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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Ernest L. Isley, Sr.

Ernest L. Isley, Sr.

Mar 28, 2022

Ernest L. Isley, Sr., age 75, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on March 28, 2022, at his home in Zion, Illinois, after a lengthy illness. Ernest was born to the late Albert and Cleopatra (nee Shepard) lsley on January 26, 1947, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Ernest, or Ernie, as he preferred to be called, attended Greensboro...

Richard Barrick

Richard Barrick

Mar 26, 2022

Richard Jay Barrick, 67, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on March 26, 2022 with his wife by his side. Richard was born on February 21, 1955 in Buffalo, NY the son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Wood) Barrick. Richard grew up in Cheektowaga, NY before moving to Illinois where he resided in Grayslake, Waukegan, and...

Irene M Farrand

Irene M Farrand

Mar 26, 2022

Irene M. Farrand passed away peacefully at Ridgewood Care Center in Racine, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at the age of 90. Irene was born September 18, 1931 in Waukegan, Illinois and attended Waukegan and Zion schools until her graduation in 1949. In her youth Irene worked several jobs, including at the Zion cookie factory, before venturing out west...

Margaret Wilson-Nelson

Margaret Wilson-Nelson

Mar 20, 2022

Margaret Elaine Wilson-Nelson, 64 of Zion, IL, was called home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2022. Margaret was born on July 29, 1957 to George and Iona Nash in Waukegan, IL. She attended Zion public schools and graduated from Zion Benton high school. A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. followed...

William  "Billy" Richardson

William "Billy" Richardson

Mar 20, 2022

William “Billy” Richardson of Bristol, Wisconsin passed away Sunday March 20, 2022, in Kenosha, Wisconsin suddenly due to a car accident. Billy was born August 1, 1975, in Waukegan, Illinois to David and Sandra Richardson. He is a graduate of Zion-Benton Township Highschool. Billy married Rebecca Sparks June 12, 2010, in Grayslake, Illinois. He was employed by the Waukegan School...

Kenneth B Lupi

Kenneth B Lupi

Mar 19, 2022

Kenneth B Lupi, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away March 19, 2022. Ken was born on October 16, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Bernard and Peggy (Grushinski) Lupi. He graduated from James G Blaine Highschool in Chicago. Ken married the love of his life Terrie Lynn Truslow March 24, 1974. He was the co-owner of...

Beulah F Wright

Beulah F Wright

Mar 19, 2022

Beulah went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2022 at the age of 96. Beulah was born July 26, 1925 in Zion Illinois to Hans and Rena (Bjorine) Dronen. Beulah attended Zion schools and then enrolled in nursing school at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree as a Nurse Anesthetist. She...

Robert Edward Johnson

Robert Edward Johnson

Mar 17, 2022

Robert Edward Johnson, 84, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully March 17, 2022. Robert was born October 29, 1937, in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and was retired from Komatsu. Robert married Charlotte Kegley June 28, 1958, in Waukegan, IL. Robert “Bob” Johnson enjoyed caring for his house and yard, repairing just about anything, he...

Judy Kay Richardson

Judy Kay Richardson

Mar 17, 2022

Judy Kay Richardson (nee Schlung), 86, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at home in Beach Park, IL. Judy was born July 24, 1935 in Grayslake, IL to Margaret and Jack Schlung. Judy had A Wonderful Life filled with LOVE: for her family, her friends and her church. Judy and Ray were introduced as pen pals...

Thomas Ash

Thomas Ash

Mar 17, 2022

Thomas Layman Ash Sr, 87, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully March 17, 2022 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Thomas was born July 1, 1934 in Paintsville, Kentucky to Grover Roscoe and Jennie Pauline Ash. He married the love of his life, Margie Prewitt in Harlan, Kentucky and moved to Illinois to begin and raise their family. He was a member...

James M. Stilp

James M. Stilp

Mar 17, 2022

Chief Petty Officer James M. Stilp, USN (Ret.) 78, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Kenosha, WI. James was born April 21, 1943 in Indiana. On April 21, 1965 he married the love of his life, Judith Larsen, at Naval Station Treasure Island in San Francisco, CA. He was employed with Roquette America...

G. David Monette

G. David Monette

Mar 15, 2022

G. David Monette, 74, of Zion, IL passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Zion. David was born July 14, 1947 in Chicago, IL. He was a graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School and worked as a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service in Zion for 47 years. David enjoyed going to the gym his entire life; as...

Jean S. Kyle

Jean S. Kyle

Mar 13, 2022

Jean S. Kyle, 89, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Jean was born on November 29, 1932 in Portageville, Missouri the daughter of Lex Bowman and Flossie Adams. Jean lived in Zion, IL most of her life. She worked for the U.S envelope as a machine operator for twenty-seven years...

Willie Louise Watts

Willie Louise Watts

Mar 11, 2022

Willie Louise (Floyd) Watts passed away, in Mesa, AZ, on March 11th, 2022 from complication of a stroke. Born in Mississippi on April 2nd 1940, the 3rd of 4 children born to William and Barnell Floyd and the only daughter. She was married October 2nd 1955 to Clayton Leander Watts, also from Mississippi. Louise and Clayton lived in Zion, IL....

June Rose Pitcher

June Rose Pitcher

Mar 11, 2022

June Rose Pitcher (Wheeler), 83, of Kenosha, WI died on Friday, March 11, 2022 at home. She was born on June 19, 1938 in Kenosha, WI and lived in the surrounding area all of her life. She retired after working 20 years at Jewel in Zion in 1985 and enjoyed continuing owning and operating Pleasant Prairie Mobile Home Court through...

Patricia Ann Pavek

Patricia Ann Pavek

Mar 7, 2022

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Robert E Hoeksema

Robert E Hoeksema

Mar 6, 2022

Robert E Hoeksema Chief Warrant Officer Robert E. Hoeksema passed into the arms of our heavenly father on Sunday March 6, 2022. Robert (Babe) Hoeksema was born on November 12, 1927 to Lois M. (Whiteside, Hoeksema) Groh and Gladstone Hoeksema. He joined the Navy in 1945 and served in the Army Air Corp and retired from the Army reserve 2002....

Allen C Thomas

Allen C Thomas

Mar 6, 2022

Allen C. Thomas died on March 6, 2022. He was born June 21, 1932, in Chicago, IL. to Sucvedes and Marguerite Thomas and was raised in North Chicago and Waukegan, IL. Allen was a proud U.S. Marine and in 1953 he married A. Jane Zeilbeck. They had 5 children. Gary (Rozanne) Thomas, Dave (Cindy)Thomas, Dan (Linda) Thomas, Kathy Anderson and...

Marlin Taylor Jr

Marlin Taylor Jr

Mar 4, 2022

Marlin Taylor Junior, 79, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022 at Vista Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Marlin was born May 30, 1942 in Hamilton, AL. Marlin Taylor, better known as Bo, was raised by his father, Marlin Taylor Sr. and his grandparents, Benjamin and Elzora Taylor on a farmstead in Hamilton, Alabama....

Earl Stephen Mapes

Earl Stephen Mapes

Mar 4, 2022

Earl Stephen 'Steve' Mapes, 97, of Zion, IL passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. He was born on April 1, 1924 in Zion, IL the son of Charles and Lucy (nee Clark) Mapes. Steve graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1942. He then enlisted in the Army Air Force and served for 3 1/2 years. Shortly after, he...

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