Photo courtesy of Gurnee Salata Funeral Home
Gurnee, Illinois
Anton (Tony) Zupansic, age 88, of Johnsburg IL, formerly of Waukegan IL, passed away on Monday, November 11 2024, surrounded by family at his home. Anton is survived by his wife of 67 years, Delores Zupansic and their children, Ronald Zupansic, Teresa Wolthausen, and David Zupansic. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jason Zupansic, Kyle Merkling, Kandice Purcell, Alexus Patterson, 9 great grandchildren, and uncle Lloyd Zupancic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Josephine Zupansic and son, Tony Nowakowski.
Anton was a graduate of Waukegan High School and also completed studies at the Lake Forest School of Management. He went on to complete an apprenticeship as a union die maker at Johnson Outboard Motors/O.M.C and eventually became manager of the department. During that time, he met his wife Delores at Bertrand’s Bowl in Waukegan where they played in bowling leagues for many years. When Anton retired from O.M.C., he opened his own machine shop, S&Z Machining. Anton spent his free time with family, country dancing with friends, rooting for the Cubs, and working on his beloved Studebaker Golden Hawk.
Anton was the patriarch of his family and will be dearly missed. A viewing will be held Thursday, November 21st at Gurnee Salata Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee IL 60031 from 5PM - 8PM. There will also be a soft viewing on Friday, November 22nd from 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM following with a service from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. He will be put to rest at Ascension Catholic Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Rd., Libertyville IL 60048.
Read MoreVery sorry to hear , It was always a pleasure talking with , As he had a incredible amount of knowledge . I'm send prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Alan Nowakowski
December 04, 2024 | Antioch, IL | Friend
We are so sorry for your families loss. May your memories live forever, he sounds like he was a wonderful man. Stephanie Kadison & Wesley Vanek
Stephanie Kadison
November 22, 2024 | Mundelein, IL | Friend
Tony was a close friend of my dad and brothers. My dad (Jack Flessner) always considered Tony a son. I am sorry for your loss. Tony was always there for everyone.
Patricia Mulroney
November 21, 2024 | Waukegan, IL | Friend
I truly wish I could come to the services but I don't drive in the dark very often. Tony and Dee were such a great couple and I count it a great privilege to have known them. They were greatly loved at Cornerstone Community Church. My condolences to Dee and the entire family
Linnaea Butterfield
November 20, 2024 | Zion, IL | Friend
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Dee and family! Tony was the greatest guy that would give you the shirt off his back and he will be sorely missed by all! He is in the presence of our Lord and singing praises to our God
Bruce Suzi Niemi
November 20, 2024 | Lake Worth Beach, FL | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave Bittner
November 19, 2024 | Grayslake, IL
Tony was a wonderful man. He will be missed. You are all in my prayers.
Rev. Dr. Douglas Liston
November 19, 2024 | Hamilton, OH | Friend
I knew Tony from OMC. H was my Dad's boss...
BILL VOINOVICH
November 18, 2024 | Friend
Dee, Ron, Dave and the rest of the family,
Sorry to hear of Tony's passing. It was a treat whenever I stopped at the barn and he was there working on whatever. Always helpful and insightful when I had some questions with what he was doing. Always smiling.
Chris V
November 16, 2024 | Waukegan, IL | Friend
