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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Rita Hewkin
Mar 24, 2024
Rita M. Hewkin, 65, of Zion, Illinois passes away while surrounded by her family March 24, 2024.Rita was born September 27, 1958 in Benton, Illinois. She went to school to become a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) before starting her career at the Winchester House for 32 years.Rita is survived by her children, Jason Hewkin, Jeramie Hewkin, and Brandy Haak; grandchildren,...
Delores L. Best-Erickson
Mar 23, 2024
Delores Lorraine (Scoggin) Best Erickson, age 93 passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 23, 2024 at her home in Zion Illinois.Delores was born June 25, 1930 in Zion Illinois, One of seven children to Elmer and Edith (Cunningham) Scoggin. Delores grew up in Zion, and as a child loved roller-skating, and going to the movies. She would often tell...
Margaret Leable
Mar 22, 2024
Margaret Anne Leable, age 93, of Beach Park, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July 13, 1930 in Ashland, WI, to Albert (“Pat”) and Hattie Pataky. She graduated from Waukegan High School.On February 19, 1949, Margaret (“Marge”) married Philip Frank Leable, spending many happy years together, even celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. ...
William Hamilton
Mar 21, 2024
William Alfred Hamilton, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away March 21, 2024. He was born August 3, 1936 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Frances and William Hamilton.Bill graduated from Waukegan Highschool. He married his wife, Rosemary (Rozie) on Februrary 8, 1958. He retired from Waukegan Highschool as a Crew Chief and was a member of the Lake County Derby’s in the...
Lenora Butler
Mar 21, 2024
Lenora Butler, 70, of Zion passed away on March 21, 2024.Lenora was born on April 8, 1953 to Rufus Burks and Mary Butler in Chicago, IL. Lenora gave her life to Christ at a young age. She worked as a CNA and at Boeing after attending some college. Lenora brought a bounty of love with cooking, her ability to sing,...
Timothy L. Davis
Mar 19, 2024
Timothy L. Davis, 87, of Zion, Illinois, passed away March 19, 2024.A visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ft. Sheridan National Cemetery.
Robert Dretske
Mar 17, 2024
Robert Frederick Dretske, born 7/18/1927 in Waukegan, Illinois to loving parents Fred Ewald Dretske and Hattie Lenore (Wallschlaeger) Dretske. To complete the family, Bob was blessed with a brother, Fred Erwin (Judith Fortson) and a very loving sister Joan Irene (Tim Cordon).He attended Whittier Grade School and Waukegan TWP High School where he was a Captain in the ROTC. Upon...
Connie Lou Hanna
Mar 11, 2024
Connie Lou Hanna, age 75 of Kenosha, WI, died on Monday March 11, 2024 at Grand Prairie Nursing facility after a long battle with kidney failure.Connie was born October 7, 1948 in Eldorado, Illinois to Willam Carroll and Jean (Casey) Nash. Where she lived with her family until they moved to Lake County.She married John Rantanen in 1966 and together...
Elda Mae Long
Mar 10, 2024
Elda Mae "Elsie" Long, 83, of Beach Park, Ill, passed away on March 10, 2024. Born on March 16, 1941, in Windber,MINE #40, PA, Elsie lived a full life surrounded by love.The following is a brief over view of her life's journey:Having met the love of her life (at the roller rink). They were soon married and moved to Illinois...
Shirley Schroff
Mar 7, 2024
Shirley Ann Schroff, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away March 7, 2024 in Beach Park, Illinois. She was born January 20, 1940 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Arthur and Alma Opal.In Shirley’s younger years she enjoyed ceramics, family picnics, and BBQ’s. After many years of living in Waukegan and Grayslake, and working at Carson’s, retirement found Shirley moving into the...
Gwendolyn Ruskin
Mar 4, 2024
Gwendolyn Ruskin, 62, passed away on March 4, 2024 at her home in Zion, Illinois surrounded by her family.She was born on March 2, 1962 in Lagrange, Georgia the daughter of Lonnie Truitt, and Marie Ruskin.Gwendolyn was more then just a wife, mother and grandmother; she leaves behind her husband, Clarence Kennedy; children, Tamika Ruskin, Chanel (Tyrone Stewart) Ruskin-Stewart, Chaneka...
Beatrice Idleburg
Mar 2, 2024
Beatrice Idleburg, of Zion, Illinois passed away on March 2, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. She was born September 19, 1937 in Moss Point, Mississippi to parents John Andrews and Gladys Daily.Beatrice previously lived in Norcross, Georgia. She graduated High School in Chicago, Illinois. She married her late husband, John D. Idleburg Sr., in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Beatrice attended Ebenezer...
Joanne Draudt
Mar 1, 2024
Joanne Vivian Draudt (nee Kelly), 89, of Grayslake, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1934, in Zion, Illinois.Joanne graduated from Zion Benton Township High School, Class of 1952. She went on to work at Heppner Manufacturing, Ball Brothers, Baxter, and Wallgreens Corporate Offices. She was known for her dedication...
LeRoy Cliff
Feb 27, 2024
Arland LeRoy Cliff, of Crystal River, Florida, went home to heaven February 27, 2024 in Lecanto, Florida. He was born November 8, 1936 in Zion, Illinois.LeRoy is a ZBTHS graduate and also studies at Black Hills State University. LeRoy taught and coached at ZBTHS for 34 years where he enjoyed his “Fighting Zee-Bees” both on and off the field. He...
Ellen LaBelle
Feb 26, 2024
Ellen Mae LaBelle passed away to her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 26, 2024.Ellen was born on March, 31, 1945, in Cassian, Wisconsin. Her parents were the late Francis and Gertrude Hanson. The family moved to Zion, Illinois when Ellen was 6 years old where she attended Zion area schools.Ellen married Larry LaBelle on August 20, 1966 and lived...
Mildred Rose Marie Sisk
Feb 25, 2024
Mildred Rose Marie Sisk, 88, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Libertyville, IllinoisMildred was born June 26, 1935 in North Chicago, Illinois to Peter Sikich and Mary Serdar. She worked as a Court Reporter for Lake County, Illinois.Millie, the daughter of Croatian parents and middle daughter of nine and mother, loved her family and...
Lois Doty
Feb 24, 2024
Lois Ann Doty went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024. She was born August 29, 1932 to Roy and Ruth Woodruff in Zion, IL.She was a lifelong resident of Zion and attended Zion Benton Township High School. She was working at Great Lakes Naval Base when she met her future husband, Robert Doty, they were married...
Edward Allen
Feb 24, 2024
SFC E7 Edward Allen US Army (Ret.) died peacefully at home on February 24, 2024.Edward's military career spanned almost 4 decades. He served honorably both in the Air Force and the Army respectfully for 13 years each. As a civilian, he was an instructor at the Great Lakes Naval Station for 14 years. His military career took him all over...
Wade Lindelof
Feb 21, 2024
Wade Scott Lindelof, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away February 21, 2024 in Beach Park. He was born February 6, 1966 in Zion, Illinois to parents Barbara Lindelof and Lawrence Lindelof.Wade graduated from Zion Benton Township Highschool and was a self-employed mechanic.Wade is survived by his children, Cassey Olson and Morgan Lindelof; grandchildren, Neveah and Lilith Olson; mother, Barbara Lindelof;...
Bradford Burnett
Feb 20, 2024
Bradford Donald Burnett, 48, passed away on February 20, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Illinois.Bradford was born on June 7, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Donald Burnett, and Joann Fairley. Bradford loved listening to freestyle, watching the Chicago Cubs, and Chicago Bears. His favorite show was The Walking Dead, and loved spending time with his family ...
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