Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Susan Scalzo
February 28, 2025
Susan Kaye Scalzo, born on January 26, 1953, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. A graduate of Zion-Benton High School's Class of 1971, Susan led a life marked by diverse experiences and heartfelt passions.
Throughout her career, Susan was dedicated to her work at Chrysler until her retirement. Her love for animals was evident in her care...
Marie Jones
February 27, 2025
Marie C. (Scheske) Jones, 68, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on June 6, 1956, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Ervin and Edna (Marchinowski) Scheske, Marie attended Waukegan High School. She went on to work for Illinois Bell Telephone Company (later AT&T), where she enjoyed a long career...
Barbara Pounders
February 26, 2025
Barbara Pounders, 79 of Zion, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan. Barbara was born in Itawamba County in Mississippi and moved to Zion after High School. She worked at OMC and finished her career at Abbott Laboratories in Diagnostics and was a member of the Zion-Benton Moose Lodge.
Barbara is proceeded in...
Carlton Scottie Edwards
February 24, 2025
Carlton “Scottie” Scott Edwards of Zion, Illinois, at 59 years old, has severed his silver cord on Monday, February 24th, 2025. He succumbed to a heart attack.
On March 27th, 1965, Scottie was born to the Hulmes’ in Richmond, Virginia, and later adopted by the Edwards’. He grew up as an only child in Crystal Lake, and excelled in both his...
Lois I. Streich
February 24, 2025
Lois I. Streich, 88, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2025 in Zion, IL.
Lois was born September 23, 1936 in Waukegan, IL, to Alfred and Bernice Nelson. She married Wallace A. Streich on August 27, 1955 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Waukegan, IL. Lois graduated from Waukegan Township High School with the class of...
Betty Jean Jackson
February 23, 2025
Betty Jean Jackson,75, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, in Waukegan, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Born on December 6, 1949, in Galloway Tennessee the daughter of Ruebn Beasley and Lillie Belle (Peete) Hendon.
For many years, Betty dedicated herself to her career as a cook supervisor at Sheridan Healthcare Center. She cooked for...
Ardell Crye-Rades
February 21, 2025
Ardell Crye-Rades, 90, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on February 21, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida, in the loving presence of her granddaughters. Born on October 15, 1934, in Pardeeville, Wisconsin, to Charles and Viola (Sommerfeldt) Dettman, she was a cherished and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ardell touched the lives of many and...
Veronica Stella
February 21, 2025
Veronica (Roni) Stella, age 88, of Park City, IL passed away February 21, 2025 in Libertyville, IL. Veronica was born February 24, 1936 in Chicago, IL. She graduated from St. Columbkille High School in 1953. She met and married Anthony Stella in Chicago and spent 57 years together until his passing in 2011.
Veronica began her clerical career as a bookkeeper...
Stooks
February 19, 2025
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd, Zion, IL.
Rhonda Bell
February 19, 2025
Rhonda S. Bell, 77, of Beach Park, IL passed away surrounded by her family on February 19, 2025 in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
She was born on March 26, 1947 in Orange, Texas the daughter of James and Eleanor (Desjardins) Stevens.
Rhonda graduated from Zion Benton High school where she met Jack R. Bell. Shortly after high school they married in 1966 in...
Tamiko Collop
February 19, 2025
Tamiko Collop, 75, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at City of Hope in Zion, IL surrounded by her family.
Tamiko was born on June 1, 1949 in Yokosuka, Japan, she married John Collop on September 30, 1976 in Tokyo, Japan. They then started their life together living in Yokosuka, Japan. While John was serving in the...
Shirley A. Figeas
February 16, 2025
Shirley Avon Figeas, of Zion, Illinois passed away February 16, 2025 in Zion. She was born August 1, 1927 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Howard and Isabelle Garnant.
Shirley graduated from Waukegan High School before getting her teaching degree at Depauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. She married her husband, William Figeas December 10, 1948 in Greencastle, Indiana. She and William would...
Beverly Richel
February 16, 2025
On February 16, 2025, Beverly Ann Richel went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Beverly was born on 10/31/1930 in Highland Park, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Richel, her parents Bertram Callen (Charlotte) and Mary Ann Gunter (Lando) and brothers, Bertram Callen, Bruce Callen and Byron Callen (Jean)....
Lawrence "Larry" J. Clark
February 15, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” J. Clark, left this world peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, Wisconsin. He was one of eleven children, and was born June 30, 1937 to Charles and Retta Clark in Beloit, Wisconsin. His family later relocated to Exeland, Wisconsin.
In 1955 Larry moved to Antioch, Illinois for two years where he farmed prior to...
Sandra M. Drennen
February 14, 2025
Sandra Mae Drennen (Bogdala), of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin- surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born on April 3, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Frank and Emma Bogdala. She spent the majority of her lifetime in Waukegan where she resided for over 60 years. Sandra attended and...
Frederick Adam Polzin
February 11, 2025
Frederick A. "Fritz" Polzin, 91, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2025, in Zion, IL. He was born on June 8, 1933, in Franklin Park, Illinois, son of Frederick and Evelyn (Murray) Polzin.
After graduation from Zion-Benton in 1951, he worked for the county in various jobs and served in the U.S. Army. Returning home, he became a union bricklayer,...
Robert A. Herrmann
February 8, 2025
Robert A. Herrmann, who helped comfortably relocate thousands of families as a mover in the Chicago area, died February 8 at age 93.
Mr. Herrmann started in the moving business as a bookkeeper. He switched to the trucks seeking more variety and for more pay for his growing family. He continued handling payroll for various trucking companies part-time. His children recall...
William "Willie" Welch
February 8, 2025
William Thomas “Willie” Welch, 65, of Waukegan IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 8, 2025.
Born on January 28, 1960 in Waukegan IL to parents Robert and Vada Welch.
William, affectionately known as “Willie” had a passion for life that was infectious. A lover of cars, he spent countless hours tinkering with engines and appreciating the art of automotive design. His...
Macario J Conejo
February 6, 2025
Macario J. Conejo, 73, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025.
He was born February 28, 1951 in Havana, Cuba. Macario married Kelly Luoma on April 18, 2003 in Lake County, IL. He worked for and retired from Colbert Packaging.Macario is survived by his wife, Kelly; son, Richard E. Conejo; step-son Dillon Diaguila; grandchildren, Ariel, Jordan, Julian, Benny...
Lynn Gibson
February 2, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Judith Lynn Gibson. Lynn passed away at Allure of Zion on February 2, 2025 where she resided.
Lynn was a social butterfly; she loved meeting new people and making new friends. Lynn was a caring and sensitive person. Lynn enjoyed spending time with her longtime partner, her children, grandchildren, and family....
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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.
