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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


James Shelton

James Shelton

Jun 11, 2010

James 'Tom' Shelton, 68, of Beach Park, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 11, 2010 surrounded by his loving, devoted family. Tom was born in Corinth, MS, and moved to Zion at a young age. Tom married the love of his life, Luanna Riggs, in 1963. Tom was a deacon at Meadow Ridge Baptist...

Lisa Lee

Lisa Lee

Jun 11, 2010

Lisa Gray Lee (nee MacDonald), age 33, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, was called to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 11, 2010 surrounded by her loving, devoted family. Lisa was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania and moved to Winthrop Harbor after marrying the love of her life, Christian Andrew Lee, in 1999. Lisa loved the Lord Jesus...

Bobby Moore

Bobby Moore

Jun 8, 2010

Bobby L. Moore, 46, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Bobby was born March 31, 1964 in Zion. He was employed by Emco Chemical Distributors Inc. in North Chicago for 19 years. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Patricia; his daughter, Brittany Anne Moore, of Winthrop Harbor; his...

Linda Duncan

Linda Duncan

Jun 4, 2010

Linda J. Duncan, 60, of Beach Park, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Linda was born on December 5, 1949, in Lake County, TN, and had been employed the last several years as a photographic technician at the Wal-Mart in Gurnee. Linda was a loving, wife, mother, sister, and aunt....

Lavern Johnson

Lavern Johnson

Jun 3, 2010

Lavern Alph "Swede" Johnson, 84, of Wadsworth, Illinois, died on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born January 1, 1926 in Shaller, Iowa. Following high school in Shaller he joined the Army-Air Force during World War II and served in Italy as a tail gunner on a B-17. He later did undergraduate work...

Jay Peterson

Jay Peterson

Jun 2, 2010

Jay Jeffrey Peterson, 52, of Wadsworth, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2010 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Jay was born September 23, 1957 in Waukegan and moved to Wadsworth in 1966. He attended Glen Flora School in Waukegan, Newport Elementary School in Wadsworth, and graduated in 1976 from Zion-Benton Township High School....

Carl Holland

Carl Holland

May 30, 2010

Carl Walker Holland, 60, of Beach Park, Illinois, died on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at home. Carl was born February 20, 1950 in Red Bay, Alabama and was a lifelong resident of Zion. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and later from Lake Forest Business School. Carl retired in 2001 from Virtual Color in Elk Grove Village and prior...

William Seppala

William Seppala

May 26, 2010

William J. "Bill" Seppala, 55, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, formerly of Waukegan and Zion, IL, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Bill was born October 3, 1954, in Waukegan and was a graduate of Grayslake High School. He married Rebecca Cook on May 9, 1992, at the First United Methodist Church in Waukegan....

James Albert

James Albert

May 15, 2010

James Robert Albert Sr., 60 died suddenly at Vista Medical Center on Sunday, May 16, 2010. He was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church and attended Our Lady of Humility Elementary School in Zion. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1968. He served in the Army National Guard and was an Emergency Medical Technician for many years....

Beverly McElmurry

Beverly McElmurry

May 14, 2010

Dr. Beverly Jane McElmurry, EdD, RN, FAAN, Professor of Nursing, and Associate Dean of the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Nursing Global Health Leadership Office, died May 14, 2010, at home in Zion. She was 72. Bev was born August 9, 1937 in Stanley, WI, to Jack McElmurry and Frances (Smith) McElmurry. Her family relocated to Zion later...

William Beckenbaugh

William Beckenbaugh

May 14, 2010

William D. Beckenbaugh, 77, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois died on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Bill was born August 24, 1932 in Chicago and moved to Winthrop Harbor in 1992 from Melrose Park, Illinois. He was a member of North Prairie United Methodist Church of Winthrop Harbor where he was also active with the...

Edward Godbold

Edward Godbold

May 10, 2010

Edward Godbold Sr. "Buddy" Edward "Buddy" Godbold Sr, 72, of Zion died Monday, May 10, 2010 in Chicago. Edward born April 14, 1938 in Pinehill, Alabama to the union of George and Maryalice (nee Blackman) Godbold. Edward moved to Zion, Illinois in 1969. He attended the Camden Academy School in Camden, Alabama. He married Lula Godbold on August 20, 1967....

Ernestine Powers

Ernestine Powers

May 10, 2010

Ernestine "Tiny" Powers, 84, a long time resident of Zion, and formerly of Winthrop Harbor, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Tiny was born December 26, 1925, in Choctaw County, MS, and married Lester Powers on August 2, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church...

Josephine Esperson

Josephine Esperson

May 9, 2010

Josephine "Joey" E. Pressnall Esperson, 72, of Beach Park, IL, died on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Joey was born December 20, 1937, in Waukegan, IL, to Leonard and Hazel Grant Pressnall. She was retired from Zion-Benton Township High School where she was employed as a food service worker. Joey was formerly employed by...

Kevin Weber

Kevin Weber

May 5, 2010

Kevin "Spider" Weber, 33, whom loved to fish, died on May 5, 2010. He was loving son of Karen and Robert Weber; loving brother to Robert, Richard, Daniel and Joanna; uncle to Christopher; and beloved mate of Alicia Delgado and her children, Crystal and Elijah. Rest in Peace my son - we love you. Memorial visitation will be held on...

William Gilbert

William Gilbert

May 5, 2010

William "Bill" Gilbert, 81, of Winthrop Harbor, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, peacefully at Vista Medical Center East surrounded by family. Bill was born February 10, 1929 in Waukegan and has lived in this area all of his life. Bill retired in 1989 as Director of Engineering from Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan after 32 years of service. He...

Eric Hortin

Eric Hortin

May 4, 2010

Eric John Hortin, 60,of Zion, IL, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Eric was born on September 24, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1967 and Rockford College in 1971 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Eric was an avid follower of all Zion High...

Florence Dawson Cankar

Florence Dawson Cankar

May 1, 2010

Florence M. Dawson Cankar Florence M. Dawson Cankar, 91, of Waukegan, formerly of Palatine, IL, and Hammond, IN, died peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2010, with her family by her side at her home. Florence was born on October 4, 1918, in Chicago and was a member of the Elks #702 in Waukegan. She loved to golf and bowl, along...

William Wilemon

William Wilemon

Apr 26, 2010

William A. "Jack" Wilemon, 86, of Winthrop Harbor, IL joined that "Great Fisherman's Club in the Sky" on Monday, April 26, 2010, at his son's home in Winthrop Harbor, IL. Jack was born December 23, 1923, in Fulton, MS, and married Earner J. Morris on March 22, 1946, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Fulton. Jack and Earner resided in...

Lawrence Stevens

Lawrence Stevens

Apr 24, 2010

Lawrence A. "Larry" Stevens Lawrence A. "Larry" Stevens, 78, of Beach Park, IL, died on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born May 16, 1931, in Taunton, Mass. Larry married Margaret Punzel on September 27, 1969, in Lake Mills, WI. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Zion. Larry retired...

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