Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Katherine Ann McKnight

Katherine Ann McKnight

April 21, 2020

Katherine Ann McKnight (Edwards), 73, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Kathy was born July 10, 1946 in Kenosha, WI to George Edwards and Vivian Munson (nee Heyden). She graduated from Waukegan High School and was a prior resident of Zion, IL. On June 21, 1974, she married James McKnight Sr. Kathy was a longtime,...

Lillian Garrett

Lillian Garrett

April 19, 2020

Lillian Garrett (DeWitt) of Waukegan, IL fell asleep in death at home on April 19, 2020 at 85 years of age. Lillian was born in Chicago, Il in December 1934. Her family moved to North Chicago in 1939 where she lived for the next 71 years in the house her father built, before moving to Waukegan. She married Billy Garrett...

Laura Vanderwall

Laura Vanderwall

April 14, 2020

Laura Vanderwall of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. She was born on June 26, 1958 in Waukegan, IL. Laura Married Michael Vanderwall in Waukegan May 16, 1987. She is retired from the State of Illinois. Laura is survived by her Husband, Michael; daughters, Ashley and Alyssa; grandchild, Cayden Gable; mother, Marion Brown; and brother, Rick...

Rita E. Nadeau

Rita E. Nadeau

April 10, 2020

RITA E. Nadeau, passed away peacefully at age 98 in Zion, Illinois on Friday, April 10th, 2020 just nineteen days shy of her 99 birthday. She was born Rita E. Payeur on April 29th, 1922 in Biddeford, Maine, her parents George and Loretta Payeur (deceased). Rita was the youngest of three children – Germaine Gagne (Payeur) and Frank Payeur both...

David Muma

David Muma

April 8, 2020

David J. Muma, 49, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away April 8, 2020. He was born November 30, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois. David is survived by is children, Dakota Muma, Dustin Muma, Dylin Muma, David Muma Jr., Dominic Muma, and Dayton Muma; his mother, Cheryl Diaz; and his siblings, Michelle Troullier, Jolina Muma, and Victor Muma. There will be no services...

Lowell "Bud" Jones

Lowell "Bud" Jones

April 8, 2020

Lowell “Bud” Jones, 85, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on April 8, 2020. Bud was born on February 4, 1935 in Itawamba County, MS to John and Alice Jones. After serving two years in the Army, Bud returned from Germany and resumed his employment at Fansteel VR Wesson in Waukegan where he was...

Ryan Nieves

Ryan Nieves

April 8, 2020

Ryan Anthony Nieves, 28, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2020. Ryan was born May 12, 1991 at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, NY to Jeanette and Antonio Nieves. He resided in Rome, NY, Darmstadt, Germany, and finally in Zion, IL. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in...

Harry C Pettengill Jr.

Harry C Pettengill Jr.

April 4, 2020

Harry C. Pettengill, Jr. 86, of Winthrop Harbor, IL. passed away on April 4. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; his two children, Rachel and Eric (Jennifer) and his two grandchildren Loki and Connor. In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband and father, Harry was a decorated veteran of the US Army. Before retiring, Harry worked at...

Steven Craft

Steven Craft

April 3, 2020

Steven Douglas Craft of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was born on December 7, 1955 in Waukegan, IL. Beloved husband of Karen H. (née Stack). Dear father of Tyler. He is also survived by sisters, Sheryl (Don) Craft Derouin and Donna (Geoff) Craft Kass; Sister-in-law Barbara Dutcher; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Ryan) Bodi, Roxanne...

Robert Lee Engram

Robert Lee Engram

April 1, 2020

Robert Lee Engram, 76, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020. Robert was born November 17, 1943 in Mississippi to the union of Foster and Annie Engram. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Andrea (Darrand) Scaife; step-daughter, Sylvia Johnson; grandchildren, Verenda Scaife, Ava Scaife, Asia Scaife, and Darrand Scaife; cousins, Juanita Ellis, Laura Turner, and...

William James Morgan

William James Morgan

March 27, 2020

William James Morgan, 68, of Zion, Illinois, passed away March 27, 2020. William was born June 28, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio to Cletus L. and Mary L. Morgan. He married his beloved, Irene Gonzalez August 8, 1978 in Kentucky. Following high school, he worked at Gurnee Dodge as a mechanic for 36 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing...

Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson

March 25, 2020

Jimmie D’Wayne Johnson, 70, of Zion, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan. Jimmie was born on April 22, 1949 to Willie E. and Alberta (nee Jackson) Johnson, in Jay, FL. He married Brenda Hale on October 3, 1970 at the Winthrop Harbor Baptist Church. Jimmie retired from Abbott Laboratory in 2001. He...

Shirley Y. Nikkila

Shirley Y. Nikkila

March 24, 2020

Shirley Y. Nikkila, 84, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away March 25, 2020 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Shirley was born May 28, 1935 in Zion, Illinois. She married the love of her life, William, in Hastings, Nebreska, and they started a family. She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Bristol, Wisconsin. She is survived by her husband,...

Wynola Cooper DeMarco

Wynola Cooper DeMarco

March 23, 2020

Wynola Cooper DeMarco, 71 years old of Palatine, IL, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away on March 23, 2020. She is survived by her siblings Bleau Cooper, Phyllis Cooper (Larry) Wier and Jerry (Carol) Cooper and their families. Known as the sassy aunt that loved bling, she will be missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and Godchildren. She was preceded...

Eugene William Pack

Eugene William Pack

March 23, 2020

Eugene William Pack, 90, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020. He was born April 20, 1929 in Zion, to William and Pauline Pack and resided in the Zion area his whole life. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Norma Pack; a son, Rodney (Theresa) Pack; a daughter Diane Pack; 6 grandchildren; and...

Kenneth Placek

Kenneth Placek

March 21, 2020

Kenneth R. Placek, 49, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2020. Kenneth was born August 27, 1970 and was a native of Worth, IL. Kenneth married Kathleen Leisten on June 18, 2017. He was a retired Local 1 Ironworker. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; father and mother, Karl and Sharon...

William Seibel

William Seibel

March 20, 2020

Bill Seibel, 74, of Zion, IL, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, after an extended illness. Bill was a prior resident of Chicago, IL, where he attended Schurz High School. Bill was a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, despite growing up on the North Side. Bill went to many games with his father and brother at Comiskey, thanks to...

John H. Schultz

John H. Schultz

March 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

Kathy L. Hughes

March 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

Marvin Ryan

March 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...