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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Ray "Larry" Miller
Feb 14, 2019
Ray “Larry” Miller, 67, of Zion, IL went to see Jesus, on February 14, 2019.Ray was born on June 14, 1951 in Great Lakes, IL to Ray and Dorothy Miller. Ray was a longtime resident of Zion, IL but was raised in Waukegan, IL. He attended Waukegan High School, graduating with the class of 1970. He was a previous member...
Albert R. Hallgren
Feb 12, 2019
Albert R. “Sonny” Hallgren, 72, of Antioch, IL, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.He is survived by his wife and companion of 34 years, Linda Hallgren; son, Andrew (Kristina) Hallgren; grandchildren, Aaliyah Hallgren, Korbyn Murray, and Hayden, Codi, Michael and Cali Wallace; and brothers, Lawrence (Jennifer) Hallgren, and Mickey Hallgren, as well as...
David R. Vidakovic
Feb 10, 2019
David Robert Vidakovic, 57, of Winthrop Harbor, died Sunday, February 10, 2019, with his brother by his side.David was born July 21, 1961 in Waukegan and lived in North Chicago most of his life, moving to Winthrop Harbor in 2000. He worked many years as an auto body technician. David was an avid fisherman, he enjoyed playing the lottery, barbecuing,...
Leona Lindsey-Smitherman
Feb 9, 2019
Leona Lindsey-Smitherman, 91, of Kenosha, WI, died February 9, 2019.Leona was born February 18, 1927 in Langlade, WI. She served as a minister.She is survived by her children, James (Judi) Lindsey of New Hapshire, and Kathy Lindsey of Zion, IL, and 3 step-children; grandchildren, Thomas (Gina) Carver Jr of WI, Tera (Jeremy) Clark of MI, Christopher (Janna) Lindsey of MS,...
Sally Jeanne Koziol
Feb 9, 2019
Sally Jeanne Koziol nee LindquistWaukegan, ILSally Jeanne Koziol 79 passed away peacefully on February 9, 2019 surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.Sally was born on February 13, 1939. Sally will lovingly be remembered by her three daughters, Kimberly A. Massimo, Tamara M. Ochoa, and Debra J. (Charles) Shields, Sally’s sister Susan A. Epker, and her brother John...
James S. Kuhler
Feb 8, 2019
James S. Kuhler (aka Jim), age 78, went to be with our Lord and surrounded by his family on Friday, February 8, 2019. He was born on October 20, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa. He was adopted by Joyce (aka JB) and Zoe Kuhler and brought home April 11, 1941. Jim always referred to this date as his "homecoming" day,...
Lionel Schlicht
Feb 5, 2019
Lionel Schlicht, of Beach Park, passed peacefully on Feb 5th, 2019 with his wife of 25 years, Helen, at his side. Lionel was born in Madison, WI and was a graduate of Madison East High School and Madison Business College. He was retired from Baxter Medical Supply Corp.He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret; his brother,...
Loretta Tiernan S.H.C.J. "Sister Mary Clarice"
Feb 5, 2019
Tiernan, Loretta S.H.C.J. formerly Sister Mary Clarice S.H.C.J.Sister Loretta Tiernan, S.H.C.J. died on February 5, 2019 at the Holy Child Infirmary in Rosemont, PA. She was born on December 4, 1938, the daughter of Frank Tiernan and Clara (Brozowski) Tiernan. Sr. Loretta grew up in North Chicago, Il; attended and graduated from Holy Rosary grade school. She then attended and...
Mona Bennett
Feb 5, 2019
Mona Bennett, 90, of Zion, IL, passed away on February 5, 2019 at Brighton Gardens in Wheaton, IL.Mona was born September 13, 1928 in Bay City, MI . She eventually moved to Zion, IL after meeting and marrying her beloved husband, Alvin “Butch” Bennett in July of 1966. Later, she became a business co-owner with Butch of Bennett Excavating &...
