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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Patrick Michael Leach

Patrick Michael Leach

Jan 21, 2022

Patrick Michael Leach, 64, of Waukegan, IL departed this world at home on January 21, 2022, with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He has now started a new voyage. Pat was born March 16, 1957 in Waukegan, IL and formerly employed by Tru Green of Lake Bluff and Domino Amjet of Gurnee. Pat...

William M Fischer

William M Fischer

Jan 20, 2022

William “Bill” M Fischer, of Zion, IL passed away January 20, 2022, in Waukegan, IL. Bill was born July 24, 1955 in Chicago, IL. Bill married the love of his life in Las Vegas at “The Little White Chapel” 26 years ago. He was employed by Adolph Kiefer and Associates for 30 years. Bill loved his kitties, Saudi and Skittles....

Burton "Buzz" McLain

Burton "Buzz" McLain

Jan 19, 2022

Burton A. “Buzz” McLain, 88, of Winthrop Harbor (formerly of Mundelein), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. He was born June 8,1933 in Highland Park, IL to Truman and Irene Sawyer McLain. He attended school in Evanston, graduating in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954,...

Atwood Pitcher

Atwood Pitcher

Jan 18, 2022

Clark Atwood Pitcher, Jr. (Atwood) age 92, went home to be with his Lord on January 18, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born at home in Zion, Il. on February 26, 1929, and lived most of his life in Zion. He was a lifelong member of Christian Catholic Church, now Christ Community...

Anthony Perez

Anthony Perez

Jan 17, 2022

Anthony "Sonny" Perez passed away in his sleep on January 17, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois. He graduated from ZBTHS in 1976. He continued his education at Pivot Point in Chicago and became a hair stylist. Anthony enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was the life of the party. He loved dancing...

Gregory Hardy

Gregory Hardy

Jan 17, 2022

Gregory D. Hardy, 60, of Kenosha, WI, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2022. He was born January 24, 1961 in Chicago, IL. Gregory graduated from East Bank High School in West Virginia. He worked for Fel-Pro in Skokie, IL and Olson Transportation until his passing. Greg loved to make everyone around him laugh. He was quick-witted and had a come-back...

Clinton McElroy

Clinton McElroy

Jan 16, 2022

Clinton Richard McElroy, 101, of Beach Park, IL, went to be with his Lord on January 16, 2022 at the Lovell VA Medical Center in North Chicago, IL. Clint was born January 14, 1921 in Zion, IL. He graduated from Waukegan High School. He worked at NOSCO in North Chicago. Clint was a faithful member of Grace Missionary Church in...

Dewey W Ballard

Dewey W Ballard

Jan 16, 2022

Dewey W. Ballard, 73, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at home. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Red Bay, Alabama and came to Zion, Illinois in the late 1960’s. Dewey met the love of his life, Diane Kay Geier and they were united in marriage on September 27, 1968. She passed on October 7,...

Stuart Deal

Stuart Deal

Jan 16, 2022

Stuart Deal, 85, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, January 16, 2022, with family in attendance. He was born in Clinton, Minnesota and raised on his parents' farms, at times living with no running water or electricity. He married Helen Hublou 3/2/1957 and they lived their entire married life, 59 years, in the Waukegan/Beach Park...

Rose A. Amidei

Rose A. Amidei

Jan 14, 2022

Rose A. Amidei, 81, of Beach Park, IL, went home to be with her Lord on January 14, 2022. Rose was born March 13, 1940 in Waukegan, IL to Lester and Ruth Hironimus. She married Armand Amidei on June 6, 1959. Rose is survived by her husband, Armand Amidei; four sons, Arthur (Jacqueline) Amidei, Michael Amidei, Stephen (Libby) Amidei, and...

Martha Marie Vaughan

Martha Marie Vaughan

Jan 14, 2022

Martha Marie Vaughan (nee Morawski) of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on January 14, 2022 at Froedtert South Kenosha Hospital. Martha was born October 26, 1922 in Manhattan to parents John Morawski and Jeannette Schowalter (nee Bondu). She was brought up in Warsaw, Poland and Nantes, France. While in Nantes, she attended Parochial School and...

Lyle Snyder

Lyle Snyder

Jan 14, 2022

Lyle Snyder, 91, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2022. Lyle was born June 17th, 1930 in Duluth, MN to Vern and Irene Snyder. After moving to Waukegan, IL he attended Waukegan East High School and furthered his education in automotive mechanical and collision repair. In 1950 he married Marlene Schroeder of Waukegan. Together they had a...

Perry  Scott NeSmith

Perry Scott NeSmith

Jan 13, 2022

Perry Scott NeSmith, 63, of Wisconsin Dells, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away January 13, 2022 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Scott was born December 7, 1958, the first baby born at the Zion Community Hospital. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township Highschool and was a member of Community Christian Church in Beach Park, IL. He worked...

Willard Blakely

Willard Blakely

Jan 13, 2022

Willard Blakely, 96, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Waukegan, IL. Willard was born December 12, 1925 in Fairfield, IA to James and Kate Blakely. He was a previous resident of MN where he was self employed selling cigars and North Chicago, IL where he worked for the Water Department for many years. Willard...

Ellen Matthews

Ellen Matthews

Jan 12, 2022

Ellen Anglada Matthews was born July 25, 1929. She married Roy Anglada August 16, 1947 after he returned from the Army in WWII. They lived in Beach Park, Illinois for many years before semi retiring to Florida. Ellen and Roy had four daughters: Linda (Robert) Christman, Judy (Jerry) Hawn, Jill (David) LaBelle, Paula (David) Donna. They loved their 8 grandchildren:...

Luerine Adams

Luerine Adams

Jan 12, 2022

Luerine Adams, age 79, passed away in her sleep on January 12,2022. She was born March 17, 1942 in Russellville, Alabama to Thomas Preston and Alyet Irene Brown. Luerine married Joe Adams on April 8, 1960, who preceded her in death on April 25,1987. Out of this union, Luerine had two children - Marguerite (George) and Joseph (Kim); four grandchildren...

Mary May

Mary May

Jan 12, 2022

Mary L. May, 73, of Zion, IL, went home to glory on January 12, 2022, at Vista East Hospital, Waukegan, IL. She was born September 30, 1948, in Coatopa, AL, to Louis and Louise May. Mary confessed to Christ and was baptized at St. John’s Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Henry Johnson. Mary attended school in Coatopa, AL....

Thomas Hubner

Thomas Hubner

Jan 11, 2022

Thomas D Hubner, 62, of Lincoln, IL passed away January 11, 2022 in Zion, IL after a courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was born October 23, 1959 in Lincoln, IL to Julius and Helen Hubner. Thomas graduated from Olympia High School in Stanford, IL in 1977 and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. In 1978 he...

James C. Crary Sr.

James C. Crary Sr.

Jan 10, 2022

James C. Crary Sr., 78, passed away on January 10, 2022. James was born June 9, 1943 in Zion, IL to Cleon and Elizabeth Crary. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1961. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force. James married Barbara Haskins on August 28, 1965 in Phoenix, AZ. He...

Roger R. Luther

Roger R. Luther

Jan 10, 2022

Roger R. Luther, 93, of Beach Park, IL, went home to be with his Lord on January 10, 2022. Roger was born on November 29, 1928 in Zion, IL to Harry and Doris Luther. Roger was a 1946 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School. He proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Tokyo with the 64th...

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