Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Cody Lane Grinus
November 21, 2016
Cody Lane Grinus, a home schooled student and resident of Kenosha, WI died form a car accident on November 21, 2016 at the early age of 18. Cody is survived by his parents, Tracy and Alisha Grinus; his siblings, Cory, Chase, Miranda and Jessica; his grandparents, Bob and Pam Kelly, Sandra Ward and Tommy Blair; great-grandma Gena Miller, great-grandma Kelly,...
William E. Blagg Sr.
November 20, 2016
William E. “Bill” Blagg Sr., 88, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at home with loving family by his side. He was born June 10, 1928 in Mitchellville, IA and moved to Pleasant Prairie, WI where he attended Dublin Elementary School. Bill was a graduate of Bradford High School in Kenosha where he met...
Robert E Mitchell Jr.
November 16, 2016
Robert E. “Chip” Mitchell Jr. of Kenosha WI, went home to be with the Lord and His Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the age of 74 Chip was born November 14, 1942 in Dayton OH, then moved to Kenosha during his high school years. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1961 and placed 2nd in...
Ruth Cecil
November 14, 2016
Ruth Cecil, 86, of Zion, IL died November 14, 2016. She was born July 22, 1930 in Russellville, KY the daughter of the late Jasper and Irene Morehead. Ruth married the late Harold L. Cecil Sr. She is survived by her sons Darryl (Valerie) Cecil, Terrence Cecil, Dwayne (Cheryl) Cecil, Shawn (Tamara) Cecil; daughter-in-law Audrey Cecil; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...
Elsie Nelson
November 14, 2016
Beloved Mother, Grandmother & much loved ‘Great’ – Elsie Wilhelmine Nelson (Vieth), of Zion, IL – went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 14th, 2016 at the Sheridan Medical Complex in Kenosha, WI. Born December 28th, 1913 in Chicago, IL, her family moved to Zion City, IL, when she was 5 years old...
Chris Ritzert
November 14, 2016
Chris Ritzert, 49, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died November 14, 2016 at The Grove at the Lake Nursing Home in Zion, IL. Chris was born August 23, 1967 in Chicago, IL. He grew up in Rogers Park and moved to Winthrop Harbor in 1992. He graduated class of 1985 from Notre Dame High School in Niles, IL then went to...
Mabel Augusta Ball
November 8, 2016
Mabel Augusta Ball, née Naffziger, was born in Washington, Illinois on August 6, 1908 and died November 8, 2016, 108 years old. Mabel grew up on a farm in Zion, Illinois. Her life was animated by her faith in God. She was a Sunday school teacher and church pianist and was blessed with a bright soprano voice and was a...
Bob Sabine
November 8, 2016
Bob Sabine, 66, of Beach Park, IL died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born August 5, 1950 in Evanston, IL. Bob was a dedicated realtor in the Lake County area for 39 years. He was passionate about his work and giving his all to everyone he served. He enjoyed music, running, and...
Bobby Jones
November 7, 2016
Bobby Jones, 63, of Park City, IL died suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2016 at home. He was born January 5, 1953 in Waukegan. Survivors include his loving wife of 29 years Kimberly; children David (Michelle) Jones of North Chicago, IL, Timothy (Kristina) Jones of Beach Park, IL, Jason (Wanda) Jones of North Chicago, IL, Jamie (Israel Gutierrez) Jones of...
Diane Skorpinski
November 5, 2016
Diane Skorpinski, 63, of Waukegan, IL, unexpectedly passed away November 5, 2016. Diane graduated from Waukegan High School and College of Lake County. Diane worked in child care for many years and then for Abbott/Abbvie. She loved her doll collection, enjoyed reading, estate and garage sales, and solving sudoku puzzles. She especially loved spending time with her great-niece and great-nephew....
Mary Marie Friedel Magden Zinn
November 2, 2016
Mary Marie Friedel Magden Zinn, 104, formerly of Waukegan, IL and a current resident of St. Joseph’s Home and Rehabilitation Center in Kenosha, WI died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She was born on August 11, 1912 to Herman and Tacy Friedel in Norma, ND. Mary lived on the prairie in Norma until her family moved to Zion in 1918....
Donald Farmer
October 31, 2016
Donald G. Farmer Funeral service will be Saturday November 5th 2016 at Congdon Funereal Home Zion IL, at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thomas Memorial AME Church 2700 Carmel Blvd Zion IL,...
James Bruzek
October 31, 2016
James Bruzek, age 66, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., died on Monday, October 31, 2016. He was born in Minneapolis on May 5, 1950. James retired in 2015 after a 40-year career with Abbott Labs. He had a lifelong love of classical music and enjoyed playing the violin for Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church in Waukegan. He spent the last...
James A. Snodie
October 28, 2016
James A. Snodie Sr., 84, of Beach Park, IL, died on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL. James was born March 25, 1932 in Wauwatosa, WI. He served with the United States Army, retiring in 1973 after 20 years of service and has lived in this area since. He was a member of...
Ragan D. Smith
October 26, 2016
Ragan D. Smith, 53, of Zion, IL died October 26, 2016 at Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park, IL. Ragan was born March 28, 1963 in Waukegan, IL and was a lifelong resident of the Lake County area. He graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1981 and attended College of Lake County for computer science. Ragan began his...
Robert L. Grazier
October 21, 2016
Robert L. “Bob” Grazier, of Wadsworth, IL died at home on Friday, October 21, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 2, 1930 on his parents farm in Millheim, PA. He attended Miles Twp Schools, graduating in May of 1948. After graduation, he joined the US Army Air Force. He completed basic training in...
Faye L. Crum
October 20, 2016
Faye L. Crum (nee Larsen), 82, of Zion died on October 20, 2016 in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Faye was born April 19, 1934 in Arthur, IA. She has lived in Zion for the past 55 years and prior to that in Antigo, WI. Faye worked as a hostess at both Starlite Restaurant in Zion and Javelin Restaurant in Waukegan. Before...
Leonard Ianson
October 20, 2016
Leonard “Bud” Ianson, 81, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away October 20, 2016. Bud was born October 14, 1935 in Lebanon, MO and spent most of his life in Zion. He worked for the City of Zion and retired from the Power Company. Bud was an active member of the Masonic Lodge Anchor and Ark, #1027, A.F.&A.M.,...
Joseph Michael Ramis
October 20, 2016
Joseph Michael Ramis, 43, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Hospice House with his family by his side after a battle with colon cancer. He was born May 7, 1973 in Blue Island, IL, grew up in Turtle Lake, WI, and had lived in West LaFayette, IN and Parrish, FL before moving back to...
Ruby T. Wiegman
October 17, 2016
Ruby T. Wiegman, 94, of Beach Park, IL passed peacefully into the Lord’s arms on Monday, October 17, 2016 with her daughter at her side after a brief time at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Ruby was born July 4, 1922 on a farm near Neillsville, WI. She met her late husband, Clarence L. Wiegman of Colby, WI while...
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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.
