Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Richard Artis
March 19, 2017
Richard “Roy” Artis, 79, of Beach Park, IL, died March 19, 2017 at home. Richard was born May 10, 1937 in Wisconsin. He was a draftsman at Outboard Marine Corporation for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife Geri Artis; daughter Tonya (Wesley) Andrews; grandson Jefferson Andrews; sister Jean Navulis; and one brother Bill (Aliex) Lystlund. He...
Ray A. Spaid Jr.
March 13, 2017
Ray A. Spaid Jr. passed away at the age of 29 on March 13, 2017, in Zion. Ray Jr. was born on April 1st 1988, in Waukegan IL to Ray A. Spaid Sr. and Karen L. Sollenberger. He grew up with one older brother and one younger sister and he spent much of his childhood being with his Grandma Spaid...
George M. Raether
March 13, 2017
George M. Raether, 91, of Waukegan, IL died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, IL. He was born July 7, 1925 in Lake Forest, IL and graduated from Lake Forest High School. After high school, George joined the United States Navy in 1943. He married Gladys Wichmann on August 7, 1948 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran...
Judith Ann Sexton
March 13, 2017
Judith Ann Sexton, 48, of Beach Park, IL passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in Kenosha WI. She was born November 24, 1968 in Waukegan, IL. She was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church and worked for ICU medical, formerly Hospira, for the past 30 years. Judy was a loving mother, grandmother and daughter. What she loved most...
Jeffery V. Richter
March 13, 2017
Jeffery V. Richter, 62 of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Vista Health Center. Jeff was a devoted father, grandfather, son and brother. He was the oldest of four siblings and born on June 13, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Waukegan High School in 1972 and then went on to earn...
Douglas Jon Cankar
March 12, 2017
Douglas Jon Cankar, 74, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died Sunday, March 12, 2017 at home. He was born March 17, 1942 to John and Estelle Cankar (nee Ranta) in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Waukegan High School and Lake Forest College Management School. Doug married Diane Tahtinen on March 26, 1966 in Waukegan. He was a faithful member of Lakeview...
Robert Clark
March 10, 2017
Robert Clark, 77, of Beach Park, IL died on Friday, March 10, 2017 at his home. He was born August 9, 1939 in Waukegan, Il. He and his wife Annabelle met while he worked at Komatsu and married in 1975. He was a life long member of Millburn Congregational United Church of Christ. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, birdwatching, trapping, camping,...
Marie Davis
March 10, 2017
Marie Davis, 79, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 in Zion, IL. She was born June 9, 1937 in Lee County, AL. She was a former employee of Cherry Electric and enjoyed the Chicago sports teams, the Bulls, Bears and Cubs. Her hobby was sending stationary cards to each of her children on EVERY holiday and birthday. She was a...
Emmett D. O’Neill
March 7, 2017
Emmett D. O’Neill, 72, of Beach Park, IL died on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at home with his family by his side. He was born July 11, 1944 in Marquette, MI. He moved to Waukegan in the mid 60's for work at Dexter Corp. Emmett entered the United States Army in 1968 and served in Germany. Following his honorable discharge...
Stephanie L. Townsend
March 6, 2017
Stephanie L. Townsend, 76, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She was born September 7, 1940 in Long Beach, CA but has been a long time resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School. Stephanie married Douglas Townsend on July 16, 1960 at Our...
Lorraine Sorrentino
March 6, 2017
Lorraine (Klein) Sorrentino, 93, passed away after a brief illness on March 6, 2017. Born July 7 in Peru, Illinois she had lived in Waukegan, Beach Park, and most recently Winthrop Harbor. She was married for 40 years to her high school sweetheart, Angelo who preceded her in death. Lorraine was also preceded in death by her parents and four...
Erik Johnson
March 6, 2017
Erik Johnson, 49, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. He was born December 27, 1967 in Waukegan. Erik drove all over the US for Shurway Moving, based in Libertyville, IL for 22 years. He enjoyed his annual fishing trips with friends. Whenever his travel took him close to...
Nettie Armstrong
March 5, 2017
Nettie Armstrong, 95, of Zion, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born January 24, 1922 in Red Bay, AL and came to Zion in 1950. She was a longtime member of Zion Revival Center of Zion where she also taught Sunday School. Nettie retired...
Darcy Jean Wilson
March 2, 2017
Darcy Jean Wilson, a soul that will live on with us for forever, passed away unexpectedly on March 2nd, 2017. Darcy was born in Waukegan, IL on August 25th, 1966. Darcy grew up in Zion, IL and Sarasota, FL. On April 19th 1988, she married and had two beautiful children. Darcy loved her family deeply. Her surviving children remember her...
Pearl Allen
February 26, 2017
On February 26, 2017, Pearl Allen, much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, at the age of 94, slipped from this world and made her grand entrance into the presence of her Heavenly Father. Pearl was born September 1, 1922 to William and Mathilda Felten. Growing up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, she worked as an editor for the Sheboygan Press...
Kathryn A. Jackson
February 22, 2017
Kathryn A. Jackson, 62 Kathryn A. Jackson, a longtime resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on February 22, 2017 at Lakeview Specialty Hospital in Waterford, WI. For almost 30 years Kathryn was a Registered Nurse at Victory / Vista Hospital in Waukegan, IL. From there she went on to become a hospice Nurse for Hospice Alliance in Kenosha. Kathryn...
Sherryn Ewell
February 22, 2017
Sherryn Ewell, age 79, of Kenosha, Wisconsin peacefully went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by her family on the evening of Wednesday, February 22 at United Kenosha Medical Center. She was very passionate about helping people in any way she could, especially in prayer. She became a member of Christ the King Church after moving to...
Jeannette Blanche Khayat Donahue
February 22, 2017
Jeannette Blanche Khayat Donahue, 69 years old, passed away on February 22, 2017 peacefully with her family by her side. She was born in Jerusalem on August 25, 1947 to the Rev. Michael & Helena Khayat. Michael, Helena, Jeannette and her sister Miranda immigrated to the United States in 1951 when Michael became a pastor of the Christian Catholic Church...
Marie R. Mirr
February 22, 2017
Marie R. Mirr, 87, of Waukegan, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 after a brief stay in the hospital battling pneumonia. She was a very fair, loving, caring, thoughtful, and honest lady. Above all she was true to her faith. She was active in her church and community. She was always helping others and...
Shawn Hoff
February 18, 2017
Shawn Hoff, 42, of Waukegan, IL died on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Shawn was born April 25, 1974 in Waukegan, IL. He was an avid hunter, motorcyclist, and he enjoyed all kinds of motor sports including dirt bikes, snowmobiles, boats, jet ski’s and atv’s. Shawn was a friend to all. His personality and smile always lit up a room. He...
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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.
