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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Gwendolyn Imogene Tschakert

Gwendolyn Imogene Tschakert

Feb 15, 2016

Gwendolyn Imogene Tschakert (nee Roberts), 90, of Winthrop Harbor, IL went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 15, 2016 at home. She was born April 2, 1925 in Itawamba County, MS. She came to Zion in the late 1940's, and she married Frank Tschakert of Zion on November 30, 1964. Gwendolyn was a member of North Point...

Dorothy  Webb

Dorothy Webb

Feb 15, 2016

Dorothy Webb, 97, of Kenosha, WI died February 15, 2016 at Brookside Nursing Home. Dorothy was born September 2, 1918. Dorothy is survived by two brothers; Alvin (Eunice) and Oliver (Joyce) Perschke. She is also survived by a son; Howard (Elaine) Webb; daughter, Carolyn (Charles) Faulk; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband, Howard; sisters,...

Steven  Lucus

Steven Lucus

Feb 15, 2016

Steven Wayne Lucus, 56, of Beach Park, IL, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2016. Steven was born to Galen & Evelyn (Stevenson) Lucus on May 26, 1959 in Waukegan, IL and was raised in Zion, IL. He attended West School, Central Jr. High and Zion Benton Township High School. In his adolescent years, Steven attended...

Ronald S. Pencak

Ronald S. Pencak

Feb 13, 2016

Ronald S. Pencak, 72, passed away on February 13, 2016. He was born in September 1943 in Waukegan and grew up in Winthrop Harbor. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School and Zion Benton Township High School. He went to Carthage College and then graduated from UW Parkside with a bachelors of Science Degree and then graduated from Kenosha Technical...

Helen Magers Bachman

Helen Magers Bachman

Feb 13, 2016

Helen Magers Bachman of Zion, formerly of Vernon Hills, died on February 13, 2016. She was born July 5, 1937 in LaCross, IN, the daughter of Joseph Thomas Magers and Gladys Cleo Magers (nee Emberton). She married Clarence Andrew Bachman November 16, 1957. Helen graduated from Mundelein College in Chicago in 1975. She was a member of Our Lady of...

Aura Estella Carlson

Aura Estella Carlson

Feb 11, 2016

Aura Estella "Esty" Carlson, 91, died February 11, 2016 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, IL. Esty was born March 20, 1924 in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School and attended school in Lake Forest briefly. Esty married Robert Carlson on April 12, 1958. She retired from Abbott Laboratories. She was a devoted life long member of St....

Terri  Darrow

Terri Darrow

Feb 10, 2016

Terri Darrow, 64, of Antioch, IL died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at home peacefully in her sleep. She was born June 24, 1951 in Waukegan. Terri retired from NOSCO in Gurnee in 2013. One of her favorite things to do was boating on the chain-o-lakes. Survivors include her Fiancé Len Ekdahl; children Christopher Ekdahl and Kevin (Amanda) Ekdahl both...

Joseph Michael Gabrys

Joseph Michael Gabrys

Feb 9, 2016

Joseph Michael Gabrys of Libertyville, IL passed away on February 9, 2016 at Winchester House. He was born on September 2, 1944. He served in the United States Marines and lived in Libertyville for 55 years. Joseph was a die-hard Cubs fan. He is survived by his sisters, Helen Bellows and Frances Bond; nieces and nephews, Stephanie (Dan) Latondress, Warner...

Helen Eloyd Murley

Helen Eloyd Murley

Feb 8, 2016

Helen Eloyd Murley, 83, died at home surrounded by loved ones Monday, February 8, 2016. She was born in Jericho, MS to the late Robert and Lanie Melson. Helen married Perry Murley on June 26, 1949 in Tippah County, MS and they moved to the Zion area in 1951. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will...

Grace E. Guy

Grace E. Guy

Feb 8, 2016

Grace E. Guy passed away peacefully, and went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2016. Grace was known by family and friends as a very loving, caring and generous Grandmother. Grace truly loved all of her friends and relatives, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She expressed a special place in her heart for the Lord. Grace was born...

