Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
James Bouchard
October 23, 2025
James F. Bouchard of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, passed Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Lutheran General Hospital. Born in Kenosha, and raised in Zion, James remained there until joining the Army on April 1, 1967. He fought bravely in the Vietnam war, and was awarded a purple heart for being wounded in action. Following his honorable discharge, James returned home to...
Laurel Mae Petersen
October 21, 2025
Laurel Mae Petersen (nee Dreyer) walked into the arms of Jesus two months prior to her 100th Birthday on October 21, 2025.
Born at home on January 1, 1926, the second daughter of Vera and Paul Dreyer, she lived her entire life in Zion and lived her faith in the Christian Catholic Church (later Christ Community Church.) During her life long...
Edwin Howes Jr.
October 18, 2025
Charlie was born at home in Mancelona, Michigan to Edwin Sr. and Mary Edith Howes on April 3, 1938 and passed away October 18, 2025 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL at the age of 87.
He lived in the Midwest until the age of seven when his family moved to California where he finished growing up. After graduating...
Andras "Andy" Joseph Nogradi
October 17, 2025
Andras (Andy) Joseph Nogradi, 91, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Allure of Zion. Andy was born on December 26, 1933, in Hungary to Mihaly and Veron (nee Szklenar) Nogradi.
Andy escaped from Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and arrived at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey on December 29, 1956. After spending a few years...
Barbara Anne Dutcher
October 9, 2025
Barbara Anne Dutcher, 75, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on October 9, 2025, in Waukegan, Illinois.
She was born on May 31, 1950, in Waukegan, the daughter of Lawrence Clarence Ryan and Jean V. (née Stevens) Stack. Barbara worked at Allstate, Grainger, and Abbott Laboratories. She was involved with Theatre Ladies. She loved to crochet, listen to country music, and spend...
Pauline LaForge
October 6, 2025
Pauline Sue LaForge, 72, passed away on October 6, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pauline was born on June 26, 1953, in Oran, Missouri, to Ralph and Mary (Boone) Nunn. One of eight children, she spent her childhood on the family farm, where she developed her lifelong love for family, faith, and community.
Throughout her life, Pauline cherished time with loved ones and...
Wes Carner
October 4, 2025
William Wesley “Wes” Carner, age 69, of Beach Park, took his final checkered flag on October 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 3, 1955, in Waukegan, IL, the son of William Eugene Carner and Mary Louise (Buttner) Carner.
He graduated from Warren Township High School with the Class of 1974. Wes found joy in serving...
Rick A. Brewington
October 2, 2025
Rick A. Brewington Sr., 73, of Grayslake, Illinois, formerly of Lake County, Illinois, passed away on October 2, 2025.Rick was born on October 14, 1951, in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Alonzo Cowan and Arlene Lois (née Anderson) Brewington Jr. He received his associate’s degree in business from Lake Forest College and worked at TSBAKI as a chain assembler until...
Mary E. Takala
October 1, 2025
Mary Ellen Takala, 66, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away on October 1, 2025, at her home.
She was born on October 13, 1958, in Zion, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Rochelle (née Smith) Davis. Mary graduated from Zion Benton Township High School and shortly after married Edward J. Takala on October 27, 1979, in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.
Mary lived much...
George H. Woltz Jr.
September 30, 2025
George Henry Woltz Jr went to Heaven on September 30, 2025 at the VA Hospital in North Chicago, Il.
He was born August 17, 1958, to George & Dorothy Woltz at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, Il.
George grew up in Round Lake where he attended St. Paul Lutheran Church and School from kindergarten through 8th grade graduation. In 1976, he graduated...
Keonte Darnell Brooks
September 27, 2025
Keonte Darnell Brooks, 29, of Hampton, Georgia, passed away September 27, 2025 in Zion, Illinois. He was born January 1, 1996 in Stock Bridge, Georgia to parents, Johnnie Lewis Souder and Shondrell Patrice Brooks.
Keonte graduated from Locust Grove Highschool in Hampton Georgia and attended Zion Baptist Church. He worked for the City of Hampton, in the department of transportation.
Kenote was...
Barbara Thomsen
September 25, 2025
Barbara Jean (Iles) Thomsen, 84, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born March 11, 1941 to parents Melvin and Katherine (Fleming) Iles.
Barbara graduated from Waukegan High School. She worked in clerical and bookkeeping prior to her retirement from Barbara and Ronald's rental store. Barbara enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her beloved dogs...
Margo A. Graham
September 23, 2025
Margo Anne Graham (Hunt), 81 of Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 21, 1944, in Waukegan, Illinois. Margo was the cherished daughter of Jean and Bert Wuolo. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church in Wadsworth Illinois, where her faith was a guiding light...
Freda Schaefer
September 21, 2025
Freda Taylor Schaefer, 82, of Jacksonville, Florida and formerly of Zion, Illinois, passed away on September 21, 2025 in Jacksonville.
Freda was born December 8, 1942 in Marietta, Mississippi. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1961. She married Gregory Schaefer on May 29, 1969 in Zion, Illinois. Freda was a member of the Mandarin Baptist Church...
Georgene Dorothy Knight
September 21, 2025
Georgene Dorothy Knight, 76, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on September 21, 2025 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Georgene was born January 11, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Russell and Dorothy Broomhead. Georgene was a member of Christ Community Church in Zion, she worked for Six Flags Great America and as a dog trainer for the Zion Park District. She also spent time...
Artemio Mendez Andrade
September 17, 2025
Artemio Andrade Méndez, 81, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on September 17th, 2025, surrounded by his wife. Artemio was born on October 20th, 1943, in El Arenal de las Ollas, México. He was married to his wife, Juana Manuela Vara-Millán de Méndez, for 55 years, from Ixtapan de la Sal, México. Artemio dedicated his life’s work to agriculture and had...
Terrance Herberger
September 15, 2025
Terrance G. Herberger, 57, of Beach Park, IL passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2025 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. He was born in Waukegan, IL on May 13, 1968, son of Jack and Audrey Herberger. Terry was a graduate of Waukegan Township High School. He was a dedicated employee of Wurth Baer Supply Company for 34...
Donna J. Cecil
September 14, 2025
Donna Jean Cecil, 59, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away September 14, 2025 in Zion, Illinois. She was born March 13, 1966 in Oak Lawn, Illinois to parents Terry and Shirley Wagner.
Donna previously lived in Zion, Illinois, graduating from Zion Benton Township High School in 1984. She married her husband, Richard A. Cecil Jr. June 14, 1985.
Donna was employed at...
Barbara Walters
September 13, 2025
Barbara Walters, 66, of Zion, Illinois passed away September 13, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois. She was born December 21, 1958 in Norfolk, Virginia to parents Angelo and Jewel Pishnery.
Barbara previously lived in Gurnee, Illinois, graduating from Warren Township Highschool.
She is survived by her children, Sarah (James) Box and Elizabeth (Nick) Walters; grandchildren, James, Terra, and Kat; siblings, Carrie Lynn...
James Broadway Jr
September 13, 2025
Jim was born in Harrisburg, IL to James E. Broadway Sr and Jewel Tison. The family moved to Winthrop Harbor in the 50’s and then moved to Waukegan where Jim graduated from Waukegan High School in 1960.
Jim met and married Dottie Clarkson in 1963. They married on his birthday, so he could never forget their anniversary.
Jim was a top tier...
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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.
