Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Mike J. Walczak

Mike J. Walczak

February 24, 2018

Michael Jon Walczak, 63, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2018, surrounded by his family. Mike was an avid bowler, loved to fish, play cards and loved family get- togethers.  He worked for Averus Co. for over 30 years.He is survived by his son, Mikey (Heather) Walczak of Tucson, AZ, mother, Gloria Kulla of Gurnee, IL,...

Henry Lear

Henry Lear

February 22, 2018

On December 17, 1976 the Lord blessed Linda Lear and Henry “Hank” Armstrong with the birth of their second son, Henry Deshon Lear in Waukegan, IL. Henry affectionately known to family and friends as “Deshon”.  Linda later met and married Alex “Buddy” Brown, who stepped in and raised Deshon and his older brothers as his own.Deshon accepted Christ on March...

John Matthew Hatch

John Matthew Hatch

February 22, 2018

John Matthew Hatch was born on August 10, 1921 to William and Margaret Hatch in Chicago, IL.  John was called home to the Lord on February 22, 2018 at the age of 96. He was raised in Chicago, but spent most of his life in Zion, Illinois and Saxeville, WI.He was a World War II veteran and served in the...

Herbert Ramlose Jr.

Herbert Ramlose Jr.

February 21, 2018

Herbert V. Ramlose Jr. of Mundelein and formerly of Chicago died February 21st, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Loretta K. Ramlose, and his sister, Beverly J. Bell.  He was a graduate of Lane Tech High School, North Park College (University) majoring in English and Speech, Drama, and Northeastern Illinois University with a MAT in...

Peter D. Flament

Peter D. Flament

February 13, 2018

Peter D. Flament, age 91, passed away peacefully at Vista East on February 13, 2018 with his family by his side.He was born at home on January 2, 1927, grew up on Hillside Ave in Waukegan and graduated with the Class of ’44. He participated in gym class boxing matches and set pins at the neighborhood bowling alley after school.  ...

Elvin M. Davis

Elvin M. Davis

February 9, 2018

Elvin Maurice Davis, 88, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Grove on the Lake where he has resided for 9 years.Elvin was born July 23, 1929 in DeKalb, IL to Grant and Gladys (Smith) Davis.He is survived by his sister in law, Marilyn Davis; and nieces, Jill Roskres and Jackie Hazard.He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Robert R. Gedvilas

Robert R. Gedvilas

February 8, 2018

Robert R.  “Bob” Gedvilas, 82, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.Bob was born March 10, 1935 in Waukegan, IL to Simon and Diana Gedvilas.  He attended St. Bart’s School in North Chicago and Waukegan Township High School.  In 1977, Bob married the love of his life, Jane and together...

Nicholas Lynn

Nicholas Lynn

February 5, 2018

Lynn, Nick (The Bud Man) of Beach Park. Born 11/29/35 in Berwick, PA. Worked as sales manager for Budweiser under Jack Neids Inc., Rinella Beverage & Anheuser Busch. Retired after 35 years of service.Survived by his wife, Honey (Marian) Lynn and his 3 children: Laura Saldivar of Beach Park, Dawn (Craig) Maier of Spring Grove, and Nick Lynn Jr. of...

Terry L. Kennedy

Terry L. Kennedy

February 5, 2018

Terry L. Kennedy, age 63, of Winthrop Harbor, Il, passed away on February 5, 2018 at Vista East Medical Center.She was born in Waukegan, IL on December 26, 1954, the daughter of the late Gerald and Grace Townsend Kennedy.Terry graduated from Zion Benton High School and earned a Bachelor Degree from Northern Illinois University.  She was employed by Cherry Electric...

Paul C. Miller

Paul C. Miller

February 4, 2018

Paul C. Miller, 50, of Kenosha, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2018 after an extended illness.  He was born in Waukegan, IL on April 14, 1967 to Joseph E. Miller and Glenna M. (Grubbs) Miller. On July 5, 1986,  Paul married his beautiful Tennessee belle - the love of his life - Pamela...

