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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Paul V. Richardson

Paul V. Richardson

Oct 2, 2015

Paul Vernon Richardson, 88, of Zion, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at The Grove at the Lake in Zion, Illinois. Paul was born on November 24, 1926 in Zion and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1944. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the South Pacific....

Joseph  Merritt Saxon

Joseph Merritt Saxon

Oct 1, 2015

Joseph Merritt Saxon, 53, of Waukegan, IL died October 1, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born July 1, 1962 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Waukegan High School in 1981. He worked for Lake County Press as a pressman and more recently, at Glenn Rieder as a wood finisher. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing, golfing,...

Dennis E. Lueck

Dennis E. Lueck

Sep 30, 2015

Dennis E. Lueck, 71, of Zion, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 30, 2015 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born January 2, 1944 in Laona, WI and graduated from Rhinelander High School. He married Julie Hill on June 5, 1965, a union which...

Jean C. Kastamo

Jean C. Kastamo

Sep 29, 2015

Jean C. Kastamo, (nee Marjamaa), 81, of Kenosha, WI, and formerly of Calumet, MI, passed away on September 29, 2015, at Brookside Care Center, Kenosha, WI. Jean was born June 6, 1934, in Calumet, MI and graduated from Calumet High School in 1952. She married Ronald Kastamo on August 29, 1953, in Calumet, MI. She worked for Illinois Bell for...

William R. Boden

William R. Boden

Sep 29, 2015

William R. “Bill” Boden, 73, of Skokie, IL died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Presence Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL. Bill was born March 16, 1942 in Evanston and was a life long resident. He graduated from Evanston Township High School. He was an auto mechanic and maintenance worker. Married to Patricia Didier 1963-1993. Life long member Loyal Order...

Cindy  Reiman

Cindy Reiman

Sep 28, 2015

Cindy Reiman, 57, of Waukegan, IL, and formerly of Murphysboro, IL, passed away September 28, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born September 5, 1958 in Libertyville, Illinois and was a graduate of Libertyville High School and Patricia Stevens College in Milwaukee, WI. Cindy married Gary Reiman in Murphysboro, IL. She worked in a variety...

June J. Cermak

June J. Cermak

Sep 28, 2015

June J. Cermak, 88, of Wadsworth, IL was born into eternal life on September 28, 2015. June was born June 9, 1927 in Waukegan, IL, she was a life long resident of Wadsworth, IL and graduated from Warren High School. June married her high school sweetheart, Donald Cermak on May 16, 1947 at North Prairie United Methodist Church in Winthrop...

Robert  Metten

Robert Metten

Sep 26, 2015

Robert Metten, 89, of Zion, IL, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Robert was born August 28, 1926 in Kenosha, WI. He was employed by the Zion Elementary School District for over 20 years where he was known as “Mr. Bob”. He was the sexton of St. Johns United Church of Christ...

Estelle  Leith

Estelle Leith

Sep 24, 2015

Estelle Leith, 95, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away peacefully September 24, 2015 at her home. Estelle was born July 12, 1920 in Aberdeen, MS. Missionary work was very dear to her heart, and she was very active with the Church of the Nazarene in Waukegan. Estelle also enjoyed gardening and quilting. She is survived by her children, Steve R. (Phyllis)...

Marianne  Ricks

Marianne Ricks

Sep 23, 2015

Marianne Ricks, 78, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, surrounded by her family at home. She was born June 15, 1937, in Chicago, IL, and married Albert Ricks on May 17, 1980, in Waukegan. Marianne belonged to the FOP #66 Women’s Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Albert; daughter, Kathy (Bruce) Rebello of Ledyard,...

William Lee Capp

William Lee Capp

Sep 21, 2015

William Lee “Bill” Capp, 88, of Beach Park, IL, formerly of Zion, IL, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Monday, September 21, 2015, at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion, IL. Bill was born December 17, 1926, in Zion, IL, and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1944. He served with the United States Navy during World War II...

Lila S. Lehman

Lila S. Lehman

Sep 15, 2015

Lila S. Lehman, 81, of Zion, IL died September 15, 2015 at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Lila was born June 29, 1934 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School. She married Robert D. Lehman Sr. on April 11, 1953 in San Diego, CA. Lila was an active member of Christ Community Church. A devoted...

James Edward Mink

James Edward Mink

Sep 15, 2015

James Edward Mink, 47, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Aurora Medical Center, Kenosha, WI, with his family by his side following a brief illness. Jamey was born February 7, 1968, in Waukegan, IL, and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1987. He married Sandy Harper on June 20,1992, at the First Baptist...

Jacqueline L. Waldron

Jacqueline L. Waldron

Sep 14, 2015

Jacqueline L. Waldron, 90, of Bristol, WI died on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center, Kenosha, WI. Jackie was born December 10, 1924 in Des Plaines, IL, daughter of Walter and Pearl Dopheide. She worked for SEDOL as a secretary until she retired. She attended Christian Life Fellowship in Antioch, IL until her illness prevented...

Don  Cone

Don Cone

Sep 11, 2015

Don Cone, 68, of Zion, IL died on Friday, September 11, 2015 at The Grove At The Lake in Zion, IL. He was born November 20, 1946 in St. Charles, IL, grew up in Glen Ellyn, IL, and has resided in the Winthrop Harbor and Zion area for the past 18 years. He attended Beach Bible Church of Zion. Don...

Lorraine M. Larsen

Lorraine M. Larsen

Sep 10, 2015

Lorraine M. Larsen, 91, of Beach Park, IL died on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Grove at the Lake in Zion, IL. Lorraine was born April 17, 1924 in Zion, IL. She married Arthur Larsen on May 20, 1944 at their home in Zion. She was a long-time member of the North Prairie United Methodist Church in Winthrop Harbor...

Roger  Cross

Roger Cross

Sep 9, 2015

Roger Cross, 66, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. He was born January 1, 1949 in Antigo, WI. Roger was self employed as a carpet installer in Lake County, retiring in 2005. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Eileen; children Cathleen (Bill) Eager of Zion, IL, Brian...

Jerry D. Hickman

Jerry D. Hickman

Sep 8, 2015

Jerry D. Hickman, 79, of Winthrop Harbor, died September 8, 2015 at home. Jerry was born July 28, 1936 in Snyder, Oklahoma. He married Alma Proctor on May 6, 1972, in Winthrop Harbor. Jerry was active with the First Baptist Church in Winthrop Harbor, he was a hardworking, self-employed drywall subcontractor, he was a member of the Carpenters Union. Jerry...

Joi  Palm

Joi Palm

Sep 7, 2015

Joi Palm was born on October 3, 1935 in Huntington, West Virginia. Her love of and compassion for all animals began in childhood, flourished throughout her lifetime and remained prominently intact – fully inclusive of her last day on this Earth. In adolescence, always spiritually driven & community active, she lent her support, unique perspectives and piano skills to Job’s...

Bobbie Jean Parello

Bobbie Jean Parello

Sep 5, 2015

​Bobbie Jean Parello, 79, of Zion, IL died Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Jean was born May 11, 1936 in Itawamba, MS and spent her childhood in the southern states until she moved to Zion. After settling in Zion, she raised her family here, and worked numerous jobs including Friend Printing, Abbott Laboratories,...

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