Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


James Edward Early

James Edward Early

February 23, 2016

James Edward Early, 90, of Kenosha, WI died February 23, 2016 at United Hospital System in Kenosha, WI. James was born November 11, 1925 in Eagle Mills, AR. James was the son of the late Ed and Winnie Early. He grew up in Pine Bluff, AR and later moved to Illinois. James is survived by his sister, Geneva Haralson of...

Donald C. Behnke

Donald C. Behnke

February 22, 2016

Donald C. Behnke, 84, of Waukegan, IL lost his battle to cancer at Vista Medical Center East on Monday, February 22, 2016. He was born on August 23, 1931 in Waukegan. He married Sophie DeGraff on January 13, 1962. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Don retired from OMC in 1996 after 40 years...

Laura Jane Casey

Laura Jane Casey

February 18, 2016

Laura Jane Casey (nee Lanee) December 19, 1955 – February 18, 2016 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend was called to her Eternal home on February 18, 2016. Laura was the kindest, sweetest person anyone could ever know. She was a friend to anyone who had the opportunity to meet her. Her hugs would bring out the strongest...

Lorraine  Erickson

Lorraine Erickson

February 16, 2016

Lorraine Erickson (nee Langel), 85, of Zion, IL went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. She was born April 5, 1930 in Chippewa Falls, WI. She married Merle Erickson on January 10, 1948. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waukegan, IL. Before retiring, she worked at The Globe Department Store in Antioch, IL....

James Oliver Hahn

James Oliver Hahn

February 16, 2016

James Oliver Hahn, 78, of Beach Park, IL, passed away at Sheridan Medical Complex in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. He was born, February 21, 1937, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Dr. Herman and Jean Hahn. He was the eldest of four sons. On January 1, 1958 he married Mary Josephine...

Gwendolyn Imogene Tschakert

Gwendolyn Imogene Tschakert

February 15, 2016

Gwendolyn Imogene Tschakert (nee Roberts), 90, of Winthrop Harbor, IL went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 15, 2016 at home. She was born April 2, 1925 in Itawamba County, MS. She came to Zion in the late 1940's, and she married Frank Tschakert of Zion on November 30, 1964. Gwendolyn was a member of North Point...

Steven  Lucus

Steven Lucus

February 15, 2016

Steven Wayne Lucus, 56, of Beach Park, IL, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2016. Steven was born to Galen & Evelyn (Stevenson) Lucus on May 26, 1959 in Waukegan, IL and was raised in Zion, IL. He attended West School, Central Jr. High and Zion Benton Township High School. In his adolescent years, Steven attended...

Dorothy  Webb

Dorothy Webb

February 15, 2016

Dorothy Webb, 97, of Kenosha, WI died February 15, 2016 at Brookside Nursing Home. Dorothy was born September 2, 1918. Dorothy is survived by two brothers; Alvin (Eunice) and Oliver (Joyce) Perschke. She is also survived by a son; Howard (Elaine) Webb; daughter, Carolyn (Charles) Faulk; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband, Howard; sisters,...

Helen Magers Bachman

Helen Magers Bachman

February 13, 2016

Helen Magers Bachman of Zion, formerly of Vernon Hills, died on February 13, 2016. She was born July 5, 1937 in LaCross, IN, the daughter of Joseph Thomas Magers and Gladys Cleo Magers (nee Emberton). She married Clarence Andrew Bachman November 16, 1957. Helen graduated from Mundelein College in Chicago in 1975. She was a member of Our Lady of...

Ronald S. Pencak

Ronald S. Pencak

February 13, 2016

Ronald S. Pencak, 72, passed away on February 13, 2016. He was born in September 1943 in Waukegan and grew up in Winthrop Harbor. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School and Zion Benton Township High School. He went to Carthage College and then graduated from UW Parkside with a bachelors of Science Degree and then graduated from Kenosha Technical...

