Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Jeana Dragonetti
May 7, 2008
Jeana Kaye Dragonetti (nee Kinsman), 50, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Kenosha, WI, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, while traveling through Orlando, FL. Jeana was born March 9, 1958, in Waukegan, IL, and attended school in Beach Park, IL, Zion, IL, and graduated high school in Milwaukee, Wl. She worked as sales representative for her father before...
Irene Morgan
May 3, 2008
Irene Morgan, 53, of Zion, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 3, 2008. She was born March 5, 1955 in Hughes, Arkansas, and came to Waukegan at an early age. She attended Christ Community Church in Zion. Irene was an avid gardener and she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include...
Lorraine Celesnik
May 3, 2008
Lorraine C. Celesnik, while surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with her sweet Jesus on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was born May 19, 1919 in Chicago and lived in the Waukegan/North Chicago areas from 1940 to 2002. She retired from Fansteel Metallurgical of North Chicago after...
Anthony Sippio
April 29, 2008
Anthony Tzadik Cleary Sippio was born June 17, 1984 in Oakland California at the Oaknoll Naval Hospital to proud parents Anthony and Debra Sippio. Anthony was a charming, intelligent and inquisitive individual. He attended Lake Shore Catholic Academy, Seventh Day Adventist, Trinity Christian School, Viking Jr. High, Warren Township High School and went on to study business at College of...
Dean Boswell
April 26, 2008
Dean L. Boswell, 77, of Winthrop Harbor, died of a pulmonary embolism on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Midwestern Regional Medical Center. Dean was born April 11, 1931 in Chariton, Iowa. He belonged to the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #150 in Lake County. He was also a member of Zion-Benton Moose Lodge #667. Dean was an avid hunter...
Donald Springer
April 26, 2008
Donald Gene Springer was born in Bridgeport IL on February 10, 1934 and passed away after battling cancer on April 26, 2008. Don grew up in Lawrenceville IL and moved to Zion in 1941 where he met Mary Ann Hollingshead, and they married in 1951. They eventually settled in Ingleside IL to raise their family of six children until divorcing...
Margaret Grant
April 21, 2008
Margaret Mary Grant, 98, of Waukegan, died on Monday, April 21, 2008 at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Zion. She was born November 13, 1909 in O'Connor, Nebraska and came to Waukegan in 1957. She was a very active member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church of Waukegan where she served in many roles, including Eucharistic Minister. In 1975 she...
Clifford McLellan
April 20, 2008
Clifford D. McLellan, 77, of Zion, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. He was born May 6, 1930, in Lake Forest, the youngest of eight children, to Mr.and Mrs. William McLellan. Clifford had resided in Lake Forest, Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor and Zion. He was formerly employed by E.J &E. Railroad, AmmcoTools, Fansteel,Johnson...
Kathryn Qualls
April 20, 2008
Kathryn "Tootsie" Qualls, 72, a resident of Barton Senior Residence in Zion, Illinois, died on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. She was born March 15, 1937 in Harrisburg, Arkansas and moved to Zion at the age of 14. Survivors include her three children, Kathy (Larry) Depoy, Janet (Frank) Snow and Rona Qualls all of Pleasant...
Sara Mann
April 19, 2008
Sara Lynn Mann, 27, of Winthrop Harbor, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 19, 2008, after an 11 year battle with Myasthenia Gravis. Sara was born September 8, 1980 in McHenry, Illinois. She spent many years out West with her parents before returning to this area to be near her extended family. Sara was a loving mother to...
William O'Neill
April 16, 2008
Sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke or out you go!" According to Bill O'Neill, that was the rule in his family when he was growing up. Known as a great storyteller, he also sang as easily, and as well, as he talked and welcomed anyone he met as a friend. Always willing to offer help in times...
James Hamm
April 16, 2008
James H. Hamm, 84, of Beach Park, IL, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO. He was born November 29, 1923, in Belmont, MS, and served as a deputy with the Lake County Sheriff's department for 23 years. James enjoyed his gardening and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Adele Hamm; children, James Bobby...
Edward Jaronik
April 15, 2008
Edward G. Jaronik Sr., 92, of Waukegan, IL, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Ed was born December 16, 1915, in Waukegan. A graduate of Waukegan Township High School, he married Ceridwen (Carrie) Jones on July 26, 1945, at Immaculate Conception Church in Waukegan. A lifelong member and one time caddie at Bonnie...
Rex Carey
April 14, 2008
Rex Carey, 74, of Chicago, Illinois, died on Monday, April 14, 2008 at Glencrest Nursing Home in Chicago. Rex was born April 21, 1933 in Zion but lived most of his life in Chicago. He was employed for almost 30 years by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois. Rex was a master bridge player, played in many tournaments and amassed over...
Millie VanAbel
April 13, 2008
Millie M. VanAbel 68, of Park City, Illinois, died on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Kenosha Hospital, surrounded by her family. Millie was born February 15, 1940 in Chicago, grew up in Mason, Wisconsin and came to this area while still in High School in 1956. She retired in 1979 from American International Hospital (now Midwestern Regional Medical Center) in...
Kenneth Anthony
April 13, 2008
Kenneth Foster Anthony Sr, 68, a lifelong resident of Zion, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, April 13, 2008, after a long battle with diabetes and heart complications. He was born May 4, 1939 in Waukegan. From his early childhood, Kenneth was devoted to the Zion Passion Play. He played various roles and was particularly remembered for playing...
Karen Bower
April 11, 2008
Karen M. Bower, 50, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 11, 2008 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. Karen was born March 8, 1958 to the late Olga and Fred Kravontka in Waukegan, Illinois. She was a member of Calvary Harvest Church of Gurnee where she was involved in many different ministries and...
Norma Lehman
April 9, 2008
Norma W. Lehman (nee Liddle), 80, of Zion, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Rolling Hills Manor Nursing Home in Zion, after carrying the burden of Alzheimer's disease with peace and dignity for 15 years. Norma was born February 21, 1928 in Beach Park and was a life-long member of Christ Community Church of Zion. She enjoyed square dancing...
Kenneth Roberts
April 9, 2008
Kenneth "Kenort" Roberts, 51, of Zion, died on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at his home. Ken was born April 22, 1956 in Booneville, Mississippi and lived in Winthrop Harbor for most of his life. He attended the Winthrop Harbor Grade Schools and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1974. He worked at Bennett's United Oil in his early years,...
Steve Jecevicus
April 6, 2008
Steve F. Jecevicus, 86 of, Wadsworth, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the home of his nephew, John Jecevicus, in Wadsworth. Steve was born November 14, 1921, in Wauconda, IL, and had resided at his nephew's home for the last 1½years. Before that he lived in Wadsworth for 50 years, working for Imperial Mink Ranch and...
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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.
