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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Betty Hanson

Betty Hanson

Feb 20, 2011

Betty J. Hanson, 78, formerly of Zion, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 20, 2011, at the Terrace Nursing Home, Waukegan. Betty was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Betty was born May 3, 1932, in Itawamba County, MS, the oldest daughter of Oscar Bee and Lalia Young. Betty is survived by her children, Robert...

Judith Bigelow

Judith Bigelow

Feb 17, 2011

Judith M. "Judy" Bigelow, 85, of Zion, IL, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, surrounded by her family. She was born May 19, 1925, in Gurnee, IL, and was baptized in 1981 at Wesley Church, Waukegan. Judy was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed knitting and...

Deacon Phillip Fragassi

Deacon Phillip Fragassi

Feb 15, 2011

Deacon Phillip A. Fragassi, 72, of Winthrop Harbor, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at his home. Phillip was born August 16, 1938 in Chicago and came to Lake County in 1963 from Evanston. He was a member and Deacon at the Church of St. Patrick in Wadsworth. Phillip retired in 2005 as general manager of Lake County Public...

Marion Ohmstead

Marion Ohmstead

Feb 14, 2011

The Ohmstead family of Zion, IL would like to celebrate the life and death of their mother, Marion Rhea (nee Nogle) Ohmstead at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Marion was born in Zion on February 15, 1919 and she died...

Janis Chalfant

Janis Chalfant

Feb 13, 2011

Janis Lea Chalfant formerly Janis Lea Thompson, was born Aug 15, 1927 in Spruce, Missouri. She passed away Feb. 13, 2011 at the Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Zion, IL. Janis resided for the last 58 years in Bonnie Brook in Waukegan. Before that she lived in Beach Park and attended Zion Township High School. Her parents were Clarence and...

George Peters

George Peters

Feb 13, 2011

George Peters, 73, of Wadsworth, IL, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 13, 2011, at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. George was born October 7, 1937, in Bain Station,(Kenosha County), WI, and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1956 where his picture was placed on the Wall of...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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