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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Betty Christensen

Betty Christensen

Feb 28, 2021

Betty Caroline Christensen, 90, of Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at her home in Portsmouth, VA. Betty Baumgartner was born on December 1st, 1930, in Shell Lake, WI. She grew up in northern Wisconsin; moved to Zion; and was a long-time member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Zion, IL. In 1993, Betty retired from...

Ernestina Andino

Ernestina Andino

Feb 24, 2021

Ernestina Andino, 52, of Beach Park, IL, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2021, in Kenosha, WI. Ernestina was born September 19, 1968 in Brooklyn, NY. She was a person who wanted to help everyone, she wanted to start an organization to provide tiny homes to the homeless, and start a food truck to feed America, and wished to save...

Margaret Swanson

Margaret Swanson

Feb 21, 2021

Margaret Swanson (nee Maki) 11/10/55-2/21/21 of Winthrop Harbor passed away after a short illness. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Her favorite TV shows were NCIS and Wheel of Fortune. She will be missed. Margaret is survived by her mother Alice Heikkala, sons, Mark Maki, Matthew Swanson and Michael Swanson, two sisters, Valerie Wood and Dee Dozier, two brothers, Andrew Maki...

Michelle L Wurtzinger

Michelle L Wurtzinger

Feb 20, 2021

Michelle Wurtzinger, 66, of Carriere, MS, passed away peacefully on February, 20, 2021 in Beach Park, IL surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born January 24, 1955 in Waukegan, IL, and is a former resident of Zion, IL and Pensacola, FL. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township Highschool with the class of 1973. Michelle worked as a human resource specialist...

Anthony Arnst

Anthony Arnst

Feb 18, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Arnst passed away in Zion, IL February 18, 2021. Tony was born June 7, 1988 in fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was a 2006 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School. He married the love of his life Kelly Moore January 18, 2018 in Mexico surround by family and friends. Since Tony was a little boy, he worked alongside his...

Armand  Sheffield

Armand Sheffield

Feb 18, 2021

Armand (Shef) V. Sheffield of Beach Park, Illinois passed away February 18, 2021 at the Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Armand was born in Waukegan, Illinois September 21, 1938. He was a 1956 graduate of Zion-Benton Township high School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Armand married Sylvia Flinchbaugh and later marrying Nina Pauley....

Hermando Richardson

Hermando Richardson

Feb 17, 2021

Hermando Jerral Richardson departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the age of 62. Jerral, as he was called by so many, was born in Greensboro, NC on September 9, 1958 to Jessie and the late Herman Richardson. He graduated from North East High School of McCleansville, NC. He later attended Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA., Milwaukee Institute...

Carl Michael Upchurch

Carl Michael Upchurch

Feb 13, 2021

Carl Michael Upchurch, 72, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021. Carl was a previous resident of Wake Forest, NC, Bethesda, MD and Zion, IL. He attended Zion Benton Township high school, graduating with the class of 1968 and was employed by National Institute of health. Carl moved to Pleasant Prairie in 2017 from Wake Forest...

Marjorie Burgess

Marjorie Burgess

Feb 13, 2021

Marjorie Burgess passed through the door of heaven on Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was born in Wichita, Kansas March 24, 1928. At the age of three, she moved with her family to Illinois and grew up in Knoxville. She attended Knox college in Galesburg, Illinois. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and graduated Phi Beta Kappa...

Deborah "Debbie" K Hughes

Deborah "Debbie" K Hughes

Feb 13, 2021

Deborah K. "Debbie" Hughes, 65, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021 in Waukegan, IL. Debbie was born December 8, 1955 in Peoria, IL to Dorance and Darlene Grant. She was a graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School and worked in purchasing at Southwire of Waukegan for 43 years. Debbie loved animals, especially her dogs, and treasured...

Richard Alvarez

Richard Alvarez

Feb 12, 2021

On February 12, 2021, Richard Alvarez drew his final breath after a valiant fight with an illness which will remain unnamed, as it holds no place in his exceptional life story. He was given his well-earned final salute at the VA hospital in North Chicago, which he would certainly have seen as a great honor (Ooh rah! YUT!!) Richard was...

