Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Consolacion Aban

Consolacion Aban

August 16, 2019

Consolacion Dagdag Aban, 95, of Zion, Illinois, passed away August 16, 2019.Consolacion was born on June 27, 1924 in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, in the Philippines.  She was a member at Living Word Christian Church in Zion, Illinois.Affectionately known by all as “Mommy Cion”, she lived her professional life as a dedicated, resourceful, and innovative schoolteacher. She was the most loving...

Judith R. Beckenbaugh

Judith R. Beckenbaugh

August 14, 2019

Judy Beckenbaugh (Martinelli), 79, of Kenosha Wisconsin passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2019.Judy was born September 6, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Kathryn Latham and Clarence Katzke.  She married Bill Beckenbaugh in 1998 at Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, IL. Previously she was married to Joe Martinelli for 27 years and they raised four children...

Jeffrey "Lem" Lemuel Boyd

Jeffrey "Lem" Lemuel Boyd

August 12, 2019

Jeffrey “Lem” Lemuel Boyd, 60, of Ennis, Montana, passed away on August 12, 2019 in Montana.Jeff was born in Waukegan, IL, to Mary L. Kroll and Lemuel B. Boyd on August 1, 1959. He attended Zion-Benton High School, Class of 1977. He went on to earn a degree in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Chemistry from...

Eleanor Schneider

Eleanor Schneider

August 11, 2019

Eleanor Schneider, 90 years old, of Beach Park, Illinois went to be with her Lord on August 11, 2019.  She was born September 21, 1928 in Harwood, ND to Christian and Bertha Haugen.  She married Leslie Schneider in Eau Claire, WI on Christmas Day, 1947 and they moved to Beach Park, IL in 1952 where they raised their family and...

Teri L. Packard

Teri L. Packard

August 10, 2019

Teri L. (Allen) (Grissom) Packard, 65, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital after an unexpected and sudden illness.Teri was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 12, 1953 to Bobby D. Allen and Rosalind J. (King) (Allen) Loiselle. She is survived by her husband of 17 years,...

Lorenzo A. "Lencho" Vazquez

Lorenzo A. "Lencho" Vazquez

August 7, 2019

Lorenzo (Lencho) A. Vazquez, 83, of Zion, Illinois peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.Lorenzo was born October 27, 1935 in Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico. Lorenzo attended school in Mexico. He came to the United States in 1952. Lorenzo worked at Nelson Construction Company in Deerfield, Illinois. Lorenzo was very attentive to the love of his life, Christina O....

Lois Schlicher

Lois Schlicher

August 5, 2019

Lois Schlicher 89 passed away August 5th2019 at her home in Beach Park.She was born in Zion to Ruby and Clarence Bock on October 17, 1929. Lois was cared for by many WONDERUFL CAREGIVERS for over two years.Lois retired from Abbott after 25 years as a Quality Control Supervisor. She was a member of Beach Community Church; she enjoyed playing...

Martha J. Allen

Martha J. Allen

August 5, 2019

Martha J. Allen, 76, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully Monday, August 5, 2019 after a long battle with illness.Martha was born January 8, 1943 in Denton, TX.  She attended Moore High School and attended St. John’s Catholic Church both in Waco, TX.  She worked as a CNA at Sheridan Health Care and Crown Manor both in Zion, IL.  Martha...

Bruce G. Wimer

Bruce G. Wimer

August 4, 2019

Bruce G. Wimer, age 71, of Wildwood, Florida, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2019.Bruce proudly served on the Winthrop Harbor Fire Department as a firefighter and paramedic for 39 years. Bruce also worked as a firefighter for Fort Sheridan Fire Department and as the Village of Winthrop Harbor Fire Inspector for many...

Peter "Flip" E. Flaminio

Peter "Flip" E. Flaminio

August 1, 2019

Peter E. “Flip” Flaminio, age 87, of Spokane Valley, Washington, formerly of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away on August 1, 2019.Flip was born April 7, 1932 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Doris (Ashley) and Albert Flaminio. He graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1950. He was a Korean War and Vietnam War Veteran, having served in combat with the...

