Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Lynda Mihaljevic
August 17, 2026
Lynda L. (Burtt) Mihaljevic passed away quietly in her sleep August 17, 2026.Lynda was born August 27, 1939, to William and Mildred Burtt, in Sault Saint Marie, Michigan.Lynda grew up in Brimley, Michigan, and graduated from Brimley High School in 1957. Upon graduation, she went to work at Kinchallo Air Force Base in the Civil Engineering Department, as a secretary....
William H. Lewis
August 16, 2026
William Howard Lewis, 72, of Winthrop Harbor, IL formerly of Monroe, WI and Waukegan, IL passed away on August 16, 2026 in Waukegan, IL.
William was born on March 24, 1954 in Monroe, WI the son of John and Mable (Siedschlag) Lewis. He graduated from Monroe High School and attended Gateway Technical College in Kenosha where he received an Associate's degree...
David Carlson
August 9, 2026
David James “Dave” Carlson, 71, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in his sleep. He was born December 2, 1954, in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Edwin E. Carlson and Clare Carlson (née Wastack).
Dave devoted 30 years to serving as a United States Letter Carrier at the Lake Bluff, Illinois Post Office. He served for many years as...
Wenceslao "Sammy" Rivera
August 7, 2026
Wenceslao "Sammy" Rivera, 75, of Racine, Wisconsin passed away on August 7, 2026 in Kenosha, WI.
Wenceslao was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico on September 28, 1950.
Wenceslao is survived by his children, Susie (Dayton Honeycutt) Leatherman, Samatha (Luis Martinez-Felipe, Sr.) Rivera, and Sabrina (Jerome) Howell; grandchildren: Melissa Fitzgerald, Valarie Vara-Rivera, Michael Martinez-Rivera, Savannah Leatherman, Alexandrea Leatherman, Alizabeth Mendoza, Emily Martinez, Luis...
Phyllis J. Koskinen
August 2, 2026
Phyllis Janet Koskinen (Holzman), 88, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on August 2, 2026.
Phyllis was born on May 26, 1938, in Baraboo, WI. Phyllis graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1956 and received her master’s degree from Carthage College in 1982. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where she served in many volunteer positions....
Anita Dean
August 1, 2026
Anita M. Dean (Messick), 82, of Zion, Illinois, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Zion, Anita was born on July 19, 1944 to Floyd and Lucy Messick. She was a 1962 graduate of Zion Benton Township High School. While in high school, Anita began working at Zion State Bank where she remained...
Mary Lou Rapson
July 28, 2026
On July 28, Mary Lou Rapson, Age 85, of Zion, Illinois, peacefully closed a long and well-lived chapter of her life.
Mary Lou retired from the Zion Police Department after a career as a Records Clerk.
She lived with a spirit that was both steady and fun-loving – happiest with a fishing pole in her hand, a “dollar” in the slot machines,...
Ruth Hull Chatlien
July 28, 2026
Ruth Hull Chatlien, 67, passed away on July 28, 2026 and now walks in the light with Jesus. She was born in Kankakee, IL on September 18, 1958, to Myrtle and Leo Hull.
She was predeceased by her four brothers Carl, Keith, David, and Bob.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Michael Chatlien. On Ruth’s side of the family she is survived...
Dr. Ronald Thomas Petrick
July 24, 2026
Ronald Thomas Petrick was born on April 27, 1935, to Florin and Ruth Petrick at St. Mary's Hospital in Racine, Wisconsin.
His father, Florin, was a devoted family man who dearly loved and cared for his wife and children. But when Ronald was only four years old and his older brother, Richard, was six, Florin became seriously ill with pneumonia. After...
Gladys Grissom
July 24, 2026
God I pray that somehow...
My mom will remember her "Diamonds" at the lake...
The way that the sun would reflect on the water during the walks that we used to take.
I pray that my mom would remember the sky, and all of the colors she loved.
The times that we laughed.
