Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


John Holland

John Holland

November 21, 2021

It is with sadness that we lay to rest John Allen Holland 43, of Beach Park, Illinois; beloved son of Harvey and Cindie Holland. Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his brother Kerry (Michelle) Holland, sister Shawna (Dave) LeVee, brother Andrew (Meghan) Holland, Aunt Nancy Sandefur, nephews Davie and Nick (Payton) Holland, and niece Jada Bellefeuille. John was...

Laura J. Roteman Walley

Laura J. Roteman Walley

November 20, 2021

Laura Roteman Walley, 64, of Gurnee, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Laura was born April 3, 1957 in Highland Park, IL to Robert and Marlene Roteman. She grew up in Waukegan, IL and was employed as an Executive Assistant with Lake County Community Development for many years. On August 16, 1980, she married the love of...

Larry  H Maxwell

Larry H Maxwell

November 20, 2021

Larry H. Maxwell of Zion, Illinois passed away on November 20th, 2021, at the age of 78 at his home in Zion. Larry was born on April 7th, 1943, in Dennis, Mississippi to parents Eula and Flavis Maxwell. Larry grew up in Dennis, Mississippi. At the age of thirteen, he moved to Zion with his parents and siblings Garry, Janice,...

Nancy Montano

Nancy Montano

November 18, 2021

Nancy Croschere Montano, 82, of Kenosha, WI, passed away on November 18, 2021. Nancy was born December 12, 1938 in Marquette, MI to Henry and Rhea Croschere. She is survived by her children, Juanita Montano, Wanda Montano, Helena Gallego, and Juan Croschere; thirteen grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by ten brothers and...

Thomas "Tommy" Roode

Thomas "Tommy" Roode

November 16, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” James Roode, 51, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021. Tommy was born August 11, 1970 in Waukegan, IL to James and Rosemary Roode. He graduated from Warren Township High School with the class of 1988. For the past 14 years he drove a truck for XPO Logistics. Tommy loved to spend time with...

Marcella  Adolphs

Marcella Adolphs

November 15, 2021

On November 15, 2021, our earthly angel, Marcella Adolphs, nee Combs, of Beach Park, IL was given a pair of wings instead of lungs and flew to her eternal home in the sky. She was born on September 10, 1956, to Edward Combs and Virginia Combs, nee Holcombe, at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township...

Eula Mae Tankersley

Eula Mae Tankersley

November 13, 2021

Eula Mae (Tince) Tankersley passed away on November 13, 2021 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, Illinois. Eula was born on January 10, 1939 to Steve and Myrtle Edwards in Paint Rock, Alabama. She married John T Tankersley in 1955 and they moved to Illinois. Through the years she worked in various positions before retiring to Alabama in 1996. She...

Betty Jane Smith

Betty Jane Smith

November 11, 2021

Betty Jane Smith, 86, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Rolling Hills Manor. Betty was born March 21, 1935 in Tarentum, PA to Joseph and Anna Martz. She was a prior resident of Natrona Heights, PA. In 1956 she married Warren C. Smith; together they shared 45 years of marriage until his passing in...

Aurora Campos

Aurora Campos

November 11, 2021

Aurora B. Campos 88, of Beach Park, Illinois and formerly of Waukegan, Illinois passed away surrounded by her family on November 11, 2021 in Zion, Illinois. She was born on August 24, 1933 in the Philippines the daughter of Joaquin Bautista and Consolacion Atanacio. Aurora studied vocational school as a dressmaker in the Philippines, she then came to the United...

Norman L. Gruber

Norman L. Gruber

November 10, 2021

Norman L. Gruber of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on November 10, 2021 at the age of 90. Norm was born on September 19, 1931 in Chicago Illinois to Engelbert and Emma Gruber. Norm followed in the footsteps of his father (Engelbert Gruber, a skilled sheet metal worker). He graduated Lane Tech High School and completed a Tool and Die...

