Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Rob "Truck" Hombaker

Rob "Truck" Hombaker

October 14, 2018

Robert Lee Hombaker II of Round Lake Beach, IL has passed away after a brief illness at 54 years of age on October 14, 2018. He was surrounded by family and friends during this difficult time.Robert “Truck” Hombaker is survived by his wife, Darlene Agena-Hombaker, stepson, Jon Bevans, brother William Kurt Hombaker (Kimberly Hombaker), Sisters in law, Tammy Sutter-Hombaker and...

Carl E. Klawonn

Carl E. Klawonn

October 8, 2018

Carl E. Klawonn, 80, formerly of Zion, Illinois residing in Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away October 8, 2018.Carl was born May 4, 1938 in Zion, Illinois. On November 18, 1967, he married his beloved wife, Dottie in Zion, Illinois. He worked as a Service Manager for Larsen Marine Service in Waukegan, Illinois. He was an avid member of Christ Community Church...

Richard Learmont

Richard Learmont

October 7, 2018

Richard Learmont, 70, of Beach Park, IL, passed away October 7, 2018 after a 15 years long battle with cancer.Richard was born June 12, 1948 in Waukegan, IL at Victory Hospital.  On February 14, 1994 he married Deborah Rumph.  He owned and operated R&D Home Repairs and Construction.  He was a lover of animals and liked to fish in his...

Joseph D. Zupan

Joseph D. Zupan

October 2, 2018

Joseph Daniel Zupan, 88, passed away October 2, 2018 in Northbrook, IL.Joseph was born February 6, 1930 in North Chicago, IL to Daniel and Eva Zupan. After spending 30 years as a resident of North Chicago, Joseph also lived in Zion for over 30 years.  He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park, IL and...

Miriam Kandziorski

Miriam Kandziorski

September 29, 2018

Miriam (Midge) Kandziorski, 70, of Buffalo Grove, IL. died on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Journey Care Hospice Center in Glenview, Illinois.Midge was born on July 26, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois. She was educated in the Winthrop Harbor-Zion area and graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1966. She resided in Lake Zurich for over ten years before moving to...

Curtis Patterson

Curtis Patterson

September 27, 2018

Curtis Patterson of Waukegan, IL, passed away September 27, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, October 5, 2018 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, Zion, IL. His life will be celebrated Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., preceded by visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Christian Center, 2600 Lewis Avenue, Zion, IL.

Juan C. Lara

Juan C. Lara

September 26, 2018

Juan C. Lara, of Mission, Texas, passed away September 26, 2018 in Waukegan, Illinois.Juan was born March 13, 1947 in Mission, Texas. He was united in marriage to Bibiana M. Lara April 20, 2002 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was a member of the Christian Assembly of God Church.He is survived by his wife, Bibiana M. Lara, his children, Vicente Lara,...

Gregory Lewis Robinson

Gregory Lewis Robinson

September 26, 2018

Gregory Lewis Robinson, 65, of Hainesville, IL, died September 26, 2018.Gregory was born March 7, 1953 in Waukegan, IL.  Greg worked for Betz Dearborn for 24 years, Allstate for 3 and Kraft Foods for 13.  He was a lover of spicy foods, his 1974 Pontiac SD 455 TransAm, Da Bears, working with computers, motor sports and his family.  He always...

Randall O. Samborski

Randall O. Samborski

September 22, 2018

Randall O. Samborski, 68, beloved husband of Loretta, passed to eternal life on September 22, 2018.Son of the late Norman and Vivian; loving brother of Darryl (Mary); uncle of Darrin (Denise Schmittou) and Lisa (Scott) Swan; grand-uncle of Kara and Melanie Swan.A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral...

Wildena Rendall

Wildena Rendall

September 22, 2018

Wildena Rendall, 85, of Zion, IL, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Wildena was born April 28, 1933 in Downsville, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Monroe and Annie Bearden.  Wildena graduated from Downsville High School. Wildena married Claire H. Rendall on May 23, 1953 in Texas.  They were married 56 years.  They lived in...

