Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Rev. Charles V. Hofflander
June 20, 2016
Rev. Charles V. Hofflander, 97, passed into the arms of Jesus on June 20 at The Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan, IL. He was born on April 8, 1919 to Victor and Ann Hofflander at home in Lake Forest, IL. He is survived by his wife, Marie of 60 years. He is survived by four sons: Chuck (Mary), Jonathan, Timothy...
Gayle H. Snyder Sr.
June 15, 2016
Gayle H. Snyder Sr., 96, of Waukegan, IL died June 15, 2016 at Rolling Hills Place in Zion, IL. Gayle was born October 28, 1919 in Bruno, MN, and married Julia Elizabeth Carberry on November 1, 1941 in North Chicago, IL. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. Gayle will always be remembered for his gentle spirit...
Magdalena Perez
June 14, 2016
Magdalena Perez, 80, of Lindenhurst, IL died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Warren Barr Nursing Home in Lincolnshire, IL. Magdalena was born November 25, 1935 in Germany. Survivors include her son, James Perez; daughter, Jessie Schwartz; grandchildren, Frances Hjelmeseth, Ashely (fiancé Jeff Stevenson) Perez, and Alexis Perez; great-grandchildren, Aiden Perez-Stevenson, Brooklyn Perez, Cassidy Talbit-McMurray, Felicity Hjelmeseth, and Serenidy Hjelmeseth; and...
Helen Lenore Walther
June 13, 2016
Helen Lenore Walther, 76, of Pleasant Prairie, WI died on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Grande Prairie Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Prairie. She was born February 22, 1940 in Herrin, IL. At an early age Helen’s family moved to Lake Forest, IL where she grew up and later met her husband Leonard. They married in 1958 and together...
Shane Richard Colbert
June 13, 2016
Shane Richard Colbert, 35, of Round Lake Beach and formerly of Zion, IL went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2016. Sheane was an avid fisherman, had a love for football, and played for Zion Benton in high school. He left behind his sons, Kyle and Jayden; daughters, Savannah, McKenzie, and Kylie. He his survived by his...
Eddie Lofton
June 12, 2016
Eddie Ray Lofton, 70, was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on April 1, 1946. He was the only child born to JC & Edna Lofton. In 1964, Eddie married the love of his life Barbara McClarty. Together they had four children; Sheree, Ricki, Richard and Scott. Eddie was ordained to the minister after attending Luther Rice Seminary. He and his family...
Edward W. Ridgway Jr.
June 12, 2016
Edward W. Ridgway Jr., “Eddie”, 66, of Waukegan, IL died on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at home. Eddie was born October 10, 1949 in Ft. Wayne, IN and lived in this area most of his life. He retired as a journeyman Pipe Fitter from Local 597, Chicago. Eddie enjoyed restoring classic cars and had a great sense of humor. Survivors...
Robert Suchomel
June 10, 2016
Robert “Bob” Suchomel, 56, of Wadsworth, IL died June 10, 2016 at JourneyCare in Barrington, IL. Bob was born September 30, 1959 in Hinsdale, IL. He married Julie Elswick on July 9, 2005 in Ingleside, IL. He was a member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waukegan and was a member of the National Electrical Estimators Association. Bob enjoyed...
Karen L. Sloan
June 9, 2016
Karen L. Sloan (nee Dukowitz), 47 of Beach Park, IL died on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born July 1, 1968 in Waukegan, IL. Karen was employed for the past 18 years at Children’s Health Center in Gurnee, IL. Survivors include her husband of 27 years Shawn; daughters Alyssa (Tim) Whitens...
Phyllis Stonelake
June 6, 2016
Phyllis Stonelake, age 84, of Kenosha, WI died suddenly on June 6, 2016. Phyllis lived with her beloved husband of 28 years, Harvey, in Minocqua, WI for many years. She loved the Minocqua area, fishing with Harvey, and spending time with friends and neighbors. She is survived by Terry Hairrell (Peggy Ore) of Champaign, Il, Jerry Hairrell (Mike Prozanski) of...
Donald Fiala
June 5, 2016
Donald “Ducky” Fiala, 88, of Pleasant Prairie, WI died on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at home. He was born December 25, 1927 in Waukegan, IL, grew up in Beach Park, graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1945, lived in Zion and moved to Pleasant Prairie 25 years ago. He began his work career at age 14 setting bowling pins...
George E. McGillivray Sr.
June 4, 2016
George E. McGillivray Sr., 70, of Pleasant Prairie, WI died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI. George was born October 9, 1945 in Waukegan, IL and was a life long resident of Winthrop Harbor and Zion. He graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1963 and was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church...
Mildred Naomi Colley
June 3, 2016
Mother Mildred Naomi Colley (also known as Granny) born on March 30, 1931 of Dover, Ohio to Griffin Malone & Eva Marie Finely. Mother Mildred graduated from Dover High School, where she played the piano. Then, she moved to North Chicago. She worked as a domestic housekeeper for approximately 10 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons Myron...
Florence Ida Evelyn Paakola
June 3, 2016
Florence Ida Evelyn Paakola, age 90, of Wadsworth, IL, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 3, 2016. She was born on January 26, 1926, in Copper City, MI, the daughter of Waino and Anna (Waara) Kauppila. Florence grew up in Copper City. She married Arvo Paakola, of Laurium, MI, on February 18, 1944. They resided in...
JoEllen H. Kelley
June 2, 2016
JoEllen H. Kelley, 72, of Zion, IL died June 2, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. JoEllen was born July 8, 1943 in Worthington MN. She married Austin Kelley on June 16, 1990 in Lake Forest, IL. JoEllen worked as a GS at Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois for 20 years and was a member of...
Troy R. Haines
May 31, 2016
Troy R. Haines, age 68, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2016, from injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle. He was riding his motorcycle to meet a friend for a game of golf. He was a Chiropractor in Beach Park and Zion for 40 years, retiring August 31, 2014. His greatest passions...
Margaret Carolyn Potthast
May 31, 2016
Margaret (Marge) Carolyn Potthast, age 99, recently of Hearthstone Manor of Woodstock, IL and formerly a long time resident of Zion, IL, passed away on May 31, 2016. She was born in 1917 to Hungarian-Austrian immigrants, Joseph Wuhan, a carpenter, and Theresa Just Wuhan, in Milwaukee, WI. After her father died when she was only four, she, her older sister...
Ric. Best
May 29, 2016
Ric. Best, 67, of Zion and formerly of Elgin, IL died May 29, 2016 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood, IL. Ric. was born June 11, 1948 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from North Chicago High School. He served with the United States Navy for 4 years. Ric. was a realtor for the past 25+ years with Century 21, serving all...
Mona P. Lann
May 23, 2016
Mona P. Lann, 98, of Beach Park, IL died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Mona was born May 11, 1918 in Shottsville, AL. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her daughter, Sue Larson of Beach Park, IL; grandchildren, Cathy Larson of beach Park, IL and Michael Larson of Winthrop...
Andrew D. Willis
May 23, 2016
Andrew D. Willis, 89, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Monday, May 23, 2016 at The Grove At The Lake Nursing Home in Zion. He was born April 21, 1927 in Highland Park, IL and moved to Winthrop Harbor 62 years ago in 1953. He served in Germany with the United States Army during W.W.II. Andrew retired from Local #150...
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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.
