Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Sarah Lynn Perez
August 31, 2021
Sarah Lynn Perez 39, of Ingleside, IL passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2021. She was born on October 6, 1981 in Mountain Home, ID the daughter of Luis J. Perez and Diana Green. Sarah was a loving mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loved her family deeply. Especially making memories with them. She loved spending time with her...
Fred Roberts
August 31, 2021
Fred Roberts Oct. 8, 1929 - Aug. 31, 2021 Fred passed away in Gurnee, Il, with his loved ones close by his side after a lengthy illness. He was born in rural northeast Mississippi to his loving parents: Connie and Lillian Roberts. With his 5 siblings, Fred was raised on the family farm, and even though the work was hard,...
Martin Stanonik
August 31, 2021
Martin “Marty the Sign Painter” Stanonik, 81, of Beach Park, IL passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Marty was born December 12, 1939 in Waukegan, IL to Peter Stanonik and Catherine Mitchell. October 24, 1959 he married Charlene “Sue” Hogsett; together they shared 57 years of marriage. He started his sign painting career...
Elvie Lee
August 30, 2021
Elvie Marie (Kujala) Lee, lifelong resident of Zion, Illinois died on Monday, August 30, at the age of 94 at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL. Elvie was born on November 8, 1926, in Kenton, MI and was a member of New Song Ministries Baptist Church in Zion, Shé ministered in many churches and functions with her husband, Roger...
Sherry Kennedy
August 28, 2021
Sherry K. Kennedy, 63, passed away on August 28, 2021 at Vista Hospital in Waukegan, IL. Sherry was born on August 11, 1958 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Gerald Keith and Grace (nee Townsend) Kennedy. Sherry grew up in Winthrop Harbor, IL where she then worked and retired from Lake County Vision care in Zion, IL. Sherry was loved...
Carolyn Johnson
August 28, 2021
Carolyn Dianna Johnson, 65, of Zion, IL, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was born on October 4, 1955, in Jeffersonville, IN to Walter (Margaret Berkley) C. Johnson Sr. Carolyn devoted much of her time and energy to her family members. She treasured family gatherings at her home and she loved...
William E. Gregory
August 22, 2021
William E. Gregory, 90, of Gurnee, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021. William was born January 4, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Emmanuel and Ina Gregory. He was a prior resident of North Chicago, IL before moving to Gurnee in 1956. August 5, 1950, he married the love of his life, Martha “Marty” Naylor in Chicago, IL....
Albert G. Hernandez
August 22, 2021
Albert G. Hernandez, 97, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on August 22, 2021 in Zion, IL. Albert was born on August 12, 1924 in Ford City, PA the son of Enrique Hernandez and Eulalia Gomez. Albert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII as Radioman Second Class in the South Pacific. Albert is survived by...
Cline Cartwright
August 20, 2021
Cline Cartwright, 66, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus. Born February 6, 1955, in Booneville, Mississippi, he was a son of the late Ralph and Rothanell (Newborn) Cartwright. Raised in Illinois, Cline attended Waukegan Schools, before entering the workforce. Cline enjoyed a twenty-year career in construction, holding employment with...
Robin Smith II
August 20, 2021
Robin Morris Smith II was the first born to Robin Morris Smith, Sr and April Lynette (Pryor) Smith on August 30, 1984 in Indianapolis, IN. Robin was the eldest of four, with three younger brothers, Phillip, Joseph and Randall. Robin also has an older half-sister, Tammi. Robin had a special bond with his siblings, two of which preceded him in...
Karen Spoo
August 20, 2021
Karen Sue Spoo (nee Ostrander), 65, of Roughmont, NC passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Karen was born March 12, 1956 in Zion, IL to Dorothy and Eugene Ostrander. She was a previous resident of Winthrop Harbor, Antioch and Zion. Karen married James Spoo in an intimate ceremony in Waukegan on September...
Linda Best
August 16, 2021
Linda Opal Marie Best of Zion, IL passed away on August 16, 2021, at her home peacefully. She was born on March 27, 1964, in Waukegan, IL the daughter of William (Jeanette Stack) Cree. Linda grew up In Waukegan where she graduated high school in 1982. She then met Mark and they were married on November 12, 1988 and enjoyed...
Joyce Besnah
August 16, 2021
Joyce E. Besnah, 82, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021. Joyce was born November 15, 1938 in Franklin County, AL to Grace and Leamon Hughes; she became a resident of Zion more than 50 years ago. Joyce was employed with Lake Forest Health and Fitness Center for more than 11 years, Fansteel in North Chicago...
Ronald J. Kassin
August 13, 2021
Ronald J. Kassin, 81, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died August 13, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East. Ron was born September 12, 1939 in Iron Mountain, MI to Joseph and Caroline Kassin. He graduated from Waukegan Township High School with the class of 1958. Ron was a talented printer for over 45 years. He began his career with Nosco and...
Neera Louisa Robbins Singhal
August 12, 2021
Neera Louisa Robbins Singhal, 78, died peacefully in Laguna Hills, August 12, 2021. She is survived by her four children: Sanjay Singhal of Winthrop Harbor, IL; Shelly Singhal of San Marino, CA; Shalini Patrick (Singhal) of Kenosha, WI and Sascha Singhal of Buffalo Grove, IL. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Nicky, Ryan, Kelly, Joy and Alayna. She was...
Donnie Kerr
August 10, 2021
Donnie Kerr, 70, of Zion, IL passed away August 10, 2021 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. Donnie was born July 14, 1951 in Waukegan, IL to John and Elsa Kerr. He is a graduate of Zion Benton High School, class of 1969. Donnie attended United Methodist Church and was employed with OMC and K.V. Truck City. He was...
Christine Nicole Trinko
August 10, 2021
Christine Nicole Trinko, 33, of Waukesha, WI passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Christine was born October 29, 1987 at Lake Forest Hospital to Mary Marlene and Peter William Katris. She was a previous resident of Milwaukee, WI. Before moving to her current address in Waukesha. On December 3, 2016, she married Matthew Trinko at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church...
Cecil Redstrom
August 9, 2021
Cecil Redstrom of Montello, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on August 9, 2021 in Naples, Fl. Cecil was born June 1, 1938 in Escanaba, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reynold and Margaret (Dolly) Redstrom. He is survived by his loving soulmate, Joie Woodard; Cecil's three children; his son, Chris (Karen) Redstrom of...
Sharon N. Nelson
August 9, 2021
Sharon N. Nelson, age 78, loved the life God gave her, but after a long struggle with cancer she knew Jesus was calling her to His side. She took her last breath on August 9th at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on May 30, 1943, to Bob and Alma Leeson and was raised in Slinger, WI...
Judith M Blagg
August 9, 2021
Judith M Blagg, of Weyauwega, WI formally of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away August 9, 2021, at home. Judith was born September 29, 1933, to Harry and Lila Lundberg in Waukegan, IL. She graduated from Waukegan High School. Judith worked at Zion-Benton Township High School as a Teacher’s aide and retired from Lake County Clerks office in Waukegan, IL. After...
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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.
