Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Robert L. Grazier

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

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

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

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

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...

Ellen E. Lohr-Herman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...