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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Gloria Farnham
Dec 26, 2022
Gloria Farnham, 86, formerly of Rochelle, IL; Waukegan, IL; and Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on December 26, 2022. She was born on August 9, 1936, in McIntosh, South Dakota the daughter of Charles (Charlotte Helgeson) Calhoun.Gloria married her husband Bernard Farnham at St. Patrick's in Rochelle, IL in 1952. She was a member of Our Lady of Humility Catholic...
Betty J. Friend
Dec 26, 2022
Betty J. Friend died Monday December 26, 2022.Betty was born on December 12, 1924, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She graduated from Bradford H.S. in 1943. After school she worked for Nash Motors then making stretchers for the war effort. She was married on August 4, 1945, to William Friend, while he was home from Italy, before redeploying to the pacific theater.Betty...
Gary Michael Congdon
Dec 21, 2022
Gary Michael Congdon, 76, of New York State, died on December 21, 2022.Gary was born on March 17, 1946, in Zion, IL, the son of Everett and Evangeline Congdon. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School, Worsham College of Mortuary Science and Carthage College. He served his country with the United States Air Force. Gary worked at the Congdon Funeral...
John G. Patterson, Sr.
Dec 19, 2022
John G. Patterson, Sr. passed away December 19, 2022 at James A Lovell Federal Healthcare Center in North Chicago, Illinois. John was born on September 5, 1946 to Delbert and Veronica Patterson.John worked at Abbott Labs, K-mart Automotive Center, and retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation. John, who is an Army Vietnam Veteran, was an avid member of many...
Dr. Peter George Vlasis
Dec 18, 2022
Dr. Peter George Vlasis,73 years old passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022, in Lake Forest, Illinois, surrounded by family. He was born on January 6, 1949 in Chicago, IL.Peter is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara Vlasis and his son, Peter A Vlasis, and is preceded in death by his parents, Victoria and George Vlasis. Peter was...
Barbara Lamping
Dec 18, 2022
Barbara Lee Lamping, 79, of Zion Illinois passed away surrounded by her family on December 18, 2022. She was born on October 12, 1943 the daughter of Joseph (Elanor Goetz) Lamping in Chicago, Illinois.Barbara is survived by her two daughters Veronica (Adam) Turner, Barbara (Dale) Hoke; seven grandchildren, Karissa Mears, Blake Mears, Crystal Adams, Trisha Webster, Steven (Nikki) Pickens, Jackee...
Donna Louise Safley
Dec 16, 2022
Donna Louise Safley, age 71, of Zion, IL, passed away on December 16, 2022. Donna was born in Waukegan, IL, to Anthony “Tony” Faraone and Jessie Drury Faraone. Her sister Linda Ruth Green preceded her in death, and she is survived by her nieces Anna Blackburn and Ruth Tutor as well as great-nieces and grand-nephews.Donna’s life was filled with enthusiasm...
Willard Ellsworth Walton
Dec 15, 2022
Willard Ellsworth WaltonJune 6, 1935 - December 15, 2022On Thursday, December 15, 2022, Willard Ellsworth Walton was welcomed into the arms of his Savior after a brief battle with the COVID-19 virus while also battling lung cancer. Willard passed away peacefully at home after being released from Zeeland Hospital just over a week prior to his passing.Willard, affectionately known as...
William "Bill" Taft
Dec 14, 2022
William M. Taft, 79, a lifelong resident of Winthrop Harbor, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.Bill was born January 1, 1943 in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School, Gateway, and Carthage College with a Bachelor of Arts degree.Before graduating high school Bill joined the Marines. He served his country from...
Luz Mendez-Rodriguez
Dec 14, 2022
Luz Mendez,88 years old passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, in Waukegan, Illinois, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on November 7, 1934 in Santurce, Puerto Rico.Her parents were Amada Rodriguez Nieves and Tomas Mendez. In her youth, Luz worked at New York Department Store in Santrurce, Puerto Rico. Once married, she dedicated herself to caring...
Terry Evans
Dec 13, 2022
Terry Dutton Evans of Racine, WI, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 13, 2022.Terry was born in Fort Lewis, Washington on June 28, 1947 the daughter of Curtis and Margaret (Dugger) Dutton. Shewas raised in Winthrop Harbor and Waukegan and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School, College of Lake County, and Carthage...
Charles Heberer
Dec 12, 2022
Charles Heberer, 78, passed away on December 12, 2022. He was born on February 2, 1944 in Tampa, Florida was the son of Charles Heberer and Sara Lovejoy.Charles married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Friedly, at Stover Methodist Church on August 23, 1964, before getting his Master's degree in music education at the University of Missouri. He was...
Scott Kenneth Bjorkman
Dec 11, 2022
Scott Kenneth Bjorkman passed away December 11, 2022 in Zion, Illinois. He was born August 14, 1975 in Waukegan, Illinois to Michelle and Jeffery Bjorkman.Scott grew up at Calvary Temple in Waukegan, then Christian Life Fellowship into teens. Scott worked at Amazon, and he was a surveyor with his Uncle Mike since he was a teenager. He was also involved...
Robert Kimberlin Fields
Dec 9, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce Robert Kimberlin Fields of Kenosha, WI went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 9, 2022.Kim was born in Texas to Wesley and Vivian Fields on June 30, 1939. Kim had a long and successful career, first in the Navy where he served for 20 years, and then with...
Miguel Perez
Dec 9, 2022
Miguel Perez, 52, passed away on December 9, 2022. He was born on August 15, 1970 in Waukegan, IL the son of German and Genoveva (Martinez) Perez.Miguel is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years Olga; children, Vanessa (Mutaz) Alowaisy, Miguel (Daisy Ramirez) Perez Jr., Roberto Perez; grandchildren, Kimberley Perez, Melanie Perez, Miguel Perez III., Michael Perez, Yasmeen Alowiasy, Siham...
Andrew Tienhaara
Dec 1, 2022
Andrew (Andy) Eric Tienhaara, resident of Zion, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 1, 2022. He was born January 21, 1978 in Waukegan, IL to Wayne and Carol Tienhaara.Andy spent many years working as a trim carpenter which he turned into a career affectionately known as “Handy Andy”, working as a self-employed handyman. Andy was a gifted craftsman and...
Jessica Lynn Aragon
Nov 30, 2022
Jessica Lynn Aragon (née Bent), 39, of Zion, Illinois passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022.Jessica was born on April 26th, 1983 to Robert and Cindy Bent in Burlington, WI. She graduated from Venice High School in Florida, June of 2001. She worked for JHT Holdings in Pleasant Prairie, WI for 12 years. Jessica married Christian Aragon ...
Anthony Sposito
Nov 29, 2022
Anthony 'Tony' Sposito, 70, passed away on November 29, 2022 in Waukegan, IL. He was born on April 29, 1952 the son of Joseph and Jeanette (Kimling) Sposito.Tony graduated from Waukegan high school class of 1970. He met his wife Jeanne Illich shortly after and they were married on April 26, 1980 at Church of Holy Spirit in Lake Forest,...
Dr. Richard Lee Dreyer
Nov 28, 2022
Dr. Richard L. Dreyer, 90, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022.He was born on September 29, 1932. Richard dedicated his life to teaching and volunteering. He retired from Zion Benton High School as principal, was a Shriner and volunteer/donor for Shriners Hospital for Children, and a member of the Masonic Lodge.He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; Daughter, Lisa...
Leslie Diaz
Nov 28, 2022
Leslie Diaz was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Minerva and Marcelino Diaz on February 4, 1955. He passed away November 28, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois. He was raised in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Waukegan Township Highschool Class of 1973.Leslie attended Illinois University and graduated in 1991 with a degree in accounting. While in school he worked for Chrysler...
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