Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Roberta Wilma Parker
October 28, 2017
On Saturday, October 28, 2017, Roberta Wilma Parker went home to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Born May 18, 1923 in Corbin, KY, she was one of five children to parents Robert and Georgia Horton. Motivated at an early age to overcome extreme poverty of the Great Depression, she relocated to the Midwest and eventually settled in...
Elvira Shrader-Stokes
October 27, 2017
Elvira Shrader-Stokes, passed from this life, on October 27, 2017 in Zion, IL.Surrounded with love, at home in her final moments where she wanted to be with her grandkids, ‘little darlings’ Hunter, Levi and Ryah, playing as kids do.We tried to quiet them by saying, “Shh, Gigi is resting,” and she reponded, “No, I like hearing them, it makes me...
Betty Lea Humphries
October 26, 2017
Betty Lea Humphries, age 81 of Zion, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Vista Health Care Center.She was born on March 1, 1936 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of the late Frank and Laura Millard Svacina. Betty was educated in the schools of Clinton, Iowa and following graduation she went on to college and graduated with a...
Gene Svendsen
October 26, 2017
Gene P. Svendsen, of Waukegan, IL, died October 26, 2017 at Presence St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL.Gene was born August 10, 1973 to Gene and Sandy Svendsen in Lake Forest, IL. He was a long time resident of Round Lake Beach where he attended Round Lake High School. He enjoyed fishing with his loved ones and reading.He leaves behind...
Harold Brown
October 26, 2017
Harold E. Brown, 83, of Pleasant Prairie, WI died October 26, 2017 peacefully at home.Harold was born October 23, 1934, in Elton, WI to Martha and Marion Brown. On January 4, 1957, he married the love of his life, Gay, and together they shared nearly 61 years of marriage. He was a devoted member and founder of Journey Church, Beach...
James Ferger
October 22, 2017
James “Jim” Ferger, age 83 of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Sheridan Medical Complex in Kenosha, WI.He was born on August 7, 1934 in Waukegan, IL, the son of the late Fred and Flora Plummer Ferger. Jim attended local schools and following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army.On October 1, 1966 he...
Frank Reinier
October 17, 2017
Frank Reinier, 70, of Zion, IL, died October 17, 2017 at home with is family by his side.Frank was born in Germany. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1967. Frank married Paula Gourley. He was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church. He was a former chief and retiree of the Highwood Police department. ...
Gertrude Louise Arrington
October 17, 2017
Gertrude Louise Arrington, 98, of Zion, Illinois, left this life for her Heavenly Home peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She was the youngest of nine children born to Peter Bernard and Abigail Jane (Dike) Johnson on February 26, 1919. Gertrude lived most of her life in Zion, Illinois until moving to Elgin in 2002 to live with her daughter...
Vondal Lee Lawson
October 13, 2017
Vondal Lee Lawson, age 65 of Libertyville, Illinois passed away October 13th 2017 in Zion, IL while recovering from a May 2017 diabetic stroke. Vondal Lawson was born October 1, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Lee Jennings Lawson and Darlene Zelda Bowen Lawson. As a child he, with his parents, moved to Waukegan, IL. After his...
Gail Barbara Dufresne
October 12, 2017
Gail Barbara Dufresne (nee Philipp), 59, a resident of Beach Park, IL since 1982, died October 12, 2017 at home.Gail was born December 27, 1957 in Waukegan, IL. She attended Waukegan West High School. Gail married Mark Dufresne on October 28, 1978 at First United Methodist Church in Waukegan, where she and Mark remained members of the church. Gail worked...
Robert Henry Burns
October 10, 2017
Robert “Bob” Henry Burns, of Beach Park, IL passed away October 10, 2017.Bob was a Vietnam Veteran having served his country with the United States Navy. He was a kind hearted man and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Bob was a great guy who will be missed by many.He is survived by his wife of 41 years,...
Agnes Johnson
October 8, 2017
Agnes Johnson, 88, of Zion, IL passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017, surrounded by her family.She was born March 16, 1929 in Memphis, TN. Agnes was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (G.G.). She considered her family one of the greatest accomplishments in her life. Agnes always loved helping people and never hesitated to lend a helping hand. She...
Julie Dodd
October 6, 2017
Julie Dodd, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.Julie married Steve, the love of her life, on September 5, 1975 at Grace Missionary Church in Zion, IL. Together they shared and enjoyed 42 years of an incredible marriage. She was an amazing wife, daughter and mother and will forever...
Robert D. Thrasher
October 6, 2017
Robert D. “Bobby” Thrasher Sr., 75, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on Friday October 6, 2017 at Froedtert South Campus in Kenosha, WI.He was born on October 10, 1941, in Cambell, MO, the son of the late Clarence and Alpha Roark Thrasher. Bobby began his employment with American Motors Corp, and later began his own business “Bob’s Union 76"...
Leonard G. Clark
October 5, 2017
Leonard G. Clark Jr., 69, loving husband of Delfina Clark for 18 years, crossed the bridge to eternal peace on Thursday, October 5, 2017 after a lengthy illness and was surrounded by his family. Delfina and Leonard were married on February 20, 1999.He was born March 2, 1948 in Waukegan, IL to the late Leonard G. Clark Sr. and survived...
Janet Knobbe
October 5, 2017
Janet Knobbe (86) loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at “home” in the early morning hours of October 5, 2017 while being held in the loving hands of her family and friends.Jan was born on November 8, 1930 in Carroll, Iowa to Clara and William Carver.She was raised in Carroll and was a Graduate of St....
Betty Mae Hopkins
October 2, 2017
Betty Hopkins, a longtime resident of the area, died Monday the 2nd of October peacefully in her home. She was 94, born November 13th 1922 in Waukegan. She was active in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Swedish Glee Club Singers Wives Club and also taught Sunday school for many years at York House United Methodist Church.She enjoyed working into her...
Lawrence Tessmer
September 30, 2017
Lawrence J. Tessmer, 62, departed this life on earth to his new heavenly home on September 30, 2017.Larry was dedicated to his job working for ComEd for close to 39 years until his health failed him and he could not continue. Throughout his life he enjoyed time with his family, swimming at the RecPlex and seeing his favorite groups in...
Gerald Bobrick
September 26, 2017
Gerald “Curly” Bobrick, 74, of Pleasant Prairie, WI died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Kenosha Hospital.Curly was born July 15, 1943 in Waukegan, IL to Joseph and Helen Bobrick. He was a resident of Adams, WI for 11 years before moving to Pleasant Prairie. He married Ida Shaffer in 1970, and together they shared 49 years. He worked as Truck...
Carla Jo Gross
September 23, 2017
Carla Jo Gross (nee Grubbs) 75, of North Chicago, was called home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2017. She was born at Arjay (Pineville), KY on June 5, 1942 to Allen G. Grubbs and Bessie M. (Frye) Grubbs.She worshipfully loved our Lord Jesus, constantly studied the Bible and was well-versed in God's word. She was a member...
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Congdon Funeral Home Cremation Service is a collection of obituaries for Zion, IL. With services throughout Illinois. Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha communities and beyond that are updated regularly.
