Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


James Henning

James Henning

June 14, 2020

James Henning, 82, of Beach Park, IL, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 14, 2020 at Vista Medical Center East. Jim was born September 26, 1937 in Waukegan, IL to George and Luella Henning. He was a life-long resident of the area and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High. He married Gloria McMullen on August 3, 1957. Jim was...

William "Bill" Kasper

William "Bill" Kasper

June 12, 2020

William "Bill" Kasper, 87, passed away June 12, 2020. Bill was a lifetime Waukegan resident who was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for over fifty years. Reading, gardening, traveling, and family fun were his favorite activities. During his retirement years, he really enjoyed doing things with his beloved granddaughter, Jeanie. Bill volunteered at Victory Memorial Hospital and...

William D. Needles

William D. Needles

June 11, 2020

William “Bill” Needles, 85, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away June 11, 2020. Bill was born in 1934 in Mauston, WI to Donald and Velna (Schoff) Needles. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School and from Lake Forest School of Management. In 1954, Bill married the love of his life, Rosemary Brock. Bill formerly lived in Wadsworth, IL before moving to...

Steven E. Hastings

Steven E. Hastings

June 11, 2020

Steven E. Hastings, 55, of Racine, WI, passed away June 11, 2020. Steven was born November 16, 1964 in Kenosha, WI. He attended and graduated from Tremper High School, Kenosha, WI. He formerly resided in Beach Park, IL. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Clayton and Susan Hastings; siblings, Johnny Hastings, Jeffery Hastings, Valerie Hines, and Scott Seidel;...

Billy McCullough

Billy McCullough

June 9, 2020

Billy McCullough, 83, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Billy was born June 29, 1936 in Mill Shoals Township, IL to Joe and Sarah McCullough. Billy worked for Coca-Cola and Colonial Bakery, he then went on to own and operate the Salem Food Mart in Zion, from there he spent...

LoRell E. Smith

LoRell E. Smith

June 9, 2020

LoRell E. Smith, 85, of Zion, IL passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020. LoRell was born March 28, 1935 in Waukegan, IL to parents Ardell Weedman and Bernard Smith. He grew up in Waukegan and attended Waukegan schools. LoRell was very involved in the family geneology. LoRell is survived by stepsister, Marian Ester; sisters-in-law, Vi Weedman and Barbara Smith; and...

William Zika

William Zika

June 2, 2020

William “Bill” Zika, 86, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away June 2, 2020 of natural causes. He was born on March 13th, 1934 to Otto Thomas Zika and Agnes Regina Olson Zika in Waukegan, Illinois. Bill attended Zion Benton High School in Zion, Illinois and received a four year Certificate of Management from the Industrial Management Institute at Lake Forest...

Juana C. Rivera

Juana C. Rivera

May 30, 2020

Juana C. Rivera, 93, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Juana was born on August 21, 1926, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Adelaida and Fernando Cintron. Juana was the fifth born child of twelve born to proud, hardworking farmers that were true believers in education. She earned her certificate in shorthand and typing; and went...

Clarence Allen Wood, Jr.

Clarence Allen Wood, Jr.

May 28, 2020

Clarence “Chuck” Wood, went home to be with Jesus on May 28, 2020. Born on August 27, 1938, he was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend to many. Clarence was known as “Woody” by his friends and coworkers at Charles Munder Co., Noral, and other printing companies where he was a lithographer until his retirement. As a Marine...

Michelle Angeloff

Michelle Angeloff

May 25, 2020

Michelle Angeloff, 35, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2020. Michelle was born November 3, 1983 in Libertyville, IL. She went to Zion-Benton Township High School until 2001. Michelle worked in office management for both Cintas and a landscaping company, and was a barista at CJ’s in Zion. Michelle was someone who instantly lit...

Joan Gustafson

Joan Gustafson

May 24, 2020

Joan Gustafson, 88, of Zion, IL, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Joan was married to Robert Gustafson for 40 years and was the loving mother of 5 children. She was very outgoing and never met a stranger; she was a fun-loving lady. Her favorite past times were shopping, gardening and meeting friends at...

Allen Lawrence Vogel

Allen Lawrence Vogel

May 19, 2020

Allen Lawrence Vogel, 70, of Beach Park, IL went home to our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Al was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Lillian and Lawrence Vogel. He and his family moved to the United States when Al was 5 years old. They settled in North Waukegan, IL, which is now Beach Park, IL. He...

Samantha Leigh Keaskowski

Samantha Leigh Keaskowski

May 16, 2020

Samantha Leigh Keaskowski, 16, of Grayslake, IL passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. Sammie was born February 15, 2004 in Highland Park, IL to John and Alicia Keaskowski. She attended Laremont School and Immanuael Church in Gurnee; she was also a Pioneer of Matthias Academy. Sammie was well known for her contagious smile, great sense of humor and undeniable sense...

Roger Phillip Heiny

Roger Phillip Heiny

May 13, 2020

Roger Phillip Heiny, 75, of Beach Park, IL passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his residence. Roger was born February 14, 1945 in Ladysmith, WI to Marion and Ida Heiny. In 1966, he married his late wife, Charlotte in Germany. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. Roger is survived by his children,...

Lillie B. Wesley

Lillie B. Wesley

May 12, 2020

Lillie Benetta Wesley, 67, of Gurnee, IL, passed away May 12, 2020 at home. Lillie was born February 20, 1953 to Benjamin and Sallie B. Wesley in Waukegan, IL. She married the love of her life Jack Peurson in Zion, IL. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church and worked for many years at Rolling Hills Manor until she...

Rose Leach

Rose Leach

May 11, 2020

Rose Marie Leach, 97, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2020 with family around her. Rose was born in Ottawa, Canada on December 10, 1922. God reached down from above and wrapped you up with all his love. He gently closed your weary eyes as we all said our last goodbyes. He took you...

Robert Patrick Arnoldt

Robert Patrick Arnoldt

May 11, 2020

Robert Patrick Arnoldt, Ph.D born October 16, 1944, passed away May 11, 2020 at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center. He is survived by his wife Patricia, his five children, Robert (Emily), James (Blythe), Kathleen (Tim), Thomas (Rachel) and Brian, and his seven grandchildren, Sean, Eleanor, Caden, Cale, Margaret, Hannah and Lucy. He was an educator and mentor...

Kenneth LeRoy Savage

Kenneth LeRoy Savage

May 11, 2020

Kenneth LeRoy Savage, 62, of Rye, CO and formerly of Winthrop Harbor IL, passed away May 11, 2020. Ken was born January 14, 1958. He attended and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School. Ken married the love of his life, Victoria Mills on October 8, 1983. He was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park, IL....

Marie Maxine Saathoff

Marie Maxine Saathoff

May 11, 2020

Marie Maxine Saathoff passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday May 11, 2020 at the age of 89. She lived almost all her life in and around St Joseph IL, most recently residing in Pleasant Prairie WI and finally Zion IL. Marie was born to parents Zephry and Rena Lee on June 5, 1930. Marie is survived by her...

Debra Gregory

Debra Gregory

May 9, 2020

Debra Jean Gregory, 62, of Russell, IL, passed away May 9, 2020 in Waukegan, IL. Debra was born July 5, 1957 in Macedonia, IL. She was married to the love of her life, Richard Dennis Gregory in Waukegan, IL. She was a loving, caring mother and grandma. She enjoyed spending her time with family, baking, cooking, taking long walks, and...