Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
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...
Amanda J Hutchison
September 17, 2016
Amanda J. Hutchison (nee Jarrett), 28, of Beach Park, IL died Saturday, September 17, 2016 at home with her family by her side. Amanda was born March 9, 1988 in Waukegan, IL. She is still loved and supported by her Beulah Park family where she attended grade school, She went on to graduate from Zion Benton Township High School in...
Robert Russell Smith Sr.
September 15, 2016
Robert Russell Smith, Sr., 80, died peacefully in his sleep at home with his loving family around him on September 15, 2016. Born in Chicago to Gerald John Smith and Marion Rita Griffin, he was raised in Waukegan, graduated from Immaculate Conception grade school and Waukegan Township High School. He worked as an electrician, completing his apprenticeship at U. S....
Martha N. Rebmann
September 13, 2016
Martha N. Rebmann, 92, of Zion, IL died September 13, 2016 at the Grove at the Lake Nursing Home in Zion. Martha was born February 17, 1924 in Flora, IL. She attended night school at Waukegan Township High School where she earned a nursing degree. She later worked as a nurse’s aid at Zion Community Hospital and at Captain James...
Louise McWhorter
September 12, 2016
Louise McWhorter, 85, of Beach Park, Il, formerly of Waukegan, IL died September 12, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI. Louise was born February 14, 1931 in Kenosha, WI. She was raised in Kenosha and graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha. She loved gardening, stitching, and riding her bicycle. She loved going out to the cottage with...
M. Aileen Norkus
September 11, 2016
M. Aileen Norkus, 61, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on Sunday September 11, 2016, at her home. Aileen was born July 3, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Bobby and Ina (Wells) Lester. She grew up in Zion, IL, and attended Zion Benton Township High School. She was employed as a C.N.A for many years, caring for people was a joy...
Ray H. Fisher
September 11, 2016
Mr. Ray H. Fisher was born on September 3, 1940, in Sumter County, Alabama to the late Ray H. Seals and Bula Mae Seals. He passed on September 11, 2016, at Huntsville Hospital. Ray was a dedicated sailor and civilian employee. He retired from the U.S. Navy in July 1984 as a Master Chief, which is the highest enlisted ranking...
Ellen C. Petreman
September 10, 2016
Ellen C. Petreman (nee Vogler), 93, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away at home Saturday, September 10, 2016. Ellen was born October 9, 1922 to the late Charles and Sigrid Vogler in Kenosha, WI. She married James M. Petreman Sr. on May 3, 1941. He predeceased her on March 31, 2008. They were married 67 years. Ellen enjoyed golfing and...
Gloriette Marlene Schultz
September 7, 2016
Gloriette Marlene (Peterson) Schultz, 85, of Waukegan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Gloriette was born on January 14, 1931 to Edwin and Mary (Emanuelson) Peterson whose families were both founding members of the City of Zion and Christian Catholic Church in the early 1900’s. Her grandfather, Herman Peterson, was a Deacon of the Church,...
Jean A. Scheve
September 7, 2016
Jean A. Scheve, 89, of Zion, IL died September 7, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. Jean was born September 17, 1926 in Zion. He met the love of his life at the Waukegan Roller Rink and they were married for 66 years. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion and went on many mission...
Robert Cruz
September 7, 2016
Robert “Bob” Cruz, 64, died suddenly on September 7, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. Bob was married for almost 43 years to the love of his life, Chris. They have one son, Adam. Bob worked for 30 years in the beer industry as a driver/salesman and retired in 2010. After retirement Bob’s favorite pastimes were fishing, doing home rehab and...
William Kasten
September 6, 2016
William “Uncle Fred” Kasten, 75, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died September 6, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. He was born October 23, 1940 in Evanston, IL. He retired from Chrysler in Kenosha, WI and was a member of the UAW Local 72 and a retired member of the Bonnie Brook Fire Department. Uncle Fred taught himself...
Grady Ray Crowe
September 5, 2016
Grady Ray Crowe, 71, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 5, 2016 at his home. Ray was born December 21, 1944 in Tishomingo, MS. He spent the majority of his career doing what he loved, ever the salesman, buying and selling cars and making lifelong friends doing it. Ray is survived by his...
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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.