Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Christine Cabrera

Christine Cabrera

April 14, 2023

Christine Dailey Cabrera, 64, of Zion, Illinois, passed away at home on April 14, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones.Christine was born in Denison, Texas on November 2, 1958. Christine married Edgardo Cabrera on September 2, 1976 in Long Beach, California. Christine was a devoted homemaker and retired real estate agent, who loved spending time with her family....

Mark McWhorter

Mark McWhorter

April 10, 2023

OBITUARY OF MARK MCWHORTERMark A McWhorter, 63, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away on April 10, 2023 in Winthrop Harbor,Illinois. He was born March 4, 1960 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Everyone who knew Mark knew that he was one of a kind. He had a special gift of being able to diagnoseand fix any kind of problem that anyone could think of...

Sandra Riley

Sandra Riley

April 10, 2023

Sandra Ann Riley, 85, of Zion, IL passed away on April 10, 2023 in Waukegan, IL surrounded by her family. She was born on December 4, 1937 in Kenosha, WI the daughter of  Lawrence and Edith (Edholm) Jacobs. Sandy graduated from Zion Benton High School class of 1955, she then enrolled in Northwestern Nursing school. She worked for Abbott labs...

Richard Robards

Richard Robards

April 8, 2023

Richard (Dick) Robards was welcomed by the Lord on April 8, 2023.Dick was born November 2, 1944, in Waukegan, Illinois to Archie and Julia (Walther) Robards. He attended North Chicago High School, graduating in 1962. After high school, he attended the North Dakota School of Forestry, where he was a member of the wrestling team, and earned an associate degree....

Nancy Wagner

Nancy Wagner

April 3, 2023

Nancy Wagner, age 82, of Kenosha, WI, went home to be with the Lord on April 3rd. She was born in Spooner, WI on February 5th, 1941 to Lawrence and Eva Thibedeau. Nancy attended Mary D. Bradford High School before starting her life-long career at Johns Manville where she worked hard manual labor for 39 years.With her quick wit and...

Helen J Wells

Helen J Wells

April 2, 2023

Helen J. Wells,95, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1927 in Wakefield, MI the daughter of Charles and Victoria (Langa) Golembeski.Helen worked for General Binding Corporations for fifteen years, then stayed at home to care for her kids and family.She is survived by her children, Betty Wilson, Sharon Ponosian,...

Lucille L. Lowe

Lucille L. Lowe

April 1, 2023

Lucille Lorraine Lowe, neé Kelly, happily passed on April 1, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  The daughter of Michael A. & Lucille Kelly was born June 15, 1935 in Waukegan, IL. A 1953graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, WI, she was married to Chief Wm A Lowe at the Great Lakes Naval Chapel.The parent of Michael H....

Lynn K. Resar

Lynn K. Resar

March 31, 2023

Lynn Kathryn Resar departed this earthly life surrounded by friends and family on Friday, March 31st, 2023 at the age of 75. She was born on January 29th,1948 to the late William and Rose Belle (nee.Troxell) Resar in Racine, Wisconsin. Her life’s journey was anything but ordinary, there were challenges, both in health and life in general but she was...

Keith Allan Zika

Keith Allan Zika

March 29, 2023

Keith Allan Zika passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home in Antioch, IL.Keith was born January 30, 1958 in Lake County IL, son of the late Bill and Dolores (Miller) Zika.He grew up in Winthrop Harbor alongside his four sisters: Victoria, Kathleen, Kari, and Trisha and his brother Kim. He attended Zion Benton Township High School and graduated...

Raymond Lloyd Tate

Raymond Lloyd Tate

March 29, 2023

Raymond Lloyd Tate of Kenosha passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 under the care of his family and Saint Croix Hospice.Lloyd was born October 30, 1946 in Langlade County Wisconsin, son of the late Ed and Violet (Whitt) Tate.While Lloyd was still a young child his parents moved to Waukegan, IL along with Lloyd and his sister Kathy, later moved...

