Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Dawn M. Morse

Dawn M. Morse

October 3, 2019

Dawn Marie Morse, 47, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, gained her wings on October 3, 2019.Dawn was born March 7, 1972 to David and Hazel Morse at Victory Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois.She was a member of Church of God and worked at the Ann Kiley Development Center. Dawn was the loudest cheerleader in the stands for her children, grandchildren, and her...

Helen Marquiss

Helen Marquiss

September 29, 2019

Helen Yvonne Marquiss, 81, of Zion, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 29th, 2019, with her family by her side.Born on June 19, 1938, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, she was among the 10 children born to William and Laurel (Gardner) Housley. She grew up in Genoa City, Wisconsin and moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin where she...

Donald D. Cook

Donald D. Cook

September 28, 2019

Donald D. Cook, 92, of Zion, Illinois, passed away suddenly September 28, 2019.Donald was born March 7, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan. Previously residing in Duluth, Minnesota, he came to call Zion his home. He married the love of his life, Patricia Morman, June 24, 1950 in Superior, Wisconsin. He was a member of Trinity United Lutheran Church in Waukegan, Illinois....

Jim E. Henry

Jim E. Henry

September 28, 2019

Jim Edward Henry, 84, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away on Saturday, September 28th, 2019 at 2:28 a.m.  He was born on July 31st, 1935 in a little log cabin in Paducah, Kentucky.  In 1967, on Valentine’s Day ♥, Jim met Ilene Janis Holt and they had their first date.  On July 17th, 1967 they were married in Crown Point,...

Norris Ladd

Norris Ladd

September 26, 2019

Norris Ladd, of Zion, IL, passed away on September 26th, 2019 in Zion.He was born February 27th, 1942 in Waukegan, IL. Norris Married Beverly in Waukegan on December 25th, 1991. He graduated from Waukegan High School in 1959. Norris joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school and served until 1963. After serving his country he worked at...

Marian "Honey" Lynn

Marian "Honey" Lynn

September 26, 2019

Marian “Honey” Lynn (Corbett) of Beach Park. Born 3/31/33 in Boston, MA. Retired from Abbott Labs in 1995 after 21 years of service.Survived by her children Chuck (Marie) Ross of W.VA, Mark (Debbie) Ross-Corbett of Pleasant Prairie, WI, and Jodi (Jim) Falotico of Lake Geneva, WI; Step-children Laura Fischer Saldivar of Beach Park, Dawn (Craig) Maier of Spring Grove, and...

Daniel Castillo

Daniel Castillo

September 25, 2019

Daniel Castillo was born July 20, 1931 in San Antonio, TX and passed away on September 25, 2019.When he was young, the family moved to Waukegan.  He graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1950 and served in the United States Army in Germany during the Korean War.  After an honorable discharge in 1955, he was employed at Goodyear Tire...

Josie B. Moore

Josie B. Moore

September 22, 2019

Josie B Moore, 81 of Zion Illinois went home to glory on September 22, 2019 at Vista East Hospital, Waukegan, Il.She was born April 30, 1938 in Coatopa, Alabama to Louis and Louise May.Josie confessed in Christ August 10, 1955 and baptized September 11, 1955 at ST. Michaels Church under the leadership of Rev. Ivory Moore and Louis May.Josie graduated...

Donald Files

Donald Files

September 21, 2019

Donald (Donnie) G. Files Jr., 56, of Zion, Illinois, passed away suddenly September 21, 2019 in Waukegan, Illinois.Donnie was born May 28, 1963 to Linda Setterlund and Donald G. Files Sr. at Victory Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois.  He married the love of his life, Ellen, July 4th, 1997. He was employed through Grainger Industrial Supply.He was an avid woodworker, adored...

Dorothy Juanita Helmick

Dorothy Juanita Helmick

September 19, 2019

Dorothy Juanita Helmick, 89, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in the privacy of her home.She was born Dorothy Juanita Weiss in Tomah, Wisconsin in 1930 to Lorren and Eda Weiss. Her mother called her Juanita (among other things)!! She was a feisty little girl and the youngest of five. By the age of 16...

