Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Lawrence "Larry" J. Clark
February 15, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” J. Clark, left this world peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston, Wisconsin. He was one of eleven children, and was born June 30, 1937 to Charles and Retta Clark in Beloit, Wisconsin. His family later relocated to Exeland, Wisconsin.
In 1955 Larry moved to Antioch, Illinois for two years where he farmed prior to...
Sandra M. Drennen
February 14, 2025
Sandra Mae Drennen (Bogdala), of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin- surrounded by her loving family.
Sandra was born on April 3, 1946 in Waukegan, Illinois to parents Frank and Emma Bogdala. She spent the majority of her lifetime in Waukegan where she resided for over 60 years. Sandra attended and...
Frederick Adam Polzin
February 11, 2025
Frederick A. "Fritz" Polzin, 91, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2025, in Zion, IL. He was born on June 8, 1933, in Franklin Park, Illinois, son of Frederick and Evelyn (Murray) Polzin.
After graduation from Zion-Benton in 1951, he worked for the county in various jobs and served in the U.S. Army. Returning home, he became a union bricklayer,...
Robert A. Herrmann
February 8, 2025
Robert A. Herrmann, who helped comfortably relocate thousands of families as a mover in the Chicago area, died February 8 at age 93.
Mr. Herrmann started in the moving business as a bookkeeper. He switched to the trucks seeking more variety and for more pay for his growing family. He continued handling payroll for various trucking companies part-time. His children recall...
William "Willie" Welch
February 8, 2025
William Thomas “Willie” Welch, 65, of Waukegan IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 8, 2025.
Born on January 28, 1960 in Waukegan IL to parents Robert and Vada Welch.
William, affectionately known as “Willie” had a passion for life that was infectious. A lover of cars, he spent countless hours tinkering with engines and appreciating the art of automotive design. His...
Macario J Conejo
February 6, 2025
Macario J. Conejo, 73, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025.
He was born February 28, 1951 in Havana, Cuba. Macario married Kelly Luoma on April 18, 2003 in Lake County, IL. He worked for and retired from Colbert Packaging.Macario is survived by his wife, Kelly; son, Richard E. Conejo; step-son Dillon Diaguila; grandchildren, Ariel, Jordan, Julian, Benny...
Lynn Gibson
February 2, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Judith Lynn Gibson. Lynn passed away at Allure of Zion on February 2, 2025 where she resided.
Lynn was a social butterfly; she loved meeting new people and making new friends. Lynn was a caring and sensitive person. Lynn enjoyed spending time with her longtime partner, her children, grandchildren, and family....
Donald Schmidt
January 31, 2025
Donald C. Schmidt of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away January 31, 2025 at his home in Winthrop Harbor. He was born February 22, 1953 in Waukegan, Illinois, to parents Pat and Harry Schmidt.
Donald graduated from Waukegan High School and went on to receive a bachelor's degree in business from College of Lake County. He married his wife LuAnn Dutton in...
Rossa Grant
January 30, 2025
Rossa Maria (Roz) Grant was born to Robert Dillard and the late Eddie Lee (Toni) Jordan Dillard on August 18, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
She received Christ at an early age. She completed her education in the Chicago Public School System and attended Lincoln College. She worked for Abbot laboratories from 2000...
Arturo Samano
January 30, 2025
Arturo Samano Guzman, of Lake Bluff, Illinois passed away January 30, 2025 in Lake Bluff. He was born May 21, 1944 in Guanajuato, Mexico to parents, J. Dolores Samano and Jovita Guzman.
Arturo grew up in Mexico and has also lived in California where he was a field worker, as well as Illinois.
Arturo loved the outdoors. He loved cultivating land, plants,...
Jon Mullaney
January 29, 2025
Jon Michael Mullaney, 85, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Kenosha, WI.
Jon was born October 10, 1939 in Waukegan, IL. He later married Mary Himsel on May 22, 1982 in Waukegan, IL. Jon served with the United States Army Reserves for 3 years. He then went to Devry Institute of Technology where his education and...
Trent Yeager
January 29, 2025
Trent Yeager, 68, passed away on January 29, 2025.
Trent was born in North Chicago, IL on February 23, 1956. Trent graduated from North Chicago Highschool. He later went on to become a coach bus driver.
Trent is survived by his children, Joann Osborn, Trent Yeager Jr., Michelle Nash, and Marjorie Frazler; grandchildren, Vaneciea Osborne, Vance Osborne, Veona Osborne, Marissa Nash, BreAnna...
Dolores Bruner
January 29, 2025
Dolores "Lorrie" Bruner, 95, formerly of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 29, 2025 in Lindenhurst, IL.
Lorrie was born on July 19, 1929 in Richmond, MN to John and Veronica ( Hemmesch) Ressemann. She married Kenneth Bruner on June 14, 1948 in Richmond, MN. Together they moved and built a life in Waukegan, IL....
Eileen Donohue
January 28, 2025
Eileen M. Donohue passed peacefully from this world on January 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a battle with cancer. Eileen graduated from Zion Benton township High School, class of 1972. She had many friends during her school days, and found great enjoyment in the theater program. She carried a great fondness for musicals - particularly the Music...
Jon Hanline
January 24, 2025
Jon K. Hanline, 62, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 in Libertyville, IL.
Jon was born August 30, 1962 in El Paso, Texas. He previously lived in Ardmore, TN, Atlanta, GA, Waukegan, IL and Las Vegas, NV before moving back to Zion twelve years ago. Jon graduated from Butler High School in Huntsville, AL and went on...
Susan E. Gonzales
January 24, 2025
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Susan Elizabeth Gonzales (Stockton), 60, of Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 after a year-long battle with COPD, Diabetes and Pneumonia. She fought valiantly and made people proud.
Susan was born December 3, 1964 in Waukegan, IL to William and Jean Stockton. She married John M. Gonzales on February 23, 2007. Susan was a...
Mary Holenski Grigas
January 24, 2025
Mary Holenski Grigas passed away at home surrounded by family on January 24, 2025.
Mary was born December 14, 1927. She graduated from Zion Benton Township High school class of 1946. She married Edward Grigas on April 18, 1953. Mary and Edward traveled all over the U.S. thanks to Edward being in the Navy. After Edward left the Navy, they settled...
Judith Erickson
January 23, 2025
In a world characterized by transient things, the enduring purity of a human soul leaves an indelible mark upon those it touches. Judith Fababier Flores Erickson, a vibrant spirit, an embodiment of love, and a paragon of selflessness and bravery, departed this life on January 23, 2025. She did so from the comfort of a hospital room, but more importantly,...
Billie Jean "Jeannie" Holm
January 22, 2025
Billie Jean “Jeannie” Holm of Waukegan, Illinois passed away January 22, 2025 in Park Ridge, Illinois. She was born January 1, 1948 in Stanley, Wisconsin to parents Bill and Pauline Grogan.
Billie was the heart of the family. She married her husband, Edward Holm, on June 16, 1973 in Waukegan, Illinois and raised two girls, Amy and Abbey, to be independent...
Jamie M. Sarbacker
January 18, 2025
Jamie Michael Sarbacker, 50, of Beach Park, Illinois went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born March 12, 1974 in Waukegan, Illinois.
Jamie grew up in Zion, Illinois with his parents, graduating from Zion Benton Township Highschool. He attended Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park Illinois and was an altar boy....
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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.
