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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Michael G. Kennedy

Michael G. Kennedy

Jul 8, 2018

Michael G. Kennedy, 77, died suddenly July 8, 2018, at home.  Michael was born October 8, 1940 to Maxine and Laden Kennedy in Smithville, MS.  They moved to Zion, IL in the 1950's.  He married Marilyn Ryan on May 23, 1962, and together they raised their only son, Mike.Michael worked as a Butcher at Mintern’s Market and Jewel for a...

James Gleeson

James Gleeson

Jul 6, 2018

James "Skip" Gleeson devoted son of the late Katherine and Martin Gleeson, dear brother of eleven siblings, the late Thomas, Josephine, John(Rita), Martin, Winifred (Richard Strubin), William, Mary (Richard Van Dyke), Katherine (Jerome Curran), Margaret (Bernard Williams) survived by Therese (wife of Martin) Philip (Kathleen}, Helen (Lionel Schlicht) Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. James served honorably in the...

Leslie L. Coles

Leslie L. Coles

Jul 6, 2018

Leslie L. Coles, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away of July 6th, 2018 at St. Catherine’s Hospital, Kenosha, Wisconsin, with his children by his side. He was born September 10th, 1948 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Donald J. Sr. And Klyda Kathleen (nee Ratliff) Coles. He retired from the U. S. Navy in 1991 after over 23 years of...

Kennisha L. Wimer

Kennisha L. Wimer

Jul 5, 2018

Kennisha L. Wimer, 28, of Beach Park (Kiki from the BP), IL passed away July 5th, 2018. Kennisha was in a car accident that transpired in South Haven, MS. Kennisha was taken to Regional One Health Trauma Center Memphis, TN where she remained June 9th through July 5th fighting to recover from her injuries. Kennisha’s family and friends were by...

Elizabeth Robbie Terry

Elizabeth Robbie Terry

Jul 5, 2018

Elizabeth Robbie Terry was born into time on October 24, 1939; to the lineage of the late Robert L. Morris and Mildred E. Blassingame Morris in New Madrid, Missouri. She was the oldest of seven children.“Liz” as she was affectionately known by her family and friends accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She was a graduate of Hyde Park...

Henry James Wiedner

Henry James Wiedner

Jul 4, 2018

Henry James (Jim) Wiedner, 86, of Zion, IL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Vista East in Waukegan, Illinois.Henry was born in Clinton, IA on November 17, 1931 to the late Henry and Bertha (nee Caslavka) Wiedner.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in the Korean War as a Hospital Corpsman.  After being honorably...

Donna Mae Jackson

Donna Mae Jackson

Jun 28, 2018

Mrs. Donna Jackson, age 90, of Orange City, IA  passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the Prairie Ridge Care Center in Orange City.Donna Mae was born on June 28, 1928, in Sioux City, the daughter of Albert and Hilda Johanna (Born) Winter.  She was raised in Sioux City, where she graduated from the Cathedral High School.  On February...

Flora Bell Smith

Flora Bell Smith

Jun 27, 2018

Flora Bell Smith, 85, longtime resident of Zion, IL went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2018.Flora was born in Itawamba, MS to Dewey and Gracie McFadden.  She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Golden, MS.  Her hobbies included sewing, quilt making, decorating and crafts.  She enjoyed going to the nursing homes in the area,...

Clarence Wayne Magnuson

Clarence Wayne Magnuson

Jun 26, 2018

Clarence Wayne Magnuson, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.Born May 2, 1936 in Ishpeming, MI, the son of Clarence and Hilja Magnuson.  He was in the USAF in Topeka, KS for four years where he met his wife.  He was a firefighter for the City of Waukegan, IL for 26 years.He is survived...

Dwayne L. Lucy

Dwayne L. Lucy

Jun 25, 2018

Dwayne L. Lucy, age 84, of Zion, IL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday June 25, 2018 at Rolling Hills Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family.He was born on August 10, 1933 in Zion, IL, the son of the late Marion E. Lucy and Helen M. Meissner. He was a graduate...

