Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Ralph David Ratliff
September 13, 2025
Ralph Ratliff, 78, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born in Waukegan in October of 1946 to Joseph and Lorraine Ratliff. He graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1964. He served with the United States Army. In 1969 he married Suzanne Stone. They celebrated 55 years of marriage and enjoyed annual winter vacations...
William "Bill" Vasilius
September 11, 2025
William "Bill" K. Vasilius, 79, of Gurnee, Illinois, formerly of Waukegan and North Chicago, Illinois, passed away on September 11, 2025.
He was born on June 20, 1946, in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of William E. and Emily A. (née Ludas) Vasilius. Bill attended DePaul University for two years and married Patricia Wagner in Waukegan, Illinois. Bill worked as an accountant...
Michael D. Campbell Jr.
September 10, 2025
Michael David Campbell Jr., 54, of Franklin, Wisconsin, passed away September 10, 2025. He was born March 17, 1971, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Michael David Campbell Sr. and the late Pauline Rose (Westphal) Campbell.
Mike grew up in Zion, Illinois, graduating from Zion Benton Township High School in 1989. He continued his education at ITT Technical Institute, earning an associate's degree...
Jose Betancourt
September 8, 2025
Jose Betancourt,92, of Zion, IL passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 8, 2025 in Zion, IL.
He was born on October 10, 1932 in Puerto Rico to Celestino and Nieves (Rosales) Betancourt. Jose was a self employed truck driver, and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church until he became ill. He loved to go camping, work on his cars,...
Shirley J. Odom
September 8, 2025
Shirley Joyce Odom, age 90, of Winthrop Harbor/Zion, Illinois, went to be with her Lord on September 8, 2025. She passed away with loving care at Theresa’s Home Care in Gurnee, IL. Shirley was born on March 2, 1935, in Zion, IL.
Shirley was a devoted Christian who lived out her faith in everything she did. She had such a special...
Alfred J. Wienke
September 3, 2025
Alfred J. Wienke, age 90, of Gurnee, IL passed away peacefully in Libertyville IL, on September 3rd, 2025 with family by his side.
He was born May 21st, 1935, in Waukegan, IL. to Wesley and Esther (Grulich) Wienke. Alfred graduated from Zion Benton High School in Zion IL in 1952. He also graduated from The Lake Forest School of Management. After...
Joel E. Gregerson
August 30, 2025
Joel Everett Gregerson, 66, of Beverly Hills, Florida and formerly of Zion, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2025, in Red Bay, Alabama.
Joel was born on January 20, 1959, in Evanston, IL. He graduated from Zion Benton Township High School. Joel worked for NOSCO printing company for thirty years in Waukegan, IL, until his retirement. He then moved to Florida...
Barbara Hendrickson
August 26, 2025
Barbara Jean Hendrickson (nee Grubbs), 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born in Waukegan on March 11, 1960, to the late William and Avonell (Stollings) Grubbs.
Barb was a dedicated mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her children and family were precious to her, and it showed. Her love was always present, always near, and unmistakably deep. Her heart was...
Ron "Ronnie" Teigland
August 24, 2025
Ronald G. "Ronnie" Teigland, 66, passed away on August 24, 2025 in Libertyville, IL. He was born on October 28, 1958 in Waukegan, IL the son of Glenn and Donna ( née Zielke) Teigland. Ronnie worked as a cabinet maker for 35 years. He was a proud dog dad to eight amazing dogs over the years.
He is survived by his...
Barbara "Sue" Peterson
August 24, 2025
Barbara “Sue” Peterson Age 93, of Wadsworth, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 29, 1932 in Fayette, AL, and moved to Waukegan. IL in 1955 and later moved to Wadsworth, IL in 1966. While in her junior year of high school, Sue...
Emerenciana Munji
August 23, 2025
Emerenciana Munji, age 93, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away peacefully at home on August 23rd.
Emer was born on January 24th in Manila to Maria Sison Viuda de Aurelio and Ignacio Aurelio. She later married Rafael, with whom she shared many years of marriage. Together they built a family filled with love and devotion. She was the proud mother of Ben...
Dora C. Holloway
August 22, 2025
Dora C. Holloway, 87, passed away at her home in Beach Park, IL, on August 22, 2025. She was born March 23, 1938, in Itawamba County, MS, to the late Ellie Hood and the late Dora Hood.
She came to Zion, IL in October of 1957, where she worked at the Cookie Factory. She retired from Cherry Electric after 31 years....
Gordon D. "Gordy" Shogren Jr.
August 21, 2025
Gordon Dean "Gordy" Shogren, Jr., age 52, of Fox Lake, Illinois, passed away on August 21, 2025, at St Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Born on March 28, 1973, in Waukegan, Illinois, Gordy lived a life marked by compassion, humor, and unwavering generosity.
A devoted husband and father, Gordy is lovingly remembered by his wife Lauren Shogren; his children Carter Shogren,...
Charolette "Bea" Bringsosen
August 21, 2025
Charolette "Bea" Bringsosen, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, in Bristol, WI, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 20, 1936, in Whitehall, WI, she lived a life filled with love and dedication.
As a young woman Bea worked as a Laboratory Technician at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall, WI. Her work was...
Joanne Wehrly
August 20, 2025
Joanne Dean Wehrly, 73, Cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend has passed Aug 20, 2025, due to Ovarian Cancer. She was a proud Chicagoan who was born March 11, 1952
Joanne Dean Wehrly, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength. She was the devoted wife of Robert, loving mother to her son Bill and...
Joseph W. Musich
August 20, 2025
Joseph W. Musich, 82, of Wadsworth, IL passed away on August 20, 2025 in Zion, IL.
Joseph (also known as Bill in his younger years), was born on November 1, 1942, at Saint Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL to Joseph Musich and Amelia (Celesnik) Musich. He attended Spaulding Grade School. He graduated from Waukegan High School in 1962 and went on...
Joe Andrew Leech Sr.
August 18, 2025
Joe A. Leech, Sr., 91, of Muscle Shoals, AL, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 18, 2025.
Graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 21, at 2:00 pm at Greenbrier Cemetery, Greenbrier Cemetery Road, Becker, MS. Williams Funeral Home-Florence, AL is assisting the family.
Joe was born April 6, 1934, in Becker,...
Janice Ekdahl
August 13, 2025
Janice Ruth Ekdahl was born July 27, 1956 in Waukegan, IL and passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025 in Kenosha, WI.
When talking about her upbringing in Zion, IL she would reminisce with admiration and reverence about her father, Franklin Biere, who passed down all of his wonderful qualities to her. She was quiet and imaginative like he was and...
William H. Rymer
August 13, 2025
William Howard Rymer, 87, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, formerly of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on August 13, 2025 in Kenosha, WI.
William (Bill) was born December 29, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Howard Carl and Josephine Pearl Francis (Bryant) Rymer. Bill attended Lake Forest College where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering. He married Miriam Loretta Downs on...
Peter J. Bowler II
August 11, 2025
Peter J. Bowler II, 70, of Kenosha, Wisconsin passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones August 11th, 2025 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Peter was born November 28, 1954 in London, England.
Peter moved to the United States of America when he was 15 years old, graduating from Waukegan High School in 1972. After his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine...
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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.
