Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
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...
Harry Larson
January 21, 2026
Harry R. Larson Jr., 94, of Kenosha, WI formerly of Zion, IL passed away on January 21, 2026 in Pleasant Prairie, WI. He was born on March 20, 1931 the son of Harry R. and Saima I. (Kastamo) Larson.
Harry graduated from Zion Benton High School, and served in the Army during the Korean war. He attended First Apostalic Lutheran Church,...
James Patrick Conaway
January 20, 2026
James "Skip" Patrick Conaway, 81, of Gurnee, Illinois, formerly of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Gurnee, Illinois. He was born on September 3, 1944, the son of James Ann and Elizabeth Ann ( Slagoski) Conaway.
James graduated from Fresno State College with a Bachelor of Arts and Northern Illinois University with a Master of Science. For the...
Hale K. Darling
January 20, 2026
Hale K. Darling, 94, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on January 20, 2026, in Waukegan, IL. Hale was born on October 16, 1931, in Randolph, Wisconsin, the son of Lawrence and Pauline (nee Buchan) Darling.
Hale graduated from high school, and joined the U.S. Navy, he married Jeanette Hatfield on April 21, 1956 in Glidden, Wisconsin. Hale worked for the U.S....
Jeanie Lynn Griffin
January 18, 2026
Jeanie Lynn Griffin, 62, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2026 in Waukegan, IL. She was born in Lake County, IL to the late Wilburn and Essie Mae Griffin. She worked as a Healthcare Solution Engineer for U.S. Bank/Elavon.
Jeanie was a vibrant soul who lived life to the fullest and brought joy and laughter...
Larry Ronald Ruotsi
January 15, 2026
Larry Ronald Ruotsi, 87, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, formerly of Waukegan, IL, and Washburn, WI, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Libertyville, IL, surrounded by his loved ones.
Larry was born on May 31, 1938, in Waukegan, IL, the son of Haagerd Kayo and Aili Maria (Nevala) Ruotsi. Larry graduated from Waukegan High School; shortly after high school he was...
Kathleen Jackson
January 12, 2026
Kathleen "Kat" Jackson, 81, of Beach Park, IL, passed away after a battle with cancer. Kathleen was born August 2, 1944, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She married Fred Jackson, March 21, 1964. They were married 57 wonderful years.She was hysterical, loving, hard working, give the shirt off her back, the queen of sass. She made everyone feel loved, special, and supported....
James R. Hansen
January 11, 2026
James R. Hansen, 89, of Gurnee, Illinois, formerly of Rice Lake, WI, Waukegan, IL, and Haines City, FL, passed away on January 11, 2026, in Libertyville, IL.
Jim was born November 14, 1936, in Zion, IL, the son of James M. and Minnie M. (McElroy) Hansen. He graduated from Waukegan High School Class of 1955. Shortly after, he joined and served...
Lanny "Ross" Salyer
January 10, 2026
Lanny “Ross” Salyer, age 84, died peacefully on January 10, 2026 at Thrive of Lake County, in Mundelein, Illinois, where he resided in recent years following a long journey with dementia. Born on December 19, 1941 in a two story farmhouse in Salyersville, Kentucky. Ross carried with him a lifelong sense of curiosity, creativity, and wonder about the world.
Ross was...
Bernard L. Jedkins
January 8, 2026
Bernard Jedkins was born on January 26, 1967, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Charlotte Ridgeway and Ben Jedkins. He attended Waukegan East Campus High School and later in life proudly earned his GED, a reflection of his perseverance and determination.
Bernard was a devoted father and grandfather, a loving uncle, and a loyal friend. Family meant everything to him, and he cherished...
Rosemary Graham
January 6, 2026
Rosemary Graham, 77, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away at home on January 6, 2026.
Rosemary was born on May 23, 1948 in Waukegan, IL. Her family resided in North Chicago, IL, where she grew up and graduated from North Chicago Community High School, class of 1966. Shortly after graduating, Rosemary married James "Jim" Graham, on February 4, 1967. Rosemary was...
Chester Trygar
January 5, 2026
Chester Joseph Trygar, 92, of Winthrop Harbor, formerly of Waukegan, IL passed away surrounded by his family on January 5, 2026 in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Chester was born on April 10, 1933 in North Chicago, IL the son of Joseph Paul and Caroline (Biskup) Trygar.
Chester graduated from Waukegan High School, and served in the Army. He married Sylvia Zorc on...
Paul "Dick" Beem
January 4, 2026
Paul R. “Dick” Beem, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, and longtime resident of Zion, IL, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Vitas Ruth Hospice Center, in West Allis, WI, at the age of 86. Born on September 13, 1939, in Waukegan, IL, Dick was a proud graduate of Zion Benton Township High School, Class of 1957. On June 17, 1961,...
Neal Harrison
2026
Neal Harrison, 77, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus in Jan 2026. He was born in 1948 and raised in Zion, Illinois.
Neal was active in his church and youth ministries during his school years and maintained a strong faith throughout his life. In 1967, he married Lynn, his high school sweetheart. Together they shared nearly 59 years of marriage—an...
Audrey Duncan
December 31, 2025
Audrey Duncan, 97, of Round Lake, Illinois formerly of Zion, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025.
Audrey was born in Detroit, Alabama the daughter of John Thomas and Ila Belle (Loggins) Gilmore. Audrey was a faithful Chrisitian. She attended First Baptist Church of Winthrop Harbor, IL and Journey Church in Beach Park, IL. She worked as a seamstress and...
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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.
