Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Shirley A Lopez
March 30, 2024
Shirley A. Lopez, 78, of Zion, IL, went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2024, surrounded by her children in the comfort of her home.Shirley was truly an amazing woman whose strength, resilience, and boundless love defined her remarkable life. She was characterized by her unwavering determination, her beautiful spirit and her heart of gold that impacted...
Karen L Wetmore
March 30, 2024
Karen L. (Braden) Wetmore, 67, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully, March 30, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 1, 1957 in Waukegan, IL. She loved the little things in life: coffee, music, her animals and her family.Karen is a beloved wife of 43 years to Raymond A. Wetmore Jr. She is a cherished mother to Christina...
Gerald J. Anderson
March 28, 2024
Gerald James “Jerry” Anderson, 91, of Zion, Illinois passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024 in Lindehurst, Illinois. He was born July 25, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Elmer and Dorothy Anderson.Jerry graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, OR. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Oregon State University, and then went on to attend the University...
Carole Archer
March 28, 2024
Carole Marie Archer, 85, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away March 28, 2024, in Mt Pleasant, Wisconsin.Carole was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 3, 1938 and moved to Western Springs, Illinois while in elementary school. Her family relocated to a farm in Rogers, Arkansas, where she remained until half-way through her senior year of high school. Carole graduated from...
Erma Ruth Turunen
March 27, 2024
Erma Ruth Turunen, 97, passed away on March 27, 2024 in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin surrounded by her loved ones.Erma was born on March 5, 1927 in Escanaba, Michigan the daughter of Albert and Stella (Johnson) Norden. Erma graduated from Rock High School and worked as a cashier at the Co-op in Rock, Michigan before moving to Waukegan where she resided ...
Sandra May
March 26, 2024
Sandra “Sandy” P. May of Zion, Illinois passed away March 26, 2024 at Aurora Hospital in Kenosha, Wisconsin surrounded by her family. Sandy was born to Mayford and Nellie Patty May 3, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois.Sandy graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1964. She married the love of her life, Harland in Zion, IL July 25, 1966. Sandy...
Donald McCloskey
March 25, 2024
Donald Marvin McCloskey, AVCM, (AW) USNAVY, (Ret). 75, of Zion, Illinois passed away on March 25, 2024 in Waukegan, Illinois.Donald was born on October 4, 1948 in Seattle, Washington, the son of Marvin and Violet (Taylor) McCloskey. Don Married his wife of 33 years, Wendy Vergonet on October 20, 1990 in Waukegan, Illinois. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in...
Rita Hewkin
March 24, 2024
Rita M. Hewkin, 65, of Zion, Illinois passes away while surrounded by her family March 24, 2024.Rita was born September 27, 1958 in Benton, Illinois. She went to school to become a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) before starting her career at the Winchester House for 32 years.Rita is survived by her children, Jason Hewkin, Jeramie Hewkin, and Brandy Haak; grandchildren,...
Delores L. Best-Erickson
March 23, 2024
Delores Lorraine (Scoggin) Best Erickson, age 93 passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 23, 2024 at her home in Zion Illinois.Delores was born June 25, 1930 in Zion Illinois, One of seven children to Elmer and Edith (Cunningham) Scoggin. Delores grew up in Zion, and as a child loved roller-skating, and going to the movies. She would often tell...
Margaret Leable
March 22, 2024
Margaret Anne Leable, age 93, of Beach Park, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July 13, 1930 in Ashland, WI, to Albert (“Pat”) and Hattie Pataky. She graduated from Waukegan High School.On February 19, 1949, Margaret (“Marge”) married Philip Frank Leable, spending many happy years together, even celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. ...
William Hamilton
March 21, 2024
William Alfred Hamilton, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away March 21, 2024. He was born August 3, 1936 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Frances and William Hamilton.Bill graduated from Waukegan Highschool. He married his wife, Rosemary (Rozie) on Februrary 8, 1958. He retired from Waukegan Highschool as a Crew Chief and was a member of the Lake County Derby’s in the...
Lenora Butler
March 21, 2024
Lenora Butler, 70, of Zion passed away on March 21, 2024.Lenora was born on April 8, 1953 to Rufus Burks and Mary Butler in Chicago, IL. Lenora gave her life to Christ at a young age. She worked as a CNA and at Boeing after attending some college. Lenora brought a bounty of love with cooking, her ability to sing,...
Timothy L. Davis
March 19, 2024
Timothy L. Davis, 87, of Zion, Illinois, passed away March 19, 2024.A visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ft. Sheridan National Cemetery.
Robert Dretske
March 17, 2024
Robert Frederick Dretske, born 7/18/1927 in Waukegan, Illinois to loving parents Fred Ewald Dretske and Hattie Lenore (Wallschlaeger) Dretske. To complete the family, Bob was blessed with a brother, Fred Erwin (Judith Fortson) and a very loving sister Joan Irene (Tim Cordon).He attended Whittier Grade School and Waukegan TWP High School where he was a Captain in the ROTC. Upon...
Connie Lou Hanna
March 11, 2024
Connie Lou Hanna, age 75 of Kenosha, WI, died on Monday March 11, 2024 at Grand Prairie Nursing facility after a long battle with kidney failure.Connie was born October 7, 1948 in Eldorado, Illinois to Willam Carroll and Jean (Casey) Nash. Where she lived with her family until they moved to Lake County.She married John Rantanen in 1966 and together...
Elda Mae Long
March 10, 2024
Elda Mae "Elsie" Long, 83, of Beach Park, Ill, passed away on March 10, 2024. Born on March 16, 1941, in Windber,MINE #40, PA, Elsie lived a full life surrounded by love.The following is a brief over view of her life's journey:Having met the love of her life (at the roller rink). They were soon married and moved to Illinois...
Shirley Schroff
March 7, 2024
Shirley Ann Schroff, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away March 7, 2024 in Beach Park, Illinois. She was born January 20, 1940 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Arthur and Alma Opal.In Shirley’s younger years she enjoyed ceramics, family picnics, and BBQ’s. After many years of living in Waukegan and Grayslake, and working at Carson’s, retirement found Shirley moving into the...
Gwendolyn Ruskin
March 4, 2024
Gwendolyn Ruskin, 62, passed away on March 4, 2024 at her home in Zion, Illinois surrounded by her family.She was born on March 2, 1962 in Lagrange, Georgia the daughter of Lonnie Truitt, and Marie Ruskin.Gwendolyn was more then just a wife, mother and grandmother; she leaves behind her husband, Clarence Kennedy; children, Tamika Ruskin, Chanel (Tyrone Stewart) Ruskin-Stewart, Chaneka...
Beatrice Idleburg
March 2, 2024
Beatrice Idleburg, of Zion, Illinois passed away on March 2, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. She was born September 19, 1937 in Moss Point, Mississippi to parents John Andrews and Gladys Daily.Beatrice previously lived in Norcross, Georgia. She graduated High School in Chicago, Illinois. She married her late husband, John D. Idleburg Sr., in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Beatrice attended Ebenezer...
Joanne Draudt
March 1, 2024
Joanne Vivian Draudt (nee Kelly), 89, of Grayslake, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1934, in Zion, Illinois.Joanne graduated from Zion Benton Township High School, Class of 1952. She went on to work at Heppner Manufacturing, Ball Brothers, Baxter, and Wallgreens Corporate Offices. She was known for her dedication...
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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.
