Jill Lorraine Zook , 77, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024, at Meadowbrook Senior Care in Chetek.
Jill was born May 27, 1946, in Oildale, California, to Loyd and Mary (Robertson) Zook. The family moved back to Dad’s hometown of Augusta, WI, in Sept. of 1946.
Jill attended school at Brashear, Missouri, where she had her Aunt Nellie as a teacher. Upon the family move back to Augusta she began school in Augusta, graduating with Honors with the class of 1964. She attended the original Eau Claire Vocation School, UWEC and graduated from UW Stout also with Honors.
Jill had been employed at Presto Industries in Eau Claire, People’s State Bank in Augusta, as the Augusta City Clerk, for several lawyers and finally with Brotoloc Health System Inc. She truly enjoyed her time spent serving on election polls.
Jill wished to acknowledge her deep appreciation to Suzy for her devoted support for doctor visits, cancer treatments and with her and Bernie’s help it allowed her to remain at home much longer. She had a close bond with Suzy’s daughter’s, Melanie Bauch and Melinda Huth and their children, Kyle, Collin, Adrian and Mikenna.
Jill was preceded in death by her father Loyd in 1992; mother Mary in 2020; sister Jean Traver in 2021; grandparents, Jacob and Lucia Zook, Clarence and Mary Ann Robertson; and special Aunt Irene Zook.
She is survived by her sister, Suzy (Bernie) Matysik of Altoona; brothers, Dane (Connie) Zook of Fall Creek, Dale (Catherine) Zook of Hudson and Kent Zook of Adams; and their families.
A visitation and memorial service will be held at the Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta, with burial in the West Lawn Cemetery in Augusta. Time and date to be announced later.
The family would like to thank the Meadbrook staff for the wonderful care they provided Jill while she was a part of their family. Also thank you to Anderson Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhaugusta.com