 104, formerly of Waukegan, IL and a current resident of St. Joseph’s Home and Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha, WI died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1912 to Herman and Tacy Friedel in Norma, ND. Mary lived on the prairie in Norma until her family moved to Zion in 1918....

Donald  Farmer

Donald Farmer

Oct 31, 2016

Donald G. Farmer Funeral service will be Saturday November 5th 2016 at Congdon Funereal Home Zion IL, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thomas Memorial AME Church 2700 Carmel Blvd Zion IL,...

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