Jane  Tumosa

Jane Tumosa

Feb 7, 2016

Jane “Mrs. Zippy” Tumosa, 92, of Beach Park, IL died on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Chicago. She was born January 31, 1924 in Chicago and moved to Zion in 1961 to open the first fast food hamburger restaurant in Zion, “Zippy’s”. In was open for 23 years on Sheridan Road in Zion and run by Jane and Art Tumosa...

Jack W. Archer

Jack W. Archer

Feb 4, 2016

Jack W. Archer, 61, of Corinth, MS and formerly of Mundelein, IL went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2016. He is survived by his children Linsey, Tara, and Frank Archer; grandchildren Jaylin and Christian; siblings Betty DeMarr, Larry (Carol) Cartwright, Dan (Cathy) Cartwright, Diane Hedges, Joann (Mike) Fleming, and Sherry (Ron) Alvarez; nephews Jim DeMarr, Billy Cartwright,...

Anne Beverly Scheve

Anne Beverly Scheve

Feb 4, 2016

Anne Beverly Scheve (nee Coumbe), 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at ManorCare in Kenosha WI. She was born June 3, 1925 in Suffern, NY to Charles and Lilias Coumbe. Bev moved to Waukegan in 1942 and worked at Great Lakes NTC from 1943 – 1945. She married the love of her life, John Ralph Scheve, Sr.,...

Thomas Edward Osborn

Thomas Edward Osborn

Feb 2, 2016

Thomas Edward Osborn, 38, passed from this life suddenly on February 2nd, 2016 leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion for those whose lives he touched deeply. He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Melissa, his daughters Katelyn (Tim) and Lexie, sons Kyle and Tyler, and stepdaughters Malayna (David) and Courtney (Niki), granddaughter Livvy and grandson-to-be due...

Carolyn  Switzer

Carolyn Switzer

Feb 2, 2016

Carolyn Dreyer Switzer, 87, of Beach Park, IL, was surrounded by beloved family and friends when she went home to heaven on February 2, 2016. Carolyn was born on April 1, 1928 in Zion, IL. Carolyn’s parents, Joseph Lester Crow and Catherine Louise (Schmidt) Crow raised her to honor God. Carolyn showed an amazing love for Jesus, her family, and...

Sueko  Jordan

Sueko Jordan

Feb 2, 2016

Sueko Jordan (nee Nakamura), 81, of Grayslake, IL passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on February 2, 2016. Sueko was born October 10, 1934 in Nagasaki, Japan, she was a devoted member of Soka Gakkai International. Sueko retired from Abbott Laboratories in 1992. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. She is...

Brenda Marie Powers

Brenda Marie Powers

Feb 1, 2016

Brenda Marie Powers, 49, of Kenosha, WI died on February 1, 2016 at United Health System in Kenosha, WI. Brenda was born November 19, 1966 in Waukegan, IL. She grew up in Waukegan attending First United Methodist Church until she moved to Kenosha 13 years ago. She attended Mother of God School, graduated from Waukegan West High School, attended Gateway...

Maurice M. Stam Sr.

Maurice M. Stam Sr.

Jan 30, 2016

Maurice M. Stam, Sr., 87 of Hawkins, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 at his home. He was born on February 16th, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN to Harvey & Lydia (Mitchell) Stamm. Maurice married Rose Krauter in Terre Haute, IN on May 19th, 1979. He lived in Zion & Waukegan, IL prior to moving...

Ada F. Taylor

Ada F. Taylor

Jan 28, 2016

Ada Fay Taylor, 89, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Beach Park, IL went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2016. Ada was born October 30, 1926 in Princeton, IN to William L. and Anna B. Wilson. She married Irvin H. Taylor on December 24, 1949 in Paducah, KY, the family moved to Beach Park in 1958 and Ada...

Burton E. Storey

Burton E. Storey

Jan 28, 2016

Burton E. Storey, 91, of Zion, IL, passed away on January 28, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Burt was born May 1, 1924 in Zion to Ralph and Ruth Storey. He served in the United States Navy as a cook in World War II. Burt married Carol Bullivant on July 24, 1948 at the Zion Hotel. Burt...

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