Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Anna Paulsen
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
Geraldine Keating Bookstein
June 8, 2017
Geraldine ‘Geri’ Keating Bookstein, 87, of Zion, died June 8, 2017 at Rolling Hills Place.Geri was born October 19, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Jim and Frances Keating. She was married to Harry Bookstein for 42 years and together they lived in Wilmette, IL. After his death, Geri also lived in Hainesville, IL. She was a member of St. Patrick’s...
Logan Hendrickson
June 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...
John McDowell
June 2, 2017
John “Jack” L. McDowell, 88, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 2, 2017.Jack was born in Kenosha, WI to the late Lloyd and Jennie McDowell on February 27, 1929. He then moved to Zion, IL in 1942. He graduated from ZBTHS with the class of 1946. He served in the United...
Linda L. Daley
June 2, 2017
Linda Daley, age 71 of Zion,, passed away on Friday June 2, 2017 at Vista Care Center in Waukegan, Il. She was born in Elgin, Il on June 20, 1945. Linda was employed at Sheridan Health Care as an L.P.N. for 30 years. She was married to Stanley Daley on June 20, 1990 in Kenosha, WI.She is survived by her...
Michael Thomas Decker
June 1, 2017
Michael Thomas Decker, 72, of Zion, IL died June 1, 2017 at home.He was born April 16, 1945 in Waukegan, IL. Michael served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Marine Crops League 801, Zion-Beton American Leagion Post 865, and the Libertyville VFW. Michael was also a board member for Toys...
Mayme Catheryn Creamer
May 30, 2017
Mayme Catheryn Creamer, 98 of Harrisburg, passed away at 6:40 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Saline Care Center.Mayme was born on March 16, 1919 in Livingston County, Kentucky to the late Ed and Nora (Vaughn) Sneed. She married Obe Jule Creamer and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1998.Surviving family members include her five children: John Creamer...
Jeremiah Court Lapish
May 28, 2017
Jeremiah Court Lapish, 94, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion, IL.He was born May 28, 1923 in Toledo, OH. He married the love of his life Rosemary McLean on August 24, 1946. She preceded him in death in 2006. Together, they owned and operated Falcon Marine Inc. In Waukegan. Jeremiah was a...
Carole Ann Rittenhouse
May 28, 2017
Carole Rittenhouse, 80, long-time Zion resident, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI. Carole was born April 5, 1937 in East St. Louis, IL.She worked at Solo Cup for many years. Carole loved life, dancing, music, outdoor events, spending time with family, traveling, and going to the casino.Carole is survived by her lifetime...
Scott William Benton
May 25, 2017
Scott William Benton 10/5/65 - 5/25/17Cherished son of Marilyn Johnson Benton and the late William Gerald Benton; brother of Susan Benton Lee, Steven Gerald Benton (Denice) and Sharon Benton Plewinski (Joseph) met his father in heaven on May 25, 2017. Scott was the favorite uncle of Jaime, Andrew and Michael Plewinski and Chas, Kevin (Ashley) and Brian Benton.Scott was a...
E. Robert Kristensen
May 22, 2017
E. Robert “Kris” Kristensen went to his Lord Jesus on May 22, 2017.He was born in 1930 to Rev. Elias K.J. and Inga Kristensen in Ryder, North Dakota. He was an active member of Redeemer Luther Church, Pastor Wayne Jahn, he had served as Elder and Sunday School Teacher. Kris taught at Neal Jr. High School. Kris served in the...
Donald A. Noren
May 22, 2017
Donald A. Noren, 79, of Zion, IL died on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL.Don was born December 10, 1937 in Waukegan and was a lifelong resident of Zion. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1955. On September 16, 1961 he married Lynn D. Rider at Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion...
Agnes M. Carman
May 20, 2017
Agnes M. Carman (nee Finlay), 94, died on Saturday, May 20, 2017.Born March 25, 1923 in Highland Park, Illinois, Agnes was a long-time resident of Lake County and member of Our Lady of Humility in Beach Park. She graduated from St. Therese School of Nursing and joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1944 to serve during WWII, receiving an honorable...
Charlotte Elaine Matson
May 18, 2017
Charlotte Elaine Matson (nee Hanon), 84, died on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.Charlotte was born May 12, 1933 in Zion and was a lifelong resident of Lake County, IL. She was a member of Lakeview Church of Zion where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and served as a leader at AWANA. She retired in...
Jess W. Hinkle
May 18, 2017
Jess W. Hinkle passed away peacefully at home in Winthrop Harbor, May 18, 2017. He was born June 14, 1932, on a farm in Anadarko, OK. Mr. Hinkle’s father was of German ancestry and his mother, a Delaware Indian (he often referred to himself as a ‘half breed’).Mr. Hinkle joined the United States Marine Corps in 1950 after graduating from...
Carol Mae Krerowicz
May 18, 2017
Carol Mae Krerowicz, 82, of Zion, IL, went to be with her Lord on May 18, 2017.Carol was born June 28, 1934 in Kansas City, MO. She was raised by her grandmother Edna Spray in St. Joseph, MO and attended schools there. She lived in Toledo, OH before moving to Zion, IL in 1960 and was married to Howard Krerowicz...
Carl Jackson Nolen
May 17, 2017
Carl Jackson Nolen born on February 21, 1932 in Sulligent, AL. Entered into Heaven and into his "New and Glorious Body" in Christ Jesus on May 17, 2017. Revelation 22:14 "Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city."Carl loved to sing...
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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.
