Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Daniel J. Gitlis
May 16, 2026
Daniel J. Gitlis, 69, of Skokie, IL, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hinda and Gerald Gitlis, and his brother, Scott. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Jaclyn; his sister, Karyn; and his brother, Mark.
For many years, Daniel owned and operated Metro Express, a messenger service in Chicago.
Daniel loved to read, often...
John F. Grillo
2026
John F. Grillo was born in 1943 in southwestern Pennsylvania. He came from a proud family of steel mill workers and coal miners.
Growing up in Monongahela, PA, he enjoyed playing baseball with his friends and developed a lifelong love for music. He graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. degree in Microbiology. After working as a metallurgist for the...
Patricia Valdez
July 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Patricia "Trish" Valdez, a beloved wife, sister, and friend, who left us on July 4, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on May 1, 1959, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Trish was the cherished daughter of Litha Estella Carney and Raymond Lloyd Keeling.
Trish spent her life bringing warmth and joy to those...
Roosevelt Harris Jr.
July 4, 2026
Roosevelt Harris Jr. departed this earthly life on July 4, 2026 to join his heavenly family of angels who cherished and nurtured him for a lifetime with love and adoration.
Roosevelt "Tweet" Harris Jr was born to Roosevelt Harris Sr and Leona Bankhead Harris on January 27,1944 of Waukegan, Illinois.
Roosevelt was an outstanding student athlete throughout his school years at Waukegan...
Stanley Schmidt Jr
July 3, 2026
Stanley L. Schmidt Jr. of Beach Park went to be with his Lord on July 3, 2026. Stanley was born on October 29, 1940 in Zion. He married Ellen Davis on April 8, 1960.Stanley worked with the union local 250 as a Carpenter. He was a jack of all trades and a master of all that he put his hands...
Kenneth Nelson
June 30, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Anton Nelson, 63, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on May 26, 1963, in Waukegan, IL to Edwin and Betty Nelson and was a longtime resident of Waukegan before moving to...
Bill Standridge
June 29, 2026
Bill Standridge, 83, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Born May 2, 1943 in Arkansas, Bill spent most of his childhood and young adult life in California, where he loved all things outdoors, playing sports, and working in the sawmills....
William J. Gordon
June 27, 2026
William J. Gordon, 69, passed away in Waukegan, Illinois, on June 27, 2026.
William was born on May 13, 1957, in Waukegan, IL, but was a long-time resident of Zion, IL. He was a carpenter for most of his life, working for Peterson and Gallion, Carpentry Construction Company, and was part of the Carpenter's Union for 5 years.
William is survived by...
Gary William Allen
June 27, 2026
Gary William Allen, 83, of Zion, Illinois passed away in Kenosha, Wisconsin on June 27, 2026.
Gary was born on January 31, 1943 in Waukegan, Illinois and spent his whole life in Zion, IL graduating from Zion Benton High School. He was an Assessor for Benton Township and was a member of Radio Control Club in Lake City, IL. Gary loved...
Emma Mae Howell Crum
June 27, 2026
Emma (Howell) Crum, 78, passed away on June 27, 2026, in Lake County, IL.
Emma was born in Princeton, West Virginia. She married Roger L. Gilley on August 15, 1964. She was a member of Gages Lake Bible Church and also attended The Sign of The Dove Church. Emma volunteered in various ways at nursing homes, served the blind and caregiver...
Demetrio Pagan Jr.
June 25, 2026
Demetrio Pagan Jr. was born on April 19, 1954, in Puerto Rico and passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, at the age of 72.
Demetrio was the youngest of six siblings and carried with him a generous heart that touched everyone who knew him. He found joy in caring for others, and one of the ways he...
Wayne Deschamp
June 25, 2026
Wayne E. Deschamp, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was 78 years old. Wayne was formerly a longtime resident of Zion, Illinois, before moving to Kenosha, WIsconsin.
Wayne was born on August 2, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Everett and Mary Deschamp. He earned...
Margarita Fernandez O'Fray
June 25, 2026
Margarita Fernandez O’Fray, 76, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois.
Margarita was born September 20, 1949 in Guayama, Puerto Rico. Before moving to Waukegan she resided in Humboldt Park in Chicago. She was a member of the Church of Waukegan and retired from Cardinal Healthcare.
Margarita is survived by her loving sons, Carlos (Maria E....
Arne Hamalainen
June 23, 2026
Arne Kauno Hamalainen, 84, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Milwaukee, WI.
Arne was born on August 22, 1941, in Pittsfield, MA, the son of Kauno Urpo and Alice (Mannisto) Hamalainen. When he turned twelve, he and his family moved to Lake Worth, FL, where he graduated from Lake Worth High. He married Marilyn Weyenberg on September...
Ellen Weaver
June 22, 2026
Ellen Rose Weaver, 93, of Zion, IL, and formerly of Waukesha, WI, passed away on June 22, 2026, in Zion, IL.
Ellen was born on December 17, 1932, in Fort Atkinson, WI, the daughter of Alton and Grace (Timblin) Sauer. She graduated from Waukesha High School, class of 1951, before marrying Ralph "RC" Weaver on August 22, 1955, in Norwich, CT....
Charles Chapman
June 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles E. Chapman, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world peacefully on June 18, 2026, at the age of 68.
Charles was born on December 10, 1957, in Waukegan, Illinois, to William and Ruth Chapman, who have since predeceased him, along with his cherished grandparents. Charles, affectionately...
James "Jim" Abell
June 17, 2026
James M. "Jim" Abell II, 76, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. Born June 12, 1950 in Galesburg, IL, he was the child of James and Gladys (Stern) Abell.
Jim graduated from Galesburg High School in the class of 1968. Jim enlisted in the Army and served at the Pentagon in Top Secret Intelligence. He married Sylvia Harrelson...
Jeffrey Bogdala Sr
June 16, 2026
Jeffrey Bogdala Sr, born on October 13, 1959, in Waukegan, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2026.
Jeffrey graduated from Waukegan High School and began a career marked by dedication and hard work. He eventually retired as a respected salesman at Nissan. He loved his family, grandkids, music, cars and outdoors. He was a lived by the moment...
Linda Givens
June 14, 2026
Linda “Boo” Givens, age 61, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, made her peaceful transition on June 14, 2026. She was born on September 19, 1964, in Holly Grove, Arkansas, to the late Sidney Nesby and Odesia Johnson-Nesby.
Linda was raised in Marvell, Arkansas, and later became a lifelong resident of the Lake County, Illinois area. She attended Marvell High School and earned...
Linda Yearout
June 11, 2026
Linda Rose Yearout, 71, of Zion, Illinois passed away June 11, 2026 in Zion. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois September 15, 1954 to parents Clone and Marian Shaffer.
Linda was a lifelong resident of Zion, Illinois, graduating from Zion Benton Township High School in 1972. After graduating she attended North Central Bible School. Linda was a member of Christian Assembly...
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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.
