Bereath E. Zaeske

May 18, 1923 - October 15, 2007

Bereath E. Zaeske 1923-2007 Grammy is at peace. Bereath E. Zaeske, age 84 of Princeton, IL passed away on Monday, Oct 15, 2007 at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. A Memorial service in her honor will be announced at a later date. Bereath was born on May 18, 1923 in Portage, Wisconsin to Ben and Leona (Olson) Nelson. She graduated from Highland Park High School in Highland Park, IL in 1940. She married Earling Zaeske on April 3, 1943 in Corpus Christi, TX. She was a homemaker and loved being a mother, grandmother, and wife. Mrs. Zaeske is survived by her husband Earling of Princeton, IL, her children; Michael (Christine) Zaeske of Kalamazoo, MI, Ronald (Georgia) Zaeske of Metamora, IL, Alan (Patty) Zaeske of Okemos, MI, Donna (Rick) Corey of Scottsbluff, NE, and Kristen (Richard) Jacobson of West Springs, IL. Also Surviving are 12 Grandchildren: Cynthia (Craig) Dooley, Scott (Keary) Zaeske, Bryan Zaeske, Jennifer (Aaron) Pickle, Jeffery (Suzi O’Donnell) Zaeske, Carl (Shilene Noe) Zaeske, Katie Corey, Kristi Corey, Rachel Jacobson, Michelle Jacobson, Arturo Jacobson, and Andrew Jacobson. Surviving as well are 12 great grandchildren. Her parents preceded her in death. Memorials may be directed to the Special Olympics. Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.