Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Paulette Pilman

Paulette Pilman

July 6, 2024

Paulette Pilman, 72, passed away on July 6, 2024 in Beach Park, IL.

She was born on May 16, 1952 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Billy and Pauline Grogan. Paulette graduated from Zion Benton High School, then married Joey Pilman on January 24, 1976. She worked for her father's business, Beach Park Freight Lines, and Payson Casters, but Paulette's most...

Henry Baez Sr.

Henry Baez Sr.

July 6, 2024

The Baez family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father, Henry Baez Sr. However, they find great comfort in knowing that this man of God is now in His presence. Henry, a devout Christian, a proud patriot, a loving husband, a cherished father, a beloved brother, a favorite uncle, and a great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July...

Albert Ricks

Albert Ricks

July 5, 2024

Albert Ricks of Waukegan, Illinois passed away July 5, 2024 surrounded by family. Albert was born June 19, 1937 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Albert married Marianne on May 16, 1980, in Waukegan, IL. He served 20 years with the United States Navy retiring as Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer. Albert served on the USS Hancock, USS Passumpsic, USS Fremont, USS Chilton, USS...

James A Poucher

James A Poucher

July 3, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel James A. Poucher, U.S. Army, Ret, of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024.

James was born on March 11, 1940, to Harry and Bernice Poucher in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from Richfield High School in 1958, he attended the University of Minnesota and joined the ROTC program there. He graduated with a BA, and later earned...

Olivia Lakso

Olivia Lakso

July 2, 2024

Olivia Lakso, 84, of Beach Park, IL passed away surrounded by her family on July 2, 2024 in Park Ridge, IL.

She was born on April 1, 1940 in Kenosha, WI the daughter of Earl and Marie (Woelbing) Drinkwine. Olivia married Robert Lakso on June 6, 1959, together they lived in various places for Robert's work including Milwaukee, Minneapolis, California, and...

Donna M. Tatro

Donna M. Tatro

July 2, 2024

Donna M. Tatro, of Zion, Illinois passed away July 2, 2024 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born August 28, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Kenneth and Joyce Tatro.

Donna graduated from Waukegan East High School and worked at Walmart in Gurnee, Illinois.

Donna is survived by her siblings, Brenda (Glen) Merry, Linda (John) Tatro, Michael (Shannon) Tatro, Pamela Flores, and Kevin...

Mildred Jackson

Mildred Jackson

June 28, 2024

Mildred B. Jackson, 89, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on June 28, 2024. 

She was born on October 26, 1934, in Golden Mississippi. Mildred worked at Abbott Laboratories, and then later Trans Chemco.

Loving mother, grandmother, and wife, Mildred "Mitt” Jackson lived as a nurturer above all. She found herself through caring for her beloved family alongside her work. Through retirement she...

Nathan Wenzel

Nathan Wenzel

June 27, 2024

Our beloved Nathan Thomas Wenzel, went home to be with the lord on June 27, 2024 at the age of 40, a talented entrepreneur and lifelong resident of Waukegan, IL. 

Nathan was born to parents, Linda and Larry on July 11, 1983. He grew up in Waukegan and graduated from Libertyville High School. Nathan married Angelica in Wisconsin on September 28,...

Marilyn Sue Lackenbach

Marilyn Sue Lackenbach

June 26, 2024

Marilyn Sue Lackenbach,78, passed away June 26, 2024, in Waukegan, Illinois 

She was born on August 27, 1945, in Waukegan, Illinois. Graduating from Cosmetology school, Marilyn dedicated fifty years in running her own in-home business as a hairdresser. She married Arthur Lackenbach on May 18, 1968 in Zion, Illinois and together grew a life together. 

She is survived by her children, Angela...

Diane L. Hickey

Diane L. Hickey

June 24, 2024

Diane L. (McGeoghegan) Hickey,79, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at her home in Zion, surrounded by her loving family with the aroma of roses surrounding. 

