Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Cheri Lynn Dodd Turner
August 7, 2016
Cheri Lynn Dodd Turner, 39, of Byhalia, MS, formerly of Beach Park, IL, died August 7, 2016. Cheri was born January 26, 1977 in Waukegan, IL. She attended middle school in Beach Park, IL and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School. She was a dental assistant and volunteer fire-fighter for Beach Park. Cheri enjoyed playing and watching sports and was...
Arlene Beth Shaffer
August 4, 2016
Arlene Beth Noteboom Shaffer, 89, of Zion, Illinois, went peacefully home to be with her Lord at her home on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Arlene was born November 7, 1926 to Peter H. and Verlinda M. Noteboom in Zion, IL. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1944. On August 16, 1946 she married the love of her life,...
Elenore Riley
July 30, 2016
Elenore “Ellie” Riley (nee, Swarkowski) passed away suddenly on July 30, 2016. Ellie was born February 21, 1943, to Anthony and Josephine Swarkowski. She retired from the State of Illinois Child Support Division n 2005. She loved to go to the beach and tan, paint her nails, and visit with friends in the Gazebo. She is survived by a daughter,...
Sylvester James Pudelek
July 29, 2016
Sylvester James Pudelek, 87, of Beach Park, died July 29, 2016, at home surrounded by family and friends. Sylvester was born August 11, 1928, in Chicago and attended DePaul Academy High School in Chicago. He married Camille Grzeszkowiak on September 19, 1959, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Chicago. He attended Our Lady of Humility Church and worked bingo. Sylvester...
Larry Boren
July 29, 2016
Larry Boren, 73, of Wadsworth, IL, died surrounded by his family July 29, 2016, at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL. Larry was born October 5, 1942 in Booneville, MS. He moved with his family (military) to Germany at age 12. For the next 6 years, Larry lived in both Germany and the United States. Before returning to...
Carol Bachler
July 29, 2016
Carol L. Bachler (nee Shaw) was born February 17, 1926 in the family home in Zion, IL. Carol joined and was baptized in the Christian Catholic Church in 1936. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and attended Lake Forest College, Carthage College, National College of Education, and the University of Wisconsin. She earned a BA and an MA in...
Debra Mitchell
July 28, 2016
Debra Lynn Mitchell passed away suddenly at home, Thursday July 28, 2016. She was born April 22, 1955 in Waukegan, IL and lived in this area all of her life. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1973. She was an avid softball player and dog lover. Debi is survived by her son Marc B. (Kayla Wollert) Mitchell; step-daughter...
Leo Linsky
July 27, 2016
Leo Linsky, age 83, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away on July 27, 2016, at his residence. He was born April 22, 1933, in Waukegan, IL, and was the son of the late Walter Linsky and Bernice (Salcius) Linsky. Leo graduated from Waukegan Township High and spent the next two years in Trade School. Prior to finishing his schooling, Leo...
Shirley Jean Stare
July 27, 2016
Shirley Jean Stare, 80, of Zion, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2016 at home with her children by her side. Shirley was born February 24, 1936, she graduated from Bethany Nazarene University and taught for 28 years in Zion Elementary Schools. She is still fondly remembered by the students and parents whose lives she...
Darlene Williams
July 27, 2016
Darlene Marie Williams, born January 14, 1950, in Chicago Illinois, the daughter of John Hatch and Florence (Connelly) Hatch. She was an active founding member of Our Lady of Humility church in Beach Park, IL. She was called to her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Darlene grew up in Zion, IL and attended Our Lady of Humility School...
William J. Peacy Jr.
July 25, 2016
William J. "Bill" Peacy Jr., 76, of Waukegan, IL, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 25, 2016, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL. Bill was born November 16, 1939, in Waukegan and was raised in Zion, IL. He was a 1958 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School. Bill wed Sharon Madden on April 21, 1962. He...
Nathaniel Ryan Lang
July 25, 2016
Nathaniel Ryan Lang of Zion Illinois, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on July 25, 2016, just three weeks away from his 21st birthday. Nate was a beautiful guitar player, a talented dancer and had a creative mind. He was born in Texas and lived several places with his parents before settling in Zion. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School in...
David J. Slovnik
July 24, 2016
David J. Slovnik died Sunday, July 24, 2016. Dave was born May 19, 1943 in Waukegan, IL and lived there until 1989 at which time he moved to Beach Park, IL. He loved the outdoors; especially fishing and gardening. His fishing trips included trips to Ontario and British Columbia in Canada, the Florida Keys and yearly trips to Lacrosse, WI...
Jean H. Fuson
July 23, 2016
Jean H. Fuson, 89, of Zion, IL went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family, on July 23, 2016 at St. Joseph's Home and Rehab Center in Kenosha, WI. Jean was born July 25, 1926 to Roy and Alice Hurd in Waukegan, IL. She married Clifford L. Fuson Jr. in 1955. They were blessed with three children...
Robert A. Kerr
July 20, 2016
Robert A. Kerr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, 86, of Sturtevant, WI, formerly of Waukegan, IL died on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI. He was born February 25, 1930 in Waukegan. Robert was a union carpenter in Waukegan for 40 years and served with the United States Army in Korea. Survivors include his...
Wayne Pierson
July 17, 2016
A Lifetime Zion resident, Wayne Pierson, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 17, 2016. He was called home to our Lord just one week after suffering a stroke. Born May 14, 1934 to Fred and Hilda Pierson, Wayne was a memorable character known for his piercing blue eyes, passion for hunting and immeasurable pride for his children and...
Brenda Sue McCoy-Padgett
July 17, 2016
Brenda Sue McCoy-Padgett born December 19, 1957 lived a beautiful life with many blessings including a 42 year long marriage to her loving husband, 3 wonderful children, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. Raised by her mother with 5 sisters and 2 brothers. She always had a deep love and appreciation for family. She was...
Virginia Hammond
July 14, 2016
Virginia Hammond, 99, of Zion, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior July 14, 2016 in Zion, IL. Virginia was born August 15, 1916 in Carlton, GA and attended school in the area. She was one of 15 children born to Marshall and Gussie Bridges. She married Truman Hammond on June 29, 1938 and moved to Zion where...
Jana Joy Lee
July 12, 2016
Jana Joy Lee, 52, of Winthrop Harbor, IL went to be with Jesus on July 12, 2016. Jana was born July 13, 1963 in Zion to the late Verne and Lillian Lee. She worked for the Village of Winthrop Harbor as Director of Administration, Village Clerk/HR Director/ Collector. Jana embraced her faith and family first and foremost. She was devoted...
William Eudith Waddle
July 8, 2016
William Eudith Waddle of Winthrop Harbor, IL, went home to our Lord on July 8, 2016, at Aurora Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI. William was born in Golden, MS, on November 22, 1927. William, also known as Bill or Eudith, married his childhood sweetheart, Francis Etoy Johnson, of Fairview, MS. As a young couple he and his wife moved to...
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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.
