Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Raymond "Ray" Jumisko
February 23, 2026
Raymond Jumisko, 81, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Ray was born November 21, 1944 and lived in Winthrop Harbor most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army for 18 months in Germany. He was a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service for 31 years. He was a founding member of the...
Leona C. Scott
February 19, 2026
Leona (Lee) C. Scott of Zion, IL passed away on February 19, 2026. She was born in Montello, WI on Christmas Day of 1930, the daughter of Herman and Clara Gaatz. She was the Valedictorian and Secretary-Treasurer of the 1949 graduating class from Montello High School, after which she took a job as a telephone operator at The Portage Telephone...
Alice Elnore Harju
February 16, 2026
Alice Elnore Harju, age 99, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Born on July 6, 1926, in Waukegan, Illinois, Alice lived a long, generous, and deeply devoted life centered around family, music, and the everyday joys she created for those she loved.
A homemaker in the truest and most heartfelt sense, Alice poured her energy into raising her children with...
Charles Taylor Sr.
February 10, 2026
Charles Edward Taylor Sr., 73, of Kenosha, WI formerly of Zion, and LaSalle, IL passed away on February 10, 2026.
Charles was born on August 25, 1952 in Tupelo, MI the son of Cortez Taylor and Martha Taylor-Standord. After graduating from Zion Benton High School, Charles was the owner of Taylor Drywall for over 40 years and also the previous owner...
Patricia McLain
February 10, 2026
Patricia M. McLain, 91, of Winthrop Harbor (formerly of Mundelein), passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Victory Lakes in Lindenhurst, Illinois.
She was born December 3, 1934 in Yonkers, NY to Lawrence and Helen Woods MacNicholas. During childhood, her family moved to Wilmette, IL, where she attended public school and graduated from...
Janice Anne Daniels
February 10, 2026
Janice Anne Daniels, 87, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, formerly of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on February 10, 2026.
She was born on March 1, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Oscar I. and Maybelle L. (McNinch) Schultz. Janice graduated from high school and went to college, earning an associate's degree in nursing. She married Ronald...
Tanya J. Stanley
February 9, 2026
Tanya J. Stanley, 65, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away February 9, 2026. She was born January 12, 1961 in Waukegan, Illinois to Joseph Stanley and Gwendolyn Armour.
A chapel service will be held Saturday March 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park 1436 Kenosha Rd, Zion, Illinois 60099.
Kathleen Friedlund
February 8, 2026
Kathleen M. Friedlund of Gurnee IL
Born 11/2/1949 in Waukegan IL
Sunset 2/8/2026 at her home.
Kathleen grew up in Highland Park IL Graduated from Highland Park high school. She worked at Walgreens in Waukegan, IL for many years. Kathleen will be remembered for loving her family and friends deeply. She lived for her children and grandchildren. She had a passion for bird...
David P. McCarraher
February 5, 2026
David Pierce McCarraher, 92, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Zion, Illinois. He was born on July 20, 1933, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Dave spent the final years of his life at The Sheridan at Green Oaks (2018–2025). Prior to that, he lived in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, for four decades (1978–2018), after relocating his family from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, where...
Bruce Senter Sr.
February 5, 2026
Bruce Edward Senter Sr., 84, of Zion, Illinois, passed away at home on February 5, 2026.
Bruce was born September 9, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Nathan and Jennie (Booth) Senter. There he grew up, graduated high school, and joined the United States Navy before meeting and marrying Dorothy Francis Cantrell on January 20, 1962. They later moved to Tower, MI...
Clearetta McCurtis
February 4, 2026
Clearetta McCurtis, 84, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on February 4, 2026.
Clearetta was born on June 8, 1941, in Clarke County, AL, the daughter of Lawrence Williams Sr., and Rachel Lynum. She graduated from Wilson Hall High School and worked as a substitute teacher in Alabama until she married William McCurtis on July 11, 1959. Shortly after she moved to...
William McCurtis Jr.
February 4, 2026
William McCurtis, 86, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on February 4, 2026.
William was born on August 6, 1939, in Jefferson County, AL, the son of William McCurtis Sr. and Inez Baldwin. He graduated from Coffeeville High School and received technical certifications. In his younger years, he lived in various places like Alaska and Florida while his father served in the...
Kayla Robinson
February 3, 2026
Kayla Storm Robinson, 33, of Zion, Illinois passed away February 3, 2026. She was born March 24, 1992 in Sevierville, Tennessee to parents Charity Willenburg and Robin Robinson.
Her laughter, a cherished melody, filled every heart with joy. She held a beautiful wish for the happiness of all those around her, a pure testament to her loving spirit. We will forever...
David Fiske
January 30, 2026
David Leon Fiske, 69, of Beach Park, IL passed away on January 30, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1956, in Elkhorn, WI, the son of Darl and Jeannine (Willemsem) Fiske.
David was a devoted father, family man, and a friend whose kindness and steady presence touched the lives of many. He was known for his hardworking nature, his willingness...
Charles Peter Riipi
January 27, 2026
Charles Peter Riipi, 94, was taken home by the Lord on January 27, 2026.
Born in Waukegan, IL, he was the son of Carl (Charlie) Riipi and Hilma Riipi. He was the husband of Barbara J. Riipi and together they spent almost 71 years of marriage and happiness. He was one of six children and was born biologically to Peter and...
Mabelle Matheson
January 27, 2026
Mabelle Elizabeth Matheson departed this life on January 27, 2026. She was the loving wife of Donald Joseph Collings (Don), sister of Lance A Matheson (Jan) of Christiansburg, Virginia, Mark H Matheson of Kailua, Hawaii and Lael Donaldson of Valley Center, California. In addition, she leaves sister in laws, Avis Williamson (Herb), Virginia Collings (Gene) , Betty Lund (Wayne) and...
Dallas E. Nash
January 26, 2026
Dallas E. Nash, 56, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on January 26, 2026 in Des Plaines, IL.
He was born on August 14, 1969 in Waukegan, IL the son of George and Iona (Jones) Nash. Dallas lived a life full of laughter, warmth, and unforgettable moments. Growing up at 2913 Gideon in Zion, he built lifelong memories surrounded by siblings, cousins,...
Joseph Francis Glogovsky
January 26, 2026
Joseph Francis Glogovsky Sr., 94, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born February 17, 1931, in North Chicago, Illinois, the son of Stephan and Pauline (Drinka) Glogovsky.
His favorite hobby was playing golf, and in his youth, he caddied at golf courses so he could earn enough money to play another round of golf. He joined...
Wallace Behrens
January 25, 2026
Wallace F. Behrens, 79, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away surrounded by his loved ones on January 25, 2026.
He was born on April 14, 1946 in Burlington, WI the son of Wallace and Melva Behrens. Wallace married Sharon Harris on October 19, 1974 in Gurnee, IL. Wallace worked as an HVAC technician for thirty years. He was a member of...
Larry Lewis
January 24, 2026
Larry Lewis, 72, of Winthrop Harbor, went home to be with his Lord on January 24, 2026.
Larry was born on December 4, 1953, in Pineville, Kentucky, to Melvin and Arizona Lewis. On November 17, 1973, he married the love of his life and best friend, Debrah Strawbridge. They were married at First Baptist Church in Zion, Illinois. Together, they raised...
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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.
