Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Joseph C. Bragg
November 4, 2020
Joseph C. Bragg, 83, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2020. Joe was born August 16, 1937, in Rienzi, MS. He proudly served in the United States Army as an Armorer with the 4th Armored Division, as well as a member of that Division’s Honor Guard, spending 17 months stationed in Goeppingen, Germany, before returning...
Juanita Smith
October 31, 2020
Juanita I. Smith, 84, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020. Juanita was born November 23, 1935 in Quincy, IL. She was a long-time member of the Zion-Benton Moose club. She was a woman of strong faith. Juanita was a caring and loving mother and she cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Juanita is survived by her...
Teresa Bunsen
October 31, 2020
Teresa ‘Terri’ Bunsen, 61, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at JourneyCare in Glenview. Terri was born June 28, 1959 in Wellsville, NY to William and Betty (nee Keough) Burns. On October 15, 1983, she married the love of her life, Dennis Bunsen, and together they shared 37 years of marriage. Terri was a graduate of...
Venessa Sue Litewski
October 31, 2020
Venessa Sue (Hays) Litewski of Winthrop Harbor went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday October 31, 2020. She was born October 8, 1957 in Waukegan, Illinois to Lafoy and Louise Hays. She was the youngest of 4 children and spent her childhood growing up in Zion, IL. She graduated from Zion Benton Township High School...
Corey M. Loy
October 30, 2020
Corey Michael Loy, 49, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois died suddenly, but peacefully, in his home on October 30, 2020. He was born August 15, 1971 in Waukegan and lived most of his life in Zion and Winthrop Harbor. He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1989. Corey was a Union Laborer for Local 152. He loved grilling out,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Wollert
October 30, 2020
On October 30th 2020, Betty Wollert passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born April 30th 1960 in Lake Forest IL. She graduated Zion Benton in 1978 with the exception of the 5 years she spent in San Diego she lived in Winthrop Harbor her entire life. She spent most of her summers coaching or...
Juan Luis Cruz
October 29, 2020
Juan Luis Cruz 5/1/1976 - 10/29/2020 Johnny was called home on October 29, 2020. Though his departure was unexpected, his family and friends rejoice knowing he is in the arms of his creator, Jesus Christ, and holding hands with those who preceded his death. Johnny is survived by his daughter, Ariana Irene Cruz of San Juan, PR; father, Juan (Marina)...
Dolores Perez
October 29, 2020
Dolores “Dee” Padilla Perez died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family on October 29, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1934 and was raised in Lake County, Illinois. She was a graduate of the WTHS class of 1953. The following year, she married the love of her life, Martin. To this union, 5 children were born:...
Irene Ruth Zukley
October 28, 2020
Irene Ruth Zukley, 97 years young passed away peacefully on October 28 2020 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Irene was born October 2, 1923 at home in Zion Illinois to Emily and Alfred Pratt, attended Zion Parochial School and married the love of her life, Raymond in 1946. Irene and Ray opened Zukleys Jewelry in 1954 and spent their...
Eleanore Susan Wienke
October 27, 2020
Eleanore S. (Kangas) Wienke (June 6, 1937 – October 27, 2020) Eleanore S. Wienke, age 83, of Gurnee Il. Passed away peacefully in Waukegan IL, on October 27 th, 2020. She was born June 6 th, 1937 in Ironwood MI. Eleanore was the daughter of Charles and Vienna (Liinamaa) Kangas of Gile WI. Eleanore graduated from Hurley High School in...
Val Jean Bohning
October 27, 2020
Val Jean Bohning, 80, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Val Jean was born February 24, 1940 in Belmond, IA, the only child of Wilbert and June Hansen. She grew up on a farm in Alexander, IA where she attended the local Methodist Church. On May 10, 1959, she...
Philip R. Jaeger
October 26, 2020
Philip R. Jaeger, Zion, Ill., died Oct. 26, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital following an aggressive return of leukemia. He was born on Aug. 20, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, IA, the son of the late Ray C. and Rose E. (Meadows) Jaeger. They later settled in Zion and he graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1966. He graduated from...
Carol Willings
October 26, 2020
Carol Willings 72, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020. Carol was born December 24, 1947 in Zion Il and resided in the Lake County area her whole life, where she met and married her late husband George “Tex” Willings on March 21, 1967. She was an avid Cubs, Bears and Nascar fan. She loved going...
Pauline U. Orrick
October 23, 2020
Pauline U. Orrick, 87, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020 at Kenosha Memorial Hospital in Kenosha, WI with her boys by her side. Pauline was born on March 8, 1933 in Red Bay, Alabama to Dr. F.R. Underwood and Mattie Lou Underwood. Pauline grew up in Red Bay and married Billy M. Orrick of Vina,...
Gartha E. Creekmore
October 21, 2020
Gartha Exene Creekmore, born July 24, 1935, went to Heaven on October 21, 2020. She married the love of her life, Melton Creekmore on December 24, 1950. He preceded her in death October 1, 1985. She was a hard worker who always put her family first. She was also a true master at the art and profession of baking and...
Kathy L. Feeney
October 21, 2020
Kathy Lee Feeney, 71, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away suddenly on October 21, 2020 at Vista Hospital, Waukegan, IL. Kathy was born on August 5, 1949 in Mesa, AZ to parents, Edna and Clifford “Pat” Patterson. Following graduation from Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, she joined the U.S. Women’s Army Corps where she served honorably, attaining the rank of...
Rosa Rivera
October 18, 2020
Rosa Rivera, 70, of Waukegan, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Rosa was born October 23, 1949 in Houston, TX to Santos and Tomasita Alfaro. After moving to the area, Rosa attended Zion Benton Township High School. She enjoyed spending time visiting with family and loved having family gatherings. She was known for her huge heart and...
Katie L. Buchanan
October 17, 2020
Katie L. Buchanan was born April 21, 1939 in Desoto County, Mississippi to the late Lonnie and Rosie (Hill) Buchanan. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Walls, Mississippi under the leadership of Pastor J. T. Wynn. Katie sang in the church choir for a period of time....
Shameena Singhal
October 16, 2020
Shameena Singhal went to be with the Lord October 16, 2020 in Naperville, IL. Shameena was born August 16, 1976 in Miller, South Dakota. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Shameena is survived by her mother, Neera Singhal; siblings, Sanjay Singhal, Shelly Singhal, Shalini Patrick, Sascha Singhal and many...
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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.
