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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
John H. Schultz
Mar 20, 2020
John Henry Schultz, 94 years old, of Park City, Illinois passed away on March 20th, 2020 at Rolling Hills Assisted Living Center of Zion, Illinois. John was born on June 19th, 1925 to Fred and Kathryn Schultz. John is survived by his wife Evelyn of 74 gracious years and their five children: John F. Schultz (Barbara), Robert Schultz (Pam), Karen...
Kathy L. Hughes
Mar 19, 2020
Kathy L. Hughes, 60, of Zion, IL passed away at home on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Kathy was born February 22, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Jack and Ernella Leach. She attended Von Steuben High School in Chicago. On November 27, 1992, she married Nick Hughes. Kathy was employed by the Cancer Treatment Center of Illinois Hospital in Zion. Kathy...
Marvin Ryan
Mar 19, 2020
Marvin Kenneth Ryan passed away at age 95 at home on March 19th with his children by his side. He was the kindest of fathers and the cuddliest of grand and great-grandfathers and appreciated by all for his humor and gentle demeanor. Born in Litchfield, Illinois, he grew up on his family's dairy farm. He enlisted in the Navy after...
Oachi P. Galiger
Mar 17, 2020
Oachi P. Galiger, 97, of Zion, IL, has passed away March 17th, 2020. Oachi was born August 18th, 1922, in Glencoe, Il to the late Horace and Harriette Chattmon Sr. She graduated from New Trier High School in 1942 and was an active member of the Milburn Congregational Church of Christ in Lake Villa, IL. She worked for several years...
Donna Rae Flammini
Mar 13, 2020
A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home. To our family and friends: Yesterday we shared that we were going to continue ahead as planned unless and until the government issued a mandate. Unfortunately, we are to that point. Our understanding is that the State of...
Edna M. Myers
Mar 12, 2020
Edna Marie (Dallas) Myers, 94, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 12, 2020. Edna was born May 18, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA. As a young lady just out of high school she worked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard during the dark days of WW2. She worked long hours, 7 days a week doing...
Edward Peter Tomkowiak
Mar 8, 2020
Edward Peter Tomkowiak, age 85, of Wadsworth, Illinois joined family members in Heaven on Sunday March 8, 2020. Born in Thorp, Wisconsin on October 28, 1934, he was the son of Peter and Frances (nee Baran) Tomkowiak. His early years were spent in Thorp where he worked on the family dairy farm and graduated from Thorp High School. In 1954...
Rachel Alshouse
Mar 6, 2020
Rachel Alshouse, 98, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away March 6, 2020. Rachel was born September 26, 1921 in Zion, IL. She graduated in 1939 from Zion Parochial School and was a life-long active member of Christ Community Church in Zion. She was employed for many years at the Zion Cookie Factory and later, at Abbott Laboratory. Rachel also volunteered...
James E. Scherer
Mar 6, 2020
James Edward Scherer went to be with his heavenly Father on March 6, 2020. He was the son of the late Alfred and Gladys Scherer and was born in Olney, IL on April 24, 1933. He graduated from Richland High School in Olney. He then attended the University of Illinois graduating in 1954. He joined the air force after graduation...
Karen J. Baughman
Mar 5, 2020
Karen Jean Baughman, 81, of Zion, IL went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2020 surrounded by her family. Karen was born on December 29, 1938 in Zion, IL to Arthur and Doris Wedekind. Karen grew up in Zion, was a member of Christ Community Church, a cast member of the Passion Play, and a...
Leo Janis
Mar 5, 2020
Leo Janis, 87, of Buffalo Grove, IL formerly of Waukegan, passed away peacefully at Symphony of Buffalo Grove on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Leo was born August 31, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Leo and Rose Janis. Leo attended Milwaukee High School; earned his BS in Technology Education in 1956 and his MS in Industrial Education in 1961, both from...
Beatrice Wensle
Mar 4, 2020
Beatrice “Bea” Wensle 86, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on March 4, 2020 at Rolling Hills Manor. Bea was born in Waukegan on April 14, 1933. She worked for Benton Township for many years in the assessors office finishing her career at the County of Lake in the appraisal department. She enjoyed playing cribbage with the “boys”, square dancing...
Weston R. Gross
Mar 4, 2020
Weston “Wes” R. Gross, 33, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away suddenly March 4, 2020. Wes was born November 7, 1986 in Waukegan, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Illinois. He married his wife, Crystal, November 21, 2015 and was a member of Community Christian Church in Waukegan, Illinois. He is survived by his...
Martha Moss
Mar 2, 2020
Martha Ann Moss, 77 of Zion, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born on February 5, 1943 in Florence, Alabama to Cornelius and Lucille Skipworth. On November 19, 1960, Martha married Donald Franklin Moss Sr. and to this union four children were born. Donald and...
Aaron Shaffer
Mar 1, 2020
Aaron Shaffer, 46, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 in his home. Aaron was born November 7, 1973 in Waukegan, IL to Bill and Debbie Shaffer. He attended Waukegan High School and Trinity United Lutheran Church. Aaron and his brother Nathan, owned and operated S&S Custom Kitchens for 10 years. In his younger years, he played both...
Robert Schoblocher
Mar 1, 2020
Robert C. Schoblocher, 63, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 1. 2020, at ManorCare Health Services in Libertyville, IL. He was born July 21, 1956, in Baraboo, WI, and married Ruth Ann Wiiks on October 23, 1976, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion. Robert enjoyed his role as Santa Claus for Walmart and also enjoyed baking....
Daniel T. Verenski
Mar 1, 2020
Daniel T. Verenski, of Zion, IL passed away on March 1, 2020. Dan was born April 9, 1948. He lived his childhood years through his graduation from North Chicago High School and some years after in North Chicago. He moved to Zion where he lived more than 40 years. In Zion, he and his wife Nancy, owned and operated Verenski...
Jacqueline C. Newton
Feb 29, 2020
Jacqueline “Jackie” C. Newton, 75, of Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 29, 2020 in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Jackie was born July 15, 1944 in Puritan Mines, West Virginia. She was a member of Journey Church and First Baptist Church, both of Lake County. She was employed by Abbott Labs for many years until she retired. She is survived by...
James H. Fruit
Feb 25, 2020
James H. Fruit, 80, of Zion, IL passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. James proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. For 70 years, he was committed to building model airplanes. In his later years, he was awarded 1st place in the National Competitions for his craftsmanship. The friendships that James built he held...
Tyler David Cable
Feb 23, 2020
On February 23, 2020, Tyler David Cable went home to Heaven. Tyler was born on November 27, 1993 in Anảpolis, Brazil. Tyler’s hometown was Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. At the time of Tyler’s passing, he was living in Orlando, Florida. Tyler graduated from Zion Benton High School in 2012. His school years were filled with family vacations to Disney World and...
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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.
