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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Roseann M. Garrett
Dec 16, 2024
Roseann Marie Garrett, 65, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 in Northbrook, IL.
Roseann was born on July 20, 1959 in Waukegan, IL. On November 23,1974 she was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She graduated from North Chicago High School in 1977. After graduation she worked at Baxter Laboratories for 13 years and later at Vista Hospital as a...
Vincent Smith
Dec 16, 2024
Vincent Smith, 84, passed away on December 16, 2024 at his home in Beach Park, IL.
Vincent was born August 6, 1940 in Zion, IL and lived there all his life. He married Marilyn Ruth Lippincott on September 28, 1963 at Zion Bible Church and was a loving and devoted husband. Vincent was a retired millwright for the Chrysler Plant in...
Alven Daryl Smith
Dec 15, 2024
Alven Daryl Smith passed into Heaven's gates on December 15, 2024 at the age of 80.
He was born on July 3, 1944, the son of Edwin and Lydia Smith of Zion.
Alven loved fishing with his Dad and brothers and played on the Grace Missionary Church baseball team. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and apprenticed as a Meat Cutter...
Roy Louis Bauroth
Dec 13, 2024
Roy Louis Bauroth, 82, of Wadsworth, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 13, 2024. Roy suffered from COPD. Roy was born in rural Zion on August 25, 1942. He served in the Army from 1963-1967.
Roy is survived by his wife, Rachel (Naffziger) Bauroth; his sister, Helen Miner; and extended family, including nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law,...
Harvey J. Swaggerty
Dec 13, 2024
Harvey James Swaggerty ,76, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2024.
Harvey was born April 24, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Chicago at a young age. He met and married Nancy Laschiazza on August 16, 1986. Harvey retired from Glenbrook North High school in NorthBrook, IL.
Harvey is survived by his wife, Nancy Swaggerty;...
Dorothy M. Barker
Dec 10, 2024
Dorothy Mae Barker, 92, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Dorothy was born in Red Bay, AL in 1932, where she grew up with three brothers and one sister. She met her wonderful husband Carlton at the age of 15 and fell in love at first sight. They married on August 5, 1950 and resided in...
Kristi Brooks
Dec 8, 2024
Kristi Brooks, 59, passed away on December 8, 2024 in Highland Park, IL. She was born on July 31, 1965 in Waukegan, IL.
Krisit graduated from Zion Benton, then went to work for AMGEN where she worked in the administration department.
She is survived by her daughter, Brooke Vaughn; beloved grandchildren, Arianne Vaughn, Desmon Knuckles, Ashtyn Vaughn, Alexis Vaughn-Knuckles; parents, Sharon and...
James Kenneth Bullock
Dec 5, 2024
James Kenneth Bullock, Sr., affectionately known as Kenny, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 5, 2024 at the age of 84 in Dumas, MS.
Born on October 14, 1940 in Booneville, MS. Kenny was a man of great character and charm, whose presence enriched the lives of those around him. Kenny was the beloved husband of Joanne Celesnik...
Francisca Rocha
Dec 5, 2024
Francisca Rocha, 75, of Beach Park, IL passed away on December 5, 2024 in Waukegan, IL. She was born on September 30, 1949 in Mexico .
Francisca was a member of Annunciation of Our Lady of Espiscopal church. She was a wonderful mom, and watched all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow and learn, never getting angry when mistakes were made....
Ronald J. Schluter
Dec 5, 2024
We remember Ronald Joseph Schluter, age 82, of Grayslake, Illinois, whose spirit departed from us on Wednesday, December 5, 2024, after a long illness. Ronald was born on June 26,1942 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Lillian and George Schluter.
Ron was a dedicated and respected Territorial Manager in the HVAC industry. working for Temperature Equipment Corp for the last 35...
Joan Lucy
Dec 4, 2024
Joan A. Lucy, age 88, of Zion, Il went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday December 4, 2024. Joan was born on February 24, 1936, daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Wright. She was a graduate of Zion Benton High School. In 1956 she married Dwayne Lucy. Joanie as she was affectionately called,...
Jim LaBelle
Dec 3, 2024
James Clifford LaBelle, 73, of Zion, Illinois, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and public servant, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024 at the University of Chicago Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. His death marks the end of a remarkable 36-year journey with health challenges that ravaged his body but never his spirit. His strength and determination were...
June Russell
Dec 3, 2024
June Russell of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away December 3, 2024 at home with her husband by her side. She was born June 14, 1944 in Zion, Illinois to parents William and Velma Powell.
June married her husband, Eugene Russell June 1, 1963 at her parents home in Zion, Illinois. She worked as a nurse, starting at the Zion Hospital in...
Marsha Janet Verbeke
Dec 2, 2024
Marsha Janet Williams-Verbeke, 84, of Gurnee, Illinois passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 2, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1940 in Highland Park, Illinois.
Marsha had a long fulfilled career at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan, Illinois. Marsha loved to travel, eat at new and different restaurants, and enjoyed visiting with friends.
She is survived by...
George A. Jackson
Dec 2, 2024
George A. Jackson, 91, passed away on December 2, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois surrounded by his loved ones.
George was born on April 17, 1933 in Moberly, Missouri to Herbert and Welcome (Hurley) Jackson. Upon graduation George worked for the Railway for a year before moving to North Chicago/Waukegan area, then working for the Great Lakes Naval base as a janitor....
John A. Coady
Nov 30, 2024
John A. Coady, of Zion, IL peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024. John was born July 7, 1935, in Ishpeming, MI to John and Pearl Coady.
In 1953, John married Marlene Anderson in her hometown of Marquette, MI. John was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Navy for 4 years and retiring from...
Donald Myrum
Nov 30, 2024
Donald Myrum, 88, of East Bend, NC peacefully entered the arms of the Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024, while surrounded by family at Brighton Gardens in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born on November 10, 1936, in Zion, IL, to Henry Myrum and Beulah Wright Myrum, Don lived a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength. Known for his love of reading,...
Jared Ryan Leonard Chilton
Nov 26, 2024
Jared Ryan Leonard Chilton, 33, of Beach Park, IL passed away on November 26, 2024 surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 17, 1991 in Lake Forest, IL to Peter and Sheila (nee Baird) Chilton. Jared made an impression on everyone he came across, especially during his employment at Jewel Osco.
After graduating from high school, Jared earned an associate’s...
Gay W. Gregg
Nov 26, 2024
Gay Wilson Gregg, 87, passed away peacefully in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
He was born in Hackleburg, Alabama on June 19, 1937 to the late George Gay and Orell (nee Cromer) Gregg. Gay grew up in Hamilton, Alabama where he met his wife Cherry Nell Ray, and they were married in Itawamba County, Mississippi on August 20,...
Kenneth L. Crede
Nov 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Kenneth L Crede. He was called home on Friday November 22nd, 2024 at the young age of 65. Kenny was surrounded by his loving wife, kids, and grandkids during his final moments.
Kenny was born November 4, 1959, in Waukegan, IL. He was a loving man with a great deal...
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