Brenda Sue Graham

Brenda Sue Graham

August 1, 2019

Brenda Sue Graham, 76, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.Brenda was born June 6, 1943 in Dante, VA to Dewey and Glenna Worley.  On February 9, 1963, she married Johnny Graham and together they shared 56 years of marriage.  She was employed with Payson Casters for many years.  Brenda...

Robert Harold Hurlbut

Robert Harold Hurlbut

July 29, 2019

Robert Harold Hurlbut, “Bob”, 61, of Zion, IL passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.Bob was born April 28, 1958 in Waukegan, IL to Harold and Charlotte Hurlbut.  On October 5, 1991, he married Virginia Michael at the Winthrop Harbor Marina.  Bob was a member of Christ Community Church, a passionate supporter of Camp Zion and a die hard Chicago Bears...

Mary Lee Glaspie

Mary Lee Glaspie

July 28, 2019

Mary Lee Glaspie, 96, was born February 28, 1923 to the late Ed and Elizabeth Smith in Calhoun City, MS as the 9th child.  She transitioned to be in "God's bosom" at Vista Hospital on July 28, 2019.Mary accepted Christ at an early age and joined Bridges Chapel Church in Pittsboro, MS.  She was united in marriage to the late...

Timothy J. McManaman

Timothy J. McManaman

July 27, 2019

Timothy J. McManaman, 51, of Antioch, IL passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019.Timothy was born February 17, 1968 in Waukegan, IL to John and Dorothy L. McManaman.  He grew up in Winthrop Harbor and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School.  He was also a resident of Trevor, WI where he raised his family.  On April 22, 2002 he...

Kenneth A. Goronson

Kenneth A. Goronson

July 25, 2019

Kenneth A. Goronson was born on September 19, 1935 and passed away peacefully on July 25, 2019 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.He was born in Waukegan, IL to Arthur and Ebba Goronson. Ken graduated from Warren High School in 1953 and played cornet in the high school marching band. While in high school he met his future wife when she was...

Warren Hugh Bryce

Warren Hugh Bryce

July 19, 2019

Warren Hugh Bryce, 70, of Beach Park, IL passed away July 19, 2019.Warren was born August 3, 1948 in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.  He graduated high school in Hudson, Wisconsin in 1966.  Warren went on to attend college and graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota in 1970,  and the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1976 after majoring in genetics and...

Elizabeth Reyes Ontiveros

Elizabeth Reyes Ontiveros

July 18, 2019

Elizabeth Reyes Ontiveros, 72, of Waukegan, IL, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2019.Elizabeth was born on June 11, 1947 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico to Mariano and Carmen Reyes.  She graduated from Juana Diaz High School in Puerto Rico.  Elizabeth married Albino Ontiveros on November 15, 1969.  She was a member of Most Blessed Trinity. Mrs. Ontiveros loved being...

Charlotte M. Johnson

Charlotte M. Johnson

July 16, 2019

Charlotte M. Johnson, 79, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2019. Charlotte was born May 26, 1940 in Antigo, WI. She married Robert Johnson on June 28, 1958 in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Zion High School and retired from the Zion School District. Charlotte kept a lovely home, was a great cook and loved caring for...

Donna Belle Colella

Donna Belle Colella

July 13, 2019

Donna Belle Colella, 80, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on July 13, 2019 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Donna was born August 15, 1938 in Waukegan, Illinois. A lifelong resident of Beach Park, she attended Zion-Benton High School and was also a member of North Point Church. She worked for over 30 years at and eventually retired from Payson Casters Inc.She is...

James Franklin Garner

James Franklin Garner

July 13, 2019

James Franklin Garner, 79, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 13, 2019 surrounded by his family.James was born on June 22, 1940 in Alcorn County, MS to Henry and Eva Veona Garner.  He married Mary Grace Carlucci in Hillside, NJ, with whom he spent 56 years of marriage. James worked as a Tool Maker...