Aura Estella Carlson

Aura Estella Carlson

February 11, 2016

Aura Estella "Esty" Carlson, 91, died February 11, 2016 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, IL. Esty was born March 20, 1924 in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School and attended school in Lake Forest briefly. Esty married Robert Carlson on April 12, 1958. She retired from Abbott Laboratories. She was a devoted life long member of St....

Terri  Darrow

Terri Darrow

February 10, 2016

Terri Darrow, 64, of Antioch, IL died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at home peacefully in her sleep. She was born June 24, 1951 in Waukegan. Terri retired from NOSCO in Gurnee in 2013. One of her favorite things to do was boating on the chain-o-lakes. Survivors include her Fiancé Len Ekdahl; children Christopher Ekdahl and Kevin (Amanda) Ekdahl both...

Joseph Michael Gabrys

Joseph Michael Gabrys

February 9, 2016

Joseph Michael Gabrys of Libertyville, IL passed away on February 9, 2016 at Winchester House. He was born on September 2, 1944. He served in the United States Marines and lived in Libertyville for 55 years. Joseph was a die-hard Cubs fan. He is survived by his sisters, Helen Bellows and Frances Bond; nieces and nephews, Stephanie (Dan) Latondress, Warner...

Helen Eloyd Murley

Helen Eloyd Murley

February 8, 2016

Helen Eloyd Murley, 83, died at home surrounded by loved ones Monday, February 8, 2016. She was born in Jericho, MS to the late Robert and Lanie Melson. Helen married Perry Murley on June 26, 1949 in Tippah County, MS and they moved to the Zion area in 1951. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will...

Grace E. Guy

Grace E. Guy

February 8, 2016

Grace E. Guy passed away peacefully, and went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2016. Grace was known by family and friends as a very loving, caring and generous Grandmother. Grace truly loved all of her friends and relatives, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She expressed a special place in her heart for the Lord. Grace was born...

Jane  Tumosa

Jane Tumosa

February 7, 2016

Jane “Mrs. Zippy” Tumosa, 92, of Beach Park, IL died on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Chicago. She was born January 31, 1924 in Chicago and moved to Zion in 1961 to open the first fast food hamburger restaurant in Zion, “Zippy’s”. In was open for 23 years on Sheridan Road in Zion and run by Jane and Art Tumosa...

Jack W. Archer

Jack W. Archer

February 4, 2016

Jack W. Archer, 61, of Corinth, MS and formerly of Mundelein, IL went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2016. He is survived by his children Linsey, Tara, and Frank Archer; grandchildren Jaylin and Christian; siblings Betty DeMarr, Larry (Carol) Cartwright, Dan (Cathy) Cartwright, Diane Hedges, Joann (Mike) Fleming, and Sherry (Ron) Alvarez; nephews Jim DeMarr, Billy Cartwright,...

Anne Beverly Scheve

Anne Beverly Scheve

February 4, 2016

Anne Beverly Scheve (nee Coumbe), 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at ManorCare in Kenosha WI. She was born June 3, 1925 in Suffern, NY to Charles and Lilias Coumbe. Bev moved to Waukegan in 1942 and worked at Great Lakes NTC from 1943 – 1945. She married the love of her life, John Ralph Scheve, Sr.,...

Thomas Edward Osborn

Thomas Edward Osborn

February 2, 2016

Thomas Edward Osborn, 38, passed from this life suddenly on February 2nd, 2016 leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion for those whose lives he touched deeply. He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Melissa, his daughters Katelyn (Tim) and Lexie, sons Kyle and Tyler, and stepdaughters Malayna (David) and Courtney (Niki), granddaughter Livvy and grandson-to-be due...

Carolyn  Switzer

Carolyn Switzer

February 2, 2016

Carolyn Dreyer Switzer, 87, of Beach Park, IL, was surrounded by beloved family and friends when she went home to heaven on February 2, 2016. Carolyn was born on April 1, 1928 in Zion, IL. Carolyn’s parents, Joseph Lester Crow and Catherine Louise (Schmidt) Crow raised her to honor God. Carolyn showed an amazing love for Jesus, her family, and...