Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
William Terry Fuqua
January 5, 2024
William "Terry" Fuqua, 67, of Kansasville, WI, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2024 at home.Terry was born September 5, 1956 in Waukegan, IL, to Madeline and Ellis Fuqua. He graduated from Waukegan High School with the class of 1974. Terry was an outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, camping, and motorcycling.He is survived by his wife, Carol Fuqua; children, Kristen Fuqua...
Edward Ptasienski
January 3, 2024
Edward “Ed” Ptasienski, 76, of Zion, Illinois passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at home. Ed was born April 18, 1947 in Waukegan, IL at St. Therese Hospital to Peter and Stella Ptasienski.Ed joined the United States Army in 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1971. Ed earned an associate degree in civil engineering from Gateway College....
David Wayne Harwick
December 30, 2023
David Wayne Harwick, 67, of Zion, IL passed away December 30, 2023.David was born November 29, 1956 in Hazel Green, WI. He grew up in Galena, IL, moved around for awhile and finally settled down in Zion, IL. David married Larissa Coombs on June 5, 1993 in Chicago, IL. He served his country by joining the United States Army where...
Roberta Jean Channell
December 28, 2023
On December 28, 2023, Roberta Jean Channell (Whittington) passed away peacefully at the age of 97. She was born August 30, 1926 in Franklin County, Illinois to Arthur and Velma Whittington. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John, Kenneth, Charles, Noel and Jerry Whittington and sisters, Mildred Hill (Whittington), Ila Gibbons (Whittington) and Mary Bradley (Whittington) and...
Pearlie Baldy
December 24, 2023
Pearlie Ozell Baldy, 91, of Zion, IL, passed away on December 24, 2023 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL.Pearlie was born on September 13, 1932 in Haleyville, Alabama. She was a devoted, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. As a Christian, Pearlie loved the Lord Jesus. She loved listening to music and encouraged her sons...
James Stickles
December 22, 2023
James Kenneth (Butch) Stickles, 83 years old, long-time resident of Zion, IL, gained his angel wings on December 22nd, 2023.Butch was born on February 8th, 1940, to Dessie J. Stickles and Alice (Carlson) Stickles in Nunica, MI.In 1960 he met the love of his life, Linda ‘Sue’ Spiller. On November 26th, of that year, Butch and Sue eloped to Alabama...
Wanda Dunn
December 22, 2023
Wanda Nadine Dulaney Dunn, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away December 22, 2023 in Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin. She was born August 12, 1940 in Zion, Illinois.Wanda graduated from Zion Benton High School, was a member of the Zion Bible Church, and worked at the Great Lakes Naval base as well as Zion Benton High School.Wanda married her late husband Jim...
John "Johnny" T. Barr IV
December 21, 2023
John T. Barr IV, of Delavan, Wisconsin passed away December 21, 2023. He was born May 16, 1981 in Winfield, Illinois to parents Teodosia Barrera and John Barr III.John graduated high school in Suffern, New York. He was self-employed and has recently been working at his mother’s restaurant, El Lago, in Zion, Illinois.John is survived by his children, Daisy, Josh,...
Darcy Krause
December 20, 2023
Darcy Krause, of Pleasant Praire, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly December 20, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born August 16, 1958 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents William and Joyce McCleary.Darcy is survived by her husband, Larry Krause; children, Erik (Brianne) Leable, Brent (Andrea) Leable, Ryan Krause, and Nolan Krause (Tara); grandchildren, Ellery and Benton Leable, Elliana and Oliver Leable, Nora...
Charles "Chuck" J. Diliberti
December 17, 2023
Charles “Chuck” J. Diliberti, 75, of Wadsworth, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the majority of his family on December 17, 2023.Chuck was born June 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL. He married Karen Lee on February 27, 1970. Chuck found his calling in security work for various companies and eventually retired from Heather Ridge Security. He served 20...
William G. Holt
December 17, 2023
William G. “Bill” Holt, 82, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023.Bill was born December 25, 1941 in Waukegan, IL. He married Barbara Paulson on September 12, 1964 in Zion, IL. Bill retired from the 710 Teamsters with UPS. His favorite times were spent with his family, especially his 2 beloved granddaughters.He is survived by his wife,...
Terry Robert McNabb
December 16, 2023
Terry Robert McNabb, of Zion, Illinois passed away December 16, 2023 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born April 7, 1952 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Radley and Ardis McNabb.Terry was a proud graduate of Zion-Benton high school and attended Trinity College, MA Roosevelt, and The University of Chicago while getting his Bachelors Degree. Terry married his wife, Lois (Hedlund) McNabb...
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....
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