Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Knapp Funeral Home - Onarga

115 West Seminary

Onarga, Illinois

June Zeedyk Obituary

ONARGA - June Zeedyk, 99, of Onarga passed away Saturday (March 9, 2024) at Gibson Area Hospital Annex.

She was born on Aug. 17, 1924, in rural Onarga, the daughter of Clyde and Marion (Osgood) Talbert. She married Russell Zeedyk in Onarga on Jan. 20, 1946, and he preceded her in death on March 20, 2003.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Howard Talbert; one sister, Doris Nielson; and two grandchildren, Richard Kaeding and John Kollmeyer.

Surviving are five children, Marcia (Tim) Jesse of St. Joseph, Mary (Dennis) Kaeding of Onarga, Margaret (Bob) Kollmeyer of Summersville, Mo., Ken Zeedyk of Onarga and Janice (Ronnie) Harper of Summersville, Mo.; two brothers, Neil (Betsy) Talbert of Arizona and Robert (Bobbeye) Talbert of Utah; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Zeedyk was a member of the Onarga Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She belonged to the Questers Club, Friday the 14th in Thawville and several card clubs. June worked as a secretary at Farmers Pioneer in Onarga for over 20 years. She was a dedicated Cubs and Illini fan and loved flower and vegetable gardening.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, March 16, at Knapp Funeral Home, Onarga. Pastor Mark Crawford will officiate. Burial will follow in Onarga Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Onarga Methodist Church or to the donor's choice. Please share a memory of June at knappfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The News-Gazette on Mar. 13, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for June Zeedyk

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in June Zeedyk's name

Memorial Events
for June Zeedyk

Mar

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Knapp Funeral Home - Onarga

115 W. Seminary Ave., Onarga, IL 60955

Mar

16

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Knapp Funeral Home - Onarga

115 W. Seminary Ave., Onarga, IL 60955

Funeral services provided by:

Knapp Funeral Home - Onarga

115 West Seminary, Onarga, IL 60955

How to support June's loved ones
Honor a beloved 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 Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

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
How to Write an Obituary

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

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
Ways to honor June Zeedyk's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

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

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

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

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

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

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