And the beauty she saw, your blessings from above, what a blessing...
Annie "Ann" Bragg
July 23, 2026
Annie "Ann" Bragg, resident of Allure Assistant Living in Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 87.
Ann was born on August 21, 1938, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Arthur and Berlie Bennett. During her youth, Ann and Danny moved back and forth from Alabama to California with their parents, before settling in Wilmington. Ann attended...
Christopher "Chris" Miller
July 17, 2026
Christopher "Chris" Miller, age 49, born on December 16, 1976, on the North Chicago Naval base in Illinois, passed away on July 17, 2026. Chris grew up in Waukegan, IL, later relocating to Pleasant Prairie, WI.
Those who knew Chris would define him by his charisma, his charm, his humor, and his infectious smile. He was always ready with a joke...
Texas Jack Monroe
July 16, 2026
Texas Jack Monroe, 80, of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at home. He was born on March 23, 1946, in Valentine, Nebraska to Elmer and Ruth (Bailey) Monroe.
He attended Valentine High School and graduated in 1964. Go Badgers!
Following high school, he attended the University of Nebraska for one fun year! He then joined the U.S. Navy. He...
Juan Mascorro
July 15, 2026
Juan A. Mascorro, lovingly known as "Tony," passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 65.
Born in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Mexico, Tony spent his early years in the town he proudly called home before later settling in Waukegan, Illinois, where he raised his family and built a life through dedication and hard work.
Tony will be remembered as...
Ronald Hoover
July 14, 2026
Ronald Hoover, 77, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on July 14, 2026.
Ronald was born March 24, 1949 in Waukegan, IL. He married Linda Krause on September 14, 1996 in Beach Park, IL. Ronald retired after 49 years with Carter Hoffman. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He spent his retirement committed to spending time with his family,...
Donald Leroy Miller
July 13, 2026
Donald Leroy Miller, Sr. 95 (aka) Don, Leroy, Uncle Lee, Miller, Mr. Miller, Sonny, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Great Papa, Great Grandpa, and Pa died peacefully on July 13, 2026 after an incredible life of hunting, fishing, farming, building, fixing, caring, and loving.
He was born along with his twin sister Loraine to Homer and Hazel Marie(Davis) Miller on November 13, 1930...
Deborah Ann Landis
July 13, 2026
Deborah returned her borrowed stardust & passed away after a valiant fight with Multiple Sclerosis.
Preceded in death by her parents Gene & Annie Landis. Beloved sister of Robert (Sue) Landis, Nancy (Henry Cooper) Landis, Susan (Dan) Ziemba & fond aunt of Stacy Landis, Alison (Ferdinand) Feilier, Carson Ziemba, Clayton (Austeja) Ziemba, Bella (Brian) Mejdrech, Nico Marzari, great aunt to Kayla...
Juan J. Hernandez Jr.
July 12, 2026
Juan J. “Juanito” Hernandez, Jr., 36, of Waukegan, IL, passed away suddenly on July 12, 2026 in Waukegan.
He was born June 30, 1990 in Waukegan, and graduated with the Warren High School Class of 2008. Juan was a member of Most Blessed Trinity Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a self-employed mechanic and also worked for Magnes Automotive in Beach...
Barbara Telle
July 12, 2026
Barbara Edna Telle (née Muthig) 90, of Frankfort, Illinois passed away on July 12, 2026.
Barbara was born on November 2, 1935, in Cairo, IL. She married Paul P Telle on August 24, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri. Barbara proudly served as City Council Alderwoman for City of Park City, IL.
Barbara is survived by her children, Jennifer (Jeff) Hall, Cynthia (Todd)...
Charles Roberts
July 11, 2026
Charles Roberts, born on January 9, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away on July 11, 2026, at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, Illinois.
Charles married Cathy, his devoted partner, in Wadena, Minnesota, at St. Ann's Church. Their bond was the cornerstone of a family that grew to include their four wonderful sons. He was especially proud of his role...
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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.
