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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Elaine Iris Bigelow
Jul 18, 2017
Elaine Iris Bigelow (nee Arvidson), 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Hospice Alliance in Kenosha, WI after a diagnosis of cancer in February 2017. She fought a good fight.She was born January 31, 1944 in Waukegan, IL.Survivors include her beloved children, Shana Archinal, Mindy (Jonathan) Triplett, Melissa Bigelow, and Deryk (Marnie) Bigelow; grandchildren, Heather Dohrn, Megan Dohrn,...
Beatrice Ann Haapanen
Jul 16, 2017
Beatrice “Bea” Ann Haapanen, 75, died on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.Bea was born December 5, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. In 1962 she received her Nursing Degree from Grant Hospital School of Nursing, and in 1986 her Bachelor of Science Degree from DePaul, and in 1995 her Masters in Public Health from University of Illinois. In...
James H. Johnson
Jul 14, 2017
James H. “Jack” Johnson, 90, of Beach Park, IL died on Friday, July 14, 2017 peacefully at home.He was born July 19, 1926 in McLeansboro, IL. Jack was a member of MeadowRidge Church of Zion, IL. Following his retirement from Abbott Labs after 42 years, both he and his wife Charlotte traveled extensively worldwide with Chuck Paxton’s Senior Park District...
Jeffrey Hull
Jul 13, 2017
Jeffrey Hull, 61, resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2017.Jeffrey was born October 23, 1955 in Waukegan IL. He attended Waukegan Township High School and worked at NorthPoint Resources for 42 years.He is survived by his sister Denise Grogan; brother, Kurt (Karen) Hull; nieces, Kalina and Kristi Hull; nephews, Tim and Gary Grogan; and...
June Marie Smith
Jul 13, 2017
June Marie Smith, 87, of Wadsworth, IL died July 13, 2017 at home with her girls by her side.She was born June 24, 1930 in Waukegan, IL and has been a life long resident of this area. She was married to Leslie Smith for 48 years before his death in 1999. June enjoyed her once a month luncheons with her...
David Piktel
Jul 10, 2017
David “Little Dave” Piktel, 68, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Monday, July 10, 2017 at home.Dave was born January 10, 1949 in Waukegan. In the late 60's he worked for the North Chicago Post Office, then later for 20 years at Polk Brothers in Waukegan. Recently he was self employed as a painter in the this area. He was...
Saretha Watts
Jul 9, 2017
Saretha DoeMay Watts passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday July 9th at The Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion, IL. She fought a good fight since her diagnosis in January 2017. She was born June 6, 1961 in Zion, IL to Betty Jean Smith and Julius Wayne Mitchell. She is survived by her boyfriend of 21 years...
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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