Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Robert A. Jones
April 28, 2025
Robert A. Jones, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away April 28, 2025. He was born December 30, 1937 in Tomah, Wisconsin to parents Arthur and Helen Jones.
Robert grew up in Tomah, Wisconsin. Joining the United States Navy in 1956, at the age of 17. He remained in the Navy for four years as well as two additional years in the reserves....
Anne Cornejo
April 28, 2025
Anne Cornejo was born on March 2, 1952 in Borken, Germany. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Zion, Illinois on April 28, 2025.
She dedicated over 30 years of her life to serving as a dental hygienist at Associates for Family Dentistry in Gurnee, Illinois. Anne earned a Bachelor's Degree, which equipped her with the knowledge and skills that...
Rev. Dr. Stevens Woods Hilyard
April 27, 2025
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Stevens Woods Hilyard, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 27, at Aurora Hospice in Kenosha. He was a resident of Winthrop Harbor.
Stevens was born in Summit, NJ, on January 18, 1940, to Marjorie (Woods) and Harry L. Hilyard. He graduated from The Pingry School, Hillside, NJ, in 1958, where he was class president,...
Calvin J. Simon
April 21, 2025
Calvin J. Simon of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully after a brief illness April 21, 2025 at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL.
Calvin was born September 4, 1927 in New Orleans, LA. At the age of 19, he moved to Waukegan and was drafted into the Army where he would serve in the Korean War, later receiving a Purple Heart and...
Carroll E. Beguhn
April 20, 2025
Carroll E. Beguhn, 99, passed away at home surrounded by family in Zion, IL on April 20, 2025.
Carroll was born December 2, 1925 in Eau Claire, WI. He grew up in Elk Mound, WI. He went to Aggie High School for 2 years and then graduated from Menomonie High School. Carroll married Marlys Dennis on May 21, 1947 at Peace...
Audrey Pearl Ford
April 17, 2025
Audrey Pearl Ford, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, April 17, 2025 in New Palestine, Indiana. She was born October 22, 1928 to Pearl (LaBelle) Bourdeau and Lucien Bourdeau in Waukegan, IL. Audrey graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1946.
Audrey was a member of Grace Missionary Church in Zion, Illinois and Lakeview Church in Winthrop...
Joseph Dumalski
April 16, 2025
Joseph H Dumalski Jr.
“Smokin Joe”
April 1, 1946 – April 16, 2025
Dearest friends and family, we are deeply saddened to share that Smokin Joe Dumalski passed away on April 16, 2025.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann; 2 brothers, Jerald and George; 2 sons, Bradley and Wesley; 2 step-children Dawn and Howard; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Joe was preceded...
Karen Diliberti
April 15, 2025
Karen Ann Lee Diliberti ,76, passed away surrounded by her family on April 15, 2025 in Kenosha, WI.
She was born August 29, 1948 to Marion L. Lee and Mildred E. Gray in Spring Valley, IL. Karen graduated from Illinois State University, class of 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, she married Charles "Chuck" Diliberti on February 27,...
Kenneth J Anton
April 13, 2025
Kenneth John Anton, 52, passed away April 13, 2025, in Glenview, IL. He was born in Ames, Iowa to Kenneth O. Anton and Judith McElroy Anton.
Kenneth graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1992 and then earned a BS from Western Illinois University in Criminal Justice. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Kenneth worked for the State...
Courtney Hamlet
April 12, 2025
Courtney Nicole Hamlet of Zion, Illinois passed away, April 12, 2025, Libertyville, Illinois. Courtney was one of middle child born to Edcur Hamlet Sr. and Doris Hamlet on April 16, 1966 in Waukegan, Illinois. Courtney was a very active member of the Christ Church of the Apostolic Message.
As a young woman, Courtney earned her associate’s degree in Computer Science from...
Donald G Binninger
April 9, 2025
With gentle peace and surrounded by love, Donald G. Binninger—known fondly to many as “Binny”—passed away at home on April 9, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born on October 1, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, Don’s life was one marked by quiet strength, steadfast devotion, and the kind of warmth that made everyone feel like family. He spent his early years...
Nancy Jean Ramey
April 8, 2025
Nancy Jean Ramey (née Menees), 75, of Beach Park, Illinois, was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 19, 1949, in Elmhurst, Illinois, Nancy was the cherished daughter of Charles Elmer and Dorothy Marie (Robb) Menees. On July 2, 1966, Nancy married Billy “Bill”...
Carol Faith Innes
April 5, 2025
Carol Faith Innes, 76, of Zion, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. Carol was born on January 5, 1949 the daughter of Joseph and Charlotte (Blossom) Innes.
Carol grew up with her siblings, Sandra, Sally, John, and Stephen. Upon graduating High School she went to earn her Master's degree in teaching at Northern Illinois University in 1973. She worked...
Gina Marie Worthington
March 31, 2025
Gina "Cricket" Marie Worthington, 64, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Waukegan,IL and Zion, IL passed away on March 31, 2025.
Gina was born on January 12, 1961 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Floyd and Clara Adams. She attended Waukegan East Schools before attending college. Gina married Robert Worthington on August 8, 1992 in Waukegan, IL. She was a member of...
Steve Barker
March 30, 2025
Stephen Barker passed away on March 30, 2025, in Zion, Illinois, at the age of 77. He was born on September 3, 1947, in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Stephen dedicated much of his life to his career as General Manager at ISEC Construction.
Stephen is survived by his two beloved children, Tony Barker and Stephanie Ducheteau. He was a doting grandfather to his...
Lani Rae Butzine
March 29, 2025
Lani Rae Butzine, 77, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away March 29, 2025. She was born July 2, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lani grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, graduating from West Catholic High School. She spent some time in Alaska and eventually settled in Waukegan, Illinois. Lani worked for Levy Home Entertainment for 30 years before retiring. She was a...
Judith Ann Sims
March 28, 2025
Judith Ann Sims, a beloved mother, grandmother, and treasured member of her community, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2025, at the age of 84 in Beach Park, Illinois. Born on February 1, 1941, in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Judith was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Burlington, Wisconsin, where she laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment...
Ronald "Ronnie" Streib
March 28, 2025
Ronald Alan Streib, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away March 28, 2025 in Beach Park, Illinois. He was born May 27, 1959 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Marshall and Mary Ann Streib.
Ronnie graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1977. He was in ROTC as well as the Freshman Football team. Ronnie was also involved with the Boy Scout Troop...
Roger Allen Krebs
March 27, 2025
Roger Allen Krebs of Zion, Illinois, passed away March 27, 2025 in North Chicago, Illinois. He was born November 21, 1941, in Douglas County, Minnesota to parents Edward and Edna Krebs.
He resided in Wilmette, Ill., Lake Geneva, Wis.; Deming, New Mexico; Waukesha, Wisconsin.
He married Gail Andrea Krebs (nee Nelson) on April 17, 1982 in Wilmette, Illinois. Roger graduated from Racine...
Amia K. Moore
March 23, 2025
Amia Moore leaves to cherish her memory a slew of family members: a loving soul, who is not only an extension of her bright light, but whom she was especially fond of, MONTANA. Her parents, Latanya and Crawford. Three siblings: Erin, Jimaadia, and Jimenii. Amia had one Nephew, Caiden, aka “CADO.” Grandparents: Catherine, James, and Faye. Four aunts: Crystal, Darla,...
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