Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
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...
Heriberto Echevarria
May 17, 2016
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099.
Brenda Kay Prater
May 16, 2016
Brenda Kay Prater, 59, of Zion, IL died May 16, 2016 at home her home in Zion. Brenda was born November 22, 1956 in Waukegan. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Winthrop Harbor, IL. She recently began enjoying scooters and motor bikes. Survivors include her children, Laura (Justin Zickovich) Prater and Tammy (Robert) Witherspoon both of Zion,...
Harry L. Townsend
May 15, 2016
Harry L. Townsend, 76, of Zion, IL, born to the late Omer & Elsie Townsend in Zion, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Harry founded Townsend Construction in Zion worked as a contractor in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin for many years. He was a faithful follower of Christ who helped establish...
Thomas B. Dunigan
May 14, 2016
Thomas B. Dunigan, 61, of Beach Park, IL died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. Tom was born January 1, 1955 and was a life long resident of Waukegan. He graduated Waukegan High School in 1973 and Married Robin Bobek in 1982. Tom worked for Waste Management for 40 years and belonged to local...
Edward T. Pincombe
May 13, 2016
Edward T. Pincombe, born February 20, 1931, passed away May 13, 2016 at the age of 85. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Edward was born and lived in Zion, IL until 1979 at which time he moved to Neosho, MO after purchasing a farm where he and his wife Cecil oversaw the raising and egg production of...
William Kucera
May 11, 2016
William “Kuch” Kucera Kuch was born in Waukegan, IL on November 30, 1964 and passed away on May 11, 2016 at home. He graduated from Waukegan West High School in 1982 and graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Economics in 1986. He joined his father’s insurance and real estate business after graduation and remained in the family...
Winifred T. Caraway
May 10, 2016
Winifred T. Caraway, Executive Director of the former Happy Day Nursery School and Educational Center in Waukegan passed away on Tuesday, May 10, at the Vista East Medical Center. She was 87. Mrs. Caraway was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in the Zion-Waukegan area. From an early age Mrs. Caraway was known for her beautiful voice. When her family...
Oveal Anderson
May 10, 2016
Oveal “Andy” Anderson, 84, of Waukegan, IL died May 10, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Red Bay, AL. He moved to Waukegan area and lived on Greenbay Road for over 60 years. Oveal and Regina formerly owned and operated Ma and Pa’s Corner Store and Citgo in Waukegan. He was a member...
Marjorie A. Guy
May 9, 2016
Marjorie A. Guy, October 13, 1921 - May 9, 2016. Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law and aunt went to be with her Lord peacefully with her family by her side at Condell Medical Center due to complications from a fall. Mom was born in Zion and lived there her entire life. She graduated from the Zion Parochial Schools...
Kenneth H. Gillespie
May 8, 2016
Kennth H. Gillespie, 80, of Zion, IL passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. 1Kenneth was born September 28, 1935 in Maroa, IL. He worked for Warwick Electronics, RCA at Great Lakes, and Best Courier and Delivery Service in Gurnee. Survivors include many close nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...
Raymond K. Zukley
May 7, 2016
Raymond K. Zukley, 94, of Zion, IL died Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Ray was born March 3, 1922 in Calumet City, IL. He married Irene Pratt on July 6, 1946, was a member of Christ Community Church in Zion, and was the owner of Zukley’s Jewelry in Zion. Ray dedicated himself to a...
Edna Lofton
May 5, 2016
Edna Ashley Lofton, 89, was born at home on May 20, 1926 in Golden, MS. She was the fourth of ten children born to WD & Bernice Ashley. Out by the mailbox in 1944 she married JC Lofton. They had one child Eddie Ray and he became the center of their world. The call of the auto industry drew them...
Herman Holcomb
May 4, 2016
Herman S. Holcomb was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father on May 4, 2016, at the age of 94, with his wife Louise at his side. Herman was born in Belmont, MS on December 11, 1921 to Carrie and Arthur Holcomb. He married Lillian Louise Gilmore on August 16, 1941 in Tupelo, MS, who remained the love of his life...
Glenn Thomas Pohlman
May 3, 2016
Glenn Thomas Pohlman, 58, of Winthrop Harbor passed away suddenly on May 3, 2016 at home. Glenn was born September 10, 1957 in College Corner, Ohio, and graduated from Waukegan High School in 1975. Glenn married Sherllyn Greenfield in 1985 at Wesley Church in Zion. He worked for the News Sun for 19 years and then for NOSCO for 20...
Danny Gonzalez
May 2, 2016
Danny Gonzalez, 53, of Waukegan, IL died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Highland Park Hospital. Danny was born August 15, 1962 in Waukegan. He attended Waukegan East High School and was self employed in maintenance. He married Elizabeth Taylor in August of 1990. Danny enjoyed fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; children, Kristen (Kal Cork) Taylor, Brian (Stephanie)...
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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.
