Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
C. Elaine Drexel
October 5, 2020
C. Elaine (nee Stubbs) Drexel of Kenosha, WI passed away October 5, 2020. Elaine was born January 17, 1928 in Newberry, MI to W. Earl and Mabel K. (Gustafson) Stubbs. She graduated from Newberry High School in 1945, then from Augustana Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. She lived most of her adult life in the Waukegan, Zion, Winthrop Harbor...
Linda Allen
October 3, 2020
Linda Diane Allen (née Salmi) died on October 3, 2020, after a long battle with COPD. She was born on August 7, 1946, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Eric and Perditta (Pat) Salmi, and was a lifelong resident of Lake County. Linda graduated from Waukegan High School in 1964, and married Larry Allen in 1967; they divorced in 1971. Over her...
Irene Christophersen
October 3, 2020
Irene Joyce (Anderson) Christophersen was born April 28, 1931 in Zion, IL. Irene was born on a family dairy farm during the great depression. Like many of that greatest generation, she never outgrew the need to save, preserve everything, and grow her own gardens of food. Irene’s childhood was spent happily helping on the farm with 3 other siblings and...
Marylynn Greener
October 3, 2020
Marylynn Greener, 65, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2020, while she and her BEST FRIEND and husband Leonard were at their cottage in Eagle River, Wisconsin. This was their favorite place to spend time, and they had two beautiful weeks together before Marylynn suddenly became ill. Marylynn was born in Waukegan, Illinois on August 15,...
Robert "Bob" Traver
September 28, 2020
Robert (Bob) James Traver, 63 of Zion, IL passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 in his home unexpectedly. In 2000, Robert (Bob) was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease(PKD) and was on dialysis. In September, 2005 he had a kidney transplant which continued to function for 15 years due to his determination and stubbornness to continue to live life. He...
Ronald Lloyd Swanson
September 27, 2020
Ronald Lloyd Swanson, 72, of Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2020. Ronald was born January 9, 1948 in Waukegan, IL, and lived in Zion his entire life. Growing up he enjoyed roller skating. He also enjoyed playing bingo, crafting, and spending time with his family. Ronald is survived by his sister, Betty (Alford) Gonzales; nieces, Miranda k....
Teresita Sabandal
September 24, 2020
Our beloved Teresita S. Sabandal passed away peacefully on September 24, 2020, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and light to everyone she met. We are grateful to have spent these last few months with her everyday by her side, hearing her laughs and seeing her smile until the end. We thank God...
Joan Elizabeth Martin
September 16, 2020
Joan E. Martin, 90, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Joan was born August 18, 1930, in Fountain County, IN to Joe and Gladys Bossaer. She was a graduate of Attica High School, class of 1948. On August 16, 1952, she married Don Martin in Attica. Joan attended St. Anastasia...
Ruby Faye Smith
September 15, 2020
Ruby Faye Smith (“Sweetheart”), of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on September 15, 2020 at her home, following a brief illness. Ruby was born on September 14, 1924 in Mantachie, MS to Marvin O. Harbor and Myrtle Effie (Cannon) Harbor, and attended school in Mantachie. On September 16, 1942, Ruby married Millard B. Smith, who would be her husband for...
Clarence Burgess
September 14, 2020
Clarence Burgess was born July 21, 1937 in Batesville, MS to Maetta Griffin and Royal Burgess, Clarence is the oldest of all his siblings. In 1962 Clarence moved to Chicago where he started working as a machine operator and which he did for most of his life. Clarence survived by fourteen children, seven girls and seven boys, Dianne and Nicole...
N. Noreen Bickel
September 11, 2020
N. Noreen Bickel, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020. Noreen was born November 24, 1931 to Theodore Hirte and Myrtle Hirte-Curtis. She was employed by Illinois Bell/AT&T until her retirement after 26 years of service. Noreen enjoyed gardening and watching the wildlife outdoors. Noreen is survived by her daughter, Linda Kuntz. She was preceded in...
Irene Mary Halteman
September 9, 2020
Irene Mary Halteman, 95, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in Kenosha, WI. Irene was born June 22, 1925 in Bessemer, MI to Julius and Lauretta Grabowski. On September 15, 1951, she married Conrad J. Halteman in her hometown of Bessemer. She graduated from College of St. Scholastica with her Bachelor’s Degree and later...
Dennis Lee Murtha, Jr.
September 8, 2020
Dennis Lee Murtha, Jr, 81 years old of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 8th. He was a long-time resident of the area graduating from Waukegan High School and employed at Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) straight out of high school and for many decades. He worked later for Volvo Penta in Chesapeake, VA where he and his wife made...
Mary Ann Raiden
September 6, 2020
Mary Ann was born October 18, 1936 in Waukegan, Illinois. She died peacefully on September 6, 2020 at Thrive of Lake County, Mundelein, Illinois. Mary Ann was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church, and the Catholic Women’s Club of Lake County. She worked as a real estate agent in Lake County for many years. Before beginning her career...
Elsie A. Welch
September 5, 2020
Elsie A. Welch, 80, of Brewer, MS passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020 in Fulton, MS. Elsie was born November 16, 1939, in Amory, MS to John and Geneva Howard. She was a previous resident of Zion, IL. On December 20, 1955, Elsie married Samuel E. Welch. She was an avid sports fan; she loved the Chicago Cubs and...
Marilyn Bogdala
September 4, 2020
Marilyn C. Bogdala, 89, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2020 at Brookside Care Center in Kenosha, WI. Marilyn was born November 29, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. She was raised in Lake Bluff, IL, moved to Waukegan, IL, and raised her family in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Marilyn graduated from Lake Forest High School, she was a...
Harold Gibson
September 3, 2020
At the age of 68 Harold passed away at his home in Kenosha, Wisconsin. His parents were Josephine Spearman Bellard and Percy Gibson who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his Grandparents Bessie Bellard, Shephard and Hester Gibson, brother Corlbert Locks and nephew’s Dorian Adams and Curley Gibson. He is survived by brother Percy Gibson,...
Hazel F. Stephens
September 2, 2020
Hazel F. Stephens, 83, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Hazel was born October 30, 1936 in Golden, MS to Frank and Ida Mink. She was a prior resident of Fulton, MS where she attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Hazel worked as a cook at Silver Dollar Restaurant in Winthrop Harbor, IL. Hazel is survived by her...
Eddie Walton
August 30, 2020
Eddie “Oscar” Walton, 42, of Ingleside, IL, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2020 at home. Eddie was born January 27, 1978 in Waukegan, IL. At the age of 20 he met the love of his life, Malia Faumui, they married on June 7, 2008 in Hawaii. Ed was a loyal employee of Armstrong Relocation. He was a fan of...
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Congdon Funeral Home Cremation Service is a collection of obituaries for Zion, IL. With services throughout Illinois. Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha communities and beyond that are updated regularly.
