Zion-benton High School Alumni
Zion, Illinois (IL)
In Memory of
Mona (ballegooyen) Luther
1931-2026
Born Jun 25, 1931, Mona (ballegooyen) Luther attended Zion-benton High School in Zion, IL.
Class of 1949
Jun 25, 1931 - Mar 20, 2026
Jun 25, 1931 - Mar 20, 2026
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Mona (Ballegooyen) Luther, 94, of Beach Park, IL, went home to be with her Lord on March 20, 2026.
Mona was born on June 25, 1931 in Zion, IL to George and Maie Ballegooyen. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1949. She married Roger Luther on March 23,1951 and together they raised two children. Mona was a life-time member of Christ Community Church in Zion.
She is survived by her children, Audrey (Dean) Matteson, and Andy (Pam) Luther; grandchildren, Douglas (Angelica) Matteson, Deann (Curtis) Lewis, Allison Luther and A.J. (Hannah) Luther; great grandchildren, Lucas and Levi Matteson, Titus, Natalie, Haven and Colton Lewis and Evelyn, Juliet and Amelia Luther; siblings Myra (Peter) Sammy, and Barb (Charlie) Lotz; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Charlotte (Don) Gill, Vivian (Paul) Woodman and Dorothy (Earl) Minton; and brother David Ballegooyen.
Mona enjoyed going to the family cottage in Door County, WI and her hobbies included quilting. playing games with the family, reading and crossword puzzles. She was faithful to care for her family and very invested in her grandchildren. Throughout her life, Mona contributed her time to various ministries at her church.
Mona was born on June 25, 1931 in Zion, IL to George and Maie Ballegooyen. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1949. She married Roger Luther on March 23,1951 and together they raised two children. Mona was a life-time member of Christ Community Church in Zion.
She is survived by her children, Audrey (Dean) Matteson, and Andy (Pam) Luther; grandchildren, Douglas (Angelica) Matteson, Deann (Curtis) Lewis, Allison Luther and A.J. (Hannah) Luther; great grandchildren, Lucas and Levi Matteson, Titus, Natalie, Haven and Colton Lewis and Evelyn, Juliet and Amelia Luther; siblings Myra (Peter) Sammy, and Barb (Charlie) Lotz; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Charlotte (Don) Gill, Vivian (Paul) Woodman and Dorothy (Earl) Minton; and brother David Ballegooyen.
Mona enjoyed going to the family cottage in Door County, WI and her hobbies included quilting. playing games with the family, reading and crossword puzzles. She was faithful to care for her family and very invested in her grandchildren. Throughout her life, Mona contributed her time to various ministries at her church.