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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,...

James  Bruzek

James Bruzek

Oct 31, 2016

James Bruzek, age 66, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., died on Monday, October 31, 2016. He was born in Minneapolis on May 5, 1950. James retired in 2015 after a 40-year career with Abbott Labs. He had a lifelong love of classical music and enjoyed playing the violin for Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church in Waukegan. He spent the last...

James A. Snodie

James A. Snodie

Oct 28, 2016

James A. Snodie Sr., 84, of Beach Park, IL, died on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL. James was born March 25, 1932 in Wauwatosa, WI. He served with the United States Army, retiring in 1973 after 20 years of service and has lived in this area since. He was a member of...

Ragan D. Smith

Ragan D. Smith

Oct 26, 2016

Ragan D. Smith, 53, of Zion, IL died October 26, 2016 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. Ragan was born March 28, 1963 in Waukegan, IL and was a lifelong resident of the Lake County area. He graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1981 and attended College of Lake County for computer science. Ragan began his...

Robert L. Grazier

Robert L. Grazier

Oct 21, 2016

Robert L. “Bob” Grazier, of Wadsworth, IL died at home on Friday, October 21, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 2, 1930 on his parents farm in Millheim, PA. He attended Miles Twp Schools, graduating in May of 1948. After graduation, he joined the US Army Air Force. He completed basic training in...

Joseph Michael Ramis

Joseph Michael Ramis

Oct 20, 2016

Joseph Michael Ramis, 43, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Hospice House with his family by his side after a battle with colon cancer. He was born May 7, 1973 in Blue Island, IL, grew up in Turtle Lake, WI, and had lived in West LaFayette, IN and Parrish, FL before moving back to...

Leonard  Ianson

Leonard Ianson

Oct 20, 2016

Leonard “Bud” Ianson, 81, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away October 20, 2016. Bud was born October 14, 1935 in Lebanon, MO and spent most of his life in Zion. He worked for the City of Zion and retired from the Power Company. Bud was an active member of the Masonic Lodge Anchor and Ark, #1027, A.F.&A.M.,...

Faye L. Crum

Faye L. Crum

Oct 20, 2016

Faye L. Crum (nee Larsen), 82, of Zion died on October 20, 2016 in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Faye was born April 19, 1934 in Arthur, IA. She has lived in Zion for the past 55 years and prior to that in Antigo, WI. Faye worked as a hostess at both Starlite Restaurant in Zion and Javelin Restaurant in Waukegan. Before...

Ruby T. Wiegman

Ruby T. Wiegman

Oct 17, 2016

Ruby T. Wiegman, 94, of Beach Park, IL passed peacefully into the Lord’s arms on Monday, October 17, 2016 with her daughter at her side after a brief time at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Ruby was born July 4, 1922 on a farm near Neillsville, WI. She met her late husband, Clarence L. Wiegman of Colby, WI while...

Ellen E. Lohr-Herman

Ellen E. Lohr-Herman

Oct 16, 2016

Ellen E. Lohr-Herman (nee Stonelake), 96, of Zion, IL died October 16, 2016 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Ellen was born January 11, 1920 in Menahga, MN. She worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company and then later worked for Warwick Electronics. During WWII, she met and married Donald Lohr. They were wed for 42 years and had 2 children,...

Elaine Carol Stark

Elaine Carol Stark

Oct 15, 2016

Elaine Carol Stark, 83, of Zion, IL, passed away on Saturday October 15. She was born September 22, 1933 in Watertown, WI, to Rudolf and Selma Degner. Elaine married Myron Ralph Stark on September 15, 1951 in Ixonia, WI, together they raised six children. Elaine was a devoted member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Zion, IL where she was...

Judy D. Sartin

Judy D. Sartin

Oct 15, 2016

Judy D. Sartin, aged 64 love filled years, passed away in her home on Sunday, October 15th, 2016 after battling cancer with the most grace and dignity one could have. Judy was born July 22nd, 1952 in Knoxville, TN moving to the Lake County, IL area early in her childhood attending Zion Schools throughout her educational career. She graduated from...

Lillie B. Buckley

Lillie B. Buckley

Oct 11, 2016

Lillie B. Buckley, 78, gained her angel wings on October 11th, 2016. Lillie was born on July 11, 1938 in Lincoln, GA. to the late Willie and Inez Dye. She had 1 (late) brother, Fred (Dorothy) Dye and was married to the late C.T. Buckley Jr. in which they had 5 children together. She is survived by her 5 children,...

Vada  Welch

Vada Welch

Oct 11, 2016

Vada Welch, 80, of Park City, IL, passed away October 11, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Vada was born May 24, 1936 in Fountain City, WI. She married Robert Gordon Welch and together they had 8 children. Vada retired from Coleman Cable in North Chicago after 28 years. She enjoyed reading and listening to country music. Vada is...

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