Virginia Jane Merkel
Feb 5, 2019
Virginia Jane (Simonis) Merkel, 90, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away February 5, 2019.Virginia was born November 29, 1928 in Alban, WI. She graduated from Tigerton High School in Tigerton, WI. Virginia married Jerome G. Merkel on October 17, 1953 at St. John’s Cathedral in Milwaukee, WI and were married over 65 years. She was employed with First National Bank...
Richard Driscoll
Feb 5, 2019
Richard Hamilton Driscoll, 72, of Zion, IL departed this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 after a long illness.Richard was born on September 22, 1946 in Mason City, IA. He was formerly a resident of Knoxville, TN and San Diego, CA. On May 29, 1971, he married Nancy Ann Davis in Denver, CO. Richard earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology...
Donald Vanderventer
Feb 5, 2019
Donald B. Vanderventer, 91, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 5, 2019 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Zion. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois on November 28, 1927 and was a lifelong resident.On September 16, 1950 he married the love of his life, Pat (nee Nehring) and they were married for 56 years. Together they raised 5...
Duane K. Stimes
Feb 5, 2019
Duane K. Stimes, 80, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.Duane was born July 3, 1938 in Waukegan, IL to Kenneth and Doretta Stimes. On May 2, 1959, he married the love of his life, Gloria, at First Church of God in Racine, WI. He was a faithful member of Palm...
Rev. Dr. W. Gehl Devore
Feb 5, 2019
The Rev. Dr. W. Gehl Devore, Age 102, of Zion, Illinois passed away on February 5, 2019, entering into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dr. Devore was born December 4, 1916 near the central Illinois town of Altamont. He graduated from high school at the age of 15, then spent 8 years as a linotype operator,...
Donald E. Rawhoof
Feb 4, 2019
Donald E. Rawhoof, 67, of Fort Worth, TX, died February 4, 2019.Donald was born September 12, 1951 in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1969. He went on to earn a masters degree in Speech Therapy and worked with grade school students throughout his career. He enjoyed commercial fishing in Alaska, and working...
Robert W. Peterson
Feb 4, 2019
Robert (Bob) Willard Peterson, 95, of Kenosha (WI), formerly of Waukegan (IL) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 4, 2019, at Home.Bob was born January 18, 1924, and lived his early years in Waukegan (IL).He graduated in the class of 1942 from Zion-Benton High School, where he met the love of his life, Loa Grace...
Joel Allan Torola
Feb 1, 2019
Joel Allan Torola, 63, of Beach Park, IL died February 1, 2019 at home.Joel was born December 18, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to Allan and Maria Torola. He attended Zion Benton Township High School followed by Trade School for Iron Works. He was a member of First Apostolic Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday School for 40+ years and Iron...
Leta Dolores Zika
Jan 30, 2019
Leta Dolores Miller Zika of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 after a 12 year struggle with Alzheimer’s in Kenosha, Wisconsin at the age of 84. She was born at home on March 4, 1934 in Rosecrans IL, the ninth of twelve children born to Hobart and Edna (Swaney) Miller. She grew up in Zion, IL attending...
Jack William Dabbeekeh
Jan 28, 2019
Jack William Dabbeekeh, 54, of Prescott, AZ died January 28, 2019.Jack was born May 15, 1964 in Zion, IL to Nicholas and Evelyn Dabbeekeh. He moved to Prescott, AZ in 1995 with his mother and sister. Jack was a gentle man with a big heart. God took Jack’s hand and after two big breaths, Jack walked through Heaven’s gate and...
Velvalee Vasquez Brewer
Jan 27, 2019
Velvalee Vasquez Brewer, 76, of Waukegan, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 27, 2019. She was born November 6, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN to Lee and Lila Vasquez.Velvalee is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Myrant, Velvalee Romero and Karen Usmiller; grandchildren, Tony, Andrea, Daniel, Elizabeth and Rebecca; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Larry Vasquez, Dean...
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