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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Thomas Ivan Christenson Sr.

Thomas Ivan Christenson Sr.

Nov 28, 2022

Thomas Ivan Christenson, Sr. was born on March 2, 1945, and he departed this earthly life on November 28, 2022. He was raised in a loving family with his parents, Henry and Goldie Christenson, and his sister, Jeri. Raised in Zion, Tom remained in Illinois all his life. Tom was a hardworking Midwestern man who believed in the value of...

Benjamin Evangelista

Benjamin Evangelista

Nov 28, 2022

Benjamin Evangelista, 91, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away on November 28, 2022. He was born in Highland Park, Illinois, on April 28, 1931, the son of Carlo and Madelaena (Casorio) Evangelista.Ben married Barbara Tremaine on October 7, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church in Waukegan, Illinois, and was proudly dedicated to his wife and their five children. Ben loved the...

Siedah Mickens

Siedah Mickens

Nov 27, 2022

Siedah Nouvi (Cookie) Mickens, 30, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday November 27 th , 2022, in Waukegan, Illinois. Siedah was born in Chicago, Illinois to Gerald Mickens and Odessa Adams on January 29 th , 1992.She enjoyed playing the violin and singing. She loved her family dearly. Siedah is survived by her Mother Odessa Adams of Zion, Illinois,...

Marie Grigonis

Marie Grigonis

Nov 27, 2022

Marie Grigonis, of Racine, Wisconsin. Visitation is December 8, 2022, from 5 to 8 PM at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, Illinois 60099. Additional visitation December 9, 2022, from 10 to 11 AM at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W. Wadsworth Rd., Beach Park, Illinois 60099, proceeding to an 11 AM Mass at Our Lady of Humility...

Edwin Knute Nelson

Edwin Knute Nelson

Nov 27, 2022

Edwin "Ed" Knute Nelson, 97, died peacefully at home on November 27, 2022.  Ed, son of Knut and Edith Nelson, was born June 12, 1925, in Waukegan, IL, and remained a lifelong resident. Ed's father passed away when Ed was eight years old.  After graduating from Waukegan Township High School, Ed dedicated himself to supporting his mother.His passion for aviation...

Erika Zenta Dolata

Erika Zenta Dolata

Nov 27, 2022

Erika Zenta Dolata (nee Gutbrod), 85, passed away November 27, 2022.  She was born on July 5, 1937 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Friedrich and Pauline (Schwarz) Gutbrod.Erika’s legacy was her love for her large family.  She enjoyed cooking large holiday meals where everyone was welcome.  She also enjoyed reading and doing word search puzzles.  She loved to crochet,...

Marcia A Barczak

Marcia A Barczak

Nov 24, 2022

Marica A. Barczak, 78, passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side in Beach Park, Illinois, November 24, 2022. Marcia was born December 23, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois.Marcia married the love of her life, Joseph Barczak in Chicago, IL June 9, 1962. She supported Joseph throughout his military career for 24 years, while raising four children and...

Avalyn Cappelen

Avalyn Cappelen

Nov 24, 2022

Avalyn Marie Cappelen, 93, entered her heavenly home on November 24, 2022, in Ventura, California."Tootie" was born in Zion, Illinois on September 1, 1929, to Mamie and Walter Ruesch.She is survived by her children, Susan Sherrow (Mike) and John Cappelen (Sue). Grandchildren, Sally Priebus (Reince, great grandchildren Jack and Grace), Luke Sherrow, Jordan Sherrow (Kristi), and Joshua Cappelen (Jennifer, great...

Jane Francis

Jane Francis

Nov 22, 2022

Jane Francis Cowart (Gonzales), age 82 of Winthrop Harbor IL., passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday November 22, 2022 at 11:30 am surrounded by her loved ones. Jane was born July 4,1940 in Elmendorl, TX to Benito Gonzales and Angelita Carranza. Her family moved from San Antonio to Wisconsin in 1947. For the last 45 years she has resided...

Eric H. Roberts

Eric H. Roberts

Nov 22, 2022

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our son, brother and uncle, Eric Henry Roberts, 55, of Zion, IL on November 22,2022. He was born on August 22, 1967 in Waukegan, IL the son of Donald (Mary Brown) Roberts.Eric graduated from Zion Benton high school in 1985. He also served in the U.S Air Force for two...

