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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Edward George Bukantis
Nov 22, 2018
Edward George Bukantis, 79, of Waukegan, IL, died November 22, 2018 in Zion, IL.Edward was born April 10, 1939 in Waukegan, IL. He married Donna Franz on April 23, 1960. Edward graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1957. He was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. Edward retired from American Can Company and later...
Emily Dill Johnson
Nov 21, 2018
On Nov 21, Emily Dill Johnson passed away peacefully with her loving husband, Charles (Chuck) by her side. She was reunited with her charismatic son, Brent, her adoring father, William, her sweet father and mother in-law, Jack and Charlotte, and many others who helped shape the strong, graceful, faithful, funny woman she was.Emily is also survived by her children and...
Celia Murphy
Nov 16, 2018
Celia Maggi Murphy, 102, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018. Celia was born on November 1st, 1916 in the historic mining town of Cherry IL. She moved from Cherry IL to Highwood, IL and worked as a glass girl at Exmore Country Club. She met the love of her life in Highwood. His name...
Scott Stickel
Nov 15, 2018
Scott Stickel, 52, of Waukegan, IL passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, WI.Scott was born July 15, 1966 to Harry and Mary Ann Stickel in Waukegan, IL. He was a 25 year resident of Zion before moving to Waukegan. Scott graduated from Zion Benton High School, class of 1984 and was employed...
Ethel Mae Townsend
Nov 14, 2018
Ethel May Kennel Townsend, 101, went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning November 14, 2018 with her family by her side. Ethel was born January 29, 1917 in Ogilvie, MN and at an early age came to Zion, IL. She attended grade and high school in Zion Parochial Schools and received an Associate of Applied Science...
Milan Echevarria Gonzalez
Nov 12, 2018
Milan Echevarria Gonzalez, 82, of Villalba, PR passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Zion, IL. He was born on October 12, 1936, in Villalba, to the late Eladio and Claudina Echevarria.Milan proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 – 1958. He was married to Isabel and together they raised 7 children in Waukegan.Milan retired to...
Jane Gedvilas
Nov 9, 2018
Gedvilas, Martha J. “Jane”, 72, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 unexpectedly at her home. Jane was born on April 5, 1946 in Tahlequah, OK., to OJ and Ruby Cook. She attended schools in Cupertino, CA. In 1977, Jane married her soulmate, Robert “Bob” Gedvilas, together they lived in Beach Park for 20 years, later moving to Winthrop Harbor. She...
Marian McElroy
Nov 9, 2018
Marian McElroy, 94, of Zion, IL, entered her forever home on November 9, 2018, with her family by her side.She was born June 25, 1924 to the late Oscar and Sara McDowell. Marian married Alfred E. McElroy on February 16, 1946 at Grace Missionary Church, Rev. Loren Peceut officiating, of which she was a lifelong member. She worked as a...
Emolene Bolling
Nov 8, 2018
Emolene Bolling, 93, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2018.Emolene was born January 25, 1925 in Smithville, Mississippi to Winnie R. Wright and Sallie (nee Humphries) Wright. On December 18, 1943, she married Bruce Bolling in Monroe County, Mississippi. She worked for many years at the Globe Department Store. She adored her family and had...
Robert William Whiteside
Nov 6, 2018
Robert William Whiteside passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Ursula, his grand-daughter, Amanda, his parents, Clarence and Alice, and his brother, Charles. Bob is survived in death by his wife, Dorothy, “Dottie”; two sisters, Pat Metten and Linda McDonald; three sons, Gregory (Robin), David (Arlene) and Steven...
Sally Rickert
Nov 5, 2018
Sally E. Rickert went to be with her Lord on November 5, 2018. Sally was born in Canton, Ohio in July 1936 to Norman and Ethel Ericson.In the spring of 1958 Sally married Fredrick A. Rickert Jr. In Lake County, Illinois. Together they had ten children, Reta (Roger) Muellemann, Richard (Valerie) Rickert, Christopher (Marla) Rickert, Anne (Lee) Fuson, Fredrick III...
Wayne C. Wypych Sr.
Nov 5, 2018
Wayne C. Wypych Sr., 73, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2018.Wayne was born on September 18,1945 in Waukegan, IL to Steve and Lorraine Wypych. On May 19, 1990, he married Laura Etteldorf at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. He played on the church’s softball team and served as an elder. Wayne was employed with OMC...
Robert E. Whitlock Jr.
Nov 2, 2018
Mr. Robert E. Whitlock, Jr., 74, of Adel, GA, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2018, surrounded by his family.Bob was born on February 25, 1944, to the late Robert E. Whitlock, Sr. and Therese (Marfia) Whitlock. Bob attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Waukegan Township High School, Waukegan, IL. He attended college at Bradley University, Peoria,...
Gary Myers
Oct 30, 2018
Gary Myers, 62, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October, 30, 2018.Gary was born on April 18, 1956 in Waukegan, IL to Russell and Joyce Myers and spent his childhood in Antioch. On October 16, 1976 he married the love of his life, Margie Cronkrite at St. Dismas Church in Waukegan. Together they...
Lorraine Senter
Oct 28, 2018
Lorraine (nee Nelson) Senter, 86, of Kenosha, WI, went home to Heaven on October 28, 2018.She was born November 20, 1931 in Morton, MN. Lorraine grew up in Winthrop Harbor IL, and lived in Zion, IL for many years. She and Jack moved to Eagle River WI in 1993. Lorraine graduated from Zion Benton HS in 1949 and took some...
Charil Ann Herring
Oct 27, 2018
Charil Ann Herring, 81, of Zion, IL, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2018.She was born February 26, 1937. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.A private cremation took place on November 1, 2018.
Linda L. Holmes
Oct 26, 2018
Linda L. Muns-Holmes, 70, of Wadsworth, IL passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at home.Linda was born March 16, 1948 in La Crosse, WI to Kenneth and Mary Muns. She spent most of her life in Milwaukee, WI before moving to Zion, IL and later Wadsworth, IL. She was a waitress at Bob and Anne’s in Waukegan and Starlight Restaurant...
David George Wedekind
Oct 22, 2018
David George Wedekind, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He was 95 years old.David was born on June 6, 1923 in Zion, Illinois to parent’s George and Reta Wedekind. He was part of the second class to graduate from Zion Benton High School in 1941.David married his love, Doris Bennett, on December...
Charlie Underwood
Oct 19, 2018
Charlie Harold Underwood, 90, of Zion, IL, died October 19, 2018.Charlie was born August 1, 1928 in Jacksonville, Mississippi. He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Chrysler Corporation, formerly American Motors.He is survived by his sons, Michael, David (Tammy), Timothy, and Travis; grandchildren, Ryan, Julie, and Alyssa; great-grandson, Damien; and his dear friend Julian “Patrick” Romane.Charlie...
Bernard Lopez
Oct 19, 2018
Bernard Lopez Sr., 75, of Waukegan,IL, died October 19, 2018 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan.Bernard was born March 29, 1943. He was a lifelong resident of Waukegan and in December of 1962 married Shirley Stroud and became a father of five. Bernie was a huge Chicago Bears, Sox, and Blackhawks fan.He is survived by his children, Rachelle (Joe)...
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