Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Wendal Wayne Beem
September 29, 2021
Wendal Wayne Beem 88, of Beach Park, IL passed away on September 29, 2021. He was born on November 15, 1932 in Zion, IL. Wayne Graduated from Zion Benton Township High School and Engineering School. He married Jane Engels on November 29, 1952 in Zion, IL. He was a member of Christ Community Church where he proudly sang in the...
Mary J. Spaeth
September 24, 2021
Mary J. Spaeth, 94, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully September 24, 2021, at her daughter’s house with her family by her side. Mary was born on March 19, 1927 in Sv. Rok, Croatia. She fled the war-torn country as a teenager. While in a refugee camp in Germany she met an American soldier who just by chance spoke some...
Constance V. Young
September 24, 2021
Constance “Connie” V. Young, 75, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2021, at home in Zion, IL surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 12, 1946, in Yale, MI. As a military child she lived in many locations both stateside and abroad. In 1963 she settled in Rockville, MD where she became the beloved wife of the late Robert...
Claude Jensen
September 23, 2021
Claude A. Jensen, 49, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Claude was the proud owner of M.A.T. Transmission where he took pride in all of the jobs he did. He would tell you he could build a transmission with his eyes closed. He enjoyed spending time with his family, driving his corvettes and searching...
Vincent A Varsek
September 20, 2021
Vincent A. Varsek, 72, of Beach Park, IL, passed away September 20, 2021 in Glenview, IL. Vincent was born December 26, 1948 to Vincent and Sarah Varsek. Vincent married high school sweetheart Barbara Cartwright on April 12, 1969. After obtaining his Accounting degree from DePaul University, he worked for many years at EKJ & co and will be missed by...
Paula Jean Emmerth
September 20, 2021
Paula Jean Emmerth of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away September 20, 2021, in Kenosha, WI. She was born October 9, 1960, in Charleston, South Carolina. Paula graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside with a bachelor’s degree in geology. She was a member of St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church in Lake Villa, IL and St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Pleasant...
Rita Mae Feltner
September 20, 2021
Rita Mae Feltner of Beach Park, IL formally of Zion, IL passed away September 20, 2021, at home. Rita was born November 7, 1944, in Gratiot, WI. Rita was a mother, grandmother, homemaker and babysitter to all. Rita had a heart of gold and would help everyone. She was a huge Elvis fan. She loved playing cards, doing puzzles, spending...
John T Nytko
September 19, 2021
John T. Nytko, Jr., of Beach Park, IL passed away September 19, 2021, in Waukegan, IL. John was born in Chicago, IL April 15, 1943. John graduated from Schurz High School in Chicago, IL. He Married Deborah Leski May 24, 1986, in Chicago, IL. John belonged to the Kingdom Hall of Jahovah’s Witnesses. He was employed by Plas-Tool in Niles,...
Carol Suomu
September 16, 2021
Carol Jean Suomu (neé Saari), 86, of Waukegan, Carol Jean Suomu (neé Saari), 86, of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021. Carol was born February 23, 1935 in Waukegan, IL to Verner and Esther (Nylund) Saari. She met her husband, Allan Suomu, as members of St. Mark’s Church in Waukegan. Their Finnish ancestry brought them to the...
Linnae Ellen Rosasco-Heiny
September 16, 2021
Linnae Ellen Rosasco-Heiny 59, of Kenosha, WI passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2021. She was born on July 28, 1962 in Kenosha, WI the daughter of Robert Rosasco and Maxine Petkovsek. Linnae graduated from high school then went to college where she received a degree as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked at Casa Del Mare and Cancer Treatment...
Sean Busch
September 14, 2021
Sean David Busch was born July 22, 1979 to Anna-Mae Busch and Michael Eric Busch. Sean passed away peacefully at home in Winthrop Harbor on September 14, 2021. Sean loved doing woodworking and paracording. Sean was always willing to help anyone that needed it. Sean worked in the security field and was working for North Central safety in WI.Sean also...
Catherine A. Hawley
September 13, 2021
Catherine "Kitty" A. Hawley, 72, of Zion, IL., passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, surrounded by family. She was born February 14, 1949 in Munising, MI to Merle and Rita (Joncus) Beauchamp. She married Thomas Hawley on August 31, 1968 in Munising, MI. Kitty worked as a CNA for over 28 years at...
Linda Jo Rodriguez
September 13, 2021
Linda Jo Rodriguez, 73, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2021. Linda was born May 9, 1948. She married George Rodriguez in November of 1965. She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Wadsworth. Linda worked at Hoeksema’s Mini Mart and was a clerk at the Lake...
Gwendolyn Inez Paaloalo
September 10, 2021
Gwendolyn Inez Paaloalo (nee Brewer), 55, of Zion, IL, passed away at home peacefully on September 10, 2021. Gwen was born August 31, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Herman and Elizabeth Brewer. She graduated from Chicago Vocational School and Columbia College in Chicago. Gwen married Francis Paaloalo on July 7, 1993. She worked at Abbott Laboratories and was a member...
Kerry Ivey
September 7, 2021
After a long illness Kerry, L Ivey 58, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 7, 2021. He was born on September 20, 1962 in Waukegan, IL the son of Paul (Ruta Rudzons) Ivey. Kerry was an accomplished and talented plaster repairman and painter. He worked for Dave Flesher in Zion, IL for...
Susan Linda Lisanti
September 6, 2021
Susan Linda Lisanti , 76, of Waukegan, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2021, at home. She was born on May 31, 1945, at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan, IL. Susan grew up in Winthrop Harbor, IL, graduating from Zion-Benton High School in 1963. She worked over 20 years at the Lake County Courthouse, making many friends along the way....
Paul Houze
September 5, 2021
Paul Curtis Houze, 78, of Winthrop Harbor, IL formerly of Montezuma IN passed away Sunday September 5, 2021. Born February 5, 1943 in Beechgrove, IN. He was the son of Paul L. Houze and Dorothy (Rice) Houze. Paul retired from the US Navy in 1984 as a MMCS, after serving for 22 years. He also retired from Mason & Hanger...
Janine M. Sznitko
September 4, 2021
Janine M. Sznitko, 35, of Kenosha, WI, died tragically and unexpectedly at home on September 4, 2021. Janine was born January 13, 1986 in Lake Forest, IL to Lester and Diane Sznitko. She graduated from Mundelein high school and earned a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Dekalb University. Most recently she was pursuing a Masters Degree to become a Certified...
Margaret Jane Culley
September 2, 2021
Margaret Jane Culley July 7, 1922 – September 2, 2021 Margaret Jane Culley was born in Zion, Illinois, on July 7, 1922; the second eldest of Scottish immigrants William and Christina (Malcolm) McCleary’s six children. Margaret passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 2, 2021, at the age of 99, at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Margaret attended the...
Sydney Lee Woolard
September 2, 2021
Sydney Lee Woolard, 24, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on 09/02/2021 in Waukegan, IL. Sydney was born in Waukegan to Derek and Tina Woolard on 02/22/1997. She was attending the College of Lake County and working as a legal secretary. She was also thrilled with her experiences during her prior internship and made many friends there. Sydney enjoyed sewing...
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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.
