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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Venessa Sue Litewski

Venessa Sue Litewski

Oct 31, 2020

Venessa Sue (Hays) Litewski of Winthrop Harbor went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday October 31, 2020. She was born October 8, 1957 in Waukegan, Illinois to Lafoy and Louise Hays. She was the youngest of 4 children and spent her childhood growing up in Zion, IL. She graduated from Zion Benton Township High School...

Corey M. Loy

Corey M. Loy

Oct 30, 2020

Corey Michael Loy, 49, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois died suddenly, but peacefully, in his home on October 30, 2020. He was born August 15, 1971 in Waukegan and lived most of his life in Zion and Winthrop Harbor. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1989. Corey was a Union Laborer for Local 152. He loved grilling out,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Wollert

Elizabeth "Betty" Wollert

Oct 30, 2020

On October 30th 2020, Betty Wollert passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born April 30th 1960 in Lake Forest IL. She graduated Zion Benton in 1978 with the exception of the 5 years she spent in San Diego she lived in Winthrop Harbor her entire life. She spent most of her summers coaching or...

Dolores Perez

Dolores Perez

Oct 29, 2020

Dolores “Dee” Padilla Perez died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family on October 29, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1934 and was raised in Lake County, Illinois. She was a graduate of the WTHS class of 1953. The following year, she married the love of her life, Martin. To this union, 5 children were born:...

Juan Luis Cruz

Juan Luis Cruz

Oct 29, 2020

Juan Luis Cruz 5/1/1976 - 10/29/2020 Johnny was called home on October 29, 2020. Though his departure was unexpected, his family and friends rejoice knowing he is in the arms of his creator, Jesus Christ, and holding hands with those who preceded his death. Johnny is survived by his daughter, Ariana Irene Cruz of San Juan, PR; father, Juan (Marina)...

Irene Ruth Zukley

Irene Ruth Zukley

Oct 28, 2020

Irene Ruth Zukley, 97 years young passed away peacefully on October 28 2020 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Irene was born October 2, 1923 at home in Zion Illinois to Emily and Alfred Pratt, attended Zion Parochial School and married the love of her life, Raymond in 1946. Irene and Ray opened Zukleys Jewelry in 1954 and spent their...

Val Jean Bohning

Val Jean Bohning

Oct 27, 2020

Val Jean Bohning, 80, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Val Jean was born February 24, 1940 in Belmond, IA, the only child of Wilbert and June Hansen. She grew up on a farm in Alexander, IA where she attended the local Methodist Church. On May 10, 1959, she...

Eleanore Susan Wienke

Eleanore Susan Wienke

Oct 27, 2020

Eleanore S. (Kangas) Wienke (June 6, 1937 – October 27, 2020) Eleanore S. Wienke, age 83, of Gurnee Il. Passed away peacefully in Waukegan IL, on October 27 th, 2020. She was born June 6 th, 1937 in Ironwood MI. Eleanore was the daughter of Charles and Vienna (Liinamaa) Kangas of Gile WI. Eleanore graduated from Hurley High School in...

Carol Willings

Carol Willings

Oct 26, 2020

Carol Willings 72, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020. Carol was born December 24, 1947 in Zion Il and resided in the Lake County area her whole life, where she met and married her late husband George “Tex” Willings on March 21, 1967. She was an avid Cubs, Bears and Nascar fan. She loved going...

Philip R. Jaeger

Philip R. Jaeger

Oct 26, 2020

Philip R. Jaeger, Zion, Ill., died Oct. 26, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital following an aggressive return of leukemia. He was born on Aug. 20, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of the late Ray C. and Rose E. (Meadows) Jaeger. They later settled in Zion and he graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1966. He graduated from...

Pauline U. Orrick

Pauline U. Orrick

Oct 23, 2020

Pauline U. Orrick, 87, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020 at Kenosha Memorial Hospital in Kenosha, WI with her boys by her side. Pauline was born on March 8, 1933 in Red Bay, Alabama to Dr. F.R. Underwood and Mattie Lou Underwood. Pauline grew up in Red Bay and married Billy M. Orrick of Vina,...

Gartha E. Creekmore

Gartha E. Creekmore

Oct 21, 2020

Gartha Exene Creekmore, born July 24, 1935, went to Heaven on October 21, 2020. She married the love of her life, Melton Creekmore on December 24, 1950. He preceded her in death October 1, 1985. She was a hard worker who always put her family first. She was also a true master at the art and profession of baking and...

Gregory Bey

Gregory Bey

Oct 21, 2020

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Kathy L. Feeney

Kathy L. Feeney

Oct 21, 2020

Kathy Lee Feeney, 71, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away suddenly on October 21, 2020 at Vista Hospital, Waukegan, IL. Kathy was born on August 5, 1949 in Mesa, AZ to parents, Edna and Clifford “Pat” Patterson. Following graduation from Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, she joined the U.S. Women’s Army Corps where she served honorably, attaining the rank of...

Rosa Rivera

Rosa Rivera

Oct 18, 2020

Rosa Rivera, 70, of Waukegan, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Rosa was born October 23, 1949 in Houston, TX to Santos and Tomasita Alfaro. After moving to the area, Rosa attended Zion Benton Township High School. She enjoyed spending time visiting with family and loved having family gatherings. She was known for her huge heart and...

Katie L. Buchanan

Katie L. Buchanan

Oct 17, 2020

Katie L. Buchanan was born April 21, 1939 in Desoto County, Mississippi to the late Lonnie and Rosie (Hill) Buchanan. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Walls, Mississippi under the leadership of Pastor J. T. Wynn. Katie sang in the church choir for a period of time....

Shameena Singhal

Shameena Singhal

Oct 16, 2020

Shameena Singhal went to be with the Lord October 16, 2020 in Naperville, IL. Shameena was born August 16, 1976 in Miller, South Dakota. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Shameena is survived by her mother, Neera Singhal; siblings, Sanjay Singhal, Shelly Singhal, Shalini Patrick, Sascha Singhal and many...

Mary Frances Streed

Mary Frances Streed

Oct 14, 2020

Mary Frances Streed, 94, passed away on October 14, 2020 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Mary Fran was born in Indianapolis to Grace and E.A. Patterson. The daughter of teachers, education was a lifelong priority for Mary Fran. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in counseling and guidance from Ball State Teachers College and...

Barbara A. Wertman

Barbara A. Wertman

Oct 13, 2020

Barbara Anne (Jauman) Wertman, 78, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. She was born in Chicago, IL, on October 10, 1942, and married George Wertman on July 23, 1966, in Elmwood Park, IL. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Rev. George Wertman, her parents Fred...

Constance Allen

Constance Allen

Oct 13, 2020

Constance E. Allen, age 89, passed away on October 13, 2020, due to pneumonia. The youngest of four daughters, Constance was born on July 2, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Edgar and Anna Perry Thomas. Constance married Johnnie L. Allen in December 1968, in Japan. She had one daughter, Johnye Henry, who passed away in 2015. Constance was an administrative...

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