Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Merrill Francis Garbutt
February 26, 2015
Merrill Francis (nee Rooks) Garbutt went to be with her Lord while surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 26, 2015. She was born in Zion on May 9, 1923, where she attended school and lived all of her life. She loved her family unconditionally. On June 6, 1946, her father, JB Rooks, along with her husband Bert, established Rooks...
Jack F. Whitlow
February 25, 2015
Jack F. Whitlow, “Boomer”, 70 of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday February 25, 2015. He was born November 22, 1944 and was a graduate of Waukegan High School and attended Marquette University. He worked at Cornerstone Realty, Fred Losch Beverage Co. and Prudential Insurance. Survivors include his children Blake (Carmin) of Winthrop Harbor, Casey (Alsena) of Winthrop Harbor, Toby...
Susan E. Walters
February 25, 2015
Susan E. Walters, 64, of Zion, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 13, 1950, in Waukegan, IL. Sue was a loving wife, mother, sister and devoted daughter. She loved animals, camping, fishing, golfing and spending time with her granddaughter, and nieces and nephews. In addition, she was a...
Phyllis C. Glidden
February 23, 2015
Phyllis C. Glidden, 92, a former resident of Barton House in Zion, IL died February 23, 2015 at Hillcrest nursing home in Round Lake Beach, IL. A graveside service will be held in the spring.
Oscar Lynn Lawson
February 21, 2015
Oscar "Lynn" Lawson, 71, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. He was born September 16, 1943, in Florence, AL, and married Linda Kramer on April 20, 1968, in Waukegan. Lynn was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a retired construction worker and worked for...
Glen Lenzi
February 19, 2015
Glen Lenzi 65, of Gurnee, Il., passed away February 19, 2015 while in hospice care at Rolling Hills Manor, in Zion, Il. Glen was born in Waukegan, Il. on May 29, 1949 to Enzo and Beverly Lenzi. Glen was a graduate of Waukegan High School in 1967, was a member of the first CLC graduating class in 1971, and the...
Guadalupe Santos Gutierrez
February 18, 2015
Guadalupe Santos Gutierrez, 67, of Zion, IL, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan, Illinois. She was born April 2, 1947, in Brownsville, TX, and was a member of the Lakeshore Tabernacle, Kenosha, WI. Guadalupe was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved gardening, flowers, cooking,...
Isabelle H. Adcock
February 12, 2015
Isabelle H. Adcock, 84, of Beach Park, IL passed peacefully February 12, 2015 surrounded by her loving family in Lake Forest, IL. She was born April 18, 1930 in Freetown, Massachusetts. She was a devoted wife of one, mother of nine, sister of five, and most beloved “Nana” of eighty-eight. Isabelle was a proud matriarch of 88 beginning with nine...
Juan M. Zavala
February 11, 2015
Juan M. Zavala, 35, of Zion, IL died on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at home peacefully with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer. He was born January 26, 1980 in Waukegan, IL. Juan was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church of Beach Park, Il. He was employed at Abbvie. Juan was a true...
Dennis Adell Chandler
February 9, 2015
Dennis Adell Chandler, age 65, of Zion went to be with his Lord on February 9th, 2015. Dennis was born in Bennington, Oklahoma on July 27, 1949, the youngest of 13 children having four brothers and eight sisters. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers—Jesse, Clay & Lee Roy, and five sisters—Edith, Mary, Kay, Verna & Linda....
Mona Maxine Smith
February 9, 2015
Mona Maxine Smith, 81, of Pleasant Prairie, WI died February 9, 2015 at home. She was born January 7, 1934 in Spooner, WI. Mona was a member at First United Methodist Church in Winthrop Harbor, IL. She was employed at American Motors in Kenosha. She is survived by her children, Lisa D. (Henry) Smith-Sigger, and Thomas V. Smith, both of...
Alan Robert White
February 6, 2015
Alan Robert White, 45, loving son of Nancy and William White of Waukegan, IL passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015. Alan was born January 29, 1970 in Zion and graduated from Waukegan West High School in June of 1988. Mr. White faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from 1989 - 1993 where he was deployed on...
Barbara Ann Crary
February 6, 2015
Barbara Ann Crary, 69, of Kenosha WI died February 6, 2015. She was born June 25, 1945 in St. Paul MN. Barbara was a resident of Gages Lake for 34 years before moving to Kenosha. She married James C. Crary in 1965 in Phoenix, AZ. Barbara worked as a nurses aide at the Zion Benton Hospital and the Winchester House...
Mark L. Birky
February 5, 2015
Mark L. Birky, 66, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015. Mark was born April 19, 1948. He was a long time resident of Beach Park, and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1966. He retired from Abbott Laboratories after 30+ years of service. Mark was an active board member of the Loyal Order of the...
Bernard John Ison
February 4, 2015
Bernard John Ison, 68, of Kenosha, WI, and formerly of Iron River, MI, died on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL. Bernard was born May 3, 1946, in Ontonagon, MI. He retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and then worked as a Food Service...
Carolyn M. Hassett
February 4, 2015
Carolyn M. “Nana” Hassett, 67, of Zion, IL, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at home. Carolyn was born October 19, 1947, in Waukegan, IL, and was a member of Trinity Christian Center in Zion. She retired as an employee of the Great Lakes Naval Base. Carolyn was a talented and creative woman who...
Julian Palacios Jr.
February 4, 2015
Julian Palacios Jr., 83, of Beach Park died February 4, 2015 at his home with his daughter and grandchildren at his side. Julian was born June 4, 1931 in Falfurrias, Texas. He served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked in civil service at Ft. Sheridan until retirement. Julian is survived by his children, Julian Palacios...
Gladys Mares
February 3, 2015
Gladys “Faye” Mares, 64, of Beach Park, IL died February 3, 2015 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born February 18, 1950 in Waukegan, IL. She worked at Vista Medical Center East (formerly Victory Hospital) in Waukegan for over 39 years. She will be missed by many friends and co-workers. Gladys is survived by her husband, James “Mike” Mares; children, David...
Vernon Jacob Krapf
February 2, 2015
Vernon Jacob Krapf, 95, of Beach Park, Illinois died at home on Monday, February 2, 2015. He was born November 2, 1919 in Green Garden Township, Illinois and came to Zion, Illinois with his family when he was two years old. He attended school in Zion and served in the U.S. Army during WW Il as a Staff Sargent in...
Ralph R. Franson Sr.
February 1, 2015
Ralph R. Franson Sr., 65, of Beach Park, IL died February 1, 2015 at home. He was born April 18, 1949 in Ishpeming, Michigan. Ralph left Michigan in 1967 and moved to Waukegan, IL, where he married Lillian Rose on July 9, 1971. Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family and granddaughter. Ralph is survived by his children, Barbara Jean...
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