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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Eddie Lofton
Jun 12, 2016
Eddie Ray Lofton, 70, was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on April 1, 1946. He was the only child born to JC & Edna Lofton. In 1964, Eddie married the love of his life Barbara McClarty. Together they had four children; Sheree, Ricki, Richard and Scott. Eddie was ordained to the minister after attending Luther Rice Seminary. He and his family...
Robert Suchomel
Jun 10, 2016
Robert “Bob” Suchomel, 56, of Wadsworth, IL died June 10, 2016 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL. Bob was born September 30, 1959 in Hinsdale, IL. He married Julie Elswick on July 9, 2005 in Ingleside, IL. He was a member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waukegan and was a member of the National Electrical Estimators Association. Bob enjoyed...
Karen L. Sloan
Jun 9, 2016
Karen L. Sloan (nee Dukowitz), 47 of Beach Park, IL died on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born July 1, 1968 in Waukegan, IL. Karen was employed for the past 18 years at Children’s Health Center in Gurnee, IL. Survivors include her husband of 27 years Shawn; daughters Alyssa (Tim) Whitens...
Phyllis Stonelake
Jun 6, 2016
Phyllis Stonelake, age 84, of Kenosha, WI died suddenly on June 6, 2016. Phyllis lived with her beloved husband of 28 years, Harvey, in Minocqua, WI for many years. She loved the Minocqua area, fishing with Harvey, and spending time with friends and neighbors. She is survived by Terry Hairrell (Peggy Ore) of Champaign, Il, Jerry Hairrell (Mike Prozanski) of...
Donald Fiala
Jun 5, 2016
Donald “Ducky” Fiala, 88, of Pleasant Prairie, WI died on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at home. He was born December 25, 1927 in Waukegan, IL, grew up in Beach Park, graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1945, lived in Zion and moved to Pleasant Prairie 25 years ago. He began his work career at age 14 setting bowling pins...
George E. McGillivray Sr.
Jun 4, 2016
George E. McGillivray Sr., 70, of Pleasant Prairie, WI died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI. George was born October 9, 1945 in Waukegan, IL and was a life long resident of Winthrop Harbor and Zion. He graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1963 and was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church...
Florence Ida Evelyn Paakola
Jun 3, 2016
Florence Ida Evelyn Paakola, age 90, of Wadsworth, IL, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 3, 2016. She was born on January 26, 1926, in Copper City, MI, the daughter of Waino and Anna (Waara) Kauppila. Florence grew up in Copper City. She married Arvo Paakola, of Laurium, MI, on February 18, 1944. They resided in...
Mildred Naomi Colley
Jun 3, 2016
Mother Mildred Naomi Colley (also known as Granny) born on March 30, 1931 of Dover, Ohio to Griffin Malone & Eva Marie Finely. Mother Mildred graduated from Dover High School, where she played the piano. Then, she moved to North Chicago. She worked as a domestic housekeeper for approximately 10 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons Myron...
JoEllen H. Kelley
Jun 2, 2016
JoEllen H. Kelley, 72, of Zion, IL died June 2, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. JoEllen was born July 8, 1943 in Worthington MN. She married Austin Kelley on June 16, 1990 in Lake Forest, IL. JoEllen worked as a GS at Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois for 20 years and was a member of...
Troy R. Haines
May 31, 2016
Troy R. Haines, age 68, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2016, from injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle. He was riding his motorcycle to meet a friend for a game of golf. He was a Chiropractor in Beach Park and Zion for 40 years, retiring August 31, 2014. His greatest passions...
Margaret Carolyn Potthast
May 31, 2016
Margaret (Marge) Carolyn Potthast, age 99, recently of Hearthstone Manor of Woodstock, IL and formerly a long time resident of Zion, IL, passed away on May 31, 2016. She was born in 1917 to Hungarian-Austrian immigrants, Joseph Wuhan, a carpenter, and Theresa Just Wuhan, in Milwaukee, WI. After her father died when she was only four, she, her older sister...
Ric. Best
May 29, 2016
Ric. Best, 67, of Zion and formerly of Elgin, IL died May 29, 2016 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood, IL. Ric. was born June 11, 1948 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from North Chicago High School. He served with the United States Navy for 4 years. Ric. was a realtor for the past 25+ years with Century 21, serving all...
Andrew D. Willis
May 23, 2016
Andrew D. Willis, 89, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Monday, May 23, 2016 at The Grove At The Lake Nursing Home in Zion. He was born April 21, 1927 in Highland Park, IL and moved to Winthrop Harbor 62 years ago in 1953. He served in Germany with the United States Army during W.W.II. Andrew retired from Local #150...
Mona P. Lann
May 23, 2016
Mona P. Lann, 98, of Beach Park, IL died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Mona was born May 11, 1918 in Shottsville, AL. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Larson of Beach Park, IL; grandchildren, Cathy Larson of beach Park, IL and Michael Larson of Winthrop...
Heriberto Echevarria
May 17, 2016
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099.
Brenda Kay Prater
May 16, 2016
Brenda Kay Prater, 59, of Zion, IL died May 16, 2016 at home her home in Zion. Brenda was born November 22, 1956 in Waukegan. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winthrop Harbor, IL. She recently began enjoying scooters and motor bikes. Survivors include her children, Laura (Justin Zickovich) Prater and Tammy (Robert) Witherspoon both of Zion,...
Harry L. Townsend
May 15, 2016
Harry L. Townsend, 76, of Zion, IL, born to the late Omer & Elsie Townsend in Zion, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Harry founded Townsend Construction in Zion worked as a contractor in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin for many years. He was a faithful follower of Christ who helped establish...
Thomas B. Dunigan
May 14, 2016
Thomas B. Dunigan, 61, of Beach Park, IL died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Tom was born January 1, 1955 and was a life long resident of Waukegan. He graduated Waukegan High School in 1973 and Married Robin Bobek in 1982. Tom worked for Waste Management for 40 years and belonged to local...
Edward T. Pincombe
May 13, 2016
Edward T. Pincombe, born February 20, 1931, passed away May 13, 2016 at the age of 85. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Edward was born and lived in Zion, IL until 1979 at which time he moved to Neosho, MO after purchasing a farm where he and his wife Cecil oversaw the raising and egg production of...
William Kucera
May 11, 2016
William “Kuch” Kucera Kuch was born in Waukegan, IL on November 30, 1964 and passed away on May 11, 2016 at home. He graduated from Waukegan West High School in 1982 and graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Economics in 1986. He joined his father’s insurance and real estate business after graduation and remained in the family...
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