Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Dr. Richard Lee Dreyer
November 28, 2022
Dr. Richard L. Dreyer, 90, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2022.He was born on September 29, 1932. Richard dedicated his life to teaching and volunteering. He retired from Zion Benton High School as principal, was a Shriner and volunteer/donor for Shriners Hospital for Children, and a member of the Masonic Lodge.He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; Daughter, Lisa...
Leslie Diaz
November 28, 2022
Leslie Diaz was born in Waukegan, Illinois to Minerva and Marcelino Diaz on February 4, 1955. He passed away November 28, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois. He was raised in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Waukegan Township Highschool Class of 1973.Leslie attended Illinois University and graduated in 1991 with a degree in accounting. While in school he worked for Chrysler...
Benjamin Evangelista
November 28, 2022
Benjamin Evangelista, 91, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away on November 28, 2022. He was born in Highland Park, Illinois, on April 28, 1931, the son of Carlo and Madelaena (Casorio) Evangelista.Ben married Barbara Tremaine on October 7, 1950, at Immaculate Conception Church in Waukegan, Illinois, and was proudly dedicated to his wife and their five children. Ben loved the...
Siedah Mickens
November 27, 2022
Siedah Nouvi (Cookie) Mickens, 30, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on Sunday November 27 th , 2022, in Waukegan, Illinois. Siedah was born in Chicago, Illinois to Gerald Mickens and Odessa Adams on January 29 th , 1992.She enjoyed playing the violin and singing. She loved her family dearly. Siedah is survived by her Mother Odessa Adams of Zion, Illinois,...
Edwin Knute Nelson
November 27, 2022
Edwin "Ed" Knute Nelson, 97, died peacefully at home on November 27, 2022. Ed, son of Knut and Edith Nelson, was born June 12, 1925, in Waukegan, IL, and remained a lifelong resident. Ed's father passed away when Ed was eight years old. After graduating from Waukegan Township High School, Ed dedicated himself to supporting his mother.His passion for aviation...
Erika Zenta Dolata
November 27, 2022
Erika Zenta Dolata (nee Gutbrod), 85, passed away November 27, 2022. She was born on July 5, 1937 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Friedrich and Pauline (Schwarz) Gutbrod.Erika’s legacy was her love for her large family. She enjoyed cooking large holiday meals where everyone was welcome. She also enjoyed reading and doing word search puzzles. She loved to crochet,...
Marie Grigonis
November 27, 2022
Marie Grigonis, of Racine, Wisconsin. Visitation is December 8, 2022, from 5 to 8 PM at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd., Zion, Illinois 60099. Additional visitation December 9, 2022, from 10 to 11 AM at Our Lady of Humility Church, 10655 W. Wadsworth Rd., Beach Park, Illinois 60099, proceeding to an 11 AM Mass at Our Lady of Humility...
Marcia A Barczak
November 24, 2022
Marica A. Barczak, 78, passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side in Beach Park, Illinois, November 24, 2022. Marcia was born December 23, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois.Marcia married the love of her life, Joseph Barczak in Chicago, IL June 9, 1962. She supported Joseph throughout his military career for 24 years, while raising four children and...
Avalyn Cappelen
November 24, 2022
Avalyn Marie Cappelen, 93, entered her heavenly home on November 24, 2022, in Ventura, California."Tootie" was born in Zion, Illinois on September 1, 1929, to Mamie and Walter Ruesch.She is survived by her children, Susan Sherrow (Mike) and John Cappelen (Sue). Grandchildren, Sally Priebus (Reince, great grandchildren Jack and Grace), Luke Sherrow, Jordan Sherrow (Kristi), and Joshua Cappelen (Jennifer, great...
Eric H. Roberts
November 22, 2022
Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our son, brother and uncle, Eric Henry Roberts, 55, of Zion, IL on November 22,2022. He was born on August 22, 1967 in Waukegan, IL the son of Donald (Mary Brown) Roberts.Eric graduated from Zion Benton high school in 1985. He also served in the U.S Air Force for two...
