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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Clova Holverson

Clova Holverson

Jan 8, 2008

Clova Elaine Holverson, 88, of Zion, died on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Clova was born June 15, 1919, in Clovis, New Mexico, and graduated from Waukegan High School. On April 6, 1938, she married Vernon Holverson. She was a lifelong member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, where she taught Sunday School...

James Davis

James Davis

Jan 7, 2008

James Lawrence Davis, 84, of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, January 7, 2008 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. James was born December 28, 1923 in Tremont, Mississippi. He served with the United States Army from 1944 to 1947 and with the United States Navy from 1947 to 1950. He was employed at Johns-Manville...

Mary Rosasco

Mary Rosasco

Jan 5, 2008

Mary Margaret Rosasco, 99, of Trevor, WI, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 5, 2008, at the home of her granddaughter, Linnae (Mike) Heiny, and great-grandchildren, Emily and Joshua Heiny. Margaret was born December 3, 1908, in Chicago, IL, and moved to Zion in 1947. She was active with the city of Zion as a "Fire Belle", and with...

Richard Craft

Richard Craft

Jan 3, 2008

Richard L. "Dick" Craft, 63, of Waukegan, died on Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Hines V.A. Hospital in Maywood. Dick was born October 17, 1944, in Akron, Ohio and married Carole Samuelian on April 17, 1965, in Providence, R.I. He graduated from Ellet High School in Akron, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. While in school he was a member...

Edna Quinlivan

Edna Quinlivan

Jan 1, 2008

Edna E. Quinlivan, 88, of Zion, died on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Edna was born was October 12,1919 in Norway, Iowa, and moved to Parkston, S. Dak., with her parents in 1920. She graduated from St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, S. Dak. with a registered nurses degree in 1941 and served in the...

Willis Mayfield

Willis Mayfield

Jan 1, 2008

Rev. Willis E. Mayfield, 86, of Zion, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Zion. Willis was born February 6, 1921, in Zion, IL, and graduated from Waukegan High School. He married Edith Warren on May 31, 1940, in Zion. Willis attended Bob Jones University and Goshen College, earned...

Mollie Hampton

Mollie Hampton

Jan 1, 2008

Mollie Hampton, 90, a resident of Shiloh Towers in Zion, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Mollie was born October 19, 1917 in Alabama. She will be dearly missed by her children, Sylvester (Gaila) Hampton, LaVelle (Ray) Crowe, Lou (Nancy) Hampton, Shelia (Duane) Starmach, Mike (Kathy) Hampton, and Tommy (Brenda) Hampton. Mollie...

Gary Lambert

Gary Lambert

Dec 31, 2007

Gary Steven Lambert, 49, of Zion went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 31, 2007, in Zion. He was born October 8, 1958, in Waukegan and lived in Zion for most of his life. He was a strong and powerfully-built man who deeply loved his family. He previously worked in public works for the City of Lake Forest....

Joanne Walker

Joanne Walker

Dec 30, 2007

Joanne R. Walker, 75, of Zion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2007, at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Zion. Joanne was born on July 13, 1932, in Waukegan, IL, and married Jack Walker on May 23, 1953, in Waukegan. She retired from employment at the Ft. Sheridan Commissary in 1994 after 25 years of service. Joanne was...

Edward Clark

Edward Clark

Dec 27, 2007

Edward "Ed" Clark, 62, of Waukegan died December 27, 2007 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born July 9, 1945 in Waukegan. He was a graduate of Waukegan High School. He retired from the Waukegan School district as a mechanic and also worked for Lee Auto Parts. Ed was an avid car enthusiast who loved both...

Helen Ondrla

Helen Ondrla

Dec 26, 2007

Helen M. Ondrla, 93, of Chicago, died December 26, 2007, after a brief illness. Born August 31,1914, in Chicago, Helen retired from Motorola Corp. in Franklin Park after nearly 30 years of employment. She was loving "Auntie" Helen to everyone she knew. Survived by beloved nieces, Marge and Paula Illich, Dorothy Dymit, nee Maruska, Judith (John) Tremore, nee Ondrla, Paulette...

Henry Flores

Henry Flores

Dec 23, 2007

Henry Flores, 75, of Ashville, Ohio, formerly of North Chicago, passed away on Sunday December 23, 2007. Henry was born September 19, 1932. He grew up in Crystal City, Texas and was a four year United States Army veteran. Henry loved his children and many grandchildren. His hobbies included growing watermelon and vegetables in his garden and traveling. Survivors include...

Roy DuPree

Roy DuPree

Dec 22, 2007

Roy DuPree, 81, of Beach Park, IL died on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at the Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion. Roy was born July 24, 1926, in Lake Linden, MI, and was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. He founded DuPree Sewer Service in 1952 in Beach Park and owned and operated the company...

Alyce Pye

Alyce Pye

Dec 22, 2007

In loving memory of Alyce May Pye (Mericle). 10/4/29 - 12/22/07. Alyce passed away after a short illness at her home with loving family and friends to keep her company until her time to go home with the Lord. She will be missed greatly, but with lots of love and fond memories. She was a part of the Zion area...

Eugene Hausmann

Eugene Hausmann

Dec 21, 2007

Eugene T. Hausmann,83, of Waukegan, IL, died on Friday, December 21, 2007, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Eugene was born January 24, 1924, in Barton, WI, and was a long time member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. He was retired from Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago. Eugene was a strong volunteer and community member,...

Ruth Kidd

Ruth Kidd

Dec 17, 2007

Ruth Dorothy Flaherty Kidd (nee Huber), 90, of Victory Lakes Continuing Care Center, Lindenhurst, IL; and formerly of Seminole, FL, and Zion, IL; died on Monday, December 17, 2007, at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Ruth was born October 21, 1917, in Chicago, IL, and married William James Flaherty on May 25, 1940, in Chicago. After his passing, she then...

Donald Grana

Donald Grana

Dec 16, 2007

Donald Ross Grana, 63, of Waukegan, died on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at his home in Waukegan. Donald was born January 22, 1944 in Waukegan. He was a member of St. Anastasia Church. He retired in 1999 after 35 years of service with the City of Waukegan Water Department. Donald was also an avid animal lover. Survivors include his wife...

Vienna Leppen

Vienna Leppen

Dec 15, 2007

Vienna E. Leppen (nee Niskala) slept away peacefully on December 15, 2007. She was born October 10, 1921 in Humboldt, Michigan, the loving daughter of the late Liisa Justina Niskala and Leander Niskala and the loving wife of the late Arthur L. "Lee" Leppen. Vi was a loving and caring individual throughout her lifetime. She lived in Waukegan throughout her...

Gail Farmer

Gail Farmer

Dec 14, 2007

Gail E. Farmer, 52, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, died on Friday, December 14, 2007 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. Gail was born March 22, 1955 in Waukegan. For the past 2 1/2 years, Gail has resided at Arbor View Nursing Home in Zion where she was President of the residents association. She was also a member of First...

Deborah Brandt

Deborah Brandt

Dec 7, 2007

Deborah Lynn Brandt, 53, of Beach Park, died on Friday, December 7, 2007, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha. Deborah was born July 13, 1954, in Chicago, IL, and graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Masters in Administration of Justice and Social Work. She also was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority at SIU. Deborah was a past...

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