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Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Michael F. Siemens

Michael F. Siemens

Sep 26, 2016

Michael F. “Mike” Siemens, 38, of Zion, IL, died September 26, 2016 in Kenosha, WI. Mike was born May 7, 1978 in the Philippines. Mike was creative and artistic, he had a passion for art, music and especially cooking. He loved his family and pets. He is survived by his son, Giovanni Michael Norwood; mother Zamora Siemens of Zion; brother,...

Ronald Thomas Kytasaari

Ronald Thomas Kytasaari

Sep 24, 2016

A memorial service for Ronald Thomas Kytasaari, age 73 of Waukegan, Illinois will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at Congdon Funeral Home in Zion, 3012 Sheridan Rd., IL. Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 PM that same day. Ronald Thomas Kytasaari was born on September 25, 1942 in Ishpeming, MI son of William John and Isabelle Anne...

Janet L. Bock Koustrup

Janet L. Bock Koustrup

Sep 24, 2016

Janet L. Bock Koustrup, 91, died on September 24, 2016 at Alden Estates of Naperville, IL. Janet was born May 14, 1925 in Waukegan and lived in this area all of her life. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Zion where she also belonged to the Ladies Guild of the Church. She owned and operated Bock’s...

William  Roy

William Roy

Sep 23, 2016

William Roy, 93, of Beach Park, IL. died Friday, September 23, 2016 at home. Bill was born July 8, 1923 in Oakland, CA. and resided in Beach Park. He grew up in Zion and attended Zion High School. Bill studied drums with legends Bob Tilles, Jose Betan Court and Roy Knapp. He was a member of the Jerry Mumford Orchestra,...

Monica S. Meffen

Monica S. Meffen

Sep 22, 2016

Monica S. Meffen, 62, of Beach Park, IL died on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. Monica was born January 13, 1954 in Indianapolis, IN and has lived in this area most of her life. She was employed by SEDOL, as a teachers aid at Zion-Benton Township High School and more recently as a job...

Matthew Ross Burke

Matthew Ross Burke

Sep 21, 2016

Matthew Ross Burke, age 32, of Seymour Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Matthew was a semi driver for 5J Transport. Born on August 15, 1984, in Waukegan, Illinois, he was the son of Carla (Steven) Machak, who survives in Brownstown, and Kevin Burke, who survives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On May 29, 2012, he married Cassandra Ann Cox...

Jack K Ladewig

Jack K Ladewig

Sep 21, 2016

Jack K. Ladewig, 57, of Beach Park, IL passed away September 21, 2016 with family by his side. Jack was born April 11, 1959 in Waukegan, IL and attended Waukegan High School. He was a free spirited, fun loving guy who had amazing talents when it came to drawing and woodworking. He loved watching NASCAR and was an avid Green...

Mary J. Martin

Mary J. Martin

Sep 17, 2016

Mary J. Martin (nee Japuncich), 91, formerly of Waukegan, IL died on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Mary was born June 27, 1925 in North Chicago, IL. She grew up in North Chicago and lived most of her life in Waukegan. She was employed at the Montgomery Wards store in Waukegan. She was...

Amanda J Hutchison

Amanda J Hutchison

Sep 17, 2016

Amanda J. Hutchison (nee Jarrett), 28, of Beach Park, IL died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at home with her family by her side. Amanda was born March 9, 1988 in Waukegan, IL. She is still loved and supported by her Beulah Park family where she attended grade school, She went on to graduate from Zion Benton Township High School in...

Robert Russell Smith Sr.

Robert Russell Smith Sr.

Sep 15, 2016

Robert Russell Smith, Sr., 80, died peacefully in his sleep at home with his loving family around him on September 15, 2016. Born in Chicago to Gerald John Smith and Marion Rita Griffin, he was raised in Waukegan, graduated from Immaculate Conception grade school and Waukegan Township High School. He worked as an electrician, completing his apprenticeship at U. S....

Martha N. Rebmann

Martha N. Rebmann

Sep 13, 2016

Martha N. Rebmann, 92, of Zion, IL died September 13, 2016 at the Grove at the Lake Nursing Home in Zion. Martha was born February 17, 1924 in Flora, IL. She attended night school at Waukegan Township High School where she earned a nursing degree. She later worked as a nurse’s aid at Zion Community Hospital and at Captain James...

Louise  McWhorter

Louise McWhorter

Sep 12, 2016

Louise McWhorter, 85, of Beach Park, Il, formerly of Waukegan, IL died September 12, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI. Louise was born February 14, 1931 in Kenosha, WI. She was raised in Kenosha and graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha. She loved gardening, stitching, and riding her bicycle. She loved going out to the cottage with...

M. Aileen Norkus

M. Aileen Norkus

Sep 11, 2016

M. Aileen Norkus, 61, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Sunday September 11, 2016, at her home. Aileen was born July 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Bobby and Ina (Wells) Lester. She grew up in Zion, IL, and attended Zion Benton Township High School. She was employed as a C.N.A for many years, caring for people was a joy...

Ray H.  Fisher

Ray H. Fisher

Sep 11, 2016

Mr. Ray H. Fisher was born on September 3, 1940, in Sumter County, Alabama to the late Ray H. Seals and Bula Mae Seals. He passed on September 11, 2016, at Huntsville Hospital. Ray was a dedicated sailor and civilian employee. He retired from the U.S. Navy in July 1984 as a Master Chief, which is the highest enlisted ranking...

Ellen C. Petreman

Ellen C. Petreman

Sep 10, 2016

Ellen C. Petreman (nee Vogler), 93, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away at home Saturday, September 10, 2016. Ellen was born October 9, 1922 to the late Charles and Sigrid Vogler in Kenosha, WI. She married James M. Petreman Sr. on May 3, 1941. He predeceased her on March 31, 2008. They were married 67 years. Ellen enjoyed golfing and...

Gloriette Marlene Schultz

Gloriette Marlene Schultz

Sep 7, 2016

Gloriette Marlene (Peterson) Schultz, 85, of Waukegan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Gloriette was born on January 14, 1931 to Edwin and Mary (Emanuelson) Peterson whose families were both founding members of the City of Zion and Christian Catholic Church in the early 1900’s. Her grandfather, Herman Peterson, was a Deacon of the Church,...

Robert  Cruz

Robert Cruz

Sep 7, 2016

Robert “Bob” Cruz, 64, died suddenly on September 7, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Bob was married for almost 43 years to the love of his life, Chris. They have one son, Adam. Bob worked for 30 years in the beer industry as a driver/salesman and retired in 2010. After retirement Bob’s favorite pastimes were fishing, doing home rehab and...

Jean A. Scheve

Jean A. Scheve

Sep 7, 2016

Jean A. Scheve, 89, of Zion, IL died September 7, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Jean was born September 17, 1926 in Zion. He met the love of his life at the Waukegan Roller Rink and they were married for 66 years. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion and went on many mission...

William  Kasten

William Kasten

Sep 6, 2016

William “Uncle Fred” Kasten, 75, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died September 6, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. He was born October 23, 1940 in Evanston, IL. He retired from Chrysler in Kenosha, WI and was a member of the UAW Local 72 and a retired member of the Bonnie Brook Fire Department. Uncle Fred taught himself...

Russell Paul Turner

Russell Paul Turner

Sep 5, 2016

Russell Paul Turner, 68, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully at home on September, 5, 2016. Russell was born December 1, 1947 at home in Tishomingo, MS. He weighed in at a whopping 14 pounds and had bright red hair. He graduated from Tishomingo High School and attended Northeast MS Jr. College. On May 25, 1974, Russell married Celia...

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