Jane Francis
November 22, 2022
Jane Francis Cowart (Gonzales), age 82 of Winthrop Harbor IL., passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday November 22, 2022 at 11:30 am surrounded by her loved ones. Jane was born July 4,1940 in Elmendorl, TX to Benito Gonzales and Angelita Carranza. Her family moved from San Antonio to Wisconsin in 1947. For the last 45 years she has resided...
Christine Jones
November 21, 2022
Christine Plumley Jones, 47, of Beach Park, IL passed away on November 21, 2022. She was born on July 1, 1975 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Brian and Melissa (Williams) Plumley.Christine was GOOD. A good grandmother, a good mother, a good wife, a good colleague, a good friend … above all a GOOD PERSON. Her legacy will be one...
George Edward Hendricks Sr.
November 21, 2022
George Edward Hendricks Sr., 58, of Racine, WI passed away on November 21, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1964, in Waukegan, IL. The son of Edward E. Hendricks and Jeannette Watson.George went to Zion Benton, graduating in the class of 1982, he was on the swim team. He married his wife, Jennifer, at Shiloh Park, Zion, IL, on...
Beverly Bogdala
November 20, 2022
Beverly J. (Dyke) Bogdala, aged 88, died November 21, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center.She was born May 25, 1934 to Emil and Bernice (Shorman) Dyke at St. Therese Hospital, Waukegan, IL and was a life-long Waukegan resident.Surviving are her loving children: Henry, Jr. (Linda), Kevin (Ruby), Julia (Jerome) Shields, and Jeffrey Bogdala; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She is also...
Wilma Bartholomew
November 19, 2022
Wilma June Bartholomew, 86, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022.Wilma was born November 13, 1936 in Kootenai, Idaho to Elmer and Gladys Foster. She married Kenneth Richard Bartholomew on December 12, 1959 in Waukegan, IL. Wilma retired from Chrysler and was a member of UAW Local 72. In her free time Wilma enjoyed going to...
Marti Ferger
November 19, 2022
Marti Ferger (neé Kliem, neé Ellis) passed away on November 19, 2022 in Waukegan, IL. She was born October 18, 1945 in Canton, OH. Marti graduated from Lincoln High School in Canton, OH with the class of 1963. She married James “Jim” Ferger on October 1, 1966 in Zion, IL. She enjoyed crocheting and ceramics. Marti is survived by her...
Kathleen "Kathy" Moore
November 12, 2022
Kathleen K. Moore, 62, passed away November 12, 2022 in Waukegan, Il with her family by her side. Kathy was born to Olyon and Nona Holland on May 5, 1960, in Winthrop Harbor, IL,Kathy was a giver, always putting her children and grandchildren before herself. She loved spending time visiting her grandparents in Cable, WI. Also visiting her mother in...
Peggy-Lou Lang
November 12, 2022
Peggy-Lou Lang of Zion, IL passed away November 12, 2022 in Waukegan, IL. Peggy-Lou was born June 7, 1930 in Waukegan, IL.In Peggy’s younger years, she twirled baton and was a performing member of the Wanderers Skating Club. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School, class of 1948. She was employed at Dexter Corporation, Waukegan, IL for 27 years before...
Lydia Racz
November 9, 2022
Lydia Racz, 95, of Zion, Illinois passed away on November 9, 2022 in Libertyville, IL. She was born on January 31, 1927 in Valea lui Mihai, Romania; the daughter of Imre and Maria Gero. In her younger years, in addition to being an accountant, Lydia actively worked in the mission field. Her soon-to-be future husband heard about her before they...
Gordon Hodge
November 7, 2022
Gordon James Hodge, who was born on July 10, 1936, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away on November 7, 2022. Gordon attended Zion Benton Township High School and graduated with the class of 1954. During high school he worked as a stock clerk and butcher apprentice at Kroger, a chain grocery store. Shortly after high school he joined the U.S. Navy...
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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.
