Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Kimberly L. Mills

Kimberly L. Mills

March 22, 2015

Kimberly L. Mills, 44, of Westminster, CO passed away March 22, 2015 in Wheat Ridge, CO. She was born April 20, 1970 in Rockford, IL. She married Terry S. Mills on February 9, 1990 in Janesville, WI. After Terry joined the military, Kim and her family lived in many different states and cities throughout their marriage. Kim was pursuing a...

Lyle  Ianson

Lyle Ianson

March 22, 2015

Lyle Raymond Ianson, 93, of Zion, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Lyle was born September 14, 1921 in Viola, IL, and married Patricia Cole on November 28, 1946, in Waukegan. A devoted Catholic, he was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. He was a decorated WWII Veteran and was a member of...

David (Spock) & Paula (Duct Tape)  White

David (Spock) & Paula (Duct Tape) White

March 19, 2015

David (Spock) & Paula (Duct Tape) White David White 1953-2015 Paula White 1951-2015 David Eugene White, born Oct 21, 1953 in Chicago, IL. Died March 19, 2015 at home with his wife in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Devoted husband to Paula Adams-White, inseparable in life and in death. David was a kind, considerate philanthropist who hosted many charity events at his...

Evelyn LouRene Riley

Evelyn LouRene Riley

March 18, 2015

Evelyn LouRene (nee Schwicht) Riley, 86, of Waukegan, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 18, 2015. She was born May 21, 1928 to Louis and Irene (nee Chope) Schwicht. Evelyn is survived by her son, Bob (Nancy Dougherty) Riley of Waukegan, IL; sisters, Anne Baumann, and Mary (John) Matteoni; grandchildren, Daniel (Felicia)...

Bill A Adcock Sr.

Bill A Adcock Sr.

March 17, 2015

Bill A. Adcock Sr. (“Pa”) 84 of Beach Park, IL passed peacefully March 17, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 12, 1931 in Moore County, Tennessee. He was a devoted Husband of one, Father of nine, Brother of seven, and most beloved “Pa” of eighty-eight. Billy was a proud patriarch of 88 beginning with nine of...

James R. Nottingham

James R. Nottingham

March 15, 2015

James R. Nottingham Sr., 77, of Wadsworth, IL, formerly of Waukegan, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by his children on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL. James was born July 31, 1937, in Waukegan and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a long time partner in Kelley’s Sanitary Service in Wadsworth. James...

Jean Emilie Chase

Jean Emilie Chase

March 15, 2015

Jean Emilie Chase, 96, of Zion, IL, passed away on March 15, 2015. Jean was born November 16, 1918 in Cleveland, OH. She grew up in Cleveland, moved to Zion after her husband returned from WWII where she lived until moving to Brooksville, Florida after retirement. Jean married Edgar Chase on March 28, 1942 in San Diego, California. She was...

Elaine Lillian Hough

Elaine Lillian Hough

March 14, 2015

Elaine Lillian (nee Krapf) Hough, 91, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, formerly of Zion, Illinois went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by family on March 14, 2015. She was born on February 11, 1924 in Zion, Illinois and was a graduate of Zion Benton High School. She married Donald “Timer” Hough on June 26, 1943 and enjoyed...

Lorraine  Gonka

Lorraine Gonka

March 14, 2015

Lorraine Gonka, 91 of Zion, IL, and Phoenix, AZ, died on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Aurora Healthcare Hospital in Kenosha, WI. She was born January 28, 1924, in Chicago, IL. Lorraine had an unwavering faith in God and was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church,Beach Park, IL. A consummate mother and homemaker, Lorraine was an excellent cook...

Catherine  Jackson

Catherine Jackson

March 14, 2015

Catherine Jackson, 69, of Kenosha, WI, born October 1, 1945 in New York City, New York, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Child of God, devoted mother, sister, aunt and loved by all that came in contact with her. She is survived by her husband Charles Jackson Sr.; her five children, Nadine (Terrance) Fyock...

Rollin R. Brandenburg

Rollin R. Brandenburg

March 14, 2015

Rollin R. Brandenburg, 79, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, formerly of Milwaukee, WI, died on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. Rollin was born December 2, 1935, in Wabasha, MN, and married Elaine Czarapata on April 16, 1958, in West Allis, WI. He retired from the United States Navy after 23 years service as a Senior Chief...

Roy W. Adams

Roy W. Adams

March 5, 2015

Roy W. Adams, 65, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died March 5, 2015 in Glenview, IL. He was born January 29, 1950 in Waukegan, IL. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, darts, and spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. His favorite times were spent traveling to Alabama with his family. “Roll Tide” Survivors include his wife, Syndie (nee Shirley); daughters, Tara...

Ingrid Elizabeth Henriksen

Ingrid Elizabeth Henriksen

March 1, 2015

Ingrid Elizabeth Henriksen, 90, of Zion, Illinois died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Ingrid was born January 18, 1925 in Ironwood, MI. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1944. She married Clarence Henriksen March 2, 1946 in Chicago, IL. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Iron River,...

Merrill Francis Garbutt

Merrill Francis Garbutt

February 26, 2015

Merrill Francis (nee Rooks) Garbutt went to be with her Lord while surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was born in Zion on May 9, 1923, where she attended school and lived all of her life. She loved her family unconditionally. On June 6, 1946, her father, JB Rooks, along with her husband Bert, established Rooks...

Jack F. Whitlow

Jack F. Whitlow

February 25, 2015

Jack F. Whitlow, “Boomer”, 70 of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday February 25, 2015. He was born November 22, 1944 and was a graduate of Waukegan High School and attended Marquette University. He worked at Cornerstone Realty, Fred Losch Beverage Co. and Prudential Insurance. Survivors include his children Blake (Carmin) of Winthrop Harbor, Casey (Alsena) of Winthrop Harbor, Toby...

Susan E. Walters

Susan E. Walters

February 25, 2015

Susan E. Walters, 64, of Zion, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 13, 1950, in Waukegan, IL. Sue was a loving wife, mother, sister and devoted daughter. She loved animals, camping, fishing, golfing and spending time with her granddaughter, and nieces and nephews. In addition, she was a...

Phyllis C. Glidden

Phyllis C. Glidden

February 23, 2015

Phyllis C. Glidden, 92, a former resident of Barton House in Zion, IL died February 23, 2015 at Hillcrest nursing home in Round Lake Beach, IL. A graveside service will be held in the spring.

Oscar Lynn Lawson

Oscar Lynn Lawson

February 21, 2015

Oscar "Lynn" Lawson, 71, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. He was born September 16, 1943, in Florence, AL, and married Linda Kramer on April 20, 1968, in Waukegan. Lynn was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired construction worker and worked for...

Glen  Lenzi

Glen Lenzi

February 19, 2015

Glen Lenzi 65, of Gurnee, Il., passed away February 19, 2015 while in hospice care at Rolling Hills Manor, in Zion, Il. Glen was born in Waukegan, Il. on May 29, 1949 to Enzo and Beverly Lenzi. Glen was a graduate of Waukegan High School in 1967, was a member of the first CLC graduating class in 1971, and the...

Guadalupe Santos Gutierrez

Guadalupe Santos Gutierrez

February 18, 2015

Guadalupe Santos Gutierrez, 67, of Zion, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan, Illinois. She was born April 2, 1947, in Brownsville, TX, and was a member of the Lakeshore Tabernacle, Kenosha, WI. Guadalupe was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved gardening, flowers, cooking,...