Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
James M. Booth
November 19, 2024
James M. Booth, 95, of Beach Park, IL, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on November 19, 2024 in Kenosha, WI.
He was born on August 30, 1929 in Smithville, MS, to John L. and Susie F. (nee Pearce) Booth. At the age of four, James and his family moved to Zion where he attended Zion Public Schools. He graduated...
John P. Weber Jr.
November 17, 2024
John P. Weber Jr., 71, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2024.
John was born December 5, 1952 in Chicago, IL. to John and Bernice Weber. He married Nancy Santowski on April 13, 1996 at St. Emily Church in Mount Prospect, IL. He was a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer for multiple power plants. John was a...
Walter Edward Wigdzinski
November 15, 2024
Walter Widgdzinski, 69, of Burlington, Wisconsin passed away November 15, 2024 in Zion, Illinois. He was born January 11. 1955 in Chicago, Illinois
Walter married Cindy Brademann in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on August 24, 2007. He retired from Scot Forge in Spring Grove, Illinois.
Walter is survived by his wife, Cindy Brademann; son, Walt Widgdzinski; one grandchild; and brothers, Terry Widgdzinski, Dennis Widgdzinski,...
Sally Jan Traver
November 12, 2024
Sally Jan Traver,70, of Zion, IL, passed away on November 12, 2024.
Sally was born November 17, 1954. She held many jobs in her lifetime, anything from teaching school to working at the Zion Nuclear Power Plant from which she retired in 1998. She was married to Willis Traver. Sally's hobbies were genealogy, gardening, studying her bible, and feeding birds and...
Catherine Roberson
November 12, 2024
Catherine R. Roberson, 77, of Zion, Illinois, passed away November 12, 2024 at Allure of Zion Nursing home.
Catherine was born on November 19, 1946 in Waukegan, IL. where she would grow up and attend Waukegan High School. She was a member of the Catholic church.
Catherine is survived by her children, Rich (Danell) Roberson, and Rodger (Sheri) Roberson; grandchildren Cari Roberson,...
Ralph Jensen
November 8, 2024
Ralph Philip Jensen, 88, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, from natural causes. Born on September 12, 1936, in Oak Park, Illinois, Ralph lived a full and meaningful life, surrounded by family, friends, and the many pets he loved.
Ralph was the devoted husband of Elizabeth “Liz” Jensen for 23 years. He was a proud father to...
Marcella Beverly
November 8, 2024
Marcella Beverly, 84, of Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully after her third battle with cancer, as her daughters sat by her side praying over her.
Marcella was born September 10, 1940. She grew up in the town of Powell Valley in Wise County, Virginia. Marcella was raised by her grandparents, Mammy & Pa, along with twelve older siblings, she was also...
Susan K. Jensen
November 7, 2024
Susan K. Jensen, 72, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024.
Sue was born October 4, 1952 in Waukegan, IL, to Vernon and Carol Krapf. She married Don Jensen on September 29, 1974 in Milburn, IL. Sue graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI and became a Registered Nurse through...
Richard "Collin" Lester
November 7, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Richard "Collin" Lester, 24, of Zion, Illinois, on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Collin was born on December 18, 1999, in Lake Forest, IL, to Brezzy (Joe Pilman) Buchta and Steven (Heather) Lester. He was a graduate of Zion-Benton Township High School, and worked as a forklift driver for Medline....
Lorna Hoyt
November 4, 2024
Lorna C. Hoyt was born in Cuba City, Wisconsin to Alma L. (Foley) and Floyd W. Ostrander on November 14, 1927. Nell, as she was known, was the wife of James L. Hoyt for over 64 years. They raised seven children: Arland, Audrey, Alan, Annette, Arnold, Arthur, and Andrew.
Music was a big part of Nell's life, her first love was...
Karen Marshall
October 31, 2024
Karen Marie Marshall, of Chicago, Illinois passed away October 31, 2024 in Zion, Illinois.
She was born November 10, 1947 in Chicago Illinois. Karen Marshall was a kind, loving, empathetic woman who loved her two sons very much. She was brave and resilient and remained strong during times of struggle. She became strongest through her passing and is no doubt in...
Cristal A. Copen
October 30, 2024
Cristal A. Copen, affectionately known as "Monkey," born on June 29, 1983, in Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on October 30, 2024, in Zion, Illinois.
Cristal was a beloved mother, whose greatest joy came from her son, Kaeden. Cristal was a vibrant soul known for her sarcastic humor and loving nature. She had a vibrant spirit and a passion for creativity, often...
Scott David Copen
October 30, 2024
Scott David Copen, affectionately known as "Zippy," passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on May 27, 1966, in Waukegan, Illinois, Scott spent his life in the Zion area.
A master carpenter by trade, Scott was known for his exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering dedication to his work. He poured his heart into every project, leaving a...
Gina Lynn Copen
October 30, 2024
Gina Lynn Copen, born on August 7, 1970, in Waukegan, IL, passed away on October 30, 2024, in Zion, IL.
Gina was a proud graduate of Zion-Benton High School. Gina earned her master’s degree in education, dedicating her career to nurturing and inspiring young minds.
Gina was known for her adventurous spirit, often embarking on driving adventures and road trips with her...
Jettie Rose Edwards
October 30, 2024
Jettie Rose Edwards Peterson of Zion, Illinois passed away October 30, 2024, at 98 years of age.
Jettie Rose was born in her parents home, a farm outside of Mt. Hope, Wisconsin on March 14, 1926. Her parents were James Fay Edge and Bertha Elenora Edge. She was raised until the age of 12, in Southwest Wisconsin where she had many...
Willodean Robinson
October 28, 2024
Willodean Robinson, 95, of West Chicago, IL, formally from Zion, IL, passed away October 28, 2024, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL.
Willodean was born November 2, 1928, in Shottsville, AL, to Oscar and Michigan Shotts. She attended school in Shottsville. On May 10, 1948, Willodean married Elbert Robinson in Bexar, AL. She was a member of Faith Community Church...
John E. Swedo
October 27, 2024
John Edward Swedo, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 27th, 2024.
John was born on September 25th, 1939, at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Waukegan High School and later enlisted in the U.S Navy where he was stationed at Great Lakes and was a member of the construction battalion (CB).
John...
Graciela Arizmendi
October 25, 2024
Graciela, ahora se encuentra en esa paz eterna al lado de su esposo, padres y su hermano mayor. Su tiempo como oruga a terminado also su alas como una hermosa mariposa y voló a lo más alto. Deja a sus hijos y sus nietos que amo con todo su corazón.
Su familia les extiende un agradecimiento por sus condolencias y oraciones...
JoAnn Marie Melcher
October 25, 2024
JoAnn M. Melcher, 81, of Lake Villa, passed away on October 25, 2024, at Advocate Condell Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
She was born on February 8, 1943, in Mellen, Wisconsin, to Toivo Kangas and Ellen Miller. JoAnn worked very hard as a long-standing Post Office Clerk for 30 years in Waukegan and, in her free time...
James Thomson
October 23, 2024
James Keneth "Ken" Thomson, 82, died peacefully with family members at his bedside on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Legacy Pines Assisted Living residence in New Richmond, WI.
Formerly of Wadsworth, IL, Ken was the director of Pfanstiehl Laboratories in Waukegan for over 40 years. He was born in Tarkio, MO in 1942 and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from...
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