Dorothy Phyllis Crowder Andersson Bird

Dorothy Phyllis Crowder Andersson Bird

Feb 11, 2021

Dorothy Phyllis Crowder Andersson Bird June 26,1922-February 11,2021 Dorothy passed away peacefully on February 11, 2021 surrounded by family at the home of her granddaughter Raina Hodgson (Steve). Dorothy is survived by her 2 sons: George Andersson (Sally) and Rolf A Andersson (Carol) and her 3 granddaughters: Raina Hodgson (Steve), April Jakubisin (Logan) and Laurie Kraenzle (Tom), her stepdaughters: Cindy...

Maurice Anthony Miller Sr.

Maurice Anthony Miller Sr.

Feb 11, 2021

Maurice “Reese” Anthony Miller Sr., 79, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2021 in Waukegan, IL. He was the son of Clayton (Callista) Miller, born on March 31, 1941 in Vincennes, IN. Reese went to Catholic school from a young age until High School, where he then proudly served in the Marine Corps and finished his education....

Tonya Gottschlich

Tonya Gottschlich

Feb 11, 2021

Tonya Lynn Gottschlich 38, of Park City, IL passed away on February 11, 2021 in Waukegan, IL. She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on January 1, 1983 to Gregory Gottschlich and Mericia Griffin. She was artistic crafty, and full of jokes. Tonya was a loving mother, daughter and avid painter. She had a passion for dancing and listening to music...

Mary Elizabeth Weil

Mary Elizabeth Weil

Feb 9, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Davis, Pierson) Weil, 82, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021. Defined by her immense faith in God and love of her family, Mary was surrounded by her children and grandchildren the days before her death. Mary was born October 6, 1938 to Harry and Elena (Cunliffe-Owen) Davis in Zion, IL. Honored to have been...

Lynelle Diane Yarbrough

Lynelle Diane Yarbrough

Feb 8, 2021

Lynelle Diane Yarbrough (née Ower), 61, passed away on February 8th, 2021 in Beach Park, IL. Born on May 13th, 1959 in Zion, IL, Lynelle was the youngest of three children and the only daughter of Donald and Genevra Ower. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and received her B.S. in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University; she worked at...

Ronald Tate

Ronald Tate

Feb 5, 2021

Ronald Lee Tate, 62, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021. Ronald was born October 9, 1958 in Waukegan, IL. He married Gail Vedder on June 19, 1982. He worked for Beach Park Public Works Department and Perfekt Punch. Ronald enjoyed fishing, hunting, cars and guns. He loved spending time with his precious grandchildren. He is...

Norma Elizabeth Gallina

Norma Elizabeth Gallina

Feb 4, 2021

Norma Gallina 85, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021 at The Grove at The Lake in Zion, IL. The daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Dunn on December 16, 1935 in Missouri. She is survived by her two sons Jason (Polly) Gallina, Brent (Kim) Gallina, grandchildren Renee (Michael) Kelley, Jenni (Andrew) Dyke, brother Dr. Ernie(Glenda) Dunn, and...

Joyce Tobin Childers

Joyce Tobin Childers

Feb 2, 2021

Joyce Tobin Childers passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021 at her home. She was born May 27, 1924 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mi to Robert and Lucetta Tobin. She graduated from high school in Silver Spring, MD, and came to Chicago, IL in 1942. Joyce attended the University of Chicago and graduated from the X-Ray school in 1946. She...

Thomas F. Zorc

Thomas F. Zorc

Feb 2, 2021

Thomas F. Zorc “TZ”, 76, of North Chicago, IL passed away suddenly on February 2, 2021. Tom was born November 12, 1944 in North Chicago IL. He was an accomplished union carpenter for many years and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Tom loved the outdoors and all of God’s creatures. Tom was also quite an accomplished cook and...

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