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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Deborah Pumala

Deborah Pumala

Jun 20, 2012

Deborah D. Pumala, 57, of Zion, died peacefully after a courageous fight with a long illness, at home, on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Deborah born August 4, 1954, in Aiken, South Carolina, and graduated from Zion-Benton Township School in 1973. She married Dale Pumala on July 14, 1973, in Zion. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Dale; son, Christopher...

Martin Bieszczat

Martin Bieszczat

Jun 20, 2012

Bieszczat, Martin J. "Marty" 62, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, formerly of Franklin Park, IL, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at his home. Marty was born February 3, 1950, in Chicago, IL, and graduated from Weber High School in 1968. He was employed by the United States Postal Service for over 30 years, eventually retiring as Postmaster of...

Mavis Anderson

Mavis Anderson

Jun 15, 2012

Anderson, Mavis 70, of Zion, IL died peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL, after a lingering illness. Mavis was born April 24, 1942, in Red Bay, AL. She grew up in Zion, and later in her life was a long time resident of Winchester House in Libertyville. She leaves behind one brother, Oveal...

Hannelore Hutchison

Hannelore Hutchison

Jun 15, 2012

Hutchison, Hannelore "Laura" Of Zion, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 15, 2012. Laura was born on March 6, 1930 to Franz and Babette Wenning in Erlangen, Germany. She was 82. She is survived by her twin brother, Hans (Emmi) Wenning of Erlangen, Germany; Her five sons, Richard (Cathy), David, James (Kathy), Daniel (Cindy)...

William Grubbs

William Grubbs

Jun 15, 2012

Grubbs, Sr., William Grant "Bill" 85, of Gurnee, IL, died on Friday, June 15, 2012, at Winchester House in Libertyville, IL, surrounded by his family. Bill was born December 1, 1926, in Pineville, KY, and married Avonell Stollings on November 2, 1951. He served with the United States Army during World War II and retired from Johnson Motors after 32...

David Herman

David Herman

Jun 14, 2012

David Martin Herman, 40, of Zion, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012. David was born March 26, 1972, in Spokane, Washington, and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1990. David is survived by his father, Raymond W. Herman; step-mother, Carol J. Herman; grandmother, Marion Stroud; brother, Ray V. Herman; sister, Kristi A. (Troy) Adams; aunt, Brenda (Ray)...

Florence Talley-Watts

Florence Talley-Watts

Jun 12, 2012

Florence S. Talley-Watts, 88, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Hospice Alliance House, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Florence was born November 23, 1923, in Waukegan, IL. She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waukegan and also a former member of the "Women of the Vikings". Florence was a retired thirty year employee of...

Julia Snyder

Julia Snyder

Jun 9, 2012

Julia Elizabeth Snyder (Carberry), 90, of Waukegan, IL, died on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Rolling Hills Place, Zion, IL. Julia was born December 12, 1921, in South Milwaukee, WI, and married Gayle H. Snyder Sr. on November 1, 1941, in North Chicago, IL. She attended Calvary Harvest Church in Gurnee, IL. Julia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Leona Keller

Leona Keller

Jun 9, 2012

Leona Marceil Keller, 87, (nee, Brune) of Zion, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Round Lake Beach, IL. Leona was born February 6, 1925, in Zion, and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1942. She was a life-long member of Christ Community Church in Zion. Leona retired from the...

Jack Lolmaugh

Jack Lolmaugh

Jun 9, 2012

Jack Lolmaugh, 82, a resident of Rolling Hills Place, formerly of Waukegan, IL, joined his wife Peg in Heaven on June 9, 2012. He was a proud member of the United States Army during WWII. Jack was a well respected partner in Modern Home Builders and was instrumental in developing the community. He was an award winning stained glass craftsman...

Raymond Shelton

Raymond Shelton

Jun 8, 2012

Raymond Lloyd "Ray" Shelton,92, of Zion, IL, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012, at home surrounded by family. Ray was born September 6, 1919, in Florence, AL, and married Shirley Graf on December 23, 1964, in Waukegan, IL. He served with the United States Army during World War II. Ray was a retired employee of Lake Forest College of...

Roma Kerley

Roma Kerley

Jun 7, 2012

Roma J. Kerley, 79, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died on Thursday, June 7, 2012 quietly at home following a long illness. Roma was born May 13, 1933 in Simpson, IL and came to this area in 1950. She was active at Lakeview Church of Zion where she taught Sunday School for 45 years. She was also a member of local...

Sandy Nelson

Sandy Nelson

Jun 7, 2012

Sandy Nelson, 72, formerly of Zion, IL, died peacefully on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. Sandy was born November 12, 1939, in Waukegan, IL, and married David Nelson on May 21, 1960, in Nebraska. She served her country with the United States Air Force. Sandy worked for the Zion Library as the "Bookmobile...

Raymond Herrera

Raymond Herrera

Jun 6, 2012

Raymond "Ray" Herrera, 67, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Ray was born March 15, 1945, in Havana, Cuba, and married Judith Erickson on November 12, 1968, in Waukegan, IL. He was a member of Wesley Church, in Waukegan. Ray was a retired carpet installer who spent his retirement years working as a cashier for Wal-Mart. Survivors include his...

Annabelle Clark

Annabelle Clark

Jun 5, 2012

Annabelle J. Clark, 81, of Beach Park, IL died on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born March 20, 1931 in Pittsville, WI. She and her husband Robert met while working at Komatsu and married in 1975. She was a member of Millburn Congregational United Church of Christ and belonged to Millburn Eastern...

Maxine Krause

Maxine Krause

Jun 2, 2012

Maxine Storey Krause, 89, of Zion, IL died on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at her home. Maxine was born July 24, 1922 in Zion. In early 1941 she began her 43 year secretarial career in the Credit Department at Abbott Labs, retiring in 1984. She met Ira Krause, an Abbott pharmacist, and they married on June 21, 1958. Their milestone...

LeRoy Graham

LeRoy Graham

May 31, 2012

LeRoy G. Graham, 60, of Zion, IL died on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan, IL. He was born October 28, 1951 in Sioux City, IA and moved to the Chicago area 12 years ago from Atchison, KS. LeRoy and Cindy serve Trinity Christian Center in Zion, IL as Children's Pastors. LeRoy was also a Deacon,...

Evelyn Armstrong

Evelyn Armstrong

May 29, 2012

Evelyn Irene Armstrong died peacefully at her home in Zion, IL May 29, 2012. She was born August 22, 1925 in Booneville, MS to Daniel Luther and Minnie Pearl Shook. She graduated from Booneville High School in 1943 and married W. L. Armstrong, a Marine, serving in WWII. Following his return from the war they made their home in the...

Harold Cecil

Harold Cecil

May 28, 2012

Harold L. Cecil Sr. 85, of Zion, IL died Monday, May 28, 2012 in his home. Born February 4, 1927 in Louisville, KY the son of the late Robert and Dora Cecil. Harold served his country 23 years in the U.S. Navy until his retirement. He worked for Johnson Motors for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife...

Carter Stewart

Carter Stewart

May 28, 2012

Carter Jack Stewart, 65, of Waukegan died at home on Memorial Day after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was the son of the late Irene (Harazak) Stewart and Jack Stewart, both of Waukegan. He enjoyed the proximity of Lake Michigan to his family home and was an avid sailor and served as a sailing instructor at the Great...

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