Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Kenneth A. Snyder

Kenneth A. Snyder

May 2, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) A. Snyder of Gurnee, Ill., died on Sunday, May 2, at his family’s residence in Pleasant Prairie, Wisc. He was born July 18, 1939, in Chicago to Arthur and Charlotte (Fultz) Snyder. He married Jane (Hurley) Snyder on February 12, 1962. Ken is survived by his son, James (Jennifer) Snyder of Pleasant Prairie, Wisc., a daughter Kimberly Brady,...

Georgette  Jeri Ball

Georgette Jeri Ball

May 1, 2021

Georgette J Ball, 84, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away May 1, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. She was born in Lewiston, Maine July 9, 1939 to Francis and Antoinette Tardif and moved the Lake County area in 1959. She married Currie Ball in Kenosha, Wisconsin September 11, 1968. Georgette attended St Anastasia Catholic Church in...

Andrew Pierce

Andrew Pierce

April 30, 2021

Andrew Pierce 73, passed away on April 30, 2021 in Waukegan, IL. He was born on December 13, 1947 in Scottville, MI. He graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School in Muskegon, MI. He married is wife Pamela Belote on October 5, 1968 in Louisiana before serving in the Army. They settled in Beach Park where he worked as a Meter Man...

Richard Funk

Richard Funk

April 30, 2021

Richard Wayne Funk passed away on April 30, 2021. He was born on February 21, 1939 in Merrill, WI the son of Chester (Ellen) Funk. He moved to Zion, IL in 1951. He was a 1957 Zion Benton High School graduate, where he then joined the Air Force. He attended Devry Tech School in Chicago after serving. He owned his...

Damien Xavier Levi

Damien Xavier Levi

April 30, 2021

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private for the family. Please check back for the full obituary.

Paul Anderson

Paul Anderson

April 29, 2021

Paul R. Anderson, 67, of Zion, IL passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021. Paul was born January 1, 1954 in Waukegan, IL to LaVerne and Helen Anderson. He was a previous resident of Maywood, Waukegan, Round Lake, and Arlington Heights, IL. Paul attended Warren High School and later earned his GED. He was a former member of ABATE Motorcycle Club....

Harvey Neil Van Meter Sr.

Harvey Neil Van Meter Sr.

April 28, 2021

Harvey Neil Van Meter, Sr., 69, of Beach Park, IL, passed away suddenly on April 28, 2021. Harvey was born October 9, 1951 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Harvey and Lillian Van Meter. He grew up in Midland, Michigan then went on to serve in the United States Navy. He traveled all over the world, but was stationed in...

Shirley Mae Dace

Shirley Mae Dace

April 25, 2021

Shirley Mae Dace of Sparta, WI passed away April 25, 2021 in Sparta, WI. Shirley was born July 13, 1929 in Steamboat Rock, Iowa. Shirley previously resided in Waukegan, IL, Sun City West, AZ and Pleasant Prairie, WI. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Shirley Married Billie Lee Dace December 30, 1950. Shirley is survived by...

Mike Pavletic

Mike Pavletic

April 24, 2021

Mike Pavletic of Beach Park, IL passed Saturday, April 24, 2021. Born July 19th 1955 in Waukegan, IL, he is survived by his wife, Debra (nee Klinefelter), sons Chase & Ryan, brothers and sisters, Linda (Gary) Jackson, Rudy Pavletic, Toni Larson, Merle (Al) Thompson, & Chris (Heather) Pavletic, along with nieces & nephews. He married his high school sweetheart, Debra...

James S. Stout Jr.

James S. Stout Jr.

April 18, 2021

James S. Stout Jr, 82, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born on February 18, 1939 in Waukegan, IL the son of James (Lelia Hopkins) Stout. After James attended and graduated Waukegan High School he proudly served his country and joined the Army. After serving he worked for Horner Box as a manufacturing...

Cheryl L Agnew

Cheryl L Agnew

April 17, 2021

Cheryl L. Agnew, 63, of Zion, IL passed away on Saturday, April 17,2021 in Waukegan, IL. She was born on September 2, 1957 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Walter and Rosalia Gibour. Cheryl attended Immaculate Conception elementary school then graduated from Waukegan West High School class of 1976. After High School she worked as a supervisor at NEX Video...

Brenda K Alexander

Brenda K Alexander

April 17, 2021

Brenda Kay Alexander, 62, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. Brenda was born January 18, 1959 in Princeton, IL to Douglas and Gayle Andersen. She lived in the Zion area most of her life having graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1977. After raising her two girls Brenda became “Mimi” to her...

Sulie Miller

Sulie Miller

April 16, 2021

Sulie Earlene Miller 94, passed away and joined her husband on April 16, 2021. She was born May 1, 1926 in Itawamba County, Mississippi the daughter of Lee Andy Works and Cora Alice Works (Woods). She married Robert Gene Miller April 1743. in Mississippi and celebrated seventy-six wonderful years together. In 1948 they moved to Zion, IL. Sulie worked at...

Nancy K. Mendez

Nancy K. Mendez

April 15, 2021

Nancy Kay Mendez, 76, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Nancy was born February 10, 1945 in Champaign, IL to Arthur and Edna Blakeway. She attended Lakeview Elementary, Central Jr. High and Zion Benton Township High School, graduating with the class of 1963. She attended NIU and Westmar College. On July 8,...

Carole Butler

Carole Butler

April 14, 2021

Carole Butler passed away Wednesday April 14, 2021. She was born Carole Jane Elliott on April 10th 1939 in Antigo, WI. Carole lived in Hortonville, WI with her husband David Frye and had two sons, Eric and Jeffrey. After David’s passing in 1971, she moved to Winthrop Harbor, IL and married Jim Varner. She was manager of the VFW Post...

Betty Erickson

Betty Erickson

April 11, 2021

Betty A. Erickson (Meyer) 72, of Beach Park, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2021 after a four year long battle with cancer. She was born on December 26, 1948 the daughter of Willard (Hida) Meyer. Betty worked for Abbott Labs in 2003 before she retired after working there for twenty-three years. She...

Jean E. Scheve

Jean E. Scheve

April 9, 2021

Jean E. Scheve, 96, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away April 9, 2021. Jean was born November 18, 1924 in Creston, Iowa to Boyd and Grace Taylor. She married Robert E. Scheve on December 20, 1941. Jean was a simple sweet soul, she loved her family, music, crocheting and was an avid reader. She is survived by her children, Darla...

Steve Loveless

Steve Loveless

April 5, 2021

Steve Loveless, 70, of Kenosha, WI passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. Steve was born April 19, 1950 in Charleston, SC to Charles and Maria Loveless. He was a previous resident of Hernando, FL. Steve enjoyed working in Parks and Recreation in several states tending to many national parks...

Mary Agnes Parker

Mary Agnes Parker

April 3, 2021

Mary Hover Parker, Age 90. Born July 12, 1930 and went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2021. Mary accepted Jesus as her Savior and Lord in 1953. She was a founding member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Kenosha, WI and she continued to actively serve there until her passing. She worked for Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago...

Patsy Kloet

Patsy Kloet

April 2, 2021

Patsy Jean Kloet, 83, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 2, 2021. Pat was born April 10, 1937 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1955. She married Chester Kloet on October 29, 1955 and they were married for 65 years. She was a life-long member of Christ Community...