Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Steven Guidish
July 31, 2024
Steve J. Guidish, of Zion, Illinois passed away July 31, 2024 in Zion, Illinois. He was born September 29, 1965 in Sparta, Illinois to parents Billie and Cheryl Guidish.
Steven grew up in Sparta, Illinois, graduating from Sparta High School. He married Melodie on April 16, 1983. They remarried July 23, 2024. Steven attended First Missionary Baptist Church of Sparta, Illinois.
Steven...
Bernadette Ann Mack
July 27, 2024
Bernadette Mack, age 78 lifted herself up to her savior after a brave short fight with pancreatic cancer. She let go peacefully in her home on July 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Bernadette "Bunny" was born in Oak Park IL, on August 14, 1945 to Benedetto and Frances Spizzirri who both precede her in death.
Bunny is survived by the love...
Ronald L. Adair
July 25, 2024
On July 25, 2024, Chief Petty Officer Ron Adair went to meet his lord and savior. A loving husband to Pati Adair and the best father he knew how to be to Tiffany and Tyne; PopPop to Kelly, Dominic, Lana, Ryan, Matthew and Brieanna, who were his world. A brother to Don, Tony and Jimmy, and a loving son to...
Jane Suggs
July 24, 2024
Jane Virginia Suggs, 99, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Wadsworth, IL. She was born on January 4, 1925 in Chicago, IL. She retired from Zion Benton Township High School. She’s a long-time member of North Prairie United Methodist Church. She traveled extensively with the Zion Park District.
Jane is survived by a daughter Jeanne Gildea, son Frank (Paula), grandchildren:...
Andrew Richard Ester
July 20, 2024
Andrew R. Ester Sr., 24, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2024.
Drew was born on May 17, 2000 and was a resident of Zion, IL. He attended Zion Benton High School, and grew up playing football for the Zion- Benton Jr Zee Bees, and basketball for the future basketball and Winthrop Harbor youth league. In addition to his love of...
Veronica Wade
July 18, 2024
Veronica Wade, 65, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away July 18, 2024 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born November 16, 1958 in Leland, Mississippi to parents Wille Wade and Clotee Davis.Veronica was employed at the Ann Kiley Center as well as PADS of Lake County. She received her bachelors in psychology from Columbia College of Missouri and went on to earn...
Gloria Mendoza
July 13, 2024
Gloria Mendoza, 58 of Zion, IL, passed away unexpectedly on July 13th. Gloria was born in El Salvador to Lucio & Rosa Mendoza, but Illinois had been her home since 1986.
Gloria worked for many years at Deluxe. Her passion in life was creating a welcoming home for loved ones. She found great joy in hosting family, making incredible family meals,...
Carolyn Kness
July 11, 2024
Carolyn June (Heiser) Kness, 88, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 in Vincennes, IN, with her daughter Wanda Whittington at her side.
She was born on December 23, 1935 in Zion, IL in her lifelong home to Dan and Eleanor (Kratz) Heiser. Carolyn married E. James Kness in March 1956. She enjoyed her many years as a school librarian at...
Alice Kiefer
July 9, 2024
Alice Kiefer passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at age 94 at Allure of Zion, Zion, IL.
Alice was born in 1930 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL. to Mary and Sylvester Militmore. Alice was the oldest of their three children, Harry and Rose. Alice grew up in Waukegan, IL. She lived in various communities. Her last primary resistance...
Randy Friend
July 8, 2024
On the evening of July 8th, 2024, Randy Mark Friend, formerly of Zion, IL (recently Delray Beach, FL), passed away due to complications from a neuromuscular disease. He was 68 years old. Randy was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to William and Betty (Marschner) Friend on June 9th, 1956. He died while serving as President of the H.A. Friend and Company,...
Kevin J. Timmons
July 7, 2024
Kevin Timmons, a beloved family man, passionate coin collector, business owner, avid fisherman, and nuclear engineer entered the gates of heaven on Sunday July 7th at the age of 68.
Born on November 18th 1955 to Yvonne and Michael Timmons in Bellevue, Ohio. He spent his youth in the small town, being known as the hippy with the long hair. He...
Paulette Pilman
July 6, 2024
Paulette Pilman, 72, passed away on July 6, 2024 in Beach Park, IL.
She was born on May 16, 1952 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Billy and Pauline Grogan. Paulette graduated from Zion Benton High School, then married Joey Pilman on January 24, 1976. She worked for her father's business, Beach Park Freight Lines, and Payson Casters, but Paulette's most...
Henry Baez Sr.
July 6, 2024
The Baez family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father, Henry Baez Sr. However, they find great comfort in knowing that this man of God is now in His presence. Henry, a devout Christian, a proud patriot, a loving husband, a cherished father, a beloved brother, a favorite uncle, and a great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on July...
Albert Ricks
July 5, 2024
Albert Ricks of Waukegan, Illinois passed away July 5, 2024 surrounded by family. Albert was born June 19, 1937 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Albert married Marianne on May 16, 1980, in Waukegan, IL. He served 20 years with the United States Navy retiring as Master-at-Arms Chief Petty Officer. Albert served on the USS Hancock, USS Passumpsic, USS Fremont, USS Chilton, USS...
James A Poucher
July 3, 2024
Lieutenant Colonel James A. Poucher, U.S. Army, Ret, of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024.
James was born on March 11, 1940, to Harry and Bernice Poucher in Minneapolis, MN. After graduating from Richfield High School in 1958, he attended the University of Minnesota and joined the ROTC program there. He graduated with a BA, and later earned...
Olivia Lakso
July 2, 2024
Olivia Lakso, 84, of Beach Park, IL passed away surrounded by her family on July 2, 2024 in Park Ridge, IL.
She was born on April 1, 1940 in Kenosha, WI the daughter of Earl and Marie (Woelbing) Drinkwine. Olivia married Robert Lakso on June 6, 1959, together they lived in various places for Robert's work including Milwaukee, Minneapolis, California, and...
Donna M. Tatro
July 2, 2024
Donna M. Tatro, of Zion, Illinois passed away July 2, 2024 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born August 28, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Kenneth and Joyce Tatro.
Donna graduated from Waukegan East High School and worked at Walmart in Gurnee, Illinois.
Donna is survived by her siblings, Brenda (Glen) Merry, Linda (John) Tatro, Michael (Shannon) Tatro, Pamela Flores, and Kevin...
Mildred Jackson
June 28, 2024
Mildred B. Jackson, 89, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on June 28, 2024.
She was born on October 26, 1934, in Golden Mississippi. Mildred worked at Abbott Laboratories, and then later Trans Chemco.
Loving mother, grandmother, and wife, Mildred "Mitt” Jackson lived as a nurturer above all. She found herself through caring for her beloved family alongside her work. Through retirement she...
Nathan Wenzel
June 27, 2024
Our beloved Nathan Thomas Wenzel, went home to be with the lord on June 27, 2024 at the age of 40, a talented entrepreneur and lifelong resident of Waukegan, IL.
Nathan was born to parents, Linda and Larry on July 11, 1983. He grew up in Waukegan and graduated from Libertyville High School. Nathan married Angelica in Wisconsin on September 28,...
Marilyn Sue Lackenbach
June 26, 2024
Marilyn Sue Lackenbach,78, passed away June 26, 2024, in Waukegan, Illinois
She was born on August 27, 1945, in Waukegan, Illinois. Graduating from Cosmetology school, Marilyn dedicated fifty years in running her own in-home business as a hairdresser. She married Arthur Lackenbach on May 18, 1968 in Zion, Illinois and together grew a life together.
She is survived by her children, Angela...
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