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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Margaret Kowaleski
Oct 11, 2008
Margaret "Margie" Kowaleski, 82, of Winthrop Harbor , IL, died on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at home. Margie was born October 9, 1925, in Chicago, IL. She is survived by a sister, Irene (Stanley) Zrazik of Buffalo Grove, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Congdon...
Theodore Whiteside
Oct 11, 2008
Theodore J. "Ted" Whiteside, 89 of Zion, IL, died on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Clare Bridge, Brookdale Senior Living, Kenosha, WI. Theodore was born October 30, 1918 in Zion and was a lifelong member of Christ Community Church. He was a member of American Legion Post #865, Zion, resulting from his years in the United States Navy during WWII....
Donna Szekely
Oct 7, 2008
Donna "Dee-Dee" Szekely, 62, of Winthrop Harbor, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Dee-Dee was born April 19, 1946, in Painesville, Ohio, and married Martin Szekely on June 23, 1967, in Painesville. She was formerly employed as a real estate agent. Dee-Dee was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her favorite hobby was...
Jennie Biga
Oct 7, 2008
Jennie A. Biga, 86 of Waukegan, IL, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Jennie was born February 23, 1922, in Trenary, MI. She was a faithful member of the Alter Guild, Hospitality Team, Rachel Circle and the Women of the E.L.C.A. at Trinity United Lutheran Church. She married John J. Heraver on January 31,...
Rena Will
Oct 6, 2008
Rena M. Will, 97, of Morton, IL, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2008, at home, with her family by her side. Rena was born on April 24, 1911, in Zion, to Alfred and Louvinia (nee Hamby) Bryant. She married Robert P. Will on February 20, 1932 in Zion. Rena is survived by eight grandchildren,...
Violet Scheerens
Oct 5, 2008
Violet "Vi" Scheerens, 87, of Beach Park, IL, formerly of Saxon, WI, died on Sunday, October 5, 2008, at home. Violet was born April 30, 1921, in Saxon, WI, and married Cyril Scheerens on August 28, 1947, in Saxon, WI. She was an active charter member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Zion. Violet was an avid Cubs fan, and...
Dorothy Stang
Oct 1, 2008
Dorothy E. Stang, 67, of Winthrop Harbor, died on October 1, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Dorothy was born February 3,1941, in Zion, IL, and was a 1959 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School. She married Leonard Stang on September 5, 1959. Dorothy was an active member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Zion. She was a...
Deloris Dennison
Sep 30, 2008
Deloris Rosemary Dennison, 69, of Zion, died on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Arbor View Nursing Home in Zion. She was born January 9, 1939 in Chesapeake, Ohio and moved to Zion in 1968 from Miller, Ohio. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Bennie Marshall Dennison; children Deborah (Rich) Lori of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Bennie (Sue) Dennison Jr. of Zion,...
Timothy Kangas
Sep 29, 2008
Timothy "Tim" Kangas, 49, of Beach Park, IL, died on Monday, September 29, 2008 at Sheridan Health Care Center in Zion. Tim was born February 21, 1959 in Waukegan and had lived in various locations throughout the United States including Florida and Texas before settling back in Waukegan. He attended St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waukegan and was a...
Clarence Bouchard
Sep 28, 2008
Clarence E. Bouchard, 98, of Zion, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Clarence was born February 22, 1910 in Madison, Wisconsin. He came to Zion in his late 20's and shortly thereafter became a trainee at the Zion Faith Homes where he met his wife, the late Eleanor. He retired from the Zion...
Steve Kennedy
Sep 24, 2008
Steve Kennedy, 52, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at his home. He was born July 11, 1956 in Waukegan. Steve attended church at The Well Ministries in Winthrop Harbor. He was a Firefighter all of his life, including serving as a volunteer for Winthrop Harbor Fire Dept., was a paramedic for Winthrop Harbor Rescue...
William Estes
Sep 16, 2008
William E. Estes, 65, of Waukegan, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at Glen Lake Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan. William was born July 23, 1943 in North Chicago. He retired in 1998 from Anchor Glass Company in Gurnee and he served his country with the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Deborah; sons, Steven of Waukegan and Eric...
Michael Kirtz
Sep 16, 2008
Michael Patrick Kirtz, 28, of Beach Park, IL, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at home. He was born July 29, 1980 in Waukegan. Michael is survived by his two children, Tyler and Violet Kirtz, both of Silver Lake, WI; his father and mother, David and Nita Kirtz of Beach Park, IL; one sister, Kathryn Kirtz of Beach Park;...
Mary Lou Jones
Sep 12, 2008
Mary Lou "Mert" Jones, 72, of Waukegan, died on Friday, September 12, 2008, at home. Mert was born December 12, 1935, in Tomah, WI, and worked for General Binding Corporation in Northbrook fo many years. Later she owned her own day care service in Waukegan. She enjoyed ball room dancing and loved her late dog, Arthur. Mert is survived by...
Ossi Maennena
Sep 11, 2008
Ossi Maennena, 70, of Wadsworth, IL, died on Thursday, September 11, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Ossi was born October 19, 1937, in Kalajoki, Finland, and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Waukegan. In his earlier years, Ossi was employed as a lumber jack in Finland and an iron worker in the U.S.A.; before...
Hildegard Gabralczyk
Sep 11, 2008
Hildegard Gabralczyk, 79, of Gurnee, died September 11, 2008. Hildegard was born January 6, 1929 in Germany. She worked for American Hospital Supply and enjoyed baking. Survivors include her brother Josef Kapralczuk of Germany; special friends, Petra, Gunther, and Rosemarie Jung of Germany; and many loving friends and neighbors. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 18, 2008 at...
Lucille Green
Sep 10, 2008
Lucille Green passed away September 10, 2008 at home with her family. She was a lifelong resident of Waukegan, IL. She was a lifetime member of the Waukegan Bowman and was a member of many local garden clubs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman "Cap" Green. She is survived by her two sons, Norman (Helen) Green and...
Steve Proskin
Sep 4, 2008
Steve "Stevie" Proskin, 23, of Zion, died on Thursday, September 4, 2008, at home. He was born October 30, 1984 in Pueblo, CO, and lived in Zion most of his life. He attended Christ Church of Lake Forest. He had a deep love of music through his writing, singing and playing the guitar. Steve will be sadly missed by all....
LeRoy Golwitzer
Sep 4, 2008
LeRoy "Lee" Golwitzer, 71, of Waukegan, died on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Lee was born November 21, 1936 in Zion and had lived in the Northern Lake County area all of his life. He was self-employed as a contractor in the area. He was also a member of Zion-Benton Moose Lodge #667 and...
Rufus Rich
Sep 3, 2008
Rufus (Glenn) Rich, 80, of Zion, IL. Passed away early Wednesday morning Sept. 3rd. Glenn as he was known is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores (Bourdeau), his son Tom, daughter Sheryl (Jamie) Farrell, and his beloved grandsons Shane, and Cody. Glenn along with his wife spent many hours watching Shane excel at playing hockey, and Cody playing...
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