Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Lucille Childs
October 26, 2026
Lucille Beryl Childs, 92, formerly of Zion, IL passed away surrounded by her loved ones on October 26, 2026 in Libertyville, IL.
Lucille was born in Zion, IL the daughter of Andrew Lloyd and Cynthia Beryl (Lyons) Holcombe. She attended Zion schools, Christian Fellowship Center in Zion, First Baptist Church, and Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Fulton, MS. She worked as...
Robert "Bob" Fink
October 25, 2026
Robert “Bob” Fink, 89, passed away on October 25, 2026, in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He was born on June 14, 1937, in Aurora, Illinois.
Bob built a life centered on education, family, faith, and service. He earned a master’s degree in education and went on to serve as a principal and school administrator with Zion School District 6. His work in...
Jannis A. Emanuelson
October 18, 2026
Jannis A. (McElroy) Emanuelson, 95, died October 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, after a brief illness, with family by her bedside.
Born January 9, 1931, in Zion, Illinois, she remained in her hometown, where she attended Zion-Benton Township High School and met her husband, Glenn Emanuelson. Jannis was a server at Rooks Restaurant, where they first met. They were married on...
Rickie Coleman
October 17, 2026
Rickie Eugene Coleman was born on January 23, 1963, to Richard Coleman and Pearl Mayfield. He departed this life peacefully on October 17, 2026.
Rickie was a man of faith who cherished his family and dedicated his life to helping others. He earned a BA in Human Services, an AA in Applied Science in Human Services, specializing in Alcohol, Substance Abuse...
Diane Newman
October 16, 2026
Diane Paris Newman, 74, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on October, 16, 2026 in Kenosha, WI.
Diane was born on February 1, 1952 to Sandy Newman and Dorothea Hoyle (Nelson) in Waukegan. Diane was raised in Waukegan, and studied medical records and data entry. She worked for Saint Therese Hospital, and ultimately retired from Lake County Health Department. Diane was...
Linda Bullard
October 14, 2026
Linda G. Bullard, 82, of Waukegan, IL formerly North Carolina, passed away on October 14, 2026, in Glenbrook, IL.
Linda was born on October 24, 1943, in Kenosha, WI the daughter of Herbert and Adeline (King) Miller. She graduated from Waukegan High School and worked as a certified nursing assistant at St. Therese Hospital and Vista Hospital until she retired. She...
Elsie Parsygnat
October 14, 2026
Elsie Mae Parsygnat, 95, of Grayslake, IL formerly of Waukegan, IL passed away in Pleasant Prairie, WI on October 14, 2026.
Elsie was born on March 1, 1931 the daughter of Clarence and Florence (Allen) Perry. She graduated from Grayslake High School, and worked as a data processor at the Highland Park School district until her retirement. Elsie enjoyed attending hot...
Sandra Grabnik
October 10, 2026
Sandra (Sandi) Grabnik passed away on October 10th , 2026 following a battle with breast cancer. Sandra was born November 20, 1947 in Rochelle, Illinois, to the late Raymond and Ethel DeVore.
Sandra attended Stillman Valley High School in Stillman Valley, Illinois and graduated from Illinois State University in 1969. Following college, Sandra met Bob Grabnik in 1970 and later married...
Jean Pearson
October 9, 2026
It is with great sadness the we announce the passing of Jean Louise Pearson, age 95 of Waukegan. Jean passed away peacefully at home on Friday October, 9 2026, and is now in the presence of our Lord.
She was born June 4th, 1931 to Charles and Helen Schroeder in Waukegan, IL. After high school she married Donald R. Pearson, and...
Viola Boyd
October 7, 2026
Viola McMorris Boyd, 81, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away October 7, 2026. She was born September 27, 1945 in Clinton, South Carolina.
Viola previously lived in Zion, Illinois. She worked for Ocean Spray and married Willie R. Boyd Sr., in December of 1964.
