Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Sebon Brown
April 19, 2019
Mr. Sebon Brown, 98, of Zion, IL went home peacefully to be with the Lord on April 19, 2019.Born December 12, 1920 in Hanna, LA, he married the love of his life, Veora Turner on March 19, 1949. In April of 1952, they left Colfax, LA, and purchased a home in North Chicago, IL in July of 1952. In September...
Jane A. Kilponen
April 19, 2019
Jane Kilponen (nee Schroeder), 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Rolling Hills Manor.Jane was born on July 6, 1918, in Waukegan, IL to Walter ‘Sparky’ and Anna Mae Schroeder. She attended Felt and Tarret Comptometer School in Chicago, IL and worked for George Doyle Distributors in Waukegan, IL for many years. Jane was an avid golfer...
James R. Cooprider
April 18, 2019
James R. Cooprider of Zion passed away April 18th, 2019.“Jim” is survived by his wife, Carole Cooprider; his daughter, Kim (Jim Hankin); his son Keith (Jan) Cooprider; granddaughter, Sarah Cooprider; and his great-granddaughter, Kensi Cooprider. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark A. Cooprider; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Cooprider (nee Draudt); his sister, Carol Martin; and his aunt,...
Arvo P. Aukee
April 17, 2019
Arvo P. Aukee, 96, was born in Ironwood, MI, on January 24, 1923, and passed away peacefully in Waukegan, IL on April 17, 2019.Arvo grew up in Ironwood and after high school he served for 3 years in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He graduated in 1948 from Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, MI and then worked in the...
June M. Fromm
April 14, 2019
June M. Fromm, 83, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on April 14, 2019.June was born June 15, 1935 in Ironwood, MI. She fell in love in 1957 and married the love of her life, Raymond Fromm, on December 13, 1958. They enjoyed many years of traveling and taking long walks with her husband. June loved music, was an avid piano...
Shelley Petrick
April 14, 2019
Shelley Petrick, 60, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on April 14, 2019.Shelley was born July 11, 1958. She had lived in Hoffman Estates and Wheeling before marrying her beloved, Kevin, and moving to Zion. Shelley had previously been employed at Home Depot and Builders Square, where she enjoyed working with her hands. Some of her hobbies that she loved the...
Jaroslav "Jerry" Anton Kolar
April 13, 2019
Jaroslav (Jerry) Anton Kolar, 91, died on April 13, 2019. Jerry was foremost a conservationist, establishing “Jerry’s Prairie” on his land. He was the steward of the Lake County Forest Preserves’ Almond Marsh for more than 25 years. Jerry was also a supporter of the Kankakee National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area, and the Kolar Savanna Unit was established there...
Gloria R.Y. Nickelson Williams
April 13, 2019
Gloria R.Y. Nickelson Williams, 79, of Zion Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2019.She was born January 22, 1940 in Elgin, Illinois. She attended and graduated from the Elgin School of Beauty and was employed by Annie's Hair Design of Waukegan, Illinois. Gloria was a former co-owner of Belvidere Beauty. She was also a longtime member of The Christian...
Robert Brown
April 13, 2019
Robert "Bob" Brown age 67 of Fort Myers, FL unexpectedly passed away the morning of April 13, 2019 while volunteering for spring-cleaning at the church he loved.Bob was born in Waukegan, IL and was one of five children in his family. He married the love of his life, Maria Koetz, at the early age of 21. He served the Lord...
Philip Leable
April 8, 2019
Philip Frank Leable, 92, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2019.Phil was born November 2, 1926 on the family farm in Rosecrans, IL, to Frank and Margaret Leable. He married Margaret A. Pataky, together they raised 2 daughters and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary together. Phil was a dairy farmer for 22 years before working...
Stephen A. Melock
April 4, 2019
Stephen A. Melock passed away April 4, 2019.Stephen is survived by his children, Wesley Melock and Stephenie (Wesley) Hicks; and grandsons, Cody Melock and Devon Rivera.He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Augustine Melock; brothers, Gene and Bill; and wives, Brenda and Karen.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan...
Dorothy C. Lambert
April 4, 2019
Dorothy C. Lambert, 97, longtime resident of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019.Dorothy was born July 20, 1921 in Zion, IL to Homer and Stella Green. She attended Zion Preparatory College, graduating class of 1939. On May 21, 1949, Dorothy married Ronald J. Lambert and together they raised four children. She was employed with Great Lakes...
Tanya G. Nauyoks
April 3, 2019
Tanya G. Nauyoks, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 with her family by her side.Tanya was born August 20, 1940 in Princeton, IN to Delmas and Cleola Collins. She was a graduate of Princeton High School, class of 1958 and received her BS in Elementary Education from Oakland City College in 1962. From 1964 until 2011, Tanya...
Dorothy Ridgway
March 30, 2019
Dorothy Ridgway, 96, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019. She will rest eternally “between her two boys” Ed Sr., the love of her life and husband of 63 years, and her favorite child, Eddie Jr.Dorothy lived a long, full life and was always ready to go out and have fun. As a young woman, she enjoyed bowling, singing, and...
Sierra Kay Riley
March 29, 2019
Sierra Kay Riley was born on July 19, 1998 and unexpectedly earned her heavenly wings on March 29, 2019 in Lake Forest, Illinois at the age of 20 years old.Sierra was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Mindy Riley and Joseph Barton, Jr. Sierra attended Waukegan High School where she excelled academically and was a valuable member of the Waukegan Bulldogs...
Ruth A. Coen
March 29, 2019
Ruth A. Coen, (nee Amann), age 99, was at her home of 73 years in Beach Park when the angels came and took her to Heaven on Friday, March 29, 2019.Ruth was born on March 8, 1920 in Libertyville, IL to Lawrence and Margaret (Tradt) Amann and was the youngest of ten children. The Amann family moved to Beach Park...
Lillie M. Crosswhite
March 27, 2019
Lillie “Lil” Mae Crosswhite, 81, loving mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 27, 2019.Born on December 22, 1937 in Lexington, Alabama, she was among the 14 children born to Nathan M. and Virgie Estelle (Chandler) Thornton. She grew up on the family farm and in her early adulthood met and married...
William Franklin Paglusch Jr.
March 26, 2019
William Franklin Paglusch Jr, 77, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on March 26, 2019.William was born July 15, 1941. On August 28, 1982 he married his wife, Sharon Swenkoske.He is survivived by four siblings, Virginia Mulhern, Judy Juieng, Rich Paglusch, and Thomas Paglusch.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; and son, Thomas J. Paglusch; sister, Mari-Jo Jacquette;...
Willie Frank Moore
March 25, 2019
Willie Frank “Archie” Moore, 75, of Zion, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 in Waukegan, IL.Willie was born April 1, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Frank and Willie Mae (Taylor) Moore. He was a prior resident of Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico; Bremerton, Washington; and Sidi Yahia, Morocco. He received his education from Northern High School in Detroit, MI; years later...
Doris Lewis
March 22, 2019
Doris Lewis, 87, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019, with her family by her side.Doris was born August 12, 1931 in Rosiclare, IL. She retired from the State of Illinois, Public Aid Department and was a long-time member of the Zion Church of Christ. Doris loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the time that they spent...
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