EG Cox

EG Cox

September 15, 2019

EG Cox, 87, of Zion, IL, died September 15, 2019 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion.EG was born November 11, 1932 in Camden, TN.  He married Coralie Myers on October 27, 1962 in Zion.  EG was a member of Christ Community Church in Zion and retired from the Macwhyte company in Kenosha, WI.  EG enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling.  ...

Margery Del Sitz

Margery Del Sitz

September 13, 2019

Margery (Marge) Del Sitz, age 79 of Beach Park, IL, passed away on September 13th, 2019.She was born October 21st, 1939 in the city of Chicago, IL to mother Delcia Catemis and father, Christ Catemis. She was sister to her older brother Robert. Marge was a devoted and loving partner and spouse to her husband Walter Sitz for 53 years....

Stephen G. Krempley

Stephen G. Krempley

September 8, 2019

Stephen G. Krempley, 78, of Beach Park, IL passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019.Stephen was born January 7, 1941 in Kenosha, WI to Stephen and Isabel Krempley.  He attended Zion-Benton Township High School, class of 1958, where he met his wife, Karen Mapes.  They were married February 6, 1960, at Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park, Illinois. Stephen...

Barbara J. Ankley

Barbara J. Ankley

September 7, 2019

Barbara J. Ankley, 81, of Waukegan, IL passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.Barbara was born June 29, 1938 in Waukegan, IL to Harold and Lillian Blomstrom.  On May 17, 1958, she married Roger Ankley and together they shared 61 years of marriage.  Barbara was a graduate of Waukegan High School and a parishioner...

Wayne Curry

Wayne Curry

September 7, 2019

Wayne Curry, 87, of Winthrop Harbor, IL went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 7, 2019.Wayne was born May 24, 1932 to Lewis and Edith Curry.  He attended Waukegan High School where he wrestled, taking 2nd place in the State Championship, and was a member of the football team.  Wayne was a longtime member of Wesley Church in...

Robin Clark-Jones

Robin Clark-Jones

September 6, 2019

Robin Lynne Clark 55, of North Chicago, IL made her transition to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019. Robin was born on July 1, 1964 at Lake Forest Hospital, the second child of the late Randall Clark Jr. and Billie Jean Clark.Robin’s early education was in North Chicago’s school system and she graduated from North Chicago High...

William Poindexter

William Poindexter

September 3, 2019

William “Willie” E. Poindexter, 48, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away September 3, 2019 in Glenview, Illinois.Willie was born October 12, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois. He worked as a mechanic at Liberty Auto in Libertyville, Illinois.He is survived by his mother, Linda M. (Poindexter) Smith; his brothers and sisters, Donna K. Poindexter (Delano Meriweather), Jeanine M. Poindexter, Stacy A. (Christine)...

Nathan Inskeep

Nathan Inskeep

September 2, 2019

Nathan Inskeep, 40, of Gurnee, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2019.Nathan was born October 26, 1978, in Waukegan, IL.  Nathan attended Laremont School and Warren Township High School and was a member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He also enjoyed employment with Northpointe Workshop.Nathan is survived by his mother, Nancy Inskeep; grandmother, Anna Sparkman; and many...

Ingeborg Rendall

Ingeborg Rendall

August 31, 2019

Ingeborg Rendall, 84, of Park City, Illinois, passed away on August 31, 2019.Ingeborg was born July 6, 1935 in Viernheim, Germany. She worked at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois for many years before working at the Jelly Belly Factory in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.She is survived by her loving children, Ben, Tom, Ann (Judy), Jim, Willie, Erwin (Amy) Rendall, and...

Douglas Fairbanks

Douglas Fairbanks

August 30, 2019

Douglas Fairbanks, 49, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2019.He was born June 13, 1970 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1988. Doug belonged to Mechanics Local 701 and worked at Gurnee Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram as a Certified Technician.Doug enjoyed camping