Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
James Allan Freeman
December 2, 2015
James Allan Freeman, of Vernon Hills, IL, passed away on December 2, 2015 in Kenosha, WI James was born September 18, 1991 and graduated from Miner School in Arlington Heights, IL in 2010. James enjoyed fishing, dirt bikes, skateboarding, loved cars, and playing jokes on friends and family. James always came up with the most inventive jokes that most people...
Samantha Gene Stockton
November 30, 2015
Samantha Gene Stockton, 36, of Kenosha, WI, died November 30, 2015. She was born December 13, 1978 in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School then studied nursing at Gateway College in Kenosha. Sam had a genuine personality with a caring heart which showed in her love for nursing and volunteering at the humane society. She enjoyed spending...
Patrick Kyle Cruz-Uy
November 29, 2015
Patrick Kyle Cruz-Uy, 14, of Beach Park, IL, died on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 6, 2015, from 3:00-9:00 p.m at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL, with a Wake Service at 4:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m.
Joseph F. Wenzel
November 29, 2015
Joseph F. Wenzel, 88, of Waukegan, IL was peacefully called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Joseph was born December 19, 1926 to Henry and Mary (Glass) Wenzel of Warsaw, IL, where he alongside his 5 older siblings, were raised. Losing his mother at a young age, he depended on his father and...
Lailani Uy
November 29, 2015
Lailani Uy, 42, of Beach Park, IL, died on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Visitation will be Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 3:00-9:00 p.m at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL, with a Wake Service at 4:00 p.m. and a Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m.
Robert Taylor
November 28, 2015
Robert “Bob” Taylor, 76, of Waukegan, IL died on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at home following a long illness. Bob was born March 22, 1939 in Ashland, WI and grew up in Waukegan. He retired from Allis-Chalmers in Deerfield, IL, from Rock-Tenn Corporation in Mundelein, IL, and Colbert Packaging in Libertyville, IL. Bob enjoyed his family and was an avid...
Dan Dutton
November 27, 2015
Dan Dutton, 82, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on November 27, 2015, at Azura Memory Care in Kenosha, surrounded by his family. Dan was born December 26, 1932, in Kenosha, WI, and married Mearle Pontillo on May 3, 1952 in Zion, IL. He retired from BFI after many years of employment and formerly owned Dutton...
Ronald Earl Newman
November 26, 2015
Ronald Earl Newman, a life long resident of Zion, Illinois passed away on November 26, 2015. Born on May 11, 1940, he was raised in Toddville, Iowa by his grand-parents, Ivan and Vera Oliphant. He graduated in 1958 from Alburnett High School, Alburneft, Iowa. Married to Judy Wassmer from 1957 to 1968. He was employed by Downey Box Company and...
Natalie Larson
November 23, 2015
Natalie Larson, 92, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2015, at Kenosha United Hospital. She was born April 13, 1923, in Durand, WI. Natalie formerly attended Lakeview Church in Zion. Her main focus in life revolved around her church life and study of the Bible. Survivors...
Caroline Walker
November 22, 2015
Caroline "Carol" Walker (nee Slay), 64, of Beach Park, IL died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Carol was born December 31, 1950 in Cardwell, MO. She moved to IL where she attended Zion Benton Township High School. On May 1, 1967 Carol married Joseph A. Walker Jr. She retired from Abbott Laboratories and...
Dennis Ulmer
November 21, 2015
Dennis Ulmer, 71, of Zion, IL passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Grove At The Lake Nursing Home in Zion. He was born January 21, 1944 in Plainfield, NJ. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Betty; his loving companion “Coco”; son Anthony Ulmer of CA; granddaughter Jocelyn Ulmer of PA; grandsons Robert Kostingo of...
Edward John Jurista
November 19, 2015
Edward “Ted” John Jurista, 68, peacefully passed away November 19th at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago comforted by his wife, Diana. Ted was born August 26, 1947 to former Navy Chief Edward A. Jurista and Mary (Gibbons) in Norfolk, VA. He was their third of eight children and first son. Ted is survived by his daughters Dawn Nichols (Tony) and...
Alice Marie Jump
November 18, 2015
Alice Marie Jump, 91, of Zion, IL, formerly of Winthrop Harbor , IL, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion, IL. Alice was born February 8, 1924, in Spooner, WI, and moved to this area in 1947. She was a graduate of the St. Therese School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for St. Therese...
Helen G. Duensing
November 16, 2015
Helen G. Duensing, 87, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died Monday, November 16, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI. Helen was born December 4, 1927, daughter of the late Oscar and Dorothy Duensing; sister of the late Bruce (Patricia) and David (Evelyn) Duensing; aunt of Gail Kaufman (late Bob), Diane (Tom) Tierney, David Duensing, late Bruce (Susan) Duensing Jr.,...
George R. Lonergan
November 13, 2015
George R. Lonergan, 83, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2015 at home. George was born June 13, 1932 in Waukegan, IL. George entered the Army in October, 1952 and took his basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. He also attended engineer refrigeration school at Ft. Belvoir, VA. He served with the 545th Engineer...
Mary E. Palmer
November 12, 2015
Mary E. Palmer, 86, of Wadsworth, IL passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father November 12, 2015. Born August 26, 1929 to Jess and Hattie Davidson in Rosiclare, IL. Married Virgil E. Palmer on December 7, 1946 in Rosiclare, IL and later moved to Waukegan, IL. She worked at Warwick Electronics and retired from Cherry Electric. Surviving are...
Jimmie R. Booth
November 11, 2015
Jimmie R. Booth, 83, of Zion, IL died on Wednesday evening, November 11, 2015 at his home following a long illness. He was born September 30, 1932 in Itawamba County, MS and moved to Zion around 1950. He was employed by the Zion Cookie Factory and retired from District 6 Schools in Zion after more than 20 years of service....
Lucy Jumisko
November 10, 2015
Lucy Jumisko, 95, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away on November 10, 2015. She was born Lucy Miriam Raunio on December 13, 1919, in Highbridge, WI, the daughter of John and Matilda Raunio. She was raised on a farm, moved to Illinois, and graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1937. She married Harold Jumisko in 1943 and was a longtime...
Susie A. January
November 7, 2015
Susie A. January, 82, of Zion, IL departed this earthly life quietly at her home. She was born on July 19, 1933 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Gwendolyn Sanders; 3 granddaughters, Courtney Curry, Clarissa Turnipseed, and Chloé (Lamont) Simpson; 7 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers; a dedicated care-taker Hester Abbott and a host of family and...
John Eric Rantanen
November 5, 2015
The laughter has left our lives John Eric Rantanen 48, of Zion IL passed away after a lengthy illness on 11-5-15 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. He was born on October 25 1967 in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Grayslake Community High school in 1987. John worked as a heavy equipment operator and then decided to become an...
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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.
