Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Judy Turner
September 23, 2017
Judy Turner, 77, of Zion, Illinois, went to be home with the Lord surrounded by family on Saturday, September 23, 2017.Judy was born June 8 1940 to the late Robert Totten and Ollie (Ryan) Howard in Indiana.She is survived by her five sons, Paul E. (Lisa) Turner of Winthrop Harbor, Greg Turner of Wisconsin, Tim (Janie) Newkirk, David Newkirk, Jeff...
Lily D. Edwards
September 23, 2017
Lily Dolan Edwards, 87, of Beach Park, IL, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.Lily was born April 11, 1930 in Zion, IL, to John and Lily Connell. She attended Zion Benton High School, graduating in 1948. On June 11, 1949, Lily married LaVern Edwards in the college building chapel of Christian Catholic Church in...
Joanne Green
September 21, 2017
The Lord called home Joanne Green (Stark) on September 21, 2017 after a courageous battle with a long illness. She was surrounded by family who were devotedly at her side until her last breath.She was born to Myron and Elaine Stark on May 21, 1955. She was preceded in death by her dear parents, and loving in-laws, Hershel and Joyce...
Timothy Joseph Kristan
September 20, 2017
Timothy Joseph “TJ” Kristan, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 20, 2017 with his family by his side. TJ was born May 9, 1978 to Joe and Judie (Ryan) Kristan. He grew up in Beach Park, IL and worked at the family business, J&J Powder Coating since he was 20.He enjoyed watching baseball with his sons and CSI crime...
Rebecca Freeman
September 19, 2017
In Loving Memory of Rebecca FreemanRebecca Freeman, 47, of Vernon Hills, IL, died September 19, 2017.Rebecca was born February 4, 1970. Her joys in life were her children and family, Alabama music, cats, dogs, birds, guinea pigs, minions, the Chicago White Sox, college football, and chotchkies. Becky lived her life with love, tenderness, and compassion. She found joy in life...
Ronald Knodel
September 18, 2017
Ronald A. Knodel, 77, of Kenosha, WI and formerly of Waukegan, IL, died September 18, 2017.Ronald was born January 28, 1940 in Waukegan, IL. He was an avid cribbage player and was known to roll a few dice. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors with his family.Ronald was survived by seven sons, Rich, Gene (Valerie), Pat (Jonell), Mike (Jeanne),...
Carole Heintz
September 17, 2017
Carole Elaine Heintz, 78, of Waukegan, IL, died September 17, 2017 at home.Carole was born December 5, 1938 in Evansville, WI. She married Frank J. Heintz on July 30, 1963. Carole was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Waukegan, IL. She was employed by Abbott Labs and the Great Lakes Naval Base. Carole was a devout Christian...
William Jacob Traynor
September 17, 2017
William Jacob Traynor1946 – 2017Bill was born November 30, 1946, in Waukegan, IL, to Robert and Alice (nee Thompson) Traynor. A Waukegan, IL resident the majority of his life, he moved to Beach Park, IL, before settling in Pleasant Prairie, WI.A 1964 graduate of Waukegan High School, he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University, Macomb,...
Terry Lee Melton
September 15, 2017
Terry Lee Melton Sr, 57, of Newbury, VT passed away September 15, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Terry was born August 13, 1960 in Waukegan, IL. He met and married Merilee Ryan on August 22, 1986 in Waukegan at the justice of the peace. He was self employed.He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 31 years,...
Carol Burdick
September 15, 2017
Carol Burdick, 82, of Kenosha, WI and formerly of Las Cruces, NM, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Grande Prairie Nursing Home in Pleasant Prairie, WI.Carol was born on April 23, 1935 in Chicago, IL. Before moving to Las Cruses she was active in Salem United Methodist Church for many years. She later became a member of Antioch Methodist Church,...
Mary 'Eileen' Stansbury
September 12, 2017
Mary “Eileen” Stansbury, (nee Dolan), of Grayslake, Illinois, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 12, 2017.She was the daughter of the late Martin and Noreen (Ryan) Dolan of Waukegan, Illinois. On February 2, 1963, she married John Stansbury from Cleveland, Ohio after knowing each other for six short months. He was the love of her life for...
Scott Capp
September 12, 2017
Celebrating the life ofMatthew Scott CappJuly 7th, 1971 – September 12th, 2017Matthew Scott Capp, 46, passed into glory into the loving arms of his Savior and Lord on September 12th, 2017. Our “gift of God” Scott was born on July 7th, 1971 in Waukegan, IL, yet he lived most of his growing up years in Rhode Island. From the beginning...
Mary H. Ryan
September 11, 2017
Mary H. Ryan, passed away September 11, 2017 in Edina, Minnesota. Mary was born in Itawamba County, MS, moving to Zion, IL in 1951. She worked for Abbott Labs, retiring in 1979. Mary was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling and loved her flower garden.Mary is survived by her...
Yvonne Nowak
September 10, 2017
Yvonne Nowak, 58, of Zion, passed away on Sunday September 10, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 23, 1959 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edward and Shirley O’Brien Pasko. On September 21, 2002 she was united in marriage to Mitch Nowak at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waukegan.Yvonne was...
Thomas "Tom" D. Joplin Jr.
September 8, 2017
Thomas “Tom” D. Joplin Jr., 65, of Beach Park, IL, died September 8, 2017 after a long illness.Tom was born August 8, 1952 in Waukegan, IL and was a life long resident of the area. He attended Spaulding School and graduated from Warren Township High School in 1970. He worked for many years at Weil Cadillac as an auto technician.Tom...
Betty M. Young
September 6, 2017
Betty Mae Young, 92, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, died September 6, 2017.Betty was born August 28, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN. She married Chester Young in Waukegan, IL on Thanksgiving Day. Betty was employed by Abbott Labs for over 30 years. She loved to travel, do needlework, and spend time with her family.Betty is survived by her...
Wanda Lou Boffer
September 5, 2017
Wanda Boffer, age 78, passed away September 5th, 2017. She was born in Palestine, IL to Rudolph and Alice Meek Brannon. She married Peter Boffer in October of 1957. She was a homemaker and later worked at Johnson Motors for 7 years and the VAMC for twenty years, retiring in 2000.She is survived by her husband Pete; daughter, Joan; son,...
Andrea Nichole O'Malley (Rukstales)
August 30, 2017
The Family of Andrea Nichole O’Malley (Rukstales) is deeply saddened to announce her death on August 30th 2017.Andrea was born in Waukegan IL on March 23rd 1981 and attended Beach Park schools and Zion Benton High school. Andrea was a free spirit and lover of the arts. She loved volunteering her time to the Rhode center for the arts in...
Robert Reif
August 29, 2017
Robert Reif, 90 years young, of Waukegan, IL died August 29, 2017 in Waukegan, IL.Robert “Bob” Reif was born July 5, 1927 and raised in Sheboygan, WI, by Harry and Wilma Reif until he joined the Navy on July 2, 1945, just prior to his 17th birthday. He earned his Graduate Degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. Robert married...
Albert Lee Robinson
August 28, 2017
Mr. Albert Lee Robinson, 82, of Highland Park IL, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2017.Born July 22, 1935 to Mr. Lilton and Mrs. Mary Robinson in Greenville MS, he later moved to Waukegan IL where he was employed at Johns Manville, Sara Lee, Lake Bluff Healthcare and Hill Top Center where he retired in 2000. ...
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