Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Betty Jean Jackson
February 23, 2025
Betty Jean Jackson,75, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, in Waukegan, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Born on December 6, 1949, in Galloway Tennessee the daughter of Ruebn Beasley and Lillie Belle (Peete) Hendon.
For many years, Betty dedicated herself to her career as a cook supervisor at Sheridan Healthcare Center. She cooked for...
Ardell Crye-Rades
February 21, 2025
Ardell Crye-Rades, 90, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on February 21, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida, in the loving presence of her granddaughters. Born on October 15, 1934, in Pardeeville, Wisconsin, to Charles and Viola (Sommerfeldt) Dettman, she was a cherished and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ardell touched the lives of many and...
Veronica Stella
February 21, 2025
Veronica (Roni) Stella, age 88, of Park City, IL passed away February 21, 2025 in Libertyville, IL. Veronica was born February 24, 1936 in Chicago, IL. She graduated from St. Columbkille High School in 1953. She met and married Anthony Stella in Chicago and spent 57 years together until his passing in 2011.
Veronica began her clerical career as a bookkeeper...
Stooks
February 19, 2025
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL.
Rhonda Bell
February 19, 2025
Rhonda S. Bell, 77, of Beach Park, IL passed away surrounded by her family on February 19, 2025 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
She was born on March 26, 1947 in Orange, Texas the daughter of James and Eleanor (Desjardins) Stevens.
Rhonda graduated from Zion Benton High school where she met Jack R. Bell. Shortly after high school they married in 1966 in...
Tamiko Collop
February 19, 2025
Tamiko Collop, 75, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at City of Hope in Zion, IL surrounded by her family.
Tamiko was born on June 1, 1949 in Yokosuka, Japan, she married John Collop on September 30, 1976 in Tokyo, Japan. They then started their life together living in Yokosuka, Japan. While John was serving in the...
Shirley A. Figeas
February 16, 2025
Shirley Avon Figeas, of Zion, Illinois passed away February 16, 2025 in Zion. She was born August 1, 1927 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Howard and Isabelle Garnant.
Shirley graduated from Waukegan High School before getting her teaching degree at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. She married her husband, William Figeas December 10, 1948 in Greencastle, Indiana. She and William would...
Beverly Richel
February 16, 2025
On February 16, 2025, Beverly Ann Richel went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Beverly was born on 10/31/1930 in Highland Park, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Richel, her parents Bertram Callen (Charlotte) and Mary Ann Gunter (Lando) and brothers, Bertram Callen, Bruce Callen and Byron Callen (Jean)....
Lawrence "Larry" J. Clark
February 15, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” J. Clark, left this world peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, Wisconsin. He was one of eleven children, and was born June 30, 1937 to Charles and Retta Clark in Beloit, Wisconsin. His family later relocated to Exeland, Wisconsin.
In 1955 Larry moved to Antioch, Illinois for two years where he farmed prior to...
Sandra M. Drennen
February 14, 2025
Sandra Mae Drennen (Bogdala), of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin- surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born on April 3, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Frank and Emma Bogdala. She spent the majority of her lifetime in Waukegan where she resided for over 60 years. Sandra attended and...
Frederick Adam Polzin
February 11, 2025
Frederick A. "Fritz" Polzin, 91, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2025, in Zion, IL. He was born on June 8, 1933, in Franklin Park, Illinois, son of Frederick and Evelyn (Murray) Polzin.
After graduation from Zion-Benton in 1951, he worked for the county in various jobs and served in the U.S. Army. Returning home, he became a union bricklayer,...
Robert A. Herrmann
February 8, 2025
Robert A. Herrmann, who helped comfortably relocate thousands of families as a mover in the Chicago area, died February 8 at age 93.
Mr. Herrmann started in the moving business as a bookkeeper. He switched to the trucks seeking more variety and for more pay for his growing family. He continued handling payroll for various trucking companies part-time. His children recall...
William "Willie" Welch
February 8, 2025
William Thomas “Willie” Welch, 65, of Waukegan IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 8, 2025.
Born on January 28, 1960 in Waukegan IL to parents Robert and Vada Welch.
William, affectionately known as “Willie” had a passion for life that was infectious. A lover of cars, he spent countless hours tinkering with engines and appreciating the art of automotive design. His...
Macario J Conejo
February 6, 2025
Macario J. Conejo, 73, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025.
He was born February 28, 1951 in Havana, Cuba. Macario married Kelly Luoma on April 18, 2003 in Lake County, IL. He worked for and retired from Colbert Packaging.Macario is survived by his wife, Kelly; son, Richard E. Conejo; step-son Dillon Diaguila; grandchildren, Ariel, Jordan, Julian, Benny...
Lynn Gibson
February 2, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Judith Lynn Gibson. Lynn passed away at Allure of Zion on February 2, 2025 where she resided.
Lynn was a social butterfly; she loved meeting new people and making new friends. Lynn was a caring and sensitive person. Lynn enjoyed spending time with her longtime partner, her children, grandchildren, and family....
Donald Schmidt
January 31, 2025
Donald C. Schmidt of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away January 31, 2025 at his home in Winthrop Harbor. He was born February 22, 1953 in Waukegan, Illinois, to parents Pat and Harry Schmidt.
Donald graduated from Waukegan High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in business from College of Lake County. He married his wife LuAnn Dutton in...
Rossa Grant
January 30, 2025
Rossa Maria (Roz) Grant was born to Robert Dillard and the late Eddie Lee (Toni) Jordan Dillard on August 18, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
She received Christ at an early age. She completed her education in the Chicago Public School System and attended Lincoln College. She worked for Abbot laboratories from 2000...
Arturo Samano
January 30, 2025
Arturo Samano Guzman, of Lake Bluff, Illinois passed away January 30, 2025 in Lake Bluff. He was born May 21, 1944 in Guanajuato, Mexico to parents, J. Dolores Samano and Jovita Guzman.
Arturo grew up in Mexico and has also lived in California where he was a field worker, as well as Illinois.
Arturo loved the outdoors. He loved cultivating land, plants,...
Jon Mullaney
January 29, 2025
Jon Michael Mullaney, 85, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Kenosha, WI.
Jon was born October 10, 1939 in Waukegan, IL. He later married Mary Himsel on May 22, 1982 in Waukegan, IL. Jon served with the United States Army Reserves for 3 years. He then went to Devry Institute of Technology where his education and...
Trent Yeager
January 29, 2025
Trent Yeager, 68, passed away on January 29, 2025.
Trent was born in North Chicago, IL on February 23, 1956. Trent graduated from North Chicago Highschool. He later went on to become a coach bus driver.
Trent is survived by his children, Joann Osborn, Trent Yeager Jr., Michelle Nash, and Marjorie Frazler; grandchildren, Vaneciea Osborne, Vance Osborne, Veona Osborne, Marissa Nash, BreAnna...
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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.