Alex "Buddy" Brown

Alex "Buddy" Brown

Jun 24, 2018

Alex “Buddy” Brown. 58, of Zion, IL passed away June 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.Buddy was born December 2, 1959 in Leighton, Alabama. He later moved to Illinois where he attended the schools within the North Chicago School District. He attended and graduated from North Chicago High School. Alex spent many of his years as...

Rodulfo J.  deLara

Rodulfo J. deLara

Jun 22, 2018

Rodulfo de Lara Sr. 77 of Zion, Il passed away June 22nd, 2018. He was born February 04, 1941 to Generoso and Lucia de Lara in Tabango Leyte, Philippines.  Rodulfo worked in maintenance at Zion Benton School.He is survived by one Brother Romeo de Lara Sr. and his children, Rudy de Lara Jr. (Sue), Lowell de Lara (MaryAnn), Menchu Parading...

Jessica Montoya

Jessica Montoya

Jun 21, 2018

Jessica Montoya, 24, of Zion, IL suddenly passed away on Thursday, June 21st, 2018.She was born on October 13th, 1993 in Waukegan, daughter of Jesus and Olga Montoya. Jessica was in the 2011 graduating class of Zion Benton Township High School & in 2014 graduated from Everest College as a Dental Assistant. She was the youngest of 4 siblings; María...

Gladys M. Williams

Gladys M. Williams

Jun 18, 2018

Gladys M. Williams, 91, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on June 18, 2018.Gladys was born on January 12, 1927 in Borge Creek, WV to Henry and Erna Shea.  On January 27, 1946, she married Ralph Williams in Artie, WV.  She worked for Abbott Labs for 13 years and was a member...

Beverly Ann English

Beverly Ann English

Jun 17, 2018

Beverly Ann English, 83, of Zion, IL, passed away on Sunday June 17th, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family.She was born in Baraboo, WI on July 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Ernest Holzman and Katherine Dibble.Beverly was employed as a U.S. Mail Carrier for the city of Zion and was the most prompt mail carrier in...

Steven C. Dodd

Steven C. Dodd

Jun 15, 2018

Steven C. Dodd, 63, of Beach Park, IL passed away Friday, June 15, 2018.Steve was born on February 11, 1955.  He was a graduate of Zion Benton Township High School, class of 1974 and a business owner for over 40 years.  On September 3, 1975, he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Julie Adams, at Grace...

Valerie Grace Grau

Valerie Grace Grau

Jun 14, 2018

Valerie Grace Grau, age 71, of Beach Park, IL, passed to heaven on June 14, 2018, at Vista Medical Center inWaukegan, IL.Val was born on March 14, 1947, in Waukegan, IL, to the late James and Thelma (Petersen) Cox.  Sheattended Waukegan Public Schools, graduated in 1965, married, and had a son and a daughter.  Sheworked in various clerical positions over...

Lillie M. Harris

Lillie M. Harris

Jun 14, 2018

Lillie Mae Harris a long time resident of Zion, Illinois departed this life on Thursday, June 14, 2018.She is survived by her devoted, loving husband, Roosevelt Harris and two loving sons, Michael Andrews and Ryan Harris.Service will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2500 West  30th Street, Zion, Illinois, Visitation 10:00 a.m., Service 11:00...

Michael Cox

Michael Cox

Jun 11, 2018

Michael D. Cox, 68 of Zion, Illinois, passed away June 11, 2018.He was born December 22, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia to Charles A. Cox Jr. And Merlyn Cox. Throughout his life, he would also live in Mundelein, Illinois and ultimately Zion, Illinois, where he would spend most of his life. Michael had a love of music and spent his life...

Sharon Lynn Gillings

Sharon Lynn Gillings

Jun 10, 2018

Sharon Lynn Gillings passed away on June 10, 2018 after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Sharon was born to Silas and Helen Dreyer on April 4, 1942. Sharon grew up in Zion, Illinois and graduated from Zion Benton Township Highschool.On February 10, 1962 she married Robert (“Bob”) Edwin Gillings at the Christian Catholic Church in Zion. Bob and...

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