Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Rex Carey
April 14, 2008
Rex Carey, 74, of Chicago, Illinois, died on Monday, April 14, 2008 at Glencrest Nursing Home in Chicago. Rex was born April 21, 1933 in Zion but lived most of his life in Chicago. He was employed for almost 30 years by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois. Rex was a master bridge player, played in many tournaments and amassed over...
Millie VanAbel
April 13, 2008
Millie M. VanAbel 68, of Park City, Illinois, died on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Kenosha Hospital, surrounded by her family. Millie was born February 15, 1940 in Chicago, grew up in Mason, Wisconsin and came to this area while still in High School in 1956. She retired in 1979 from American International Hospital (now Midwestern Regional Medical Center) in...
Kenneth Anthony
April 13, 2008
Kenneth Foster Anthony Sr, 68, a lifelong resident of Zion, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 13, 2008, after a long battle with diabetes and heart complications. He was born May 4, 1939 in Waukegan. From his early childhood, Kenneth was devoted to the Zion Passion Play. He played various roles and was particularly remembered for playing...
Karen Bower
April 11, 2008
Karen M. Bower, 50, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 11, 2008 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. Karen was born March 8, 1958 to the late Olga and Fred Kravontka in Waukegan, Illinois. She was a member of Calvary Harvest Church of Gurnee where she was involved in many different ministries and...
Norma Lehman
April 9, 2008
Norma W. Lehman (nee Liddle), 80, of Zion, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Zion, after carrying the burden of Alzheimer's disease with peace and dignity for 15 years. Norma was born February 21, 1928 in Beach Park and was a life-long member of Christ Community Church of Zion. She enjoyed square dancing...
Kenneth Roberts
April 9, 2008
Kenneth "Kenort" Roberts, 51, of Zion, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at his home. Ken was born April 22, 1956 in Booneville, Mississippi and lived in Winthrop Harbor for most of his life. He attended the Winthrop Harbor Grade Schools and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1974. He worked at Bennett's United Oil in his early years,...
Steve Jecevicus
April 6, 2008
Steve F. Jecevicus, 86 of, Wadsworth, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the home of his nephew, John Jecevicus, in Wadsworth. Steve was born November 14, 1921, in Wauconda, IL, and had resided at his nephew's home for the last 1½years. Before that he lived in Wadsworth for 50 years, working for Imperial Mink Ranch and...
Ann Ksiezak
April 5, 2008
Ann A. Ksiezak, 81, of Chicago, IL, died on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Sheridan Health Care Center in Zion, IL, after a brief stay. She was born August 28, 1926, in Chicago to the late Samuel and Anna Laho. Ann attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Chicago. She was a dedicated homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother....
Howard Birky
April 4, 2008
Howard C. Birky, 87, of Zion, died on Friday, April 4, 2008, at home peacefully in his sleep. Howard was born June 23, 1920 in Walnut, Illinois. He was a member of Christ Community Church of Zion. He retired in 1983 from Abbott Labs after 22 years and prior to that had worked for Fansteel in North Chicago and Deep...
Larry Miller
April 3, 2008
Larry Miller, 63, of Zion, died on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at home following a long illness. Larry was born February 25, 1945 in Wilmington, Delaware and grew up in Marshalltown, Iowa. After over 22 years in the United States Navy, he retired in 1982 at Great Lakes, Illinois as a Chief Petty Officer. He then went to work at...
James Gavin
April 1, 2008
James D. Gavin James D. Gavin, 70, of Beach Park, died on April 1, 2008, at home. He was born January 16, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and married Dianne Venturini (nee Pringle) on December 15, 1993, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. James was retired from the United States Navy, and after retirement, worked in civil service for the Navy. He totaled...
James Petreman
March 31, 2008
James M. "Jim" Petreman, Sr. of Winthrop Harbor, passed away on March 31, 2008, at the age of 87. James was born in Zion, Illinois on August 27, 1920 to Carrie and Walter Petreman. He was enrolled in Zion Parochial Schools, and graduated from Waukegan Township High School. He attended Christ Community Church (formerly Christian Catholic Church). He was an...
Gerald Henderson
March 29, 2008
Gerald "Jerry" Henderson, 71, of Zion, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at his home. He was born May 25, 1936 in Waukegan. Jerry served with the United States Army in transportation at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He retired in the mid 80's from Johnson Motors, later worked for Kauffman Machinery in Waukegan and finally retired this year...
Richard Woods
March 26, 2008
Dr. Richard L. "Doc" Woods, 74, of Wadsworth, Illinois, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion. He was born December 30, 1933 in West Frankfort, Illinois and has been a resident of this area since 1958. Following his graduation from St. Louis University Dental School, he spent 2 years with the United States Navy...
Lena Schroeder
March 26, 2008
Lena Schroeder, 85, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, formerly of Zion, IL, and Kenosha, WI, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. Lena was born March 9, 1923, in Kenosha, WI, and married Donald Schroeder on October 4, 1947, in Kenosha. She was a founding member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park....
Josephine Angelos
March 24, 2008
Josephine M, Angelos, 90, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2008, at Sheridan Health Care Center in Zion. Josephine was born December 18, 1917, in Waukegan, IL, and married Joseph Angelos on May 11, 1940, at Mother of God Church in Waukegan. She was a member of Queen of Peace Church and very active in St. Mary's...
Judy Philips
March 24, 2008
Judy M. Phillips, 63, of Beach Park, IL, died on Monday, March 24, 2008 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Judy was born December 26, 1944, in Stanley, WI, and was a graduate of Waukegan High School. She formerly attended Christian Assembly Church in Zion. Judy was a loving Christian woman, who adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors...
K. McGarrahan
March 21, 2008
K. Charles McGarrahan, Jr., of Zion, Winthrop Harbor, and Lindenhurst, died on Friday, March 21, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, after a courageous battle with heart disease and pneumonia. "Charlie" was born on November 1, 1931, in Zion and was a graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School in June of 1949. He completed the course of study...
S Skelly
March 18, 2008
S. Margaret Skelley, 92, formerly of Harwood Heights, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Zion. She retired in 1989 after 40 years with Federal Reserve in Chicago and was an avid Chicago sports fan. Survived by sister Frances Paradise of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin; two nieces Patricia Ware of Pleasant Prairie and Beth Lisle...
Theresa Bell
March 16, 2008
Theresa "Teri" Bell, 25, of Lake Villa, IL died on Sunday, March 16, 2008. Teri was born on October 18, 1982 in Waukegan, IL, soon after her family moved to Beach Park for her childhood years. As a teenager her family moved back to Waukegan. Throughout her childhood Teri developed a love for sports including swimming, bowling, basketball, but her...
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Congdon Funeral Home Cremation Service is a collection of obituaries for Zion, IL. With services throughout Illinois. Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha communities and beyond that are updated regularly.
