Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Marilynn Gillespie
December 16, 2023
On December 16th 2023, Marilynn “Mimi” Mead Gillespie decided to go to heaven after 92 years on the earth. Surely her late husband, Robert Brewer Gillespie and previously departed children, Lynn, Bruce, Maridee and Margaret, as well as many, many dogs, were there to greet her with open arms when she arrived.She is survived by her remaining children, Elizabeth Kyle...
Doris Louise McEllen
December 15, 2023
Doris L McEllen (Rosenbalm) of Beach Park, IL, passed on December 15, 2023.Doris was born on April 14, 1931. She married William E. McEllen in August of 1949. He preceded her in death on January 9, 2000. Together they had six children.She is survived by her children, Kathleen (Raymond) Littlefield, Maureen McEllen, Richard McEllen, and Brian (Kimberly) McEllen; eleven grandchildren;...
Geraldine Ruth Wicks
December 14, 2023
Geraldine Ruth Wicks, also known as Gerry, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 88 in Wadsworth, IL. She was born on May 6, 1935, to her late parents (Harry T. Clavey, and Marion (St. Peter) Clavey. Geraldine was a loving wife to her husband of 65 years, Gerald, and together they created a beautiful life...
Robert Buku
December 13, 2023
Robert Buku Sr. passed away December 13, 2023. He was born November 26, 1940 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Roberts family moved to Illinois when he was 5. Robert joined the United States Navy at the age of 17. He came home to marry his wife Pat Wiskur. They spent 58 wonderful years together.Robert worked at Abbott for 33 years, working in...
Richard George Wilczenski
December 9, 2023
Richard George Wilczenski, of Beach Park, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, passed away December 9, 2023 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Richard was born June 9, 1963 to Thomas and Diana Wilczenski in Minot, North Dakota.Richard graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Chicago. He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle Campus and Phoenix University. Richard was a member of the...
Travis E. Newborn
December 8, 2023
Travis E. Newborn, 98, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away December 8, 2023. He was born September 16, 1925 in Booneville, Mississippi.Travis moved to waukegan in 1953 with his family. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. Travis retired in 1990 from the bricklayer union local #20 of Waukegan, Illinois. He served his country in World...
James Paschal
December 7, 2023
James (J.D,) Paschal, passed away December 7, 2023. He was born December 9, 1944 in Mexico, Missouri to parents Hellen Slapelton and James Paschal.James was a devoted Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, and Gpa.He was a man that would give his all to his family. He married his best friend, soul mate, his everything, Shannon. They were married for 60...
Ruthie B. Campbell
December 7, 2023
Ruthie B. Campbell, 89, of Gurnee, Illinois, passed away December 7, 2023. She was born October 16, 1934, in Berry, Alabama. Her identical twin Ruby was born 10 minutes earlier.Ruthie moved here with her family in 1954, settling in Waukegan. She attended Muellers school of cosmetology and continued her career as a self-employed beautician until she was 83 years old....
Gwendolyn Ann Sanders
December 7, 2023
Gwendolyn Ann (January) Sanders (the original G.G., a.k.a. "Grandma Gwen") was born in Waukegan, IL on May 12th, 1955 to the union of Benjamin and Susie January. She confessed a hope in and accepted Christ at an early age. Gwen was a 1973 graduate of Zion Benton Township High School, Zion IL. Gwen was united in marriage to Danny Ray...
Joan Zwicke
December 3, 2023
Joan Zwicke, 69, of Zion, Illinois passed away December 3, 2023 at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital surrounded by her friends and family.Joan was born December 10, 1953 in Elmhurst, IL. She was married to Keith for 51 years. They first married on September 19, 1972 in Elpaso, Texas. After a short separation of 10 months, Joan and Keith remarried ...
Felix Flok Sr
December 3, 2023
Felix F. Flok, Sr, 82 of Wildwood, Illinois passed away December 3, 2023 at the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. Felix was Born January 15, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Helen Flok.Felix married Carla in Farwell, Texas on April 28, 1962 at the Church of Christ. Felix enlisted in the United...
William Langston
November 30, 2023
William “Will” Francis Langston, 81, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on November 30, 2023.Will was born April 11, 1942 in Chicago, IL. He joined the United States Army right out of highschoo. Will married Bonita Sue Winton on July 19, 1969 in Waukegan, IL, and she preceded him in death in 1983. Will worked with Midland Paints, and Commonwealth Edison.He...
Jonell Kathryn Knodel
November 21, 2023
Jonell “Nelly” Knodel, 52, of Kenosha, WI gained her forever wings November 21, 2023 at Serenity Home nursing facility in Kenosha, WI. Jonell was born June 14, 1971 in Waukegan, IL.She also resided in Beach Park, IL and Zion, IL. She was the “It” girl. Avid rock and roll girlie, and what some would refer to as a model. Jonell...
Larry Litewski
November 21, 2023
Larry Gerald Litewski of Winthrop Harbor went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born July 30, 1954, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Gerald and Barbara Litewski. He was the oldest of 4 children and grew up in Zion, IL. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1973 and married his...
Norma Lee Tims
November 21, 2023
Norma Lee Tims, 81, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on November 21, 2023.Norma was born on May 26, 1942 in Waukegan, Illinois and was a 1960 graduate from Waukegan East High School. On April 11, 1981 Norma married James Tims.Norma was the most amazing wife, mother, and homemaker. She was an award winning crafter, amazing artist, amazing grandmother and...
Joyce Ann Tatro
November 19, 2023
Joyce Ann Tatro,79, of Zion, Illinois passed away November 19, 2023.Joyce was born March 19,1944 in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School then married Kenneth Tatro in Waukegan, IL they settled down and raised their seven children. Joyce was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waukegan.Joyce is survived by her children, Brenda (Glen) Merry of Round Lake,...
Larry L Vasquez
November 14, 2023
Larry Lee Carl Vasquez, 79, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on November 14, 2023.Larry was born on January 13, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a former member of Calvary Temple. Larry retired in 2013 after 50 years at Komatsu, formally known as International Harvester, formally known as Frank G. Hough Company.Larry was loyal, honest, strong, knowledgeable, kind and extremely...
Joan Orear
November 12, 2023
Joan Lucille Orear, 79 of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away November 12, 2023 in Highland Park, Illinois.Joan was born February 2, 1944 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1962. She then married Addis Orear on November 7, 1964 at the First Missionary Baptist Church of Zion. Joan was Co-owner of One Stop...
Marsha A. Keske
November 12, 2023
Marsha Arlene Keske, nee McKean, 82 of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away on November 12, 2023 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.Marsha was born in Waukegan in 1941 and was a graduate of Zion Benton Township High School in 1959. She married her husband Richard Keske on September 1, 1962 at Christ Community Church. Before becoming a mother and grandmother, Marsha was a...
Donna Mae Box
November 12, 2023
Donna Mae Box, 84, Said “Good night Sweet dreams” to this earthly life and entered into Eternal Peace on November 12, 2023Donna was born on October 16, 1939 to Ruth and Arthur Marcelain. She was the second born of 5 beautiful daughters. She grew up and attended school in Waukegan, Illinois where she fell in love and married Bobby Box.Together...
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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.
