LAWRENCE WILLIAM ZONSIUS

1925 - 2013

FUNERAL HOME

DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service

10763 Dundee Road

Huntley, Illinois

LAWRENCE ZONSIUS Obituary

Lawrence William Zonsius, 88, died on September 24th, 2013. Born in Chicago on April 2, 1925, he was the son of the late Louise L. and Lawrence W. Zonsius, Sr. His childhood was spent in the Sauganash neighborhood of Chicago, and he graduated from North Park Academy High School. He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity before serving in WWII at age 19. As a member of the 99th division of the U. S Army, he was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and later received the Purple Heart award. He returned to graduate from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He was an insurance broker, past president and chairman of the Rockwood Company in Chicago, having retired in 1987. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Union League Club. Larry was also an active member and served in many leadership roles at First Presbyterian Church and Southminster Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights, IL, and was most recently a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Huntley, IL. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Patricia Schmidt Zonsius; daughters, Deborah (Jack) Lane of Atlanta, GA, and Anne (Edward) Martin of Fort Wayne, IN; son, David (Jessica) of San Antonio, TX; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 5 step-children, their spouses, and 9 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Eloise Henry Zonsius. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 27th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mary Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or the charity of your choice. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com.

Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 26, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for LAWRENCE ZONSIUS

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

Greg Toczko

September 17, 2014

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in LAWRENCE ZONSIUS's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for LAWRENCE ZONSIUS

Sep

27

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL

Sep

27

Memorial Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church

10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL

Funeral services provided by:

DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service

10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL 60142

How to support LAWRENCE's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor LAWRENCE ZONSIUS's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more