Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
James W Armstrong
September 14, 2022
James W. Armstrong, 80, of Winthrop Harbor, IL went home to be with Jesus on September 14, 2022. He is affectionately known as Papa by his family that dearly loved him and were with him as this life’s journey ended peacefully at home. He was the patriarch of the family sharing his faith in God freely with family and friends...
Kenneth Skelton
September 12, 2022
Kenneth Eugene Skelton, 82, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022.He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, and guitar player. Kenneth loved reading books or driving by the lake or out in the country. But he was never happier than when he was picking up his phone to talk with his grandkids or picking up his...
Lawrence Elrod
September 12, 2022
The Man, The Myth, The Legend....Lawrence Ray Elrod Sr. journey here on Earth ended as he passed peacefully at his home on September 12,2022. Larry was born on June 24, 1950 in Waukegan, IL to Floyd, and Gloria Elrod. He grew up in Winthrop Harbor and later married Arlene Johnson in 1970 and settled in Zion to raise their family.Larry...
Patricia Diane Taylor
September 12, 2022
Patricia Diane Taylor of Zion, IL passed away September 12, 2022, at her home. She was born to Junior and Mary Jackson in Waukegan, IL April 18, 1953.Patricia was a member of Lakeside Community Church in Zion, IL. She was a professional shopper and tiny dancer with most of her life being a homemaker. She was a member of the...
Daisy Hall
September 12, 2022
Daisy June Hall, 96, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022. She was born on July 20, 1926 in Virginia the daughter of Dee and Virgie Roberts. Daisy met her husband Walter Hall and got married in Virginia prior to moving their family to Zion, IL.Daisy was devoted to her family, she loved spending time with...
Robbie Dickerson
September 5, 2022
Robbie Shane Dickerson, 42, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2022. Robbie was born on March 13, 1980 in Waukegan, IL the son of Ronald Kelley and Sherri Dickerson.Robbie went to college for a while before discovering his passion for construction and was self employed.Robbie leaves behind his three children, Tequasia Harris, Heaven Dickerson, Rylan Kelley; father Ronald Kelley; siblings,...
Lisa A Strange
September 4, 2022
Beloved mother and wife Lisa Ann Strange, age 65, of Beach Park IL passed into eternal life on Sunday night, September 4, 2022. Lisa was born on July 19, 1957, in Lake Forest, Illinois, the daughter of Helen and Leo Guokas. She grew up alongside her brother Mike, developed a passion for swimming from an early age and enjoyed cooking,...
Trudy L. Evans
August 30, 2022
Trudy L. Evans passed away on August 30, 2022 at Vista East hospital. She was born on May 23, 1951 the second of two children.She lived in Zion all her life, and graduated from Zion Benton High School in June of 1969. After graduation, Trudy started working at Victory Memorial Hospital/Vista East, and after 45 years of dedication to her...
Nancy Ann Johnson
August 29, 2022
Nancy Ann Johnson, 68, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 29, 2022, at home. Nancy was born February 16, 1954, in New York City, New York to James and Lelia Johnson.Nancy earned two master’s degrees and one bachelor’s degrees from Eastern Illinois University and Colorado University. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, Il. Nancy retired...
Linda Lou Walenter
August 26, 2022
Linda Lou Walenter, 75 of Waukegan, Illinois passed away August 26, 2022, in Waukegan, IL. Linda was born September 14, 1946, in Waukegan, IL to Ronald and Myrtle Towne.Linda is a graduate of North Chicago High School. She married James Walenter June 28, 1969. Jim and Linda were members of Our lady of Humility Catholic Church in Beach Park, IL. ...
Dorothy Mae Richardson
August 23, 2022
Dorothy Mae (Needles) Richardson, 89, passed away August 23, 2022. She was born onFebruary 27, 1933 inMauston, WI to Donald and Velna Needles.They moved to Zion, IL around 1938, and Dorothy was baptized at United Methodist Church of Zion. She attended Elmwood and Lakeview schools and graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1951. She married Jerome Peters on September 8,...
Carole G. Cooprider
August 22, 2022
Carole G. Cooprider, 88, passed away on August 22, 2022 at Rolling Hills Nursing home, where she was under hospice care after a lengthy illness.Carole was born on December 25, 1933 to William and Ellen (nee Boquist) Weese in Blue Island, IL where she was raised.She then moved to Winthrop Harbor,IL when her children were young and married James R....
Brian Roy Pumala
August 20, 2022
Brian Roy Pumala, 70, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away August 20, 2022 after a three year battle with cancer. Brian was born November 21, 1951 to Roy and Marlone (Mericle) Pumala. He grew up in Zion, Illinois and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1969. On January 8, 1972, Brian married his soul mate, Joann (Schrader) and in...
Lois Ann Hafford
August 20, 2022
Lois Ann Hafford, 84, of Beach Park, Il passed away August 20, 2022. Lois was born June 11, 1938, in Mill Shoals Township, White County, Illinois. She married Leonard R. Hafford June 15, 1957, in Saline County, IL. Lois is a graduate of Eldorado Township High School in Eldorado, IL. She was a member of the Church of God in...
Shirley E Lopez
August 20, 2022
Shirley E. Lopez, 86, of Wadsworth, IL passed away on August 20, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI, surrounded by her loving family.Shirley was born on January 18, 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Emma (Peslak) Bogdala but has lived in the Waukegan area for over 80 years.Shirley retired from Fansteel, Waukegan, in 1998.She loved watching old...
Carolyn F. Suetmeyer
August 19, 2022
Carolyn F. Suetmeyer, 64, of Zion, IL passed away on August 19, 2022. She was born on October 8, 1957 in Waukegan, IL.Carolyn graduated from Lake Forest High School class of 1975, she attended St Patrick's Catholic Church in Lake Forest before moving to Zion. She worked as a school aid in the 90's before retiring. Carolyn enjoyed spending time...
Rebecca "Becca" Moore
August 19, 2022
Rebecca Lynn MooreRebecca “Becca” Moore, 41, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on August 19, 2022. Becca was born May 16, 1981 in Waukegan, Illinois to Eddie and Dianne Moore, the second of two daughters along with her sister, Nikki.Becca loved to perform, whether it was playing the piano, figure skating, out on...
Johnnie Lee Allen
August 19, 2022
Johnnie Lee Allen passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022. He was 95.The youngest of five children, Mr. Allen was born on December 5, 1926, in Birmingham, Alabama, to John and Leola (Owens) Allen. With his mother, Mr. Allen lived in Washington, DC, and Brooklyn, New York, before joining the Army in 1945. He was first stationed in Germany and...
Larry Wayne Kimble
August 13, 2022
Larry Wayne Kimble was one of five children born to Hairthona Kimble and Mary Opal (nee Connor) Kimble. Born May 21, 1953 in Pittsboro, Mississippi, he departed this life on Saturday August 13, 2022 at Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest Illinois.Wayne found Christ at an early age and after graduating from high school. He moved to Zion, Illinois. Later he...
Lorraine Mae McDowell
August 11, 2022
Lorraine Mae McDowell, 94, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence (Robin Way Assisted Living, Kenosha, WI) on August 11, 2022.Lorraine was born in Waukegan, IL to the late Philip & Marguerite Perington on February 19, 1928. She grew up in Zion, where she graduated from Zion High School in 1946. She...
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