Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Carol Ladewig

Carol Ladewig

January 23, 2014

Carol Ann (nee Freward) Ladewig, 75, of Beach Park, IL died January 23, 2014 with her family by her side. Carol was born June 28, 1938 in Greenbay, WI but lived most of her life in Waukegan, IL. She attended Waukegan High School and later became a manager at Goldblatts in Waukegan. Carol's family was everything to her, from fixing...

Charles Leggans

Charles Leggans

January 22, 2014

Charles E. Leggans, 68, of Waukegan, IL passed away January 22, 2014 at Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center in Glenview, IL. Chuck was born August 23, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL. He graduated high school in 1963, attended Southern State for a year. In 1965 he joined the United States Navy and retired in August of 1989 after...

Richard Gorski

Richard Gorski

January 20, 2014

Richard Gorski, of Zion IL, passed away peacefully on Monday on January, 20, 2014. Rich was born July 2, 1957 in Waukegan, IL to Michalina Zaha and Bronislaw Gorski. Richard is survived by his loving mother MIchalina, his sister Irene (Refugio), and nephews Keith (Sheri) and David (Courtney) along with their children. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 27,...

Debra Barnett

Debra Barnett

January 20, 2014

Debra J. Barnett, 52, of Waukegan, IL died January 20, 2014 at Highland Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Highwood, IL. Debra was born April 22, 1961 in Waukegan, IL. She attended Waukegan High School and graduated from College Of Lake County 1996 with a degree in Healthcare Information Technology. She worked as a Medical Records Technician for an small...

Brandon Schnider

Brandon Schnider

January 17, 2014

Brandon M. Schnider, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, formerly of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014. Brandon was born on March 27, 1983, in Waukegan, IL. He attended schools in Kenosha, including Tremper High School, and worked as a carpenter. Brandon enjoyed outdoor activities including, family hunting trips, fishing (especially with his cousin Joe), snowmobiling and 4-wheeling with...

Joseph Starling

Joseph Starling

January 16, 2014

Joseph Lamont Starling, 58 of Pleasant Prairie, WI died at home Thursday January 16, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer; his family at his bedside. Joe was born December 7, 1955, in Waukegan, IL. He was proudly employed by Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, WI, as a Senior Tax Accountant. Joe received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, Parkside....

Joyce Sorenson

Joyce Sorenson

January 14, 2014

Joyce Marie Sorenson, 77, of Waukegan, IL, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at her daughter's home in Le Claire, Iowa. Joyce was born February 6, 1936 , in Chicago, IL, and was a graduate of Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL. She originally worked in the Lake County Sheriff's Department and then eventually retired...

Dorothy Kelley

Dorothy Kelley

January 12, 2014

Dorothy J. Kelley, 84, of Zion, IL died on Sunday evening, January 12, 2014 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born December 3, 1929 in Zion. Dorothy retired from Lake Forest Hospital in 1993. Survivors include children Sam (Karen) Kelley of Round Lake, IL, Mike (Maria) Kelley of Gurnee, IL, Dan Kelley of Dacono, CO, and Paul...

Margaret Lowry

Margaret Lowry

January 10, 2014

Margaret Ann Lowry, 78, of Waukegan passed away peacefully January 10, 2014 at home after a 15 year battle with dementia. Margaret was born May 20, 1935 in Fort Frances, Ontario Canada. She was a member of St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan. Margaret retired as Accounts Payable Specialist for the Waukegan News Sun. She was a member of the Franciscan...

Kathryn Dvorscak

Kathryn Dvorscak

January 9, 2014

Kathryn I. Dvorscak, 91, of Beach Park, IL died January 9, 2014 at Manorcare Health Services in Kenosha, WI. Kay was born May 27, 1922 in Round Lake, IL. She graduated from Grant High School, retired from Baxter Corp., and attended Our Lady of Humility Church. Kay loved cooking, playing cards and games, and conversing on Facebook with friends and...

Darrell Watts

Darrell Watts

January 9, 2014

Darrell Nathan Watts, 72, of Zion, passed away at home on Thursday, January 9, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer; his family at his bedside. He was born March 31, 1941, in Monticello, Arkansas, to William and Dorothy Watts. Darrell attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello; Ouchita College of Arkadelphia, Arkansas and the Lake Forest School of Management...

Jack Morrison

Jack Morrison

January 9, 2014

Jack Morrison, 68, of Gurnee, IL died on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Midwest Hospice Center, Glenview, IL. He was born April 4, 1945 in Waukegan, IL. Jack was an active member of St. Mark's Evangelical Church of Waukegan where he served on the Technical Team, the Finance Committee, and the Tree Of Life "In God We Trust" Committee. He...

Frederick Hartman

Frederick Hartman

January 2, 2014

Frederick "Fred" Hartman, 65, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at home. He was born December 28, 1948 in Chicago, moved to Zion in 1972, and has been a resident of Winthrop Harbor for the past 10 years. Survivors include his children Dawn Hartman, Dale Hartman, and Glenn (Gilda) Hartman all of Zion, IL; and siblings...

Barbara Clark

Barbara Clark

December 31, 2013

Barbara Ann Clark, 72, of Winthrop Harbor, IL awakened to the most glorious day December 31, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 13, 1941 in Louiseville, Kentucky. She later moved to Illinois where she was married 33 wonderful years to David. She was a charter member of The Well Church in Kenosha, WI...

James Young

James Young

December 30, 2013

James W. "Jim" Young, 83, of Zion, IL, died on Monday, December 30, 2013, at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion, IL. Jim was born March 11, 1930, in Tremont, MS. He married Eunice Molgaard on October 6, 1973, in Zion. Jim retired from Johns-Manville after 36 years of employment. He was an automobile enthusiast, a NASCAR fan, and a lover of...

Nicholas Angelopulos

Nicholas Angelopulos

December 27, 2013

Nicholas "Nick" Angelopulos, Jr., 66, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home. He was born June 17, 1947 in Waukegan, IL. Nick served with the United States Navy during the Viet Nam War. He retired from Wonder bread in Waukegan and then went to work at Bass Pro Shop in Gurnee, IL. Survivors include...

Gladys Rytima

Gladys Rytima

December 26, 2013

Gladys Rytima, 91,of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died on December 26, 2013, at home, with her family by her side. Gladys was born October 9, 1922 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and married her late husband, Paul L. Rytima, on May 1, 1945, in Pampa, Texas. She served with the Army Air Corps (later the Air Force) in World War II. Gladys loved...

Bob Walton

Bob Walton

December 25, 2013

Bob Walton, 53, of Beach Park, IL, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, peacefully, with his family by his side at Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL. Bob was born October , 25, 1960, in Libertyville, IL, and was a graduate of Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI. He married Kelly Smith on June 22, 1991, in Kenosha. Bob was...

John Stirnichuk

John Stirnichuk

December 23, 2013

John Stirnichuk,87, died December 23, 2013 at Hospitality Nursing and Rehab in Kenosha, WI. John was born November 23, 1926 in North Chicago, IL and lived in Waukegan most of his life until moving to Kenosha, WI five years ago. He is survived by his brother, Walter Stirnichuk; sister-in-law, Bobbie (nee Welsh) Stirnichuk; his long-time companion, Barbara Schroth; special niece,...

Maxie Conley Lorenz

Maxie Conley Lorenz

December 22, 2013

Maxie Mae Conley Lorenz, 84, died December 22, 2013 in McDonough, Georgia. Maxie was born December 30, 1928 in New Boston, Ohio. During WWII when her family moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she met and married Don Lorenz on March 21, 1945. They were happily married for nearly 64 years. The couple made their home in Woodstock, Illinois for several...