Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Vivian S. Daywalt
August 23, 2024
Vivian Stella Daywalt, 91, formerly of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on August 23, 2024 in Copperas Cove, Texas surrounded by her family.
Vivian was born on December 1, 1932 in Hardin Valley, Tennessee the daughter of Thomas Reed, and Bessie Reva (Long) Brooks. She graduated from Karns High School in Tennessee, then moved to Beach Park, Illinois where she met,...
Randy J. Peters
August 18, 2024
Randy J. Peters, 62 of Beach Park, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at his home.
He was born on October 6, 1961 to James Peters and JoAnn Melcher.
Randy was a longtime resident of the Winthrop Harbor-Zion-Beach Park area. He was the proud owner of RJP Roofing and Remodeling.Randy is survived by his parents James Peters and JoAnn Melcher. Leaving...
Jose Tinoco
August 16, 2024
Jose Tinoco Lopez, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 16, 2024. He was born September 24, 1960 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Jose married his wife, Maria del Carmen Ledesma December 23, 1981 in Moroleon, Guanajuato, Mexico. With great determination Jose worked full time while he managed to complete his GED. Once he completed his GED, he continued to take several courses...
Terry Couch
August 15, 2024
Terry Dean Couch, of North Chicago, Illinois passed away August 15, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born December 15, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois.
Terry graduated from Devry University. He was in the United States Navy as a Mess Management Specialist Petty Officer Third Class. He married his wife, Nancy Couch August 18, 2000 in Waukegan, Illinois.
Terry was a caring son,...
Esther Jean Bauroth
August 12, 2024
Esther Jean Bauroth, 90, passed away August 12, 2024 in Libertyville, IL.
Esther was born on July 13, 1934 at home on Lewis Avenue In Zion, IL. Esther attended a one room school house for elementary school and graduated from Zion Benton Township Highschool. She continued her education through night college classes. Esther worked in civil service at Great Lakes Navel...
Kenneth Meyers
August 12, 2024
Ken Meyers of Zion, Illinois passed away August 12, 2024. Ken was born June 16, 1932, in Canton, Ohio to Lawrence and Mary Meyers.
Ken was previously from Lindenhurst, Gurnee and LaGrange Illinois. June 16, 1979, Ken married the love of his life, Gail. An accomplishment Ken was very proud of was his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron in...
Erasmo Villarreal
August 11, 2024
Erasmo P. Villarreal (83), of Round Lake, IL passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Erasmo “Eddie” was born in Big Wells, Texas to proud parents Isidro and Carmen P. Villarreal. Erasmo was a man of few words and a very big heart. He loved to be outside working on something and he was always in his work boots. He...
Jerrid Duane Myers
August 11, 2024
In Loving Memory of
Jerrid D. Myers (1938 - 2024) 1034 Months
Jerrid D. Myers, a cherished lifelong resident of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 86 years old.
Throughout his vibrant life, Jerry exemplified dedication and loyalty. In his teenage years, he began working at Zion Industries alongside his...
Bruce Maki
August 10, 2024
Bruce W. Maki, aged 81, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 surrounded by family. Bruce was born in Waukegan, Illinois to loving parents Walter and Ruth Maki. He attended Suomi College, earned a B.A. from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Divinity from Hamma School of Theology.
Bruce served as pastor of All Saints Lutheran Church in Orland Park,...
Maria D. Facundo
August 10, 2024
Maria D. Facundo, 85, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on August 10, 2024.
She was born on October 30, 1938, in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon Mexico the daughter of Jose Gonzalez, and Maria Echazarreta.
Maria loved to sew, listen to music, dance and cook. Her favorite thing to do is make tamales. She was well known for making the best...
Anthony Joseph Phistry Sr.
August 9, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Phistry Sr., 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 9, 2024 in Waukegan, IL.
Tony was born on March 25, 1944 in Chicago, IL to the late Louis and May (Ohrabka) Phistry. He made Zion his home in 1970. Several years after settling into Zion Tony took his passion for flowers and opened a floral...
Beverly Biggs
August 8, 2024
Beverly R. Biggs (nee Gavin)
Beverly R. Biggs, 87 years of age, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on the morning of August 8, 2024. A great number of family, friends and former colleagues grieve her loss but cherish her memory. Beverly was born on June 11, 1937, to her parents Avery and Delia...
Connie Sue Stickles
August 7, 2024
Connie Sue Stickles of Zion, Illinois, passed away on August 7, 2024.
Connie was born December 20, 1962 in Madison, West Virginia. She moved to Beach Park, IL where she attended Zion Benton Township Highschool, before getting married to the late James Stickles. Connie spent her early years working at factories such as Lake County Press. She quickly became a stay...
Daniel S. Graham
August 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Daniel Stephen Graham, 57, who passed away on August 4th, 2024, at his home in Waukegan, IL.Daniel was born in Seattle, Washington on February 19th, 1968 and adopted by Robert and Barbara Graham and raised in Waukegan, IL with his brother David Graham. Later in life Daniel was able...
Kitty B. Larson
August 3, 2024
Kitty B. Larson, 87, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 3, 2024 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was born October 3, 1936 in Antigo, Wisconsin to parents Ervin and Ethel Fronek.
She attended First Baptist Church and worked for ComEd power plant.
Kitty is surived by her children, Debbie Ellis and Jeff Larson; grandchildren, Tracy Lynch, Amy Lynch, Jeremy Larson, Bryan Lynch, Jenine...
Gary M. Lloyd
August 3, 2024
Gary Michael Lloyd, 74, of Zion, IL, passed away on August 3, 2024. Gary was born on July 8, 1950, in Kenosha, WI, to James and Evelyn (Christensen) Lloyd. He attended Zion-Benton Township High School, where he met the love of his life, Gail Wethington. After high school, he
attended Washburn Trade School and began his career as a union carpenter...
John Stanley Senter
August 2, 2024
John “Stanley” Senter was a national treasure. If you're reading this, you likely have a story, experience, or exchange with him that touched your life in a meaningful way. John had the remarkable gift of helping others in the most subtle ways. He never sought thanks or payback; he simply wanted everyone around him to be happy.
John peacefully passed away...
Keith Wayne Patton
August 1, 2024
Keith Wayne Patton, 66, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully with his family on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
He was born on June 25th, 1958 to Otis and Patricia Patton in Warrenton, VA. Shortly after he was born, they moved to Richmond, VA and then onto Chesterfield, VA where the Patton family planted their roots. After graduating from Midlothian High School...
Rosa Harrell
August 1, 2024
Rosa Granby Harrell, born January 28, 1936, in Edenton, NC, was a ray of light, capturing attention with her dynamic personality and striking presence. Her spirit was loving, powerful, and unyielding.
Rosa was known for her no-nonsense attitude, never afraid to speak her mind and passionately advocate for what she believed in.
Her legacy is deeply intertwined with the lessons she imparted...
Patricia Macki
August 1, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Macki, 85, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away August 1, 2024 peacefully in her sleep at her home. She was born July 14, 1939, in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Waukegan High School. On May 17, 1957, she married Eugene.
Pat worked as a library assistant at Spring Bluff Elementary before moving to the Zion Park District, where she...
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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.
