Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


William Walter Pietschman

William Walter Pietschman

January 23, 2017

William Walter Pietschman, 74, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Zion surrounded by family and friends. William was born August 31, 1942 in Waukegan. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1960. A Veteran, William served with the United States Army. On December 20, 1969 he married Carolyn...

Kevin Walter Bord

Kevin Walter Bord

January 20, 2017

Kevin Walter Bord, 61, of Waukegan, IL died Friday, January 20, 2017 at home. He was born February 1, 1955 in Danville, IL. After high school, he served 4 years in the United States Navy. He then attended and graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. He went to work for Bell and...

Sandra  Teunas

Sandra Teunas

January 19, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Teunas, 70, of Beach Park, IL died peacefully Thursday, January 19, 2017 at home surrounded by her husband, daughters, and dear friend Tass. Sandy was born October 28, 1946 in Tupelo, MS. She married Alan Teunas on August 16, 1965 and they were married for 51 years. She was an artist who enjoyed painting and floral designs and...

LeRoy  Thompson

LeRoy Thompson

January 18, 2017

LeRoy Thompson, 87, of Zion, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born January 5, 1930. LeRoy, a lifelong resident of Zion was involved in tumbling, track, and bowling at Zion - Benton Township High School. After graduating he joined the Air Force and served in the Korean War. Once returning home from Korea he met his...

Richard A. Storey

Richard A. Storey

January 16, 2017

Richard A. Storey Sr., 96, of Zion, IL died on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha, WI. Richard was born November 24, 1920 in Zion. He resided most of his life in Zion, and after his retirement he enjoyed winters in Naples, FL. He graduated from Zion Preparatory College and was a life long...

Shirley  Mink

Shirley Mink

January 10, 2017

Shirley Mink, 76, of Zion IL, passed away January 10, 2017 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, IL. Shirley was born April 12, 1940, in Itawamba County, MS. On September 15, 1956, she married the love of her life, Charles Mink in Fulton, MS. Together they moved to Zion, IL in 1960, where they raised their children and built their...

Leticia  Jastrom

Leticia Jastrom

January 7, 2017

Leticia Jastrom, 50, of Zion, IL died January 7, 2017 at home with her family by her side. She was born March 17, 1966 in Mexico. Leticia was very religious and an active member of Parroquia Lutherana Sagrado Corazón in Waukegan, IL. She was a good cook, a very giving person and loved gardening and tending to her flowers. Her...

Evelyn E. Davis

Evelyn E. Davis

January 6, 2017

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL. Interment will follow at Ft. Sheridan Post Cemetery, Ft. Sheridan, IL. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Jeffrey Scott LaLond

Jeffrey Scott LaLond

January 6, 2017

Jeffrey Scott LaLond, 46, of Winthrop Harbor, journeyed home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2017. Jeff was born February 23, 1970, in Waukegan, to Mike and Pat LaLond. He worked as a chemical operator for 25 years, most recently at Ivanhoe Industries, in Zion. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, a brother, Michael LaLond (Betty); sister,...

Sandra J. Kurtz

Sandra J. Kurtz

January 5, 2017

Sandra J. “Sandy” Kurtz, (nee McCoy), 75, of Winthrop Harbor died at home, January 5, 2017. Sandy was born at home, January 10, 1941, in Valley, Wisconsin. She married Roger L. Kurtz in Waukegan in 1961. She attended North Point Church in Winthrop Harbor. After attending business college, Sandy worked for North Shore Gas, Star Industries, Reliance Universal, Johnson Outboards...

Elinor Ruth Ostrander

Elinor Ruth Ostrander

January 5, 2017

Elinor Ruth Ostrander, 94, of Gurnee, IL died on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at The Grove at the Lake Nursing Home in Zion. Elinor was born September 9, 1922 in Zion, IL. She attended Zion Grade Schools, graduated from Waukegan Township High School, and lived in Waukegan her entire adult life, moving to Gurnee three years ago. She and her...

Dominic L. Loffredo

Dominic L. Loffredo

December 26, 2016

Dominic L. Loffredo, 50, of Waukegan, IL died Monday, December 26, 2016 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan. He was born August 20, 1966 in Great Lakes, IL. Dominic was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by many and always in our hearts. Survivors include his children, Jessica Vazquez, Jennifer Loffredo, and Dominic Loffredo...

Oliver  Olsen

Oliver Olsen

December 25, 2016

Oliver Olsen, 95, of Waukegan, IL, died on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at home. Oliver was born April 27, 1921 in St. Joseph, MO. He married Debra Deakyne on March 13, 2003 in Waukegan. Oliver worked for Johns Manville for 26 years, and served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Waukegan, and...

Rhoda E. Clark

Rhoda E. Clark

December 24, 2016

Rhoda E. Clark, 98, of Zion died at her home on December 24, 2016. Both sets of her grandparents came to Zion for the Christian Catholic Church. She was born September 13, 1918 to Elmer Puhl and Rozella McCormack Puhl and was delivered by her grandmother, one of Zion's midwives. She attended Zion parochial schools and graduated from Waukegan High...

Laurel D. Lee

Laurel D. Lee

December 24, 2016

Laurel D. Lee (nee Neal) fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on December 24, 2016 at home in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Laurel was born February 23, 1924 to Jay and Clara (nee Davis) Neal and spent most of her life in Zion, IL where she attended schools and also became an active member in her church. Laurel was a...

Donald L. Pitcher

Donald L. Pitcher

December 22, 2016

Donald L. Pitcher, 80, of Kenosha, WI died on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at home following a long illness surrounded by his loving family. Don was born November 25, 1936 in Zion, IL and has lived in this area all of his life. He retired in 1984 after 30 years with Johnson Motors in Waukegan. Don was a member of...

Tony E. Sanchez

Tony E. Sanchez

December 21, 2016

Tony E. Sanchez, 60, of Waukegan, IL died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at home. He was born December 8, 1956 in Waukegan. Tony worked at Tredroc Tire Services for 23 years. Prior to working at Tredroc, he worked with Waukegan Tire and Antioch Tire. He graduated from Warren Township High School in 1975. Survivors include his wife of 40 years,...

Carlton W. St.Denis

Carlton W. St.Denis

December 20, 2016

Carlton W. St.Denis, 85, of Beach Park, IL died December 20, 2016. He was born August 13, 1931 in Malone, NY. Carlton is a retired Chief after 21 years with the United States Navy and also retired after 23 years from Allstate. Survivors include his wife, Elda St.Denis and many close family and friends. Visitation will take place Tuesday, December...

Paula M. Forte-Chambers

Paula M. Forte-Chambers

December 19, 2016

Paula M. Forte-Chambers, 48, of Zion, IL passed December 19, 2016 at Lake Forest Hospital with her family by her side. Paula was born March 25, 1968 in Chicago, IL. Survivors include her husband, Tom Chambers; children, Courtney, Matthew, Stephanie, Melissa, Jessica, Nicole, Christina, Eric, Emma, and Jason; 11 grandchildren, Aliyah, Julian, Mason, Aiden, JJ, Anthony, Sophia, Aaron, Jayden, Brandon,...

LaVerne  McDowell

LaVerne McDowell

December 18, 2016

LaVerne McDowell, 87, of Zion, IL died peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at her home. She was born January 19, 1929 in Zion and was a lifelong active member of Christ Community Church. She retired after 32 years in the administrative offices at Zion Elementary School District #6. She loved her garden and decorating her yard and received City...