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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Sarah Becker
Jun 19, 2024
Sarah Becker grew up in Winthrop Harbor, IL and graduated from ZBTHS in 1988. She attended Indiana University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Sarah then moved to California, where she began working at Wildstorm Comics as an editor. On a whim she applied to be on MTV’s “Real World,” where was eventually chosen as a cast...
Sharron Thorn
Jun 13, 2024
She lived, she loved, she laughed.
Sharron (Miller) Thorn, with two ‘r’s’, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024 at the age of 83. She is now with the love of her life in Hawaiian Heaven, as she and John spent many enjoyable months at a time through the years on the island of Kauai.
Sharron and her brothers, George Miller Jr....
Keith Woosley
Jun 12, 2024
Keith A. Woosley, of Wauconda, Illinois passed away June 12, 2024 in barrington, Illinois. He was born December 16, 1967 in Gary, Indiana.Keith previously lived in Zion, Illinois before moving to Waconda. He married his wife, Tressa Woosley April 24, 2001 in Ohio. Keith worked as a clerk in the Lake County Recorder’s Office and was a drummer in numerous...
Alfred Lee Clark
Jun 10, 2024
Alfred “Lee” Clark was born October 21, 1937 and died at home on June 10, 2024. He was born in his grandparents’ home in Benton Township and delivered by his great-grandmother, one of Zion’s midwives. He was a member of the Christian Catholic Church.
He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1955 and went to the University of Illinois at...
Glenda Clark
Jun 10, 2024
Glenda Clark, 85,of Beach Park, Illinois, and Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2024.Born May 8, 1939, in Zion, Illinois, Glenda lived her life as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. Glenda and her husband owned and operated Clark’s Lounge in Waukegan, Illinois for 36 years. She was a member...
Kyle Ross Anderson
Jun 9, 2024
Kyle Ross Anderson, age 40, passed away suddenly on June 9, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1983 to Rob and Kathy Anderson in Waukegan, IL. He was Rob’s birthday present that year and brought much joy to his siblings, Robby and Lisa.
Kyle moved with his parents to Grand Rapids, MI for his high school years and then joined...
Donna A Ramsey
Jun 9, 2024
Donna Ann Ramsey of Beach Park, Illinois passed away June 9, 2024 at home. She was born June 19, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Donna married her husband Bill Ramsey August 25, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and worked for the Lake County News Sun newspaper.
Donna is survived by her stepdaughter, Deborah...
Thomas G Love
Jun 3, 2024
Thomas G Love of Waukegan, IL passed away on June 3, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1936, in Spring Valley, IL.
Thomas was a member of IBEW Local150 and as an Electrical Inspector for the City of Waukegan His passion for the electrical trade was evident throughout his life. A proud Veteran, Thomas served from 1954 to 1958 and was...
John Paul Balitchik
May 24, 2024
John Paul Balitchik, 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.John was born January 9, 1935 in Schuylkill Co. Pennsylvania to George and Mary (nee Klacik) Balitchik. He retired from the US Navy with the rank of Chief Shipfitter in 1971 after serving 20 years. On...
Teri Piotrowski
May 24, 2024
Teri Piotrowski passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer on May 24, 2024. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Paul and Arlene (Passow) Piotrowski on October 11, 1956. In 1974 Teri graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School. Shortly after, she began her 41 year career with Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago, Illinois where she retired...
Benigno "Benny" Alvarez
May 23, 2024
Benigno "Benny" Alvarez, 70, of Zion, Illinois passed away on May 23, 2024 surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.Benny was born on June 30, 1953 in Guanajuato, Mexico the son of Antonio and Rafela (Moreno) Alvarez. He married Olga on June 6, 1975 in Waukegan, IL. Together they worked hard and owned Alvarez Grand Liquor and...
Nancy Owens
May 23, 2024
Nancy Owens, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away May 23, 2024 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was born August 25, 1937 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents John and Helen Lindquist.Nancy previously lived in Waukegan, Illinois before moving to Beach Park, Illinois. She married her husband Jay (Jasper) Owens June 17, 1967. She was a member of the Lord of Glory Lutheran...
Joseph McGrath
May 22, 2024
Joseph Paul McGrath, 74, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on May 22, 2024.Joseph was born on March 8, 1950 in Patuxent River, Maryland the son of Thomas Dana, and Odette Claude (De-Sevige) McGrath. He graduated High School and joined the Navy working as a boiler technician and earned his Bachelor's in Science while serving. He married Felicitas Bada on...
Douglas Densmore
May 21, 2024
Douglas William Densmore, 72, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home after a long and brave battle with cancer May 21, 2024Born on June 25, 1951 to Frank and Ida Densmore, he was the 3rd of 4 children. He grew up in Zion IL, graduated Zion Benton High School in 1969 and continued to live in the same...
Ronald Parks
May 21, 2024
Ronald I. Parks, 75 of Zion, IL passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Kenosha, WI surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born in Booneville, MS to Stanley and Nell Parks September 24, 1948.Ronnie graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1966. Ronnie married Gloria Krause at Lake Tahoe on July 4, 1997. He retired from the Construction Labor Union...
Doris Esther Petrick
May 20, 2024
Doris Esther Petrick (Flarup),87, of Beach Park, IL passed away on May 20, 2024 in Libertyville, IL surrounded by her family.Doris Esther Flarup was born on May 6th, 1937 to Neils and Esther Flarup in Clements , Minnesota . Her father Neils was born in Denmark . He came to America and worked very hard. He saved enough money to buy...
Joseph Richard Payette
May 17, 2024
Joseph Richard Payette, 78, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.Joseph was born on October 1, 1945 in Waukegan, Illinois the son of Joseph Edward, and Lenore Marie (Turney) Payette. He graduated from Waukegan High School, and joined the Army. Joseph worked at Jewel-Osco in the meat department where he met Margo...
Ronald Steven Weaver
May 12, 2024
Ronald "Steve" Weaver, 64, of Kenosha, Wisconsin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close friends, Tim Schrader, Terrell Brown, Dave Adams, Dave Kerley, Bill Lenox, and Craig McKinney on May 12, 2024 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.He was born on September 20, 1959 in Waukegan, Illinois the son of Charlie and Helen (Moore) Weaver. Steve grew up in Winthrop Harbor,...
Christopher Elrod
May 12, 2024
Christopher P. Elrod, 53, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully in his home after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer on May 12, 2024.Chris was born on December 20, 1970 in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Zion- Benton Township High School in 1990. He married Janet Wilkinson in Zion, Il on July 25, 1992 and lived in Winthrop Harbor with...
Ann Elizabeth Mitchell
May 10, 2024
Ann Elizabeth Mitchell of Kenosha, WI, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2024. She was born at home in Zion on March 10,1926, to her parents Elizabeth and Earl Cook, oldest of four daughters. She married Earl Mitchell of Zion in November of 1947.Ann found joy in raising their four children. Her gift of hospitality included many...
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