Rosemarie Rundle

Rosemarie Rundle

February 2, 2018

Rosemarie “Rosie” (Spliethoff) Rundle of Pleasant Prairie, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, February 2nd, 2018.Rosie was born in Freeport, IL on September 14, 1940 to the late Engelbert and Elsa Spliethoff.  She was educated in the schools in Freeport, complete nurses training at St. Luke’s School of Nursing (Chicago) in 1963, then went on to receive her Bachelor...

Fred Draudt

Fred Draudt

February 2, 2018

Fred Lawrence Draudt 83 March 22, 1934 - February 2, 2018Fred went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2018, in his home,  surrounded by his loved ones.Fred was born in Winthrop Harbor, IL, on March 22, 1934. He graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1952 and married the love of his life, Joanne (Kelly), on Nov 4,...

Bobby Lee Ward

Bobby Lee Ward

February 1, 2018

Bobby Lee WardOn Thursday, February 1st, 2018 Bobby Lee Ward passed away at the age of 74. Bobby will be forever remembered by his wife Bonnie of 51 years, his two children Tracey (Craig) and Christopher (Barb), three grandchildren Anna, Erika, & Chase, along with his great grandson Landon.Bobby was the youngest out of four siblings: Ruth, Katherine (predeceased), and...

Shirley Jane Clark

Shirley Jane Clark

January 31, 2018

Obituary of Shirley Jane Clark (1923-2018)Shirley Jane Clark passed away peacefully with family by her side at The Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan, IL on January 31, 2018. Shirley was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.Shirley was born on November 13, 1923 and raised in rural Mundelein. She married Raymond August Clark on December 24, 1945 and raised her...

Aimee Leo

Aimee Leo

January 28, 2018

Aimee Leo, 50, of New Berlin, WI, and formerly of Zion, IL died January 28, 2018.  Aimee’s kindness and sense of humor touched so many and her love and thoughtfulness of others will be missed.Aimee was born March 28, 1967 in Kenosha, WI.  She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1986.  Aimee married the love of her life, Dennis...

Celestine Yvonne Fragassi

Celestine Yvonne Fragassi

January 23, 2018

Celestine “Tina” Yvonne Fragassi (Springer), 67 of Waukegan,IL passed away at home on January 23rd, 2018. She was born November 22,1950 in Waukegan to Herbert and Christine Springer. Tina was a life-long resident of Waukegan. She worked 27 years for the City of Waukegan in Animal Control and was Chief Animal Warden for 20 of those years. Tina was passionate...

Dorothy Mae Lisanti

Dorothy Mae Lisanti

January 23, 2018

Dorothy Mae Lisanti (nee Oskins), 99, of Waukegan, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, passed away January 23, 2018, at Vista East Medical Center. She was born on February 15, 1918, in Russell, IL, where she lived until her marriage to Arthur Louis Lisanti, of New York City, N.Y., on May 29, 1943, then moving to Winthrop Harbor, where they lived for...

James "Jim" W. Tuohy

James "Jim" W. Tuohy

January 23, 2018

James W. “Jim” Tuohy, 81, of Beach Park, IL, died January 23, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.Jim was born July 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL.  He was a 1954 graduate of Tuley High School in Chicago and went on to serve in the United States Army for 2 years.  Jim married Donna Badovinac on November 23, 1957 in...

Marjorie Ellen Bouwens

Marjorie Ellen Bouwens

January 22, 2018

Marjorie E. Bouwens (nee Rohrdanz), age 80, of Zion, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Vista Care Center.Marjorie was born in Waukegan, IL on March 12, 1937 to Leroy Rohrdanz and Magdalena Trusky. She loved doing arts and crafts, especially crocheting.  She also enjoyed cooking and baking and most of all, spending time with her friends...

Eunice Dobnikar

Eunice Dobnikar

January 22, 2018

Eunice Thelma Dobnikar “Grams” passed away peacefully at her Waukegan, Illinois home on January 22, 2018. Eunice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a former employee of Pfanstiehl Laboratories.  Born in Hayward, WI to the late John and Maude (Sanders) Anderson, she met the love of her life, Michael William Dobnikar, while working as a receptionist at a...