Kristine Conaway

Kristine Conaway

September 20, 2018

Kris Conaway, 61, of Zion, IL passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at home.Kris was born January 11, 1957 in Waukegan, IL to Otto and Erma Turunen.  She was a graduate of Zion Benton Township High School class of 1975 and a member of Trinity United Lutheran Church in Waukegan.  Kris worked for Advance Travel for 23 years and most...

Patricia Marie Hangebrauck

Patricia Marie Hangebrauck

September 19, 2018

Patricia Marie Hangebrauck, age 88 of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed into the Glory of God on September 19, 2018 in Somerset, KY.She was surrounded by her daughter Penny, Darvin, Hospice of Lake Cumberland and beloved dogs Shadow and Star.She was born March 8, 1930 in Chicago, IL and moved to Zion, IL as a young girl. Patricia graduated Z-BTHS in...

Leon Michael Muff

Leon Michael Muff

September 15, 2018

Leon Michael Muff passed away on September 15th, 2018 at the age of 71.Leon was born and raised in Crete, Nebraska by his parents Elizabeth & Donald Muff. He was the second youngest of their five children.He graduated from Crete High School in 1965. He received a scholarship to attend and play football (tight end) at Northwest Missouri State. He...

Anita L. Acosta

Anita L. Acosta

September 14, 2018

“The beautiful bride of a retired U.S. Naval Officer and the faithful Mother and rock of six God-Fearing children.  She loved people and was the consummate friend.She is Anita L. Acosta, 84, a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, an auntie, a grandmother, and a friend to everyone she knew.”Anita was born January 27, 1934 in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur,...

Susan M. Neff

Susan M. Neff

September 14, 2018

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Victor W. Geib

Victor W. Geib

September 8, 2018

Victor W. Geib, 92, of Zion, IL passed away September 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.Victor was born January 4, 1926 in Le Sueur County, MN to Peter and Emma Geib. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 on the USS Attu.  On August 31, 1946, he married the love of his life, Marian...

Shane Colella

Shane Colella

September 5, 2018

Shane Colella, 37, of Zion, IL, died suddenly on September 5, 2018.Shane was born May 6, 1981 in Libertyville, IL.  He attended Zion-Benton Township High School.  He was a loving and devoted father and cheer Dad, and a motorcycle and car enthusiast.  He was also a huge Chicago sports fan, dart and billiard player.  Shane was a loving and caring...

Carol Louise Bird

Carol Louise Bird

September 4, 2018

Carol Louise Bird (nee Maynard) of Beach Park, IL, died Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Carol was born to William and Muriel (Mintern) Maynard on June 19, 1937.Carol will be missed by Marlin, her husband of 62 years; daughters Kathy (Don) Alexander, Diane (Frank) Bunker and son Terry; grandchildren Daniel (fiancé Laura Nickolay) and Jackie Bereiter; brothers Loren and  John (Margaret)...

Ralph W. Fisel

Ralph W. Fisel

September 3, 2018

Ralph W. Fisel, passed on September 3, 2018. Born in Waukegan, IL, on December 17, 1937 to Roy Fisel and Beth (Preston) Fisel.Ralph moved to Apache Junction, AZ in 1983. He served in the U.S. Marines, was a Zion, IL police officer for 22 years; woodworker/furniture repairman; karate being a big part of his life. New Century Coatings business endeavor...

Ruby C. Potts

Ruby C. Potts

September 2, 2018

Ruby C. Potts, 91, of Zion, IL died September 2, 2018 at home.Ruby was a former resident of Carbondale, IL and Waukegan, IL. Ruby, also known as “Mrs. Potts” and “Mrs. Ruby” enjoyed being out in the fresh air feeding the ducks, she loved animals and being around people.She is survived by her children, Dorrell Allen Potts, Iris Potts Kessler,...