Make sure you are not offline.', password: 'Incorrect name/password combination', tryAgain: 'Try again' }, NavigationAreaParams: { ShowBackToHomeOnInnerPages: true, NavbarSize: 5, NavbarLiveHomePage: 'https://www.congdonfuneralhome.com:8443/', BlockContainerSelector: '.dmBody', NavbarSelector: '#dmNav:has(a)', SubNavbarSelector: '#subnav_main' }, hasCustomCode: true, planID: '7', customTemplateId: 'null', siteTemplateId: 'null', productId: 'DM_DIRECT', disableTracking: false, pageType: 'FROM_SCRATCH', isRuntimeServer: true, isInEditor: false, hasNativeStore: false, defaultLang: 'en', hamburgerMigration: null }; window.Parameters.LayoutID = {}; window.Parameters.LayoutID[window._currentDevice] = 23; window.Parameters.LayoutVariationID = {}; window.Parameters.LayoutVariationID[window._currentDevice] = 5;
Your email will not be used for any other purpose and will not be shared. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Deborah Graves, 70, of Waukegan, IL, unexpectedly passed away October 11, 2024. She was born October 3, 1954.
Debbie graduated from Waukegan High School and attended College of Lake County. She began working in the cafeteria at Waukegan West High School before she working at Cirquon Technologies/Laser Age, then retired early from Baxter.
She attended Grace Missionary Church in Zion, IL and...
Timothy G. Jones, 58, left us too soon on October 6, 2024 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Tim was born and raised in Zion, Illinois (February 10, 1966). He found his niche in construction and worked hard for different companies throughout his career. He loved fishing, country music, and hanging out with family and friends. Tim was loved by all for his...
James A. Brock, 73, of Kenosha, WI formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on October 2, 2024 in Milwaukee, WI.
James was born on January 26, 1951 in Kenosha, WI the son of Reginald and Mary Ellen (Gilroy) Brock.
He graduated from Zion Benton High School, and worked at Estes Truck Company as a truck driver. James had a love and...
Allan Klabunde, 80, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on September 30, 2024. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois, where he attended school before later moving to Zion, where he made his home. Allan worked for Illinois Bell for many years before retiring, later finding a second career at Abbott Labs, where he continued to make an impact until his final...
With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce that Sue Carol Buttera, 73, of Gurnee, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.
Sue was born on December 21, 1950 and spent her life in the Waukegan and Beach Park areas. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township Highschool with the class of 1969. Sue married her high...
Betty Sands, 66, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on September 26, 2024 at home.
She will be greatly missed by her sister, Debbie; and many other family members.
Services will be private for the family.
Gayhart A. Silvola, 92, passed away in Lindenhurst, IL surrounded by his family on September 21, 2024.
Gayhart was born on November 10, 1931 in Crystal Falls, MI the son of Emil and Anne (Hendrickson) Silvola. He graduated from Waukegan High School, and married Ruth on April 11, 1953 in North Chicago, IL. Gayhart was a member of St. Patrick Catholic...
Clare "Nana" Thivierge-Coleman, 96, of Antioch, IL passed away on September 18, 2024.
Clare was born on August 25, 1928 in Concord, MA, the daughter of Augustine Julius, and Mary (Murphy) Walther. Shortly after marrying her husband Ronald Thivierge on May 24, 1947 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in West Concord, MA, they moved to Waukegan, IL. She...
Antonia Hernandez, a beloved member of the Hernandez family and of her community, passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on the 18th of September 2024.
She was born the 2nd of July 1959 in Manhattan, New York.
Antonia lived a life marked by kindness, strength, patience, and dedication to God, her family, friends, and the causes she cared about deeply.
Known...
Richard “Rick” Allen Simpson, 81, of Clear Lake, SD passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 surrounded by family.
Richard was born December 21, 1942 in Waukegan, IL to Francis and Mildred (Hurley) Simpson. He married Nancy Stuttle and would spend 60 years together before her passing. Together they enjoyed shooting pool and bowling. They were members of the Moose...
Joanne Lucille Harvey, 66, of Grayslake, IL passed away September 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 29, 1957 to George and Lois Schultz. Joanne was 1 of 6 kids, spending her days on Druce Lake, IL where she grew up.
Once an adult, she spent a brief year in Florida with her sister, Jeanine. After moving back to Illinois,...
Dusek (Holenski), Elizabeth (Betty) J. of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on September 11, 2024. Born February 6, 1929, in Zion, IL. Betty worked for the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL and Abbott Laboratories where she met the love of her life Robert A. Dusek of Libertyville, IL. They married in 1951 and were blessed with two sons. Betty was...
Patrick Joseph "PK" Kelly, 72, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, left us on September 11, 2024. He was born on September 10, 1952, in Waukegan, IL to William John and Helen Mary (nee Layafka) Kelly. He was a 1970 graduate of North Chicago High School and received a Liberal Arts Degree from Lake Forest College in 1975. Pat was united in...
Janet Pearl Hire Serdar, 86, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 9, 2024. She was born July 8, 1938 in Zion, IL to the late Richard F. and Elsie Hire. Janet graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the Class of 1956. In her youth she was employed...
Steven “Steve” C. Crye, 68, of Zion, Illinois left this world on September 9th, 2024. Steve was born to Duwayne and Ardell Crye (nee Dettman) on October 1st, 1955 in Portage, Wisconsin.
After spending his early childhood years in Wisconsin, Steve moved to Lake County, Illinois in 1963 as a 4th grader. He was a bright child and began playing the...
Peter A. Gerjol, 65, of North Chicago, Illinois passed away September 7, 2024, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Peter was born December 19, 1958, in Waukegan, IL.
Peter was a member of Mother of God Church in North Chicago. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years. He was a Member of the Midwest Operating Engineers #150...
Paul Henry Aken, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away September 6, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born January 16, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Paul and Regina Aken.
Paul grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has also previously lived in Parma, Ohio and Waukegan, Illinois before settling in Beach Park, Illinois for the last 56 years. Paul married his...
Judith Marie Gibbs, 85, passed away on September 6, 2024 in Zion, Illinois surrounded by her daughter and two of her grandchildren. She was born on July 19, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Chester Gibbs, Sr. on February 7, 1959.
Judith dedicated her life to loving and caring for her three children, and going on...
Donald D. Williams, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away September 5, 2024 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He was born June 20, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois.
Donald previously lived in Beach Park, Illinois and Long Grove, Illinois. His first job was selling concessions in the stands for the Rockford Peaches Softball Team. Donald also worked as a mechanic at the Lincoln Mercury Garage...
Matthew David Porras, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away September 4, 2024. He was born July 2, 1982 in Libertyville, Illinois to parents Jeffrey and Patricia Porras.Matthew previously lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming as well as Zion, Illinois. He graduated from Community Based Occupational Education in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Matthew was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and the Larramie...
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
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.