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Jill A. Vergenz

Jill A. Vergenz

April 25, 1960 -
November 30, 2020

Jill A. Vergenz, age 60, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020.

Born on April 25, 1960, she was the daughter of Donald and Carol (Collins) Cress. Jill was a graduate of Tremper High School and received her nursing degree from Gateway Technical College.

On December 22, 1978 she was united in marriage to Curtiss Vergenz at Trinity Lutheran Church.

She was a member of the Soul’s Harbour Synagogue.

She was employed as a Registered Nurse for several hospitals for over 25 years and 12 years as a CNA for St. Josephs Nursing Home, until her retirement.

Jill loved the lady’s groups at church and at our state churches. She went to Nicaragua three times with her husband and with a group of church people on a mission trip to help with medical care. Jill and Curtiss were passholders at Disney and went there on two 15 days trips this past year. They enjoyed several cruises to Alaska, Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. They traveled to Canada twice just to see the fall colors and loved fishing on Lake Michigan almost every year since 2015. When Curtiss retired, they would go to the Upper Peninsula to fish for wall eye and Kentucky to fish for crappies with their good friends Pastor Spencer and Kathy. The memories that they share will last a lifetime.

She is survived by her loving husband Curtiss Vergenz of 42 years; her mother, Carol Cress; her sister, Kelly Cress Thompson and her brother, Kevin Cress.

Jill was preceded in death by her father, Donald Cress and her sister, Jodie Cress.

 

Service Info

Memorial services honoring Jill’s life will be held at a later date.

Memorial remembrances to Operation Outpour, 9127 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144, or to Purebred Cat Rescue, (SPCR) P.O. 132, Somers, WI 53171, or to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 5501 N. Cumberland Ave #101, Chicago, IL 60656 would be appreciated.

  • Posted by:
    Pastor Deanna, Paul, and Avionna

    Bro Curt and family, we are lifting you and the family up during this time. Sis Jill was a very sweet and loving woman of God who will be missed by many. God bless

  • Posted by:
    Dennis &Lisa McAnture

    Kurt, We are so sorry to hear of Jill’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you during this sad time. Praying for God’s comfort and peace.

  • Posted by:
    Victoria Lembcke

    Dear Curt, I'm so sorry for your loss. She is a loss for all of us who knew her. Remember we will see her again. God Bless you! I will miss her!

  • Posted by:
    Pastors Tim & Ameka Willard

    Curt, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and the rest of the family & friends. Jill was an incredible lady & she will be greatly missed. Our hearts are with you.

  • Posted by:
    Naomi Kuester

    I am so sorry for your loss. Jill was always so much fun on ladies retreats. She was such a woman of God. praying for God’s comfort and guidance as we remember he always has a good plan for us.

  • Posted by:
    Allen & Brenda Thompson

    Curt we are so very sorry for your loss. Jill was a nice lady and she will be missed. Prayers for peace to heart during time

  • Posted by:
    Terry & Kathy Printz

    Praying for the family during this time of grieving. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 (NIV) 3-Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4-who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

  • Posted by:
    Stacey Aker

    Deepest condolences to you and your family during these hard times. Sending healing prayers and remember comforting thoughts and memories of Jill.

  • Posted by:
    Joan Gallagher

    Cousin Jill , you left us too soon. I think the last time I saw you I was 11 and you were 10 and we had come to visit the Kenosha gang. I remember having so much fun with you and all the cousins on that trip and I will always have that good memory if you in my heart. Thank you for all you did to help and care for people over the years. Aunt Carol, Kelly, Kevin and Curt, my heart is with you . Joan

  • Posted by:
    Kerri Jo Danninger

    I will always remember Jill as a happy, smiling, fun loving younger cousin. My heart hurts for her family, especially Carol, Curt, Kelly and Kevin. She was taken way to soon by this horrible pandemic. May she Rest In Peace in God’s loving arms.

  • Posted by:
    Laurel & Bill Celeste

    Jill was a dear younger cousin loved by many. She lived a great life with Curt and did many generous and fun things despite adversity. We are so sorry she has been taken. With deepest sympathies. Love from our family to All of you. Special hugs to Curt, Aunt Carol, Kelly & Kevin.

  • Posted by:
    Mallory Burlingame

    I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Jill. I didn't know her well, but I am happy to read that she lived life to the fullest. My condolences to her family.