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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Tamra Dean Keller

Tamra Dean Keller

Nov 25, 2020

Tamra Dean Keller, 66, of Waukegan, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Tammy was born September 10, 1954 and was raised in Zion, IL. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1972 and earned a diploma from the College of Lake County as a licensed practical nurse. Survivors include her daughters, Heather (Bob) Heiden of Lake...

Daniel Knox

Daniel Knox

Nov 24, 2020

Daniel Keith Knox passed away on November 24, 2020 at the age of 82. He was preceded by his wife Jean Ellen Knox and survived by his two sons Timothy David (Lane) Knox (53) and Thomas Daniel (Jenifer) Knox (50). Born and raised in Zion, IL he spent his final years living in San Jose, CA with his son Thomas....

Marcella Kataja

Marcella Kataja

Nov 21, 2020

Marcella Ruth (Huwe) Kataja of Gurnee, Illinois stepped into Heaven on November 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Marcella was born May 18th, 1950 in Minot North Dakota to Clifford and Margaret Huwe. She graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1968 and was married to David Gonyo in 1969 until his death in 1970. In 1972 she...

Margaret Clara Nunes

Margaret Clara Nunes

Nov 18, 2020

Margaret Clara Nunes, 73, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully at her home on November 17, 2020. Margaret was born May 22, 1947 in Waukegan, IL to Clarence Lang and Irma Schmidt. She was a previous resident of Waukegan, IL where she graduated from Waukegan High School. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, arts and crafts and...

Michael Templeton Sr.

Michael Templeton Sr.

Nov 18, 2020

Michael Dennis Templeton Sr., 76, of Beach Park, Illinois died tragically in an accident on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020. Born on March 22, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Mike spent his early years in Chicago and his formative years in Rhinelander, Wisconsin going to school and working on the family resort – TECO Lodge. After graduation, at the age of 17,...

Mickey Hallgren

Mickey Hallgren

Nov 18, 2020

Mickey Lee Hallgren, 68, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on November 18th, 2020. Mickey spent the majority of his working life as a laboratory technician for Abbott Laboratories. He was a determined survivor of a motorcycle crash and, later in life, of prostate cancer. A lifelong music fan, he played the guitar for many years. Mickey...

Margaret Nunes

Margaret Nunes

Nov 17, 2020

Margaret Clara Nunes, 73, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully at her home on November 17, 2020. Margaret was born May 22, 1947 in Waukegan, IL to Clarence Lang and Irma Schmidt. She was a previous resident of Waukegan, IL where she graduated from Waukegan High School. Margaret enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, arts and crafts and...

Joan Marie Savage

Joan Marie Savage

Nov 17, 2020

Joan M. Savage, 87, of Zion, IL, passed away on November 17, 2020 in Highland Park, IL. Joan was born August 4, 1933 in Waukegan, IL. She attended Bonnie Brook Baptist Grade School and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School. She married Ambrose Savage on June 6, 1953 in Waukegan and together they raised 3 children. Joan was a member...

Patricia Ann Steinkopf

Patricia Ann Steinkopf

Nov 16, 2020

Patricia Ann Steinkopf, 78, of Zion, IL passed away Monday, November 16, 2020. Patricia was born October 16, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Barbara Weggs. She was a longtime resident of Palatine before moving to Lake County. Patricia devoted her life to the care of others working as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chicago for...

Terri L. Hicks

Terri L. Hicks

Nov 15, 2020

Terri Lynne Hicks, of Gurnee, IL passed away on November 15, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Terri was born August 30th, 1948 in Peoria, IL to John and Wanda Wasion. She was a previous resident of Pleasant Prairie, WI and Waukegan, IL where she graduated from Waukegan High School. Terri was a devoted mother to her family and...

Raymond Joseph Rajuniec Jr.

Raymond Joseph Rajuniec Jr.

Nov 13, 2020

Raymond Joseph Rajuniec Jr., 29, died suddenly on November 13, 2020. Ray was born June 11, 1991 in Lake Forest, IL. Ray attended St. Patrick's for one year in Wadsworth where he played basketball and made communion in the 7th grade. He attended Winthrop Harbor Schools also. Ray played football for the Zion Scorpions and attended and played for Zion-Benton...

Viva Sue Ano

Viva Sue Ano

Nov 11, 2020

Viva Sue (McCarley) Ano of Zion, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2020. Sue was Born in Bexar, Alabama on February 24, 1941 to Mary Janice and Cecil McCarley. She graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1960. She had a 32-year career as a Teacher’s Aide at Shiloh Park, Beach Park,...

Betty F. Hedderly

Betty F. Hedderly

Nov 9, 2020

Betty F. Hedderly, 87, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on November 9, 2020, following a courageous battle with pneumonia. Betty was born in Danville, Illinois on February 13, 1933 to Paul and Florence Trimble. She graduated from Danville High School in 1950, after which she visited her aunt and uncle, Myrtle and Jim Grana, in Waukegan and fell in love...

Matthew W. Booth

Matthew W. Booth

Nov 6, 2020

Matthew William Booth “Boothie”, 42, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away on November 6, 2020 due to complications from COVID. Matt was born in Waukegan, IL to Timothy and Jeanne Booth on July 1, 1978. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1996 and Illinois State University in 2000. After college, he worked for the family candy business for a few...

Evelyn Grace (Buchholtz) Schultz

Evelyn Grace (Buchholtz) Schultz

Nov 6, 2020

Evelyn Grace (Buchholtz) Schultz peacefully passed away on November 6, 2020, due to natural causes. Born October 24th, 1926 in Ward, South Dakota, she moved to Zion, Il in her teenage years, and attended Zion Benton High School. Soon, she was working at National Office Supply Company in Waukegan and met John Henry Schultz. They were married in Waukegan on...

Odell Jones

Odell Jones

Nov 5, 2020

Odell Jones, 94, of Beach Park, passed away on November 5, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan. Odell was born on September 12, 1926, to Minnie and Edgar Jones in Iuka, MS. He married the love of his life, Mert (Myrtle) Brewer of Waukegan, IL, on August 1, 1952, in Osyka, MS. He owned...

Robert A. Bruckner

Robert A. Bruckner

Nov 5, 2020

Robert A. “Corky” Bruckner, 80, of Beach Park, IL passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Kenosha WI. Robert was born June 19, 1940 in Waukegan, IL to Carl and Veronica Bruckner. He graduated Warren Township High School, class of 1958 and joined the United States Army that same year serving from 1958 until 1961. On August 18, 1962, he...

Joseph C. Bragg

Joseph C. Bragg

Nov 4, 2020

Joseph C. Bragg, 83, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2020. Joe was born August 16, 1937, in Rienzi, MS. He proudly served in the United States Army as an Armorer with the 4th Armored Division, as well as a member of that Division’s Honor Guard, spending 17 months stationed in Goeppingen, Germany, before returning...

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith

Oct 31, 2020

Juanita I. Smith, 84, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020. Juanita was born November 23, 1935 in Quincy, IL. She was a long-time member of the Zion-Benton Moose club. She was a woman of strong faith. Juanita was a caring and loving mother and she cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Juanita is survived by her...

Teresa Bunsen

Teresa Bunsen

Oct 31, 2020

Teresa ‘Terri’ Bunsen, 61, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at JourneyCare in Glenview. Terri was born June 28, 1959 in Wellsville, NY to William and Betty (nee Keough) Burns. On October 15, 1983, she married the love of her life, Dennis Bunsen, and together they shared 37 years of marriage. Terri was a graduate of...

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