Sandra Collins

Sandra Collins

March 27, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Collins, 66, passed away on March 27, 2023. She was born on March 22, 1957 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of John and Mildred Tapper.Sandy married her husband, Bob Collins on February 5, 1988. Together they had their loving daughter Sue Collins. Sandy loved her family, and animals, she was a huge Cub’s fan.She is survived by her...

Donnie Ray Cox

Donnie Ray Cox

March 27, 2023

Donnie Ray Cox, 67, of Zion, IL passed away on March 27, 2023 in Chicago, IL.  He was born on November 1, 1955 in Waukegan, IL the son of EG and Mary (Bridges) Cox.Donnie graduated from high school, and served in the Army. He enjoyed riding his bike and watching sports on tv, but especially Bear's games.He is survived by...

Judith Richards

Judith Richards

March 26, 2023

Judith (Judi) Maureen Richards of Zion, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday,March 26, 2023.Judi was born in Zion, Illinois on January 7, 1940 to J. Robert and Edna A. (Bush) Griffith. Aweek after graduating from Zion Benton Township High School, she married Charles N.Richards (Norm) on June 13, 1958. Norm and Judi were happily married for...

Janice Butts

Janice Butts

March 24, 2023

JANICE LEONE BUTTSJanice “Jan” Leone Butts, 90, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and formerly of Lake Placid, Florida and Zion, ILdied on Friday, March 24, 2023 at her home in Kenosha, Wisconsin surrounded by her family.Janice was born on April 26, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois and married Lewis “Bill” William Butts on May 12,1951.She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist...

Donna K Bukantis

Donna K Bukantis

March 18, 2023

Donna Bukantis (nee Franz) 82, passed away March 18, 2023 at Victory Hospital in Waukegan.She was born November 30, 1940 in Waukegan,  Illinois to the late Robert and Marie Franz.Donna cherished spending time with her family, going out to dinner, getting her hair done every Friday, and spending time on beautiful summer nights in her backyard admiring her gorgeous flowers.She...

Barbara A Garwood

Barbara A Garwood

March 18, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the loss of our beloved Barbara Garwood. She passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023 at the age of 58. Barbara was born July 6, 1964 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Barbara was a kind, generous, loving soul who lived a humble life inspired by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She...

William "Bill" Koski

William "Bill" Koski

March 16, 2023

William “Bill” W. Koski Sr, 80, of Kenosha, WI., passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 16, 2023.  He was born March 18, 1942 in Waukegan, IL., the son of Leo Koski and Eleanor Saunders Koski.Bill graduated from Zion-Benton High School, class of 1960.  He then went on to serve in the United States Army from 1964-1967.  While working...

Evelyn Polzin

Evelyn Polzin

March 16, 2023

Evelyn Polzin, 81, of Zion, Illinois passed away March 16, 2023 in Zion, Illinois. Evelyn was born March 15, 1942 in Clyde, Ohio to parents Homer and Delphine Dearsman.Evelyn was part of a navy family, moving around a lot when she was younger, traveling the world with her family. Evelyn married her husband Arthur Polzin in October of 1964. They...

Robert Foster

Robert Foster

March 16, 2023

Robert Foster, 71, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away March 16, 2023 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born August 11, 1951 in Fort Leonardwood, Missouri to parents Elmer and Ruby.Robert was a self employed carpenter. He loved watching movies, spending time with family, fixing things up, and keeping busy. He also enjoyed old cars and lottery tickets.Robert is survived by...

William E. Carner

William E. Carner

March 15, 2023

William E. Carner,90, of Beach Park, IL passed away on March 15, 2023 in Libertyville, IL. He was born on September 11, 1932 in Augusta, KS the son of William Wesley and Hattie Bonnie (Cody) Carner. William graduated from Augusta High School, and married Mary Louise Buttner on March 12, 1955 in Yuma, AZ.He served in the Navy from 1952...