Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


James Albert

James Albert

May 15, 2010

James Robert Albert Sr., 60 died suddenly at Vista Medical Center on Sunday, May 16, 2010. He was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church and attended Our Lady of Humility Elementary School in Zion. He graduated from Carmel High School in 1968. He served in the Army National Guard and was an Emergency Medical Technician for many years....

Beverly McElmurry

Beverly McElmurry

May 14, 2010

Dr. Beverly Jane McElmurry, EdD, RN, FAAN, Professor of Nursing, and Associate Dean of the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Nursing Global Health Leadership Office, died May 14, 2010, at home in Zion. She was 72. Bev was born August 9, 1937 in Stanley, WI, to Jack McElmurry and Frances (Smith) McElmurry. Her family relocated to Zion later...

William Beckenbaugh

William Beckenbaugh

May 14, 2010

William D. Beckenbaugh, 77, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois died on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Bill was born August 24, 1932 in Chicago and moved to Winthrop Harbor in 1992 from Melrose Park, Illinois. He was a member of North Prairie United Methodist Church of Winthrop Harbor where he was also active with the...

Edward Godbold

Edward Godbold

May 10, 2010

Edward Godbold Sr. "Buddy" Edward "Buddy" Godbold Sr, 72, of Zion died Monday, May 10, 2010 in Chicago. Edward born April 14, 1938 in Pinehill, Alabama to the union of George and Maryalice (nee Blackman) Godbold. Edward moved to Zion, Illinois in 1969. He attended the Camden Academy School in Camden, Alabama. He married Lula Godbold on August 20, 1967....

Ernestine Powers

Ernestine Powers

May 10, 2010

Ernestine "Tiny" Powers, 84, a long time resident of Zion, and formerly of Winthrop Harbor, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Tiny was born December 26, 1925, in Choctaw County, MS, and married Lester Powers on August 2, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church...

Josephine Esperson

Josephine Esperson

May 9, 2010

Josephine "Joey" E. Pressnall Esperson, 72, of Beach Park, IL, died on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Joey was born December 20, 1937, in Waukegan, IL, to Leonard and Hazel Grant Pressnall. She was retired from Zion-Benton Township High School where she was employed as a food service worker. Joey was formerly employed by...

William Gilbert

William Gilbert

May 5, 2010

William "Bill" Gilbert, 81, of Winthrop Harbor, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, peacefully at Vista Medical Center East surrounded by family. Bill was born February 10, 1929 in Waukegan and has lived in this area all of his life. Bill retired in 1989 as Director of Engineering from Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan after 32 years of service. He...

Kevin Weber

Kevin Weber

May 5, 2010

Kevin "Spider" Weber, 33, whom loved to fish, died on May 5, 2010. He was loving son of Karen and Robert Weber; loving brother to Robert, Richard, Daniel and Joanna; uncle to Christopher; and beloved mate of Alicia Delgado and her children, Crystal and Elijah. Rest in Peace my son - we love you. Memorial visitation will be held on...

Eric Hortin

Eric Hortin

May 4, 2010

Eric John Hortin, 60,of Zion, IL, died on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Eric was born on September 24, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1967 and Rockford College in 1971 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Eric was an avid follower of all Zion High...

Florence Dawson Cankar

Florence Dawson Cankar

May 1, 2010

Florence M. Dawson Cankar Florence M. Dawson Cankar, 91, of Waukegan, formerly of Palatine, IL, and Hammond, IN, died peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2010, with her family by her side at her home. Florence was born on October 4, 1918, in Chicago and was a member of the Elks #702 in Waukegan. She loved to golf and bowl, along...

William Wilemon

William Wilemon

April 26, 2010

William A. "Jack" Wilemon, 86, of Winthrop Harbor, IL joined that "Great Fisherman's Club in the Sky" on Monday, April 26, 2010, at his son's home in Winthrop Harbor, IL. Jack was born December 23, 1923, in Fulton, MS, and married Earner J. Morris on March 22, 1946, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Fulton. Jack and Earner resided in...

Lawrence Stevens

Lawrence Stevens

April 24, 2010

Lawrence A. "Larry" Stevens Lawrence A. "Larry" Stevens, 78, of Beach Park, IL, died on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born May 16, 1931, in Taunton, Mass. Larry married Margaret Punzel on September 27, 1969, in Lake Mills, WI. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Zion. Larry retired...

Cliff Oathout

Cliff Oathout

April 21, 2010

G.C. "Cliff" Oathout, 90, of Zion, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Cliff was born July 1, 1919, in Bonnie, IL. He married Marjorie Swarthout on November 26, 1970, in Alma, IL. Cliff retired from the Zion Post Office after about 35 years of service. He served with the United States...

Willie Davis

Willie Davis

April 20, 2010

Willie Frank Davis a long time resident of Zion, Illinois the husband of Marie Davis departed this life on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 after a lengthy illness Funeral service will be held on Saturday May 1, 2010 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2500 West 30th Street in Zion, Illinois the Pastor B. J. Gaston officiating. Visitation will be held at...

Ghele Mack

Ghele Mack

April 15, 2010

Ghele R. Mack On Thursday, April 15, 2010, just as the sun began to lower itself to the earth, the Son lowered himself and took Ghele R. Mack into His bosom and carried her into His Kingdom for eternity. Ghele was born Ghele Romona Marshall on August 2, 1928 to the union of Naomi Williamson Marshall and Joseph Albert Marshall....

Mitsuko Thompson

Mitsuko Thompson

April 14, 2010

Mitsuko Thompson died at home, April 14, after a long illness. She was a kind, gentle, and loving woman who never met a person she did not like. She brought joy and happiness to her hundreds of friends around the world. She never said no to a person in need. She traveled to over 100 countries and lived for extended...

Daniel Schreiber

Daniel Schreiber

April 13, 2010

Daniel "Dan" Walter Schreiber, 52, of Zion, IL, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2010. He was a loving husband, father and brother. He was united in marriage to Jeanne Bajus on March 23, 1996. Dan was the owner of D&D Remodeling and was a member of the ZB Alano Club and a friend of Bill W. An avid fisherman...

Mercedes Arcilla

Mercedes Arcilla

April 10, 2010

Mercedes C. "Medy" Arcilla, 68, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Manor Care of Highland Park. Mercedes was born September 24, 1941, in Cebu City, Philippines. She married Marco Arcilla on June 14, 1970, in Cebu City, and was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Wadsworth. Mercedes retired from Vista Medical Center (formerly...

Ronald Jackson

Ronald Jackson

April 10, 2010

Ronald "R.J." Jackson, 74, of Beach Park, formerly of Zion, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Ron was born October 5, 1935, in Waukegan and was a 1953 graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School. He married his late wife Elsie Paulson on July 1, 1956 in Mississippi. Ron's career was primarily in...

Levonia French

Levonia French

April 8, 2010

Levonia "Paul" French, 59, of Beach Park, IL passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at home. Paul was born to the union of David French and Tressie Davis in Coldwater, MS, on January 18, 1951. Paul spent his early years in Mississippi, later moving to St. Louis, MO, where he graduated from McKinley High School. Paul was baptized and...