Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Albert G. Hernandez

Albert G. Hernandez

August 22, 2021

Albert G. Hernandez, 97, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on August 22, 2021 in Zion, IL. Albert was born on August 12, 1924 in Ford City, PA the son of Enrique Hernandez and Eulalia Gomez. Albert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII as Radioman Second Class in the South Pacific. Albert is survived by...

Cline Cartwright

Cline Cartwright

August 20, 2021

Cline Cartwright, 66, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus. Born February 6, 1955, in Booneville, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Ralph and Rothanell (Newborn) Cartwright. Raised in Illinois, Cline attended Waukegan Schools, before entering the workforce. Cline enjoyed a twenty-year career in construction, holding employment with...

Robin Smith II

Robin Smith II

August 20, 2021

Robin Morris Smith II was the first born to Robin Morris Smith, Sr and April Lynette (Pryor) Smith on August 30, 1984 in Indianapolis, IN. Robin was the eldest of four, with three younger brothers, Phillip, Joseph and Randall. Robin also has an older half-sister, Tammi. Robin had a special bond with his siblings, two of which preceded him in...

Karen Spoo

Karen Spoo

August 20, 2021

Karen Sue Spoo (nee Ostrander), 65, of Roughmont, NC passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Karen was born March 12, 1956 in Zion, IL to Dorothy and Eugene Ostrander. She was a previous resident of Winthrop Harbor, Antioch and Zion. Karen married James Spoo in an intimate ceremony in Waukegan on September...

Linda Best

Linda Best

August 16, 2021

Linda Opal Marie Best of Zion, IL passed away on August 16, 2021, at her home peacefully. She was born on March 27, 1964, in Waukegan, IL the daughter of William (Jeanette Stack) Cree. Linda grew up In Waukegan where she graduated high school in 1982. She then met Mark and they were married on November 12, 1988 and enjoyed...

Joyce Besnah

Joyce Besnah

August 16, 2021

Joyce E. Besnah, 82, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021. Joyce was born November 15, 1938 in Franklin County, AL to Grace and Leamon Hughes; she became a resident of Zion more than 50 years ago. Joyce was employed with Lake Forest Health and Fitness Center for more than 11 years, Fansteel in North Chicago...

Ronald J. Kassin

Ronald J. Kassin

August 13, 2021

Ronald J. Kassin, 81, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died August 13, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East. Ron was born September 12, 1939 in Iron Mountain, MI to Joseph and Caroline Kassin. He graduated from Waukegan Township High School with the class of 1958. Ron was a talented printer for over 45 years. He began his career with Nosco and...

Neera Louisa Robbins Singhal

Neera Louisa Robbins Singhal

August 12, 2021

Neera Louisa Robbins Singhal, 78, died peacefully in Laguna Hills, August 12, 2021. She is survived by her four children: Sanjay Singhal of Winthrop Harbor, IL; Shelly Singhal of San Marino, CA; Shalini Patrick (Singhal) of Kenosha, WI and Sascha Singhal of Buffalo Grove, IL. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Nicky, Ryan, Kelly, Joy and Alayna. She was...

Donnie Kerr

Donnie Kerr

August 10, 2021

Donnie Kerr, 70, of Zion, IL passed away August 10, 2021 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. Donnie was born July 14, 1951 in Waukegan, IL to John and Elsa Kerr. He is a graduate of Zion Benton High School, class of 1969. Donnie attended United Methodist Church and was employed with OMC and K.V. Truck City. He was...

Christine Nicole Trinko

Christine Nicole Trinko

August 10, 2021

Christine Nicole Trinko, 33, of Waukesha, WI passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Christine was born October 29, 1987 at Lake Forest Hospital to Mary Marlene and Peter William Katris. She was a previous resident of Milwaukee, WI. Before moving to her current address in Waukesha. On December 3, 2016, she married Matthew Trinko at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church...

Cecil Redstrom

Cecil Redstrom

August 9, 2021

Cecil Redstrom of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on August 9, 2021 in Naples, Fl. Cecil was born June 1, 1938 in Escanaba, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reynold and Margaret (Dolly) Redstrom. He is survived by his loving soulmate, Joie Woodard; Cecil's three children; his son, Chris (Karen) Redstrom of...

Sharon N. Nelson

Sharon N. Nelson

August 9, 2021

Sharon N. Nelson, age 78, loved the life God gave her, but after a long struggle with cancer she knew Jesus was calling her to His side. She took her last breath on August 9th at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on May 30, 1943, to Bob and Alma Leeson and was raised in Slinger, WI...

Judith  M Blagg

Judith M Blagg

August 9, 2021

Judith M Blagg, of Weyauwega, WI formally of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away August 9, 2021, at home. Judith was born September 29, 1933, to Harry and Lila Lundberg in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School. Judith worked at Zion-Benton Township High School as a Teacher’s aide and retired from Lake County Clerks office in Waukegan, IL. After...

Mary Garner

Mary Garner

August 8, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Olivares-Garner (nee Rezin), 67, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully, in her home, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Mary was born June 23, 1954 in Oak Park, IL to George and Irma Rezin. Mary attended Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein, IL; she was a previous resident of Round Lake Beach, IL where she graduated from Round Lake...

Kathryn  "Case" Martin

Kathryn "Case" Martin

August 8, 2021

Kathryn Carol “Case” Martin, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away August 8, 2021, in Byron, IL. She was born January 29, 1943, to Frank and Pauline Nissen in Sioux Falls, SD. She attended Zion-Benton Township High School and attended Kenosha school of Cosmetology. Case was a member for many years of Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church in Wadsworth, IL....

Marceil Stried

Marceil Stried

August 8, 2021

Marceil V Stried, 98 died Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was a resident of Zion, IL. She was born April 26, 1923 in Zion, IL to John & Lora Kurrasch of Zion, IL. She graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1941. She then attended Beauty School and worked in her Aunt Gustie’s shop until a year after she was...

Sharon L Musich

Sharon L Musich

August 8, 2021

Sharon L Musich, of Wadsworth, IL formally of Long Lake, IL passed away August 8th, 2021, in Waukegan, IL. She was born August 27, 1943, in Waukegan, IL. Sharon married Joseph Musich May 27, 1967, at United Methodist Church in North Chicago, IL. Sharon was wonderful wife and mother. She retired from Paris Presents in 2005 at the birth of...

JJ Riley

JJ Riley

August 5, 2021

JJ Riley (57) of Beach Park, IL, loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend journeyed on to his heavenly home August 5, 2021. While he is now with all those that have gone before him, the impact of his loss will be to many. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to give a helping hand to...

Diane Galvan

Diane Galvan

August 4, 2021

Diane Joy Galvan 75, of Zion, IL passed away on August 4, 2021 in Waukegan, IL. She was born on February 28, 1946 the daughter of Edward (Ann Ivanic) Lipson. Diane lived in many places before settling in Zion, IL. She lived in Mannheim and Kitzingen Germany; Golden, Colorado; Killeen, Texas; and Fr. Sheridan, IL. She graduated high school from...

Dorothy Phemister

Dorothy Phemister

August 4, 2021

Dorothy Phemister Obituary of Pleasant Prairie, passed away at the age of 99 surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Dorothy was born on July 21, 1922, in Lancaster, WI to Harvey and Claira Julius. She married Virgus Phemister on June 15, 1942 and shared three children together. Dorothy was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of...