Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Barry Michael Bestland

Barry Michael Bestland

May 3, 2024

Barry Michael Bestland, 60, passed away on May 3,2024 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born on March 14, 1964 in Zion, Illinois the son of Ronald and Gloria (Kimball) Bestland. He graduated High School and married Beth Bornetun on December 22, 1990 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Barry worked for Racine County as a highway worker.Barry is survived by...

Bonita Blair

Bonita Blair

May 3, 2024

Bonita “Bonnie” Genevieve (Rozmarynowski) Blair, 75, of Zion, Illinois, a devoted and cherished sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, was born into Eternal Life on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by her husband and children.Bonnie was born on August 24, 1948, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Bonnie was a member of the 1966 graduating class from John Marshall Jr/Sr High School in...

Marilyn Robison

Marilyn Robison

May 2, 2024

Marilyn Robison of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2024. She was born in Tremont, MS and moved to Zion in 1955. She graduated ZBTHS in 1965 and married Joe Robison on January 16,1965. She was a woman who was always helping others. A wonderful mom spending lots of time at school being...

Mary Virginia Harvey

Mary Virginia Harvey

May 2, 2024

Mary Virginia Harvey, 95, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on May 2, 2024.Virginia was born in Louisville, KY on September 17, 1928. After graduation, she took a position with the government in Washington, DC. It was there she met Bill, her husband of over 60 years. They were married in Bethesda, Maryland in 1950.Virginia was a devoted wife and mother....

Wallace Streich

Wallace Streich

May 1, 2024

Wallace A. Streich of Zion, IL, passed away on May 1, 2024 at home.Wallace was born September 17,1936 at Belmont Hospital in Chicago, IL to Lester and Evelyn Streich. They moved to Zion in 1946.Wallace graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the Class of 1953 and attended Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa. He married Lois Nelson on August...

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

April 30, 2024

Larry Brooks Smith, 82, of Kenosha, WI. passed away on April 30, 2024.Larry was born September 25, 1941 in Paris, TN. He attended Zion-Benton High School and retired from Daimler Chrysler Corporation on July 1, 2001.Larry enjoyed working on cars and spreading knowledge to all on how to fix them. He built a 1979 Corvette that he enjoyed taking to...

Pauline F. Olson

Pauline F. Olson

April 29, 2024

Pauline Francis Carr Olson, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Gibson Family Center. Her life journey began on November 19, 1936 in DeKalb County, Illinois, to David and Dorothy Zuelsdorf Carr. She married her loving husband Harry Olson on September 5, 1953.Pauline was employed at Lake Forest Hospital until her retirement. She...

Felicity Lin Pineda-Roth

Felicity Lin Pineda-Roth

April 28, 2024

Felicity Lin Pineda-Roth, of Zion, Illinois passed away April 28, 2024. She was born December 29, 2023 to parents Miel Pineda-Roth and Jack Roth.Within the four months Felicity was with us, she lived up to her name and brought happiness to our worlds. She was loved by so many friends here and abroad. There are no words to explain how...

Roger William Dobnikar

Roger William Dobnikar

April 25, 2024

Roger William Dobnikar, beloved and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2024, in Waukegan, Illinois, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on April 19, 1949, in Waukegan, Illinois.Roger lived a life dedicated to service, both in his personal and professional endeavors. Roger was a devoted employee of Johnson Motors and...

Joan C. Johnson

Joan C. Johnson

April 25, 2024

Joan Cecelia Johnson, nee Crawford, died peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024.Joan was born in Chicago, IL on November 18, 1927 and lived in Lake County, IL most of her adult life.  She graduated from Glen Flora Grade School and Waukegan Township High School in 1946.  She attended the College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL and Northeastern University in...

Barbara Sisson

Barbara Sisson

April 25, 2024

Barbara Jane Baughman Sisson entered the presence of the Lord when she passed away at her home in Wadsworth, Illinois, on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 102. She was born to Lester and Cleota (Carmer) Baughman on March 14, 1922, in Zion, Illinois. She loved Zion and lived there most of her life.

Barbara attended Zion Parochial Schools...

Dawn Barens

Dawn Barens

April 25, 2024

Dawn E. Barens, 96, of Zion, IL, passed away on April 25, 2024.She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 28,1927 to Paul and Alice Meissner. She had a happy childhood and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She did well in school and received a reward for being present and on time for one whole year. It was fun...

Philip Mayfield

Philip Mayfield

April 24, 2024

Philip Allen Mayfield, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away April 24, 2024. He was born May 18, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Christine and Cybil Mayfield.Phil has an associates degree in Food Management, he attended St. Patrick Church in Wadsworth, Illinois, and he retired as a tool and die maker from Amco Company. Phil enjoyed woodworking, fishing, boating, Drumcorp,...

Dennis Evans

Dennis Evans

April 23, 2024

Dennis Truman Evans, 78, passed away on April 23, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois.Dennis was born on August 13, 1945 in Waukegan, Illinois the son of Dallas and Dorothy (Day) Evans. Dennis graduated from Zion Benton High School. He married his loving wife Trudy L. Wagner on November 27, 1971. He retired from Johnson Motors  after working there for over 20...

Ruben Peña

Ruben Peña

April 20, 2024

Ruben "Benny" Peña, 74, passed away at his home in Zion, Illinois on Saturday, April 20, 2024.He was born on August 27, 1949 in Manila, Philippines the son of Abel and Ligaya (Aldepolla) Peña. Benny served in the Navy for several years and worked as a Senior Chief Master of Arms, and as a Barracks Officer at the Great Lakes...

Doris L. Manning

Doris L. Manning

April 19, 2024

Doris Laverne Manning, 92, a life-long resident of Waukegan, IL,  passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2024.Doris was born on June 28, 1931, in Waukegan, Illinois, to the late Stanley Dupin and Virginia Midkiff Dupin.  Doris was married to William (Bill) Manning and they built a long, happy life together, enjoying family life, dancing, boating, and gardening.She was a skilled...

Aubrey Biggs Sr.

Aubrey Biggs Sr.

April 18, 2024

Aubrey Francis Biggs Sr., of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away April 18, 2024 in Beach Park. He was born April 18, 1928 in Prince George County, Allentown, Maryland to parents Temple and Bessie Biggs.Aubrey married his wife, Beverly Rae Gavin January 31, 1958. He attended a Methodist Church and worked as a Sheet Metal Worker for 30 years. Aubrey was...

Gloria Stimes

Gloria Stimes

April 16, 2024

Gloria M. Stimes, 87, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.Gloria was born May 31, 1936 in Camp Douglas, WI to Marvin and Helen Nelson. On May 2, 1959, she married the love of her life, Duane, at First Church of God in Racine, WI. She was a faithful member of...

Rebecca Wells

Rebecca Wells

April 16, 2024

Rebecca Rae Wells, 46, of Lake Villa, Illinois, passed away April 16, 2024. She was born April 6, 1978 to parents Scott and Geralynn Wells.Rebecca previously lived in Waukegan, Illinois. She graduated from Westlake Christian Academy in Grayslake, Illinois. She was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church in Wadsworth, Illinois. Rebecca worked for ID Label Inc. In Lake Villa,...

Philip C. Gersdorf

Philip C. Gersdorf

April 15, 2024

Philip C. Gersdorf, 58, passed away at his home in Beach Park, IL, April 15, 2024.Philip was born November 19, 1965 in Park Ridge, IL.  He moved to Glenview before marrying Jolene Mills on June 6, 1987. Phil was a deacon at The Tabernacle Church in Kenosha, WI. Phil loved the Lord and his church family. He loved being a...