Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Ellen E. Lohr-Herman
October 16, 2016
Ellen E. Lohr-Herman (nee Stonelake), 96, of Zion, IL died October 16, 2016 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Ellen was born January 11, 1920 in Menahga, MN. She worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company and then later worked for Warwick Electronics. During WWII, she met and married Donald Lohr. They were wed for 42 years and had 2 children,...
Elaine Carol Stark
October 15, 2016
Elaine Carol Stark, 83, of Zion, IL, passed away on Saturday October 15. She was born September 22, 1933 in Watertown, WI, to Rudolf and Selma Degner. Elaine married Myron Ralph Stark on September 15, 1951 in Ixonia, WI, together they raised six children. Elaine was a devoted member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Zion, IL where she was...
Judy D. Sartin
October 15, 2016
Judy D. Sartin, aged 64 love filled years, passed away in her home on Sunday, October 15th, 2016 after battling cancer with the most grace and dignity one could have. Judy was born July 22nd, 1952 in Knoxville, TN moving to the Lake County, IL area early in her childhood attending Zion Schools throughout her educational career. She graduated from...
Vada Welch
October 11, 2016
Vada Welch, 80, of Park City, IL, passed away October 11, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Vada was born May 24, 1936 in Fountain City, WI. She married Robert Gordon Welch and together they had 8 children. Vada retired from Coleman Cable in North Chicago after 28 years. She enjoyed reading and listening to country music. Vada is...
Lillie B. Buckley
October 11, 2016
Lillie B. Buckley, 78, gained her angel wings on October 11th, 2016. Lillie was born on July 11, 1938 in Lincoln, GA. to the late Willie and Inez Dye. She had 1 (late) brother, Fred (Dorothy) Dye and was married to the late C.T. Buckley Jr. in which they had 5 children together. She is survived by her 5 children,...
Norma Evelyn Krahl
October 9, 2016
Norma Evelyn Farrington Krahl, 91, of Beach Park, IL and formerly of Syracuse, NY died Sunday, October 9, 2016 at ManorCare Health Services of Northbrook in Northbrook, IL. Norma was born January 27, 1925 in Syracuse, NY. She attended Crouse Irving School of Nursing in Syracuse. She worked as a surgical nurse at St. Anne’s Hospital in Chicago until she...
David Clark
October 7, 2016
David Clark, 57 of Beach Park passed away peacefully at home Oct. 7, 2016. Dave was born December 2, 1958 in Port Huron, Michigan. He grew up in Beach Park and attended Zion Benton Township High School. He formally worked for his father at Ron Clark Commercial Diving. Survivors include his two children, Christopher (Corrie) Clark and Daniel Clark. six...
Eleanor Stilke Joyce
October 6, 2016
1928-2016 Eleanor Stilke Joyce, 88, of Kenosha, WI died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged in Kenosha, WI. Eleanor happily lived on BurKaBee Ranch in Zion, IL. She was an entrepreneur who was the creator, designer, and heartbeat of Trophies by BurKaBee. Eleanor was a co-founder and member of Big Z Riding Club. She had...
Kevin Joel Swindle
October 5, 2016
Kevin Joel Swindle, 40, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, gained his angel wings on October 5th, 2016. He was born on February 22, 1976 in Waukegan, IL. He was a 1994 graduate of ZBTHS where he had too many friends to mention. Yes, Kevin was the life of the party. Kevin loved baseball -the Chicago Cubs (Go Cubs Go) but his...
Edwin J. Ellis
October 4, 2016
Edwin J. Ellis, 81, of Beach Park, IL died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was born November 7, 1934 in Augusta ME where he attended Cony High School. Edwin was stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL where he met and married the love of his life, Jacqueline Murphy....
Thomas A. Kerscher
September 30, 2016
Thomas A. Kerscher, 80, of Wadsworth, IL died on Friday, September 30, 2016 at home. Tom was born December 18, 1935 in Waukegan. He worked in the sheet metal trade for 40 years. He loved his family, friends, and being active. He is survived by his wife Karlene I. Kerscher (nee Larsen); three children Wade (Beth) Kerscher, Kellie (Mark) Ahonen,...
Lyle Springer
September 26, 2016
Lyle Springer, 96, of Beach Park, IL died Monday, September 26, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Lyle was born December 29, 1919 and was raised in southern Illinois. He then moved to Beach Park, IL where he was a long time resident. Lyle owned and operated L&C Appliance in Zion where he sold and repaired appliances....
Michael F. Siemens
September 26, 2016
Michael F. “Mike” Siemens, 38, of Zion, IL, died September 26, 2016 in Kenosha, WI. Mike was born May 7, 1978 in the Philippines. Mike was creative and artistic, he had a passion for art, music and especially cooking. He loved his family and pets. He is survived by his son, Giovanni Michael Norwood; mother Zamora Siemens of Zion; brother,...
Ronald Thomas Kytasaari
September 24, 2016
A memorial service for Ronald Thomas Kytasaari, age 73 of Waukegan, Illinois will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at Congdon Funeral Home in Zion, 3012 Sheridan Rd., IL. Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 PM that same day. Ronald Thomas Kytasaari was born on September 25, 1942 in Ishpeming, MI son of William John and Isabelle Anne...
Janet L. Bock Koustrup
September 24, 2016
Janet L. Bock Koustrup, 91, died on September 24, 2016 at Alden Estates of Naperville, IL. Janet was born May 14, 1925 in Waukegan and lived in this area all of her life. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Zion where she also belonged to the Ladies Guild of the Church. She owned and operated Bock’s...
William Roy
September 23, 2016
William Roy, 93, of Beach Park, IL. died Friday, September 23, 2016 at home. Bill was born July 8, 1923 in Oakland, CA. and resided in Beach Park. He grew up in Zion and attended Zion High School. Bill studied drums with legends Bob Tilles, Jose Betan Court and Roy Knapp. He was a member of the Jerry Mumford Orchestra,...
Monica S. Meffen
September 22, 2016
Monica S. Meffen, 62, of Beach Park, IL died on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. Monica was born January 13, 1954 in Indianapolis, IN and has lived in this area most of her life. She was employed by SEDOL, as a teachers aid at Zion-Benton Township High School and more recently as a job...
Matthew Ross Burke
September 21, 2016
Matthew Ross Burke, age 32, of Seymour Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Matthew was a semi driver for 5J Transport. Born on August 15, 1984, in Waukegan, Illinois, he was the son of Carla (Steven) Machak, who survives in Brownstown, and Kevin Burke, who survives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On May 29, 2012, he married Cassandra Ann Cox...
Jack K Ladewig
September 21, 2016
Jack K. Ladewig, 57, of Beach Park, IL passed away September 21, 2016 with family by his side. Jack was born April 11, 1959 in Waukegan, IL and attended Waukegan High School. He was a free spirited, fun loving guy who had amazing talents when it came to drawing and woodworking. He loved watching NASCAR and was an avid Green...
Mary J. Martin
September 17, 2016
Mary J. Martin (nee Japuncich), 91, formerly of Waukegan, IL died on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Mary was born June 27, 1925 in North Chicago, IL. She grew up in North Chicago and lived most of her life in Waukegan. She was employed at the Montgomery Wards store in Waukegan. She was...
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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.
