Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Willis D. Wood

Willis D. Wood

May 15, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Willis D. Wood on May 15th, 2023 at the age of 89. Willis fought a long battle with cancer and is finally at rest. He will be forever loved and forever remembered. No services will take place, but we do appreciate your love and support during this difficult time.He was preceded in death by...

Lynn Marie Connell

Lynn Marie Connell

May 13, 2023

Lynn Marie Connell, 71, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away on May 13, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 6, 1951 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Milton and Myrtle (Scherr) Huguelet.Lynn grew up in unincorporated Lake Forest, IL and graduated from Libertyville High School -  class of 1969.  She then attended The College of Lake...

Beverly Kyrk

Beverly Kyrk

May 8, 2023

Beverly Ann (Boyle) Kyrk of Buffalo Grove, IL former long-time Zion, IL resident, was born September 20, 1929 in Escanaba, Michigan to Edward Herman Jr and Anna Elizabeth (McDonough) Boyle. Beverly was the oldest of seven children, and she received her education in Escanaba and Milwaukee.On June 3, 1950 she was joined in marriage to Homer Cecil Kyrk, Jr. in...

Mary Rose Williams

Mary Rose Williams

May 6, 2023

Mary Rose Williams, 87, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2023 at the Vitacare Nursing Home under hospice care in Medford, WI.Mary was born on June 5, 1935 in East Chicago, to parents Robert and Dorothy Wilkins. As a child Mary grew up in Hammond, IN. After graduating, Mary continued her education at Sterling College majoring in Elementary Education.Mary began...

Bonita "Bonnie" Epker

Bonita "Bonnie" Epker

May 1, 2023

Bonita “Bonnie” Gaylene Epker, nee Peterson, died in the early morning on Monday, May 1, 2023,surrounded by her loving family at, her most recent residence, the Life Care Center in Sarasota, Florida.Bonnie was formerly a lifelong resident of Lake Villa, Illinois. Bonnie had just celebrated her 89 th birthdayhappily just two days before her death on April 28 th with...

Steven Douglas Stankovitch

Steven Douglas Stankovitch

April 30, 2023

The world lost a beautiful soul on the afternoon of April 30, 2023 when Steven Douglas Stankovitch passed away suddenly of natural causes. Steve, known to many as “Stanko”, was born on June 14, 1960 to Peter and Marilyn Lois (Siegel) Stankovitch of Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Waukegan West High School where he met his best friend and the...

Beatrice "Bea" Colboth

Beatrice "Bea" Colboth

April 28, 2023

Beatrice "Bea" Colboth (73) of Twin Lakes, WIformerly of Wadsworth, IL passed away surrounded by her family on April 28, 2023. She was born on August 20, 1949 in Clarmont, France.  The daughter of Suzanne & Marvin Ehlers. Bea married her husband Daniel Colboth on August 8, 1980 in Waukegan, IL.She is survived by her daughter Sheri Roberson, her son...

John Bandman Sr.

John Bandman Sr.

April 28, 2023

John David Bandman Sr, 72, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on April 28, 2023, in Beach Park, Illinois.John was born August 14, 1950 in Waukegan, Illinois. After attending trade school, he became an electrician and retired from Abbott Laboratories.John is survived by his three children, John Bandman Jr., Jeff (Katie) Bandman, and Cheryl (Katrina) Goin; grandchildren, Ian Bandman, Mia...

Sabine Colbert

Sabine Colbert

April 25, 2023

Sabine Colbert, 66, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away April 25, 2023, in Mequon, Wisconsin surrounded by her family.Sabine was born July 9, 1956 in Meldorf, Germany. The daughter of Walter and Rita (Nagel) Hinz. Sabine was a member of Great Lakes Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Sabine also worked at Bank Direct Capital Finance as a portfolio manager.Sabine is survived...

Pamela Kay Cardenas

Pamela Kay Cardenas

April 25, 2023

Pamela Kay Cardenas, 75, of Waukegan, IL, passed away April 25, 2023, in Waukegan, IL.Pamela was the most loving and kind woman and mother. She loved her family and spoiled them in every way she could. She valued her friends that she had made throughout the years.Pamela is survived by her children, Kathleen (Ernesto) Imbrogno, Scott (Kimberly) Gillespie; sister, Janet...

