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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Jerry Howard Haapanen

Jerry Howard Haapanen

Jul 9, 2017

Jerry Howard Haapanen, 72, died on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Lake Forest Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.Jerry was born August 17, 1944 in Finlayson, MN.  He received his Associate Degree from Finlandia University (formerly Suomi College) Hancock, MI, his BS Printing Management and BS Printing Education from South Dakota State University, and his Masters Degree in Education...

Henry Ten Hagen Sahler III

Henry Ten Hagen Sahler III

Jul 8, 2017

Henry T. Sahler III, 65, long time resident of the Zion area and more recently of Lake Villa, IL died on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.He was born June 8, 1952 in Joliet, IL and graduated from Joliet High School.  For many years he was employed in civil service at Glenview Naval Air...

Roland E. Torkelson

Roland E. Torkelson

Jul 6, 2017

Roland E. Torkelson, 79, of Zion, IL died on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.Roland was born March 27, 1938 in Tomahawk, WI.  He moved to Waukegan in 1953 and graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1956.  He retired from OMC, Waukegan, after more than 40 years.  Roland enjoyed playing the slots and...

Faith Clylou Marsh

Faith Clylou Marsh

Jul 3, 2017

Faith Clylou Hakes Marsh passed away on July 3, 2017 at Rolling Hills in Zion.  She was born in St Charles, IL on July 30, 1922 to Louise and Clyde Hakes.  She married Russell W. Marsh on May 16, 1943.  They lived in Waukegan, IL and Tuscan, AZ.  Faith was a member of the first United Methodist Church in Waukegan,...

David L. McCray Jr.

David L. McCray Jr.

Jul 2, 2017

David L. “Dave” McCray Jr., 53, of Zion, IL died at home.He was born April 25, 1964 in Highland Park, IL.  Dave was a member of a local motorcycle club.   His sense of humor would light up any room.  When he was smiling you could not help but smile with him.Survivors include his wife of 34 years Debbie; children David...

Dorothy K. Peterson

Dorothy K. Peterson

Jul 2, 2017

Dorothy K. Peterson, 97, of Zion, IL died on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at home.She was born November 15, 1919 in Walnut Grove, MN and has lived in Zion for the past 50 years.  She was a member of Christ Community Church of Zion.  Dorothy retired as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) from Highland Park Hospital.  She was an avid...

Edwin Miner Jr.

Edwin Miner Jr.

Jul 1, 2017

Edwin Lewis Miner Jr., 89, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on July 1, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family.Edwin was born April 12, 1928 in Waukegan, IL.  He graduated from Waukegan High School in 1946.  Edwin served in the United States Army and was deployed during the Korean War.  He married Helen Bauroth on January 12, 1957...

Neal L.  Robinson

Neal L. Robinson

Jul 1, 2017

Neal L. Robinson, 86, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on July 1, 2017.Neal was born April 3, 1931 in Zion.  He served in the National Guard of Illinois from 1948 until 1959 and the United States Marine Corps from 1951 until 1953.  Neal retired from Sears and was a member of Christ...

David Rockingham

David Rockingham

Jun 30, 2017

David P. Rockingham Sr. known by many as “Rock” passed away peacefully on June 30, 2017, at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.David was the youngest of two children. He was born to Erma and Josephine Rockingham on July 11, 1936 in Waukegan, IL. After graduating from Waukegan High school in 1954, he attended New England Conservatory...

Carol Mae Rottmann

Carol Mae Rottmann

Jun 30, 2017

Carol Mae Rottmann, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 30, 2017.She was born December 27, 1931 in Waukegan, IL to Mason and Leta Davison. She graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1949. She married the love of her life, Thomas Rottmann on March 18, 1950. Later in her life, Carol received her Associates Degree in...