Carol Ann Onstad

Carol Ann Onstad

November 10, 2021

Carol A Onstad, born December 25,1949, passed away peacefully in her home with her caregiver Debbie by her side. Carol is survived by her grandchildren Brittany (Josh) Newman, Courtney (Brent) Minton, and Ashley (Naomi) Minton. Great grandson, Colton Newman, Brothers and sisters, Clarence, Butch, Michael, Katie, and Louise, and many nieces and nephews. Carol was proceeded in death by her...

Christian M Samuels

Christian M Samuels

November 10, 2021

Lieutenant Christian M. Samuels, 32, of Beach Park, IL passed away on November 10, 2021. Chris or Samuels as he was known by was born February 25, 1989, in England. Chris was a member of Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church in Beach Park. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School. Chris was a lieutenant at the Beach Park Fire Department...

Pamela Paul

Pamela Paul

November 9, 2021

Pamela Paul, 78, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at her home. Pamela was born November 13, 1942 in New York, NY to parents Richard and Audrey Mason. She was an avid animal lover and donated to PETA monthly. Pamela is survived by her children, Dawn Stevenson, Danny (Gay) Trepanier, Tommy (Natalie) Trepanier and David...

Julio Ignacio Garcia Alvarez

Julio Ignacio Garcia Alvarez

November 9, 2021

Julio Ignacio Garcia Alvarez 62, of Beach Park, IL passed away on November 9, 2021. He was born in Cuba on January 21, 1959 the son of Baldomero Garcia Fajardo and Ignacia Alvarez Carballeira. Julio studied college in Russia where he received a bachelors in computer Science before coming to the United States where he settled in Oak Park, IL...

Chester Kloet

Chester Kloet

November 7, 2021

Chester (“Chet”) Kloet, 89, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 7, 2021. Chet was born July 1, 1932 in Kenosha, WI. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha, WI. He married the love of his life, Patsy J. Russell, on October 29, 1955 and they were married for 65 years. She preceded him...

Eulalia Lugo

Eulalia Lugo

November 6, 2021

Eulalia Lugo 74, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on November 6,2021. Eulalia was born on September 10, 1947 in Arecibo Puerto Rico the daughter of Joaquin De Jesus and Antonia Rodriguez. She married the love of her life Samuel Lugo Reyes on July 8, 1967 in Puerto Rico. Eulalia came to the...

Patricia DiMarzio

Patricia DiMarzio

November 3, 2021

Patricia (nee Lux) DiMarzio, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Hillcrest Nursing Center in Round Lake Beach, IL. Patricia was born August 18, 1935 in Waukegan, IL to George Sr. and Anastasia (nee Kliora) Lux. She worked for the Red Cross for many years and was a member of Sweet Adelines Choir. Patricia enjoyed ceramics, playing...

Robert "Bob" Grabnik

Robert "Bob" Grabnik

October 28, 2021

Robert A. Grabnik (Bob), of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away at Lakeview Hospital in Waterford, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 28, 2021 following an accident on September 6th. Bob was born in Chicago on July 18, 1947, the son of Anton and Ann Grabnik. He attended Avon Grade School, Grayslake High School, and received his Bachelor's Degree...

Joseph Brian Ianson Jr.

Joseph Brian Ianson Jr.

October 27, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Brian Ianson, Jr., 39, of Waukegan, passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1982 in Waukegan, IL to Joseph and Donna (Robbins) Ianson. He graduated from Zion Benton Township High School, class of 2000, and went to college at SIU Carbondale. He was the oldest brother to Chad and Ashleigh Ianson. Joe...

Liberty Wilhelm

Liberty Wilhelm

October 26, 2021

Liberty (Bhet) Barcellano Wilhelm passed away on October 26 at the age of 52, after complications with previous medical issues. Liberty was born in San Jose, Malilipot, Albay, Philippines on January 15, 1969 to parents Leticia and Alberto Banares. Growing up she was a very intelligent and curious minded individual. She loved her family dearly and sought out ways to...