Viola is survived by her children, Willie R. Boyd Jr., Tyrome Boyd, and Tammi Loonsfoot; grandchildren, Chrissie Cobb, Whitley...
Maria Patricia Diamantopoulos
October 7, 2026
Maria Patricia Diamantopoulos passed away at home on October 7, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on December 19, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI.
Maria will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother whose life was centered on her faith, her family, and the relationships she cherished.
Maria retired from Medline and previously worked at Fansteel in North Chicago,...
Henry Jarrett
October 3, 2026
Henry (Heine) Jarrett, 88, of Grayslake, Illinois, passed away October 3, 2026 in Libertyville, Illinois. He was born August 21, 1938 in Waukegan, Illinois.
Henry attended Libertyville High School. He married his wife, Karen Jarrett, September 10, 1960 at the Fremont Center.
Henry was a loving husband and father. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and he could always...
Geneva Hughes
October 3, 2026
Geneva Ophelia (Crane) Hughes, 96, of Winthrop Harbor, IL formerly of Chandler AZ, and Maricopa, AZ passed away at her home on October 3, 2026.
Geneva was born on February 17, 1930 in Itawamba County, Mississippi, the daughter of Joseph Delmar and Ollie Velma (McFadden) Crane. She graduated from high school and later in life attended college to further her career...
Evelyn Dill
October 1, 2026
Evelyn Riggan Dill was born in Hamilton, Alabama on February 13, 1933 passed peacefully in her home in Lincolnshire, Illinois on the fiscal new year, October 1, 2026.
She sang “Hit the Road Jack” less than a week before she passed on to a welcome committee in heaven. Her husband, William Edward, daughters Emily and Mary Elaine, grandson Brent, late life...
Susan Ivey
September 24, 2026
Susan Ivey, 76, of Beach Park, IL passed away on September 24, 2026 at her home with her husband by her side. She was born on July 23, 1950 the daughter of Harry and Geraldine Mae (Ruster) Byrd in Waukegan, IL.
Sue is survived by her husband Larry "Mac" Ivey; her son, Michael Ivey and her daughter Kelly (Memo); grandchildren, Amaya...
Joseph Bezek
September 23, 2026
Joseph R. Bezek, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away September 23,2026. He was born February 12, 1963 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents, Joseph and Mary Bezek.
Joseph graduated with a Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from the University of Chicago, class of 1987. He worked as an expediter and estimator in construction for almost 40 years. Joseph married his wife, Theresa...
Patricia Bouchard
September 21, 2026
Patricia (Musgrave) Bouchard (68) of Glen Ellyn, IL passed away at her home September 21. She was born March 3, 1958, in Forest Park, IL to Willburn Musgrave and Betty Jean (Creekmore) Miller. She later married Joseph Busch and had 1 son, Donald R Busch.
Patricia’s youth was spent in the suburbs of Chicago including family homes Forest Park, Lagrange Park...
Shirley A. Madden
September 19, 2026
Shirley Ann Madden, 93, of Zion, Illinois passed away on September 19, 2026 in Waukegan, IL. She was born on March 29, 1933 in Chicago, IL.
She is survived by her children, Carol Turner (Joe), Lindsey Madden, Deborah Madden, Bruce Madden (Faye), and Darlene Madden; and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a host of friends including, Cindy Madden, Bill Connell,...
Marvin Irving
September 19, 2026
Marvin Seymour Irving, 94, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away September 19, 2026 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He was born December 9, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Sarah and David Irving.
Marvin was raised by his aunts, Rose and Helen, and attended schools in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army from 1952 until being honorably discharged on August...
Adrianna Torres
September 14, 2026
Adrianna Mercedes Torres, 33, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on September 14, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1992, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Flavio Torres and Juanita Medina. Adrianna previously lived in Winthrop Harbor and attended Zion-Benton Township High School and State Career College.
Adrianna will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and incredibly sweet and kind heart. She...
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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.