Esther Ruth Homeck

Esther Ruth Homeck

Jun 28, 2017

Esther Ruth Homeck (nee Myrum), 93, of Lake Bluff, formally of Zion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 28, 2017.Esther was born August 28, 1923, in Zion, Ill. Her parents were immigrants from Scandinavia and initially, settled in Minneapolis. In 1919, they followed the evangelist Alexander Dowie to Zion where they established their permanent home.Esther...

Franklin Glovier Flesher

Franklin Glovier Flesher

Jun 25, 2017

Franklin Glovier Flesher, 74, of Zion, IL went to be with his heavenly Father Sunday, June 25, 2017 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.He was born May 9, 1943 in Highland County, VA and graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville, VA. Frank married his beloved wife, Helen Lotts on February 14, 1964 at the Verona Evangelical United...

Louis D. Henkel

Louis D. Henkel

Jun 25, 2017

Louis D. Henkel, 84, of Waukegan, IL died June 25, 2017 at his home.He was born March 14, 1933 in Kenosha, WI and was a life long member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Waukegan, IL. He retired after 30 years from OMC in Waukegan. He then drove school bus for the city of deerfield for 10 years and...

Robert F Holub

Robert F Holub

Jun 25, 2017

Robert F. Holub, 85, passed away June 25, 2017 at his home in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.Robert (Bob) was born July 14, 1931 in Warren, Minnesota. He managed the shipping department at BAT for over 30 years.  Bob co-owned Holub Development and built single family homes in the Winthrop Harbor area. He loved building sport bird-houses in retirement. He enjoyed fishing,...

Nancy Mary Rushforth

Nancy Mary Rushforth

Jun 22, 2017

Nancy Mary Rushforth, 93, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017 at Tabor Hills Healthcare, Naperville, IL.Nancy was born on July 5,1923 to Harry and Anna (nee: Lalor) Durkee in Hebron, IL.  She attended a one-room grade school in Hebron, IL and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Woodstock, IL.  Nancy continued her education obtaining...

Anna  Paulsen

Anna Paulsen

Jun 15, 2017

Anna Magrethe (Arnoldsen) Paulsen, 93, of Winthrop Harbor, died on June 15, 2017 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Zion, IL.Anna was born on December 25, 1923, in Brevik, Norway, to Arthur and (Nelly) Ruth Arnoldsen.  At 9 months old, Anna and her mom came to America on the S. S. Bergensfjord ship to be reunited with her dad who found...

Dorothy  Klawonn

Dorothy Klawonn

Jun 15, 2017

Dorothy Klawonn, 75, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died June 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.She was born April 15, 1942 in North Chicago, IL and graduated from North Chicago High School in 1961. She married Raymond Klawonn October 10, 1964 at Holy Family Catholic Church in North Chicago. Dorothy was a devout catholic and an active member at...

Dorothy M. Wright

Dorothy M. Wright

Jun 13, 2017

Dorothy M. Wright (nee Mifflin), 101, of Zion, IL and Punta Gorda, FL died June 13, 2017 in Punta Gorda, FL.She was born May 29, 1916 in Chicago, IL and came to Zion in 1918. She married Philip C. Wright on April 8, 1949 at Christian Catholic Church. She was a member of Christ Community Church of Zion, IL, Bonnie...

Beverly Ann Gleason

Beverly Ann Gleason

Jun 11, 2017

Beverly Ann (Whitehill) Gleason, 79, went to be with her Savior on June 11, 2017.  She was born on July 29, 1937 in Montpelier, Vermont, to Albert and Marjorie Whitehill.  Beverly graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and went on to study engineering at the University of Vermont. In 1960, she married Stanley Gleason, a Vermont farmer.  They moved to Chicago...

Logan  Hendrickson

Logan Hendrickson

Jun 8, 2017

Logan Hendrickson, 27, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at home.He was born February 18, 1990 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 2008. Logan worked for G & S Services in Waukegan, IL. He loved basketball, especially rooting for the Chicago Bulls. He also enjoyed attending drag races with his Dad...

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