Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Judith Ann Grubb

Judith Ann Grubb

January 22, 2021

Judith “Judy” Ann Grubb (nee Williams) passed away at her home in Zion, IL on January 22nd, 2021. Born to Robert and Eileen Williams on May 20th, 1952 at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan, IL, she grew up the oldest of four children in Winthrop Harbor, IL, where at one time she worked as the Director of Children’s Ministries at...

Eleanor Louise Davis

Eleanor Louise Davis

January 21, 2021

Elenor Louise Davis (Aunt Sis to her nieces and nephews), 95 of Zion, IL passed away on January 21, 2021 at Rolling Hills Manor nursing home in Zion, IL. Eleanor was born in Zion, IL to Charles and Esther (Robinson) Davis on February 16, 1925. After high school she worked at the Great Lakes Navel base in the photography department....

Adam Bill Robertson Sr.

Adam Bill Robertson Sr.

January 21, 2021

Sunrise January 22.1938 Sunset January 21, 2021 Adam Bill Robertson Sr. 82 of Zion, IL passed away on January 21, 2021 peacefully at Vista East Hospital, Waukegan IL. He was born January 22, 1938 in Grosse Tete, Louisiana to William (Bill) Robertson and Nellie Willis. He retired in Illinois after 30 years from the US Navy being a proud retiree....

Hannelore McFarlin

Hannelore McFarlin

January 21, 2021

HANNELORE (Gramlich) McFARLIN passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2021 at the age of 79 after a long battle with lung cancer. Hannelore was born on October 23, 1941 in Dachau, Bavaria, Germany. She married her life partner, Richard McFarlin in Dachau in October 1966. She became an American Citizen in 2005. She was a beautiful and wonderful...

Karen Pindel

Karen Pindel

January 20, 2021

Karen Lois Pindel, 73, of Zion, IL passed away on January 20, 2021 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. She was born April 4, 1947 in Kenosha, WI to Kenneth and Lois (Walden) Julius. Karen grew up in Kenosha, the youngest of three girls – an outgoing, loveable redhead. She graduated in 1965 from Mary D. Bradford High...

Anita Frances Eilers Kutschke

Anita Frances Eilers Kutschke

January 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Anita Frances Eilers Kutschke announces her passing on Friday, January 15th, 2021, at the age of 83 years. She was born June 12, 1937 in Chicago IL, to Frank and Marcella Eilers, older sister to Mary Kay Eilers Eipert who all proceeded her in death. Anita married Erwin Kutschke on July...

Al A. Trnka

Al A. Trnka

January 14, 2021

Al A. Trnka 86, passed away on January 14, 2021 peacefully at Vista East Hospital. He was born January 21, 1934 in Montgomery, MN to Frank and Rose Trnka. He was a graduate of Montgomery High School and served in the Air Force being a proud veteran. He was transferred to IL, where he then opened Anchor Hocking Glass Company...

Corrine B. Tessmer

Corrine B. Tessmer

January 11, 2021

Corrine Beilke Tessmer, 94, of North Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021. Corrine was born July 18, 1926 in Wausau, WI to Marvin and Laura Beilke. She attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church. On March 13, 1946, she married Earl Tessmer in Pine County, MN. Corrine retired from Fansteel in North Chicago...

Clifford Wesley LaBelle

Clifford Wesley LaBelle

January 11, 2021

Clifford Wesley “Kip” LaBelle went to be with his Lord early Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born October 31, 1925 in Zion, Illinois to Dorothy May (Carey} LaBelle and Victor Charles LaBelle. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1943. He served in the US Army infantry in World War II as a Staff Sergeant, earning a Bronze...

Steven Michael Sussman

Steven Michael Sussman

January 10, 2021

Steven Michael Sussman 59, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on January 10,2021 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 20,1961 the son of Charles and Kay Sussman. Steven loved to watch sports but also was a wiz on history about sports. That lead him the name the Guru. He was a...