Steven Willett

Steven Willett

April 24, 2023

Steven Willett, 53, of Zion, Illinois passed away on April 24, 2023 in Zion, Illinois.After graduating high school, Steven served and retired from the Army. He worked for the past 20 years on the Great Lakes Naval Base. Steven was a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legions, PDG of district 1F Lions Club International, and he was...

Agnes Custer

Agnes Custer

April 22, 2023

Agnes “Aggie” Custer, (nee Patterson), 84, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 22, 2023.Born December 20, 1938 in North Chicago, IL, she is the second daughter of the late Delbert W. And Veronica E. (Ptasienski) Patterson. Agnes attended the former Holy Rosary School of North Chicago, IL and was a 1956...

Marcia Carnick

Marcia Carnick

April 20, 2023

Marcia Carnick, 86, of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed away April 20, 2023, in Waukegan, Illinois. She was born May 31, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents John and Stella Lenda.Marcia grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduating from Casimir Pulaski High School. She later moved to Waukegan, Illinois. Marcia was a registered nurse. She attended St. Therese nursing school in Waukegan, Illinois...

Marilyn Benjamin

Marilyn Benjamin

April 16, 2023

Marilyn E. Benjamin, 94, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away April 16, 2023 in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.Marilyn was born on May 29,1928 in Chicago Illinois. Marilyn and Vernon Benjamin were married on October 29,1987 in Waukegan, Illinois. She was also a member of St. Dismas Church in Waukegan.Marilyn is survived by her daughter Donna (David) Salgado; grandchildren, Jimmy ( Kristen)...

Charles Moyer

Charles Moyer

April 15, 2023

Charles W. Moyer, 82, of Zion, Illinois , passed away April 15, 2023 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born on February 24, 1941 in Harrisburg, Illinois.Charles was Superman! He could do anything and would help in any way possible. He raised eight children and was an amazing father and grandfather. He worked hard and tirelessly to ensure his family always...

Nancy Frye

Nancy Frye

April 15, 2023

Nancy Frye, 89, of Chandler AZ formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away surrounded by her family on April 15, 2023 just shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on May 28, 1933 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of John and Margaret (Nielsen) DeBoer.Nancy married her husband Lloyd Frye on February 16, 1952 in Waukegan, IL. She worked as...

Christopher Poirier

Christopher Poirier

April 14, 2023

Christopher H. Poirier, 73, of Zion, Illinois passed away on April 14, 2023 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was born November 14,1949 in Chicago, Illinois.Christopher married Diane Kaminski on August 27, 2005 at the Navel Chapel in North Chicago. Christopher retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 26 years of service in the Navy.  After retiring from the Navy he worked...

Christine Cabrera

Christine Cabrera

April 14, 2023

Christine Dailey Cabrera, 64, of Zion, Illinois, passed away at home on April 14, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones.Christine was born in Denison, Texas on November 2, 1958. Christine married Edgardo Cabrera on September 2, 1976 in Long Beach, California. Christine was a devoted homemaker and retired real estate agent, who loved spending time with her family....

Mark McWhorter

Mark McWhorter

April 10, 2023

OBITUARY OF MARK MCWHORTERMark A McWhorter, 63, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away on April 10, 2023 in Winthrop Harbor,Illinois. He was born March 4, 1960 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Everyone who knew Mark knew that he was one of a kind. He had a special gift of being able to diagnoseand fix any kind of problem that anyone could think of...

Sandra Riley

Sandra Riley

April 10, 2023

Sandra Ann Riley, 85, of Zion, IL passed away on April 10, 2023 in Waukegan, IL surrounded by her family. She was born on December 4, 1937 in Kenosha, WI the daughter of  Lawrence and Edith (Edholm) Jacobs. Sandy graduated from Zion Benton High School class of 1955, she then enrolled in Northwestern Nursing school. She worked for Abbott labs...