Betty Lou Bown

Betty Lou Bown, 81, of Zion, IL passed away on November 8, 2026 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Betty was born on April 8, 1945 in Antioch, IL. She graduated from Antioch High School and retired from the Waukegan post office May of 2000. She loved country and lake side drives, going to local music concerts, spending time with family and friends and her cats. She also enjoyed spending time in her yar planting flowers, going to church and church events and riding around the neighborhood on her scooter. 

Betty is survived by her daughter, Candella Daniel; grandchildren, Chloe Daniel and Nathan Daniel; nieces, Julie Zart, Vicki Gipe, Stacy Mahlstedt and Sharon Hopp; and nephew, Larry Wahl.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Helen Bown; sisters, Nancy Wahl and Mary Ghast; brother, James Bown.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd. Zion, IL.