Hector Luis Colon

Hector Luis Colon

January 8, 2021

Hector Luis Colon, 64, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on January 8, 2021. Hector was born April 21, 1956 in Waukegan, IL. He married Angie Figueroa Santiago in 1977 and was an Engineering Technician at Liquid Controls for 35 years. Hector is survived by his wife of 44 years, Angie Colon; children, Jason (Dalymar) Colon, and Cassie M. (Kamden...

Terri Lynn Wates

Terri Lynn Wates

January 7, 2021

Terri Lynn Wates 67, passed away peacefully on January 7,2021 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, IL. She was born on May 2, 1953 in Ladysmith, WI the daughter of Donald and Betty Ketcham. Terri enjoyed spending her time outside either by being on the boat or going camping. Her favorite shows where live PD and Dog the Bounty Hunter....

Norma J. Tennyson

Norma J. Tennyson

January 6, 2021

Norma J. Tennyson, 89, of Beach Park, IL. went home to be with the Lord, January 6th, 2021. She was born January 3rd, 1932, in Chicago, IL. She was a graduate of Waukegan High School and attended Wheaton College. She married Otto Tennyson in 1950. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family....

Beverly D. Millard

Beverly D. Millard

January 6, 2021

Beverly was born in Sigourney, Iowa to Dean and Ferne (Mahan) Hamilton on July 13th, 1926. She passed at the young age of 94 on January 6th, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. Beverly married Arthur Millard, a WWII veteran of Chicago, IL and moved to Beach Park in 1950 to raise their two sons, David and...

JoAnn Mary Faro

JoAnn Mary Faro

January 5, 2021

JoAnn Mary Faro 74, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021 at Highland Park Hospital. The daughter of Irvin (Silvia) Walker on August 9, 1946. She married her husband David Faro Sr. on May 1, 1971 in Zion, IL. JoAnn graduated from Waukegan High School in 1964. She then proceeded to work as an administrative assistant for...

Mario A. Garza

Mario A. Garza

January 5, 2021

Mario A. Garza of Wadsworth passed away comfortably at home on January 5,2021. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, May 7, 1948. He was honored to have served his country in the US Navy. He did his basic training at Great Lakes and when he finished his duty to our country, he returned to Waukegan and was a lifelong...

Carmella Miceli

Carmella Miceli

January 5, 2021

Carmella Marie (née Manzella) Miceli, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 5, 2021, at Crossroads Care Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Carmella was born January 7, 1932, in Independence, Louisiana. She was united in marriage to John Carlo Miceli, who preceded her in death in 1985. Daughter of John Manzella and Jessie Lee Falcone, she was the last survivor of this...

Donald V Lundstrom

Donald V Lundstrom

December 27, 2020

Donald V. Lundstrom, 83 yrs old, died peacefully at home on Dec.27th. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen (Clinge) Lundstrom; children, Scott Lundstrom of Kenosha, WI, and Karuna Maddava and son-in-law, Henry Beardsley of Arlington Heights, Il. He leaves a brother Gary Lundstrom of Kenosha. He will be sadly missed by his fishing buddy & brother-in-law,...

Nancy  Storey

Nancy Storey

December 27, 2020

Nancy Lynn Storey (nee Martin) of Third Lake, IL, passed away December 27, 2020, at Lake Forest Hospital after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born January 10, 1956, in Lake Forest, IL, and grew up in Gurnee, IL. Nancy married Richard Storey Jr., September 26, 1992, and resided in Grayslake, IL, until they retired to...

Gene A. Ehlers

Gene A. Ehlers

December 24, 2020

Gene A. Ehlers, 70, of Zion, IL, passed away December 24, 2020 at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. Gene was born April 24, 1950 in Waukegan, IL to Melvin and Eleanor (nee Znorowski) Ehlers. He was a lifelong resident of Zion and attended Zion schools. Gene was very active with Scouts BSA Troop...