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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Bertha Whitmore

Bertha Whitmore

Feb 12, 2011

Bertha M. Whitmore, 79, of Waukegan, IL died on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Manor Care in Libertyville with her family by her side. Bertha was born February 23, 1931 in North Thumberland County, Virginia and came to Waukegan in 1966 from Maryland. She was employed by Anchor Hocking Glass Company in the Carton Department and she retired from Victory...

Gudrun Grana

Gudrun Grana

Feb 12, 2011

Gudrun L. Grana "Goodie" 88, of Waukegan, IL, died on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She was born October 16, 1922 in Dalsland, Sweden, came to America at the age of 3 and has been a lifelong resident of Waukegan. On March 30, 1941 she married Ross A. Grana and together they raised three children...

Lucille Martin

Lucille Martin

Feb 11, 2011

Lucille Martin, age 90, made her heavenly transition on Friday, February 11, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Lucille was born on May 23, 1920 in Jackson, Louisiana. She was a founder and member of Ebenezer Baptist Church for 34 years. She was also a founder and member of Christian Love Baptist Church for 15 years. Lucille...

Muriel Marko

Muriel Marko

Feb 10, 2011

Muriel Ruth Marko, born September 10, 1922, in Dallas, Texas, (moving to Waukegan, IL in 1946 and then to Zion, IL in 1984) passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at Terrace Nursing Home, Waukegan, IL. She was a faithful member of the Waukegan church of Christ for over 65 years. She attended faithfully every service she could, even while...

Cecelia Hudnall

Cecelia Hudnall

Feb 9, 2011

Cecelia Hudnall, 83, of Beach Park, IL, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Cecelia was born December 18, 1927 in Smithers, WV and moved to Beach Park in 1959. She retired in 1987 from Abbott Labs after working there 25 years. Survivors include her children, Sharon Stillmunks of Jacksonville, FL, Karen (Joseph) Palmer of...

Joyce Proctor

Joyce Proctor

Feb 9, 2011

Joyce M. Proctor, 81, of Beach Park, IL, formerly of Waukegan, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Gurnee, IL. Joyce was born July 27, 1929, in Waukegan, IL, to Herman and Irene Kleinert. She graduated from Waukegan High School in 1947 and married Homer "Bud" Proctor on February 3, 1951,...

Mattie Armstrong

Mattie Armstrong

Feb 8, 2011

Mattie 56, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan after fighting a long time of illness. Mattie was born August 3, 1954 in Boligee, AL. Mattie confessed her faith at an early age. She moved to Zion, IL in August 1974 and resided here until her passing. Mattie...

Edgar Zumalt

Edgar Zumalt

Feb 5, 2011

Edgar Leon A resident of Berryville, Arkansas, formerly of Zion departed this life Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the age of 80 at his home In Berryville, Arkansas. He was born February 13, 1930 in Montgomery, Missouri, a son of Edgar and Permillia Jane (Coil) Zumwalt. On March 15, 1951, Edgar was united In marriage with Carlene Mae Guthrie. Edgar...

Avis Galgan

Avis Galgan

Feb 4, 2011

Avis I. Galgan, January 31, 1923 - February 4, 2011; a 1958 resident of Newport Town, Wadsworth, IL departed from her loved ones February 4, 2011 for the trip to her heavenly home in answer to her prayers and ultimate goal in life. Avis was the proud Mother of four children: Bruce (Karen) Galgan, Richard (Sandy) Galgan, Reverend Dr. Raleigh...

Arnold Hallgren

Arnold Hallgren

Feb 1, 2011

Arnold S. "Arnie" Hallgren, 83, of Beach Park, IL, died on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Arnie was born March 11, 1927 in Rockford, IL and has lived in this area most of his life. He retired in 1989 as a millwright at Johnson Motors after working there 39 years. He was also a past member...

Gertrude Miller

Gertrude Miller

Feb 1, 2011

Gertrude L. Miller (Nee Crane), age 94, of Zion, Illinois passed away peacefully at Rolling Hills Manor nursing home February 1st, 2011. She was born May 29, 1916 to Cecil W. and Christine L. (Rundell) Crane in Zion where she grew up and graduated from Zion parochial and high schools. Trude' attended the School of Beauty Culture of Chicago and...

Arlene Bosarth

Arlene Bosarth

Jan 30, 2011

Arlene J. Bozarth, 74, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan with family by her side. Arlene was born March 21, 1936 in Libertyville. She married the late Bobby D. Bozarth on November 15, 1957 at Our Lady of Humility Church. Arlene retired in 1997 from Midwest Regional Medical Center...

Karin Harper

Karin Harper

Jan 26, 2011

Karin L. Harper, 60, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at home. Karin was born March 8, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Zion in 1966. She was employed by the Winthrop Harbor Post Office for 40 years. She was also a member of the Winthrop Harbor Lions Club, Winthrop Harbor V.F.W. Auxiliary, and Zion-Benton...

Sharon Sotomayor

Sharon Sotomayor

Jan 25, 2011

Sharon Sotomayor of Waukegan, Illinois, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 surrounded by family after losing the battle with lung cancer. She retired from K-Mart of Waukegan after 30 years. She then began driving special Ed students for Lakeside Transportation, a job she enjoyed and loved. She was a friend to everyone she met. She leaves behind her daughter, Helen...

Helen Sparks

Helen Sparks

Jan 24, 2011

Helen LaVerne (nee Myers), 98, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2011, after a short illness at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She has been a resident of Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, IL, the past ten years. Helen was born, March 31, 1912, in Thunderhawk, SD, the daughter of Dan and Lillian Myers. She...

John Appenzeller

John Appenzeller

Jan 24, 2011

John "Jack" Appenzeller, 83, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, (a life-long resident of Lake County) passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Jack was born at home in Winthrop Harbor, on April 13, 1927. He was a career salesman. Jack served with the United States Navy during World War II. He was a lifetime...

Joseph Knobbe

Joseph Knobbe

Jan 21, 2011

Joseph William Knobbe (82) loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on Friday morning January 21, 2011 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Carroll Iowa on March 17th 1928 to Joseph and Christina Siepker. Joe was raised in Breda Iowa and went to St. Bernard's Catholic School where he was...

Gloria Palmer

Gloria Palmer

Jan 20, 2011

Gloria Lynn Palmer, 59, of Waukegan died January 20, 2011 at home. Gloria was born April 21, 1951 in Waukegan. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township Hight School in 1969. Survivors includer her mother, Lorene Palmer; sister Patricia "Trish" Joan Price of Plainfied; and her brother Lawrence "Larry (Beth) Palmer of Romeoville. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles...

William Overbey

William Overbey

Jan 20, 2011

William Lawrence "Larry" Overbey, 79, of Dyer, TN, went on to be with the Lord on January 20th, 2011. He was born in Dyer, TN, November 7th, 1931. At the age of 5 he moved to the Waukegan area where her resided until his return to TN. He attended Waukegan High School and was the graduating class of 1951. He...

Sally Manson

Sally Manson

Jan 19, 2011

Sally J. Manson, 65, of Zion, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born September 4, 1945, in Oak Park, IL, and was a graduate of Oak Park-River Forest High School. Sally married Samuel Chester Manson on February 26, 1966, in Bel-Air, MD. She had been employed as an accounting...

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