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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Carl Nybeck

Carl Nybeck

Jun 22, 2007

Carl R. Nybeck, 79, of Waukegan, Illinois, died on Friday, June 22, 2007 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Carl was born January 17, 1928 in Hayward, Wisconsin and has lived in Waukegan since 1965. He retired from the Navy at Great Lakes following 22 years of service. He later retired from Honeywell in 1993 as an Electrical Engineer....

James Orlandi

James Orlandi

Jun 20, 2007

James Orlandi, 72, of Zion, died June 20, 2007 at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion. James was born January 12, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio. He was a corporal in the United States Air Force having served in the Korean War. Survivors include one son Robert (Sheri) Orlandi of Hartville, Ohio; one granddaughter Alyssa Orlandi; one brother Walter Orlandi of...

Eloise Fonville

Eloise Fonville

Jun 20, 2007

Eloise Fonville (aka-Tahira Rasheeda), 103, of Kenosha, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at her home. She was born June 19, 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri and came to Zion in 1978. She was a member of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Zion. In 1992, she retired from then American International Hospital (now Midwestern Regional Medical Center) of Zion. Survivors include...

William Garbett

William Garbett

Jun 19, 2007

William Joe Garbett, 43, of Beach Park, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at home. He was born September 8, 1963 in Ishpeming, Michigan and has lived in this area most of his life. He was employed as a Plumber with Union Local 93 out of Volo, Illinois. He was also a avid archery enthusiast and he lived and loved...

Ronald Lepisto

Ronald Lepisto

Jun 19, 2007

Ronald R. Lepisto, 78, of Waukegan, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Pavilion of Waukegan. Ronald was born October 2, 1928 in Mohawk, Michigan and moved to Waukegan in 1947 where he was a long time member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He retired in 1989 from City of Waukegan street department. Ron served his country with the...

Ron Wesenberg

Ron Wesenberg

Jun 17, 2007

Ron Wesenberg, 79, of Zion, died peacefully at home on June 17, 2007 with his family by his side. Ron was born September 4, 1927 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and has lived in Zion for the past 40 years. Ron retired from American Motors in 1989 after 30 years. He was also a Veteran of World War II, having served with...

Donald Pocklington

Donald Pocklington

Jun 14, 2007

Donald W. Pocklington, 56, of Winthrop Harbor, died suddenly on Thursday, June 14, 2007. Don was born January 31, 1951, in Waukegan, IL. He married Cynthia "Cindy" Eschenbauch on August 8, 1980 in Waukegan. Don was a loving husband and father, and was an artist by nature. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his wife of 26...

Harold Juhola

Harold Juhola

Jun 13, 2007

Harold R. Juhola, 75, of Zion, IL, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at the Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion. Harold was born May 23, 1932, in Ashtabula, Ohio, and married Janet Burnham on February 24, 1968, in Long Beach, CA. He served in the United States Navy from 1951-1972. Harold served two tours in Korea and Viet Nam...

Virginia Simonich

Virginia Simonich

Jun 11, 2007

Virginia E. Simonich, 90, of Zion, Il, died on Monday, June 11, 2007, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Virginia was born in 1917, in Chicago and came to Zion in 1953. She married Peter Simonich on December 9, 1941, in Chicago. Virginia loved knitting and enjoyed bingo, gardening, and music. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors...

Carol Crase

Carol Crase

Jun 10, 2007

Carol K. Crase,75, of Zion, IL, died on Sunday, June 10, 2007, in Zion. Carol was born December 22, 1931, in Dairyland, WI, and was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. She was retired from Sheridan Health Care Center in Zion where she had been employed for 32 years. Carol was a loving and caring,...

Joseph Reid

Joseph Reid

Jun 8, 2007

Joseph R. Reid, 64, of Waukegan, died on Friday, June 8, 2007, at home. Joseph was born in Waukegan and was a 1960 graduate of Waukegan High School. He married Margaret Walker on June 29, 1963. Joseph had been employed by Goodwill at the Great Lakes Naval Base, North Chicago Smelters and Refiners, and Goodyear Tire and Rubber of North...

Harold Jasper

Harold Jasper

Jun 6, 2007

Harold E. Jasper Sr., 88, of Bayonet Point, Florida died June 6, 2007 under the care of his family at home. Harold was born October 4, 1918 in Winthrop Harbor, and moved to Florida in 1978. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Soldier's Medal. He was a master carpenter by...

Vincent Mathias

Vincent Mathias

May 23, 2007

Vincent J. Mathias Jr., 75, of Waukegan, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 surrounded by his family. Vince was born November 20, 1931 in North Chicago, Illinois. He was employed with Outboard Marine Corporation for 44 years. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Carole; children Linda (Rick) Ruzga of Mukwonago, Wisconsin and David Mathias of Waukegan; granddaughters Annie...

Robert Wakeman

Robert Wakeman

May 13, 2007

Robert L. Wakeman, 75, Beach Park, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife, Patricia on Sunday, May 13, 2007, at home. Our Lord journeyed with him to his heavenly kingdom to meet his mother for Mother's Day. Bob was born July 1, 1931 in Chicago, to the union of Lillian Winifred McKenna and Ray Bell Wakeman. During...

Ormi Hutnick

Ormi Hutnick

May 9, 2007

Ormi S. Hutnick, 90, of Zion, IL, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Ormi was born July 16, 1916, in Nashwauk, Minnesota. She was a life long resident of Waukegan before retiring to Escondido, California. Ormi was an active member of the Emblem Club, Swedish Glee Club, and an avid bowler and golfer. She...

Joyce Kafar

Joyce Kafar

May 9, 2007

Joyce Kafar, 65, of Zion, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Illinois. Joyce was born January 26, 1942 in Rector, Arkansas and came to Zion at the age of 16. She was a former member of First Baptist Church of Zion and she retired in 2006 after 27 years at Zion-Benton Township High...

Reta Rickert

Reta Rickert

May 9, 2007

Reta L. Rickert, 91, of Beach Park, IL, formerly of Grayslake, IL, died on Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Hospitality Manor Nursing Home, Kenosha, WI. Reta was born March 10, 1916, in Lake Villa, IL, and worked side-by-side with her husband Fred in their electrical contracting business. She was a former member of the Eastern Star and was active with...

Christine Casella

Christine Casella

May 8, 2007

Christine Casella, of Waukegan, formerly of Fox Lake, died May 8, 2007 at Condell Medical Center. Christine was born August 7, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed at the Walmart Supercenter in Waukegan. Survivors include on sister Susan D'Alessandro (nee Casella) of Branson, Missouri; one brother Daniel Casella of McHenry; nieces and nephews Vincent Anthony D'Alessandro of Branson, Missouri,...

Virginia Franks

Virginia Franks

May 8, 2007

Virginia Franks, 73, of Wadsworth, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at home, following a prolonged illness. She was born April 16, 1934 in Marietta, Mississippi, moved to Zion 40 years ago and to Wadsworth 15 years ago. She was a member of Zion Church of Christ. Virginia retired after 40 years of teaching for Zion...

Anthony Gonzales

Anthony Gonzales

May 4, 2007

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Gonzales, 71, of Beach Park, died on Friday, May 4, 2007 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Anthony "Tony" Gonzales was born September 17, 1935 in Los Angeles, California and moved to this area in 1970 from Winters, California, where he grew up. He retired in 1986 from Fansteel in Waukegan and prior to that had...

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