Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
James E. Scherer
March 6, 2020
James Edward Scherer went to be with his heavenly Father on March 6, 2020. He was the son of the late Alfred and Gladys Scherer and was born in Olney, IL on April 24, 1933. He graduated from Richland High School in Olney. He then attended the University of Illinois graduating in 1954. He joined the air force after graduation...
Karen J. Baughman
March 5, 2020
Karen Jean Baughman, 81, of Zion, IL went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2020 surrounded by her family. Karen was born on December 29, 1938 in Zion, IL to Arthur and Doris Wedekind. Karen grew up in Zion, was a member of Christ Community Church, a cast member of the Passion Play, and a...
Leo Janis
March 5, 2020
Leo Janis, 87, of Buffalo Grove, IL formerly of Waukegan, passed away peacefully at Symphony of Buffalo Grove on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Leo was born August 31, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Leo and Rose Janis. Leo attended Milwaukee High School; earned his BS in Technology Education in 1956 and his MS in Industrial Education in 1961, both from...
Beatrice Wensle
March 4, 2020
Beatrice “Bea” Wensle 86, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on March 4, 2020 at Rolling Hills Manor. Bea was born in Waukegan on April 14, 1933. She worked for Benton Township for many years in the assessors office finishing her career at the County of Lake in the appraisal department. She enjoyed playing cribbage with the “boys”, square dancing...
Weston R. Gross
March 4, 2020
Weston “Wes” R. Gross, 33, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away suddenly March 4, 2020. Wes was born November 7, 1986 in Waukegan, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Illinois. He married his wife, Crystal, November 21, 2015 and was a member of Community Christian Church in Waukegan, Illinois. He is survived by his...
Martha Moss
March 2, 2020
Martha Ann Moss, 77 of Zion, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born on February 5, 1943 in Florence, Alabama to Cornelius and Lucille Skipworth. On November 19, 1960, Martha married Donald Franklin Moss Sr. and to this union four children were born. Donald and...
Robert Schoblocher
March 1, 2020
Robert C. Schoblocher, 63, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 1. 2020, at ManorCare Health Services in Libertyville, IL. He was born July 21, 1956, in Baraboo, WI, and married Ruth Ann Wiiks on October 23, 1976, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion. Robert enjoyed his role as Santa Claus for Walmart and also enjoyed baking....
Daniel T. Verenski
March 1, 2020
Daniel T. Verenski, of Zion, IL passed away on March 1, 2020. Dan was born April 9, 1948. He lived his childhood years through his graduation from North Chicago High School and some years after in North Chicago. He moved to Zion where he lived more than 40 years. In Zion, he and his wife Nancy, owned and operated Verenski...
Aaron Shaffer
March 1, 2020
Aaron Shaffer, 46, of Lindenhurst, IL passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 in his home. Aaron was born November 7, 1973 in Waukegan, IL to Bill and Debbie Shaffer. He attended Waukegan High School and Trinity United Lutheran Church. Aaron and his brother Nathan, owned and operated S&S Custom Kitchens for 10 years. In his younger years, he played both...
Jacqueline C. Newton
February 29, 2020
Jacqueline “Jackie” C. Newton, 75, of Zion, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 29, 2020 in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Jackie was born July 15, 1944 in Puritan Mines, West Virginia. She was a member of Journey Church and First Baptist Church, both of Lake County. She was employed by Abbott Labs for many years until she retired. She is survived by...
James H. Fruit
February 25, 2020
James H. Fruit, 80, of Zion, IL passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. James proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. For 70 years, he was committed to building model airplanes. In his later years, he was awarded 1st place in the National Competitions for his craftsmanship. The friendships that James built he held...
Tyler David Cable
February 23, 2020
On February 23, 2020, Tyler David Cable went home to Heaven. Tyler was born on November 27, 1993 in Anảpolis, Brazil. Tyler’s hometown was Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. At the time of Tyler’s passing, he was living in Orlando, Florida. Tyler graduated from Zion Benton High School in 2012. His school years were filled with family vacations to Disney World and...
Marlene O. Coady
February 21, 2020
Marlene O. Coady, of Zion, IL peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born September 20, 1934 in Marquette, MI to Leslie and Audrey Anderson. In 1953, she married John Coady in her hometown of Marquette. Marlene shared her compassionate heart with others while working as a...
Larry Lawler
February 20, 2020
Lawler, Larry “Milk” 61 of Wadsworth, IL passed away suddenly on Thursday February 20, 2020 in his home. Larry was born April 7, 1958 to Joseph and Lillian (nee Hoban) Lawler in Decatur, IL. He graduated with Zion Benton Township High School Class of 1976 and Carthage College where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Larry was employed by Amazon. In...
William A. Matz
February 18, 2020
William A. “Bill” Matz, 73, passed away February 18, 2020 in Nashville, TN. Bill was born April 12, 1946 to William and Ina Matz in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Waller High School (now Lincoln Park High School) in Chicago, IL and attended Truman College in Chicago, IL. Bill was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as...
Dr. Glen Johnson
February 18, 2020
Glendon Holand Johnson, 93, passed away Tuesday morning February 18, 2020. He was born on June 6, 1926 in Chicago, but grew up in Waukegan, IL. He began commercial fishing with his father aboard the Lilly B fish boat at a young age. He graduated from Waukegan T.H.S. in 1944. After serving in the U.S. Navy near the end of...
Richard James Cade
February 17, 2020
Richard James Cade, 87, lifelong resident of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 17, 2020. Richard was born on November 12, 1932 in Bourbon, MO to Chester and Gertrude Cade. He loved to golf and took great pride in making his own golf clubs. Richard proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States...
Charles James Smale
February 16, 2020
Charles James Smale, 66, of Waukegan, IL, died February 16, 2020 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. Charlie was born September 27, 1953 in Waukegan. He retired from the Chicago Northwestern Union Pacific after 33 years. He was an avid hunter and famous knife maker with his work published in knife magazines. Charlie loved animals and riding his Harley...
Juanita Koble
February 15, 2020
Juanita “GiGi” Koble, 86, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on February 15, 2020. She was born in Sugar Land, Texas on May 21, 1933 to Serafin and Tomasa Alfaro. She was widowed since 1982 from Ralph Koble, the love of her life. She loved her family unconditionally. She was an excellent quilter & crocheter. She is survived by three children,...
Michael Todd Blake
February 14, 2020
Michael Todd Blake, 64, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on February 14, 2020. Michael was born March 10, 1955 in Huntington, VA. He married Donna Garrison on September 8, 1979 in Zion, IL. Michael was a United States Naval Veteran who served in Vietnam and he retired from Abbott Laboratories where he worked as a boiler operator. Michael enjoyed...
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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.
