Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Barbara Walters
September 13, 2025
Barbara Walters, 66, of Zion, Illinois passed away September 13, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois. She was born December 21, 1958 in Norfolk, Virginia to parents Angelo and Jewel Pishnery.
Barbara previously lived in Gurnee, Illinois, graduating from Warren Township Highschool.
She is survived by her children, Sarah (James) Box and Elizabeth (Nick) Walters; grandchildren, James, Terra, and Kat; siblings, Carrie Lynn...
Mary E. Takala
October 1, 2025
Mary Ellen Takala, 66, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away on October 1, 2025, at her home.
She was born on October 13, 1958, in Zion, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Rochelle (née Smith) Davis. Mary graduated from Zion Benton Township High School and shortly after married Edward J. Takala on October 27, 1979, in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.
Mary lived much...
Barbara Thomsen
September 25, 2025
Barbara Jean (Iles) Thomsen, 84, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born March 11, 1941 to parents Melvin and Katherine (Fleming) Iles.
Barbara graduated from Waukegan High School. She worked in clerical and bookkeeping prior to her retirement from Barbara and Ronald's rental store. Barbara enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her beloved dogs...
Margo A. Graham
September 23, 2025
Margo Anne Graham (Hunt), 81 of Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 21, 1944, in Waukegan, Illinois. Margo was the cherished daughter of Jean and Bert Wuolo. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church in Wadsworth Illinois, where her faith was a guiding light...
Freda Schaefer
September 21, 2025
Freda Taylor Schaefer, 82, of Jacksonville, Florida and formerly of Zion, Illinois, passed away on September 21, 2025 in Jacksonville.
Freda was born December 8, 1942 in Marietta, Mississippi. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1961. She married Gregory Schaefer on May 29, 1969 in Zion, Illinois. Freda was a member of the Mandarin Baptist Church...
Georgene Dorothy Knight
September 21, 2025
Georgene Dorothy Knight, 76, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on September 21, 2025 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Georgene was born January 11, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Russell and Dorothy Broomhead. Georgene was a member of Christ Community Church in Zion, she worked for Six Flags Great America and as a dog trainer for the Zion Park District. She also spent time...
Artemio Mendez Andrade
September 17, 2025
Artemio Andrade Méndez, 81, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on September 17th, 2025, surrounded by his wife. Artemio was born on October 20th, 1943, in El Arenal de las Ollas, México. He was married to his wife, Juana Manuela Vara-Millán de Méndez, for 55 years, from Ixtapan de la Sal, México. Artemio dedicated his life’s work to agriculture and had...
Terrance Herberger
September 15, 2025
Terrance G. Herberger, 57, of Beach Park, IL passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2025 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. He was born in Waukegan, IL on May 13, 1968, son of Jack and Audrey Herberger. Terry was a graduate of Waukegan Township High School. He was a dedicated employee of Wurth Baer Supply Company for 34...
Donna J. Cecil
September 14, 2025
Donna Jean Cecil, 59, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away September 14, 2025 in Zion, Illinois. She was born March 13, 1966 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to parents Terry and Shirley Wagner.
Donna previously lived in Zion, Illinois, graduating from Zion Benton Township High School in 1984. She married her husband, Richard A. Cecil Jr. June 14, 1985.
Donna was employed at...
James Broadway Jr
September 13, 2025
Jim was born in Harrisburg, IL to James E. Broadway Sr and Jewel Tison. The family moved to Winthrop Harbor in the 50’s and then moved to Waukegan where Jim graduated from Waukegan High School in 1960.
Jim met and married Dottie Clarkson in 1963. They married on his birthday, so he could never forget their anniversary.
Jim was a top tier...
Ralph David Ratliff
September 13, 2025
Ralph Ratliff, 78, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born in Waukegan in October of 1946 to Joseph and Lorraine Ratliff. He graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1964. He served with the United States Army. In 1969 he married Suzanne Stone. They celebrated 55 years of marriage and enjoyed annual winter vacations...
William "Bill" Vasilius
September 11, 2025
William "Bill" K. Vasilius, 79, of Gurnee, Illinois, formerly of Waukegan and North Chicago, Illinois, passed away on September 11, 2025.
He was born on June 20, 1946, in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of William E. and Emily A. (née Ludas) Vasilius. Bill attended DePaul University for two years and married Patricia Wagner in Waukegan, Illinois. Bill worked as an accountant...
Michael D. Campbell Jr.
September 10, 2025
Michael David Campbell Jr., 54, of Franklin, Wisconsin, passed away September 10, 2025. He was born March 17, 1971, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Michael David Campbell Sr. and the late Pauline Rose (Westphal) Campbell.
Mike grew up in Zion, Illinois, graduating from Zion Benton Township High School in 1989. He continued his education at ITT Technical Institute, earning an associate's degree...
Jose Betancourt
September 8, 2025
Jose Betancourt,92, of Zion, IL passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 8, 2025 in Zion, IL.
He was born on October 10, 1932 in Puerto Rico to Celestino and Nieves (Rosales) Betancourt. Jose was a self employed truck driver, and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church until he became ill. He loved to go camping, work on his cars,...
Shirley J. Odom
September 8, 2025
Shirley Joyce Odom, age 90, of Winthrop Harbor/Zion, Illinois, went to be with her Lord on September 8, 2025. She passed away with loving care at Theresa’s Home Care in Gurnee, IL. Shirley was born on March 2, 1935, in Zion, IL.
Shirley was a devoted Christian who lived out her faith in everything she did. She had such a special...
Alfred J. Wienke
September 3, 2025
Alfred J. Wienke, age 90, of Gurnee, IL passed away peacefully in Libertyville IL, on September 3rd, 2025 with family by his side.
He was born May 21st, 1935, in Waukegan, IL. to Wesley and Esther (Grulich) Wienke. Alfred graduated from Zion Benton High School in Zion IL in 1952. He also graduated from The Lake Forest School of Management. After...
Joel E. Gregerson
August 30, 2025
Joel Everett Gregerson, 66, of Beverly Hills, Florida and formerly of Zion, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2025, in Red Bay, Alabama.
Joel was born on January 20, 1959, in Evanston, IL. He graduated from Zion Benton Township High School. Joel worked for NOSCO printing company for thirty years in Waukegan, IL, until his retirement. He then moved to Florida...
Barbara Hendrickson
August 26, 2025
Barbara Jean Hendrickson (nee Grubbs), 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born in Waukegan on March 11, 1960, to the late William and Avonell (Stollings) Grubbs.
Barb was a dedicated mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her children and family were precious to her, and it showed. Her love was always present, always near, and unmistakably deep. Her heart was...
Ron "Ronnie" Teigland
August 24, 2025
Ronald G. "Ronnie" Teigland, 66, passed away on August 24, 2025 in Libertyville, IL. He was born on October 28, 1958 in Waukegan, IL the son of Glenn and Donna ( née Zielke) Teigland. Ronnie worked as a cabinet maker for 35 years. He was a proud dog dad to eight amazing dogs over the years.
He is survived by his...
Barbara "Sue" Peterson
August 24, 2025
Barbara “Sue” Peterson Age 93, of Wadsworth, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 29, 1932 in Fayette, AL, and moved to Waukegan. IL in 1955 and later moved to Wadsworth, IL in 1966. While in her junior year of high school, Sue...
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Congdon Funeral Home Cremation Service is a collection of obituaries for Zion, IL. With services throughout Illinois. Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha communities and beyond that are updated regularly.
