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Elizabeth Dusek

Elizabeth Dusek

Sep 11, 2024

Dusek (Holenski), Elizabeth (Betty) J. of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on September 11, 2024. Born February 6, 1929, in Zion, IL. Betty worked for the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL and Abbott Laboratories where she met the love of her life Robert A. Dusek of Libertyville, IL. They married in 1951 and were blessed with two sons. Betty was...

Patrick Kelly

Patrick Kelly

Sep 11, 2024

Patrick Joseph "PK" Kelly, 72, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, left us on September 11, 2024. He was born on September 10, 1952, in Waukegan, IL to William John and Helen Mary (nee Layafka) Kelly. He was a 1970 graduate of North Chicago High School and received a Liberal Arts Degree from Lake Forest College in 1975. Pat was united in...

Janet Serdar

Janet Serdar

Sep 9, 2024

Janet Pearl Hire Serdar, 86, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 9, 2024. She was born July 8, 1938 in Zion, IL to the late Richard F. and Elsie Hire. Janet graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the Class of 1956. In her youth she was employed...

Steven Crye

Steven Crye

Sep 9, 2024

Steven “Steve” C. Crye, 68, of Zion, Illinois left this world on September 9th, 2024. Steve was born to Duwayne and Ardell Crye (nee Dettman) on October 1st, 1955 in Portage, Wisconsin.

After spending his early childhood years in Wisconsin, Steve moved to Lake County, Illinois in 1963 as a 4th grader. He was a bright child and began playing the...

Paul Aken

Paul Aken

Sep 6, 2024

Paul Henry Aken, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away September 6, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born January 16, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Paul and Regina Aken.

Paul grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has also previously lived in Parma, Ohio and Waukegan, Illinois before settling in Beach Park, Illinois for the last 56 years. Paul married his...

Judith Gibbs

Judith Gibbs

Sep 6, 2024

Judith Marie Gibbs, 85, passed away on September 6, 2024 in Zion, Illinois surrounded by her daughter and two of her grandchildren. She was born on July 19, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Chester Gibbs, Sr. on February 7, 1959. 

Judith dedicated her life to loving and caring for her three children, and going on...

Donald Williams

Donald Williams

Sep 5, 2024

Donald D. Williams, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away September 5, 2024 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He was born June 20, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois.

Donald previously lived in Beach Park, Illinois and Long Grove, Illinois. His first job was selling concessions in the stands for the Rockford Peaches Softball Team. Donald also worked as a mechanic at the Lincoln Mercury Garage...

Matthew Porras

Matthew Porras

Sep 4, 2024

Matthew David Porras, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away September 4, 2024. He was born July 2, 1982 in Libertyville, Illinois to parents Jeffrey and Patricia Porras.Matthew previously lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming as well as Zion, Illinois. He graduated from Community Based Occupational Education in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Matthew was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and the Larramie...

William R. Blair

William R. Blair

Aug 31, 2024

William “Bill” Robert Blair, 77, of Zion, Illinois, a loving and hard-working husband, father, brother, and grandfather, was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, August 31, 2024, surrounded by his children.

Bill was born on October 2, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bill was a member of the 1965 graduating class from Custer High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended the University...

Mary G. Davis

Mary G. Davis

Aug 30, 2024

Mary G. Davis passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 in Zion, IL, surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 17, 1939, in Nashville, TN, firstborn daughter of Sandie and Maggie (Rucker) Hugle.

Confessing her faith in Christ at an early age at First Missionary Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN, Mary was actively involved in Sunday school and Baptist Union Conventions. She...

Michael Hajewski

Michael Hajewski

Aug 29, 2024

Michael Joseph Hajewski, 53, of Necedah, WI passed away on August 29, 2024. He was born on May 25, 1971 in Chicago to Leon and Carol Hajewski (Peter).

Mike graduated from Rolling Meadows High School in 1989 and began his long career at Continental Electrical Construction Co. as a C-Card Electrician and in 1991 and moved to Wadsworth. Mike moved up...

Kay Goble

Kay Goble

Aug 28, 2024

Mary Kathryn Goble, 77, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away August 28, 2024. She was born November 10, 1946 in Terre-Haute, Indiana to parents Joe and Ruth Fetters.

Kay grew up in Marshall, Illinois, graduating from Marshall High School and attended Terre-Haute Commercial College in Indiana. She was a member of the Faith Center Church In Ft. Myers, Florida and retired...

Raymond Wayne Branaman

Raymond Wayne Branaman

Aug 28, 2024

Raymond Wayne Branaman, 77, passed away on August 28, 2024 in Park City, Illinois surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 28, 1947 in Whitefield, New Hampshire, the son of Merle Wayne, and Donna Lee (Greene) Branaman. He married the love of his life Linda on August 10, 1963. They just celebrated 61 years of marriage. Ray was a...

Mary Katherine Simms

Mary Katherine Simms

Aug 25, 2024

Mary Katherine Simms, 91, passed away on August 25, 2024 at her home, Parkside Manor, in Kenosha, WI.

Mary was born June 15, 1933 in Port Huron, MI. Mary married Kenneth on June 16, 1956 in her hometown. With Kenneth being in the military they traveled around being stationed in San Diego, CA and Yokohama, Japan before his final transfer back...

Vivian S. Daywalt

Vivian S. Daywalt

Aug 23, 2024

Vivian Stella Daywalt, 91, formerly of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on August 23, 2024 in Copperas Cove, Texas surrounded by her family. 

Vivian was born on December 1, 1932 in Hardin Valley, Tennessee the daughter of Thomas Reed, and Bessie Reva (Long) Brooks. She graduated from Karns High School in Tennessee, then moved to Beach Park, Illinois where she met,...

Jose Tinoco

Jose Tinoco

Aug 16, 2024

Jose Tinoco Lopez, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 16, 2024. He was born September 24, 1960 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico. 

Jose married his wife, Maria del Carmen Ledesma December 23, 1981 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico. With great determination Jose worked full time while he managed to complete his GED. Once he completed his GED, he continued to take several courses...

Terry Couch

Terry Couch

Aug 15, 2024

Terry Dean Couch, of North Chicago, Illinois passed away August 15, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born December 15, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois.

Terry graduated from Devry University. He was in the United States Navy as a Mess Management Specialist Petty Officer Third Class. He married his wife, Nancy Couch August 18, 2000 in Waukegan, Illinois.

Terry was a caring son,...

Esther Jean Bauroth

Esther Jean Bauroth

Aug 12, 2024

Esther Jean Bauroth, 90, passed away August 12, 2024 in Libertyville, IL.

Esther was born on July 13, 1934 at home on Lewis Avenue In Zion, IL. Esther attended a one room school house for elementary school and  graduated from Zion Benton Township Highschool. She continued her education through night college classes. Esther worked in civil service at Great Lakes Navel...

Kenneth Meyers

Kenneth Meyers

Aug 12, 2024

Ken Meyers of Zion, Illinois passed away August 12, 2024. Ken was born June 16, 1932, in Canton, Ohio to Lawrence and Mary Meyers.

Ken was previously from Lindenhurst, Gurnee and LaGrange Illinois. June 16, 1979, Ken married the love of his life, Gail. An accomplishment Ken was very proud of was his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron in...

Erasmo Villarreal

Erasmo Villarreal

Aug 11, 2024

Erasmo P. Villarreal (83), of Round Lake, IL passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Erasmo “Eddie” was born in Big Wells, Texas to proud parents Isidro and Carmen P. Villarreal. Erasmo was a man of few words and a very big heart. He loved to be outside working on something and he was always in his work boots. He...

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