Diane was born on January 19, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Catherine (Quinn) McGeoghegan. She lived a life filled with love and joy. Her hobbies and interests were playing with...

Clara Payne

Clara Payne

June 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful transition of Clara Payne. She was born on March 26, 1942, in Tunica, Mississippi, and passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Racine, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loving family. Clara’s faith journey began at an early age when she accepted Jesus Christ.

Clara’s move to Chicago in 1961 signaled the...

Johnny C Graham

Johnny C Graham

June 21, 2024

Johnny C. Graham, 86, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 peacefully surrounded by family. 

Johnny was born July 21, 1937 in Fulton, MS to Fred and Vivian Graham. On February 9, 1963, he married Brenda Worley and together they shared 56 years of marriage. He was employed with the Johns Manville company as a factory worker. Johnny...

Roger Shoumake

Roger Shoumake

June 21, 2024

Roger Shane Shoumake,66, passed away at his home on June 21, 2024. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on March 13, 1958. Roger was a graduate of North Chicago Community High School, and worked as a Master Electrician by trade.

Throughout his journey, Roger was known for being devoted to his parents and family. As a faithful Christian, Roger always found...

Patricia Ann Snyder

Patricia Ann Snyder

June 20, 2024

Patricia Ann Snyder,60, passed away on June 20, 2024.

Patricia was, born on March 16, 1964,in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Theautry Snyder, and Oddessa Butler. Patricia attended Roosevelt College and worked for the City of Chicago, and Amazon.

She is survived by three sons, Rickey Williams II, Christopher Williams, and Jaquon Croom; four grandchildren, Rickey, London, Jasen, Princess; three brothers Theautry...

Sarah Becker

Sarah Becker

June 19, 2024

Sarah Becker grew up in Winthrop Harbor, IL and graduated from ZBTHS in 1988. She attended Indiana University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Sarah then moved to California, where she began working at Wildstorm Comics as an editor. On a whim she applied to be on MTV’s “Real World,” where was eventually chosen as a cast...

Sharron Thorn

Sharron Thorn

June 13, 2024

She lived, she loved, she laughed.

Sharron (Miller) Thorn, with two ‘r’s’, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024 at the age of 83. She is now with the love of her life in Hawaiian Heaven, as she and John spent many enjoyable months at a time through the years on the island of Kauai.

Sharron and her brothers, George Miller Jr....

Keith Woosley

Keith Woosley

June 12, 2024

Keith A. Woosley, of Wauconda, Illinois passed away June 12, 2024 in barrington, Illinois. He was born December 16, 1967 in Gary, Indiana.Keith previously lived in Zion, Illinois before moving to Waconda. He married his wife, Tressa Woosley April 24, 2001 in Ohio. Keith worked as a clerk in the Lake County Recorder’s Office and was a drummer in numerous...

Robert L. Ramey

Robert L. Ramey

June 10, 2024

Robert L. Ramey (aka Bernie/ Bob), 94, dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at home in Waukegan, IL on June 9, 2024 with his son Michael at his side. 

Robert, of “The Greatest Generation”, was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. After graduating from Akron H.S., Akron OH., Robert joined the Army and was stationed in Kitzingen, Germany, where...

Alfred Lee Clark

Alfred Lee Clark

June 10, 2024

 Alfred “Lee” Clark was born October 21, 1937 and died at home on June 10, 2024. He was born in his grandparents’ home in Benton Township and delivered by his great-grandmother, one of Zion’s midwives. He was a member of the Christian Catholic Church.

He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1955 and went to the University of Illinois at...

Glenda Clark

Glenda Clark

June 10, 2024

Glenda Clark, 85,of Beach Park, Illinois, and Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2024.Born May 8, 1939, in Zion, Illinois, Glenda lived her life as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly.  Glenda and her husband owned and operated Clark’s Lounge in Waukegan, Illinois for 36 years.  She was a member...