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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Lawrence "Larry" D. Shanteau
December 28, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" Shanteau, 73, a resident of Zion, passed away peacefully with family on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Hospice Alliance in Kenosha. Born on October 31, 1951 in Waukegan, IL. Larry attended Waukegan public schools, graduating from Waukegan Township High School in 1969.
Larry spent his years working for Jewel Foods and Frito Lay. He was fun loving, humorous, and...
Khalil Mahmood Esaw-El
December 27, 2024
Khalil Mahmood Esaw-El, formerly known as Charles Earl Esaw Jr, was born in Harvey, Illinois on July 29, 1974 and returned to Allah on December 27, 2024.
Khalil is the son of Evie Lynch-Hakeem, of Waukegan and Charles E. Esaw, Sr., of Chicago, and the stepson of Hasan Hakeem of Kenosha,Wisconsin.
While searching for answers to the burning questions of life, Khalil...
John Lowren Spiker
December 26, 2024
John Lowren Spiker, age 84 of Collinsville, IL, born September 8, 1940, in Raub, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
John worked as a traveling accountant for the railroad, retiring after 43 years of service. He worked for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad and retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He loved building model train layouts...
Roger Wayne Ottersen
December 23, 2024
Roger Wayne Ottersen, 88, of Brentwood, TN, formerly of Zion, IL, Sun City, AZ, and Kenosha, WI, passed away on December 23, 2024. Roger was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on November 15, 1936, to the late George and Evelyn Ottersen. He grew up in Michigan City, living across the street from the Zion Gospel Chapel, a ministry of the...
Truman J. Prewitt
December 18, 2024
Truman Jennings Prewitt, known for his smile, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Born and raised in the coal mining town of Benham, Kentucky, Truman carried the values of hard work, humility, and kindness with him throughout his life.
A proud Navy veteran, Truman honorably served his country aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War. His...
Roseann M. Garrett
December 16, 2024
Roseann Marie Garrett, 65, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 in Northbrook, IL.
Roseann was born on July 20, 1959 in Waukegan, IL. On November 23,1974 she was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She graduated from North Chicago High School in 1977. After graduation she worked at Baxter Laboratories for 13 years and later at Vista Hospital as a...
Vincent Smith
December 16, 2024
Vincent Smith, 84, passed away on December 16, 2024 at his home in Beach Park, IL.
Vincent was born August 6, 1940 in Zion, IL and lived there all his life. He married Marilyn Ruth Lippincott on September 28, 1963 at Zion Bible Church and was a loving and devoted husband. Vincent was a retired millwright for the Chrysler Plant in...
Alven Daryl Smith
December 15, 2024
Alven Daryl Smith passed into Heaven's gates on December 15, 2024 at the age of 80.
He was born on July 3, 1944, the son of Edwin and Lydia Smith of Zion.
Alven loved fishing with his Dad and brothers and played on the Grace Missionary Church baseball team. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and apprenticed as a Meat Cutter...
Roy Louis Bauroth
December 13, 2024
Roy Louis Bauroth, 82, of Wadsworth, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 13, 2024. Roy suffered from COPD. Roy was born in rural Zion on August 25, 1942. He served in the Army from 1963-1967.
Roy is survived by his wife, Rachel (Naffziger) Bauroth; his sister, Helen Miner; and extended family, including nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law,...
Harvey J. Swaggerty
December 13, 2024
Harvey James Swaggerty ,76, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2024.
Harvey was born April 24, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Chicago at a young age. He met and married Nancy Laschiazza on August 16, 1986. Harvey retired from Glenbrook North High school in NorthBrook, IL.
Harvey is survived by his wife, Nancy Swaggerty;...
Gerald Leburn Boyd
December 11, 2024
Gerald (Jerry) Leburn Boyd, a retired business owner died peacefully, at the age of 87, at his home in Palm Coast, Florida on December 11, 2024 He was born November 7, 1937 in Waukegan, Illinois to Dr. Leburn Boyd and Lyle Bakkala. Jerry is survived by his wife Polly Ford of 39 years; children Gerald Todd Boyd (Lisa), Colbert, Georgia,...
Dorothy M. Barker
December 10, 2024
Dorothy Mae Barker, 92, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Dorothy was born in Red Bay, AL in 1932, where she grew up with three brothers and one sister. She met her wonderful husband Carlton at the age of 15 and fell in love at first sight. They married on August 5, 1950 and resided in...
Anthony Giltner
December 9, 2024
Anthony Giltner, 63, of Waukegan, IL passed away on December 9, 2024 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL.
He was born on December 9, 1961 in Elmhurst, IL to Benedict Clare and Margaret (Hewitt) Giltner. Anthony graduated from Fenton High School in Bensenville, IL where he competed at the state level in wrestling. He then went to college and joined...
Kristi Brooks
December 8, 2024
Kristi Brooks, 59, passed away on December 8, 2024 in Highland Park, IL. She was born on July 31, 1965 in Waukegan, IL.
Krisit graduated from Zion Benton, then went to work for AMGEN where she worked in the administration department.
She is survived by her daughter, Brooke Vaughn; beloved grandchildren, Arianne Vaughn, Desmon Knuckles, Ashtyn Vaughn, Alexis Vaughn-Knuckles; parents, Sharon and...
James Kenneth Bullock
December 5, 2024
James Kenneth Bullock, Sr., affectionately known as Kenny, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 5, 2024 at the age of 84 in Dumas, MS.
Born on October 14, 1940 in Booneville, MS. Kenny was a man of great character and charm, whose presence enriched the lives of those around him. Kenny was the beloved husband of Joanne Celesnik...
Francisca Rocha
December 5, 2024
Francisca Rocha, 75, of Beach Park, IL passed away on December 5, 2024 in Waukegan, IL. She was born on September 30, 1949 in Mexico .
Francisca was a member of Annunciation of Our Lady of Espiscopal church. She was a wonderful mom, and watched all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow and learn, never getting angry when mistakes were made....
Ronald J. Schluter
December 5, 2024
We remember Ronald Joseph Schluter, age 82, of Grayslake, Illinois, whose spirit departed from us on Wednesday, December 5, 2024, after a long illness. Ronald was born on June 26,1942 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Lillian and George Schluter.
Ron was a dedicated and respected Territorial Manager in the HVAC industry. working for Temperature Equipment Corp for the last 35...
Joan Lucy
December 4, 2024
Joan A. Lucy, age 88, of Zion, Il went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday December 4, 2024. Joan was born on February 24, 1936, daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Wright. She was a graduate of Zion Benton High School. In 1956 she married Dwayne Lucy. Joanie as she was affectionately called,...
Jim LaBelle
December 3, 2024
James Clifford LaBelle, 73, of Zion, Illinois, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and public servant, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024 at the University of Chicago Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. His death marks the end of a remarkable 36-year journey with health challenges that ravaged his body but never his spirit. His strength and determination were...
June Russell
December 3, 2024
June Russell of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away December 3, 2024 at home with her husband by her side. She was born June 14, 1944 in Zion, Illinois to parents William and Velma Powell.
June married her husband, Eugene Russell June 1, 1963 at her parents home in Zion, Illinois. She worked as a nurse, starting at the Zion Hospital in...
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