George Edward Hendricks Sr.

George Edward Hendricks Sr.

Nov 21, 2022

George Edward Hendricks Sr., 58, of  Racine, WI  passed away on November 21, 2022.  He was born on February 22, 1964, in Waukegan, IL. The son of Edward E. Hendricks and Jeannette Watson.George went to Zion Benton, graduating in the class of 1982, he was on the swim team. He married his wife, Jennifer, at Shiloh Park, Zion, IL, on...

Christine Jones

Christine Jones

Nov 21, 2022

Christine Plumley Jones, 47, of Beach Park, IL passed away on November 21, 2022. She was born on July 1, 1975 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Brian and Melissa (Williams) Plumley.Christine was GOOD.  A good grandmother, a good mother, a good wife, a good colleague, a good friend … above all a GOOD PERSON.  Her legacy will be one...

Beverly Bogdala

Beverly Bogdala

Nov 20, 2022

Beverly J. (Dyke) Bogdala, aged 88, died November 21, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center.She was born May 25, 1934 to Emil and Bernice (Shorman) Dyke at St. Therese Hospital, Waukegan, IL and was a life-long Waukegan resident.Surviving are her loving children:  Henry, Jr. (Linda), Kevin (Ruby), Julia (Jerome) Shields, and Jeffrey Bogdala; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.  She is also...

Wilma Bartholomew

Wilma Bartholomew

Nov 19, 2022

Wilma June Bartholomew, 86, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022.Wilma was born November 13, 1936 in Kootenai, Idaho to Elmer and Gladys Foster.  She married Kenneth Richard Bartholomew on December 12, 1959 in Waukegan, IL.  Wilma retired from Chrysler and was a member of UAW Local 72.  In her free time Wilma enjoyed going to...

Marti Ferger

Marti Ferger

Nov 19, 2022

Marti Ferger (neé Kliem, neé Ellis) passed away on November 19, 2022 in Waukegan, IL.  She was born October 18, 1945 in Canton, OH.  Marti graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton, OH with the class of 1963.  She married James “Jim” Ferger on October 1, 1966 in Zion, IL.  She enjoyed crocheting and ceramics.  Marti is survived by her...

Peggy-Lou Lang

Peggy-Lou Lang

Nov 12, 2022

Peggy-Lou Lang of Zion, IL passed away November 12, 2022 in Waukegan, IL.  Peggy-Lou was born June 7, 1930 in Waukegan, IL.In Peggy’s younger years, she twirled baton and was a performing member of the Wanderers Skating Club. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School, class of 1948. She was employed at Dexter Corporation, Waukegan, IL for 27 years before...

Kathleen "Kathy" Moore

Kathleen "Kathy" Moore

Nov 12, 2022

Kathleen K. Moore, 62, passed away November 12, 2022 in Waukegan, Il with her family by her side.   Kathy was born to Olyon and Nona Holland on May 5, 1960, in Winthrop Harbor, IL,Kathy was a giver, always putting her children and grandchildren before herself.  She loved spending time visiting her grandparents in Cable, WI. Also visiting her mother in...

Lydia Racz

Lydia Racz

Nov 9, 2022

Lydia Racz, 95, of Zion, Illinois passed away on November 9, 2022 in Libertyville, IL. She was born on January 31, 1927 in Valea lui Mihai, Romania; the daughter of Imre and Maria Gero. In her younger years, in addition to being an accountant, Lydia actively worked in the mission field. Her soon-to-be future husband heard about her before they...

Betty  Severs

Betty Severs

Nov 7, 2022

Betty Severs, 91, born July 11, 1931 in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away on November 7. 2022 in Charleston, South CarolinaBetty’s family and friends were most precious to her. She enjoyed spending time with her family loved nothing more than being present in her children, grand children, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren lives. She lived in the home she grew...

Gordon Hodge

Gordon Hodge

Nov 7, 2022

Gordon James Hodge, who was born on July 10, 1936, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away on November 7, 2022. Gordon attended Zion Benton Township High School and graduated with the class of 1954. During high school he worked as a stock clerk and butcher apprentice at Kroger, a chain grocery store. Shortly after high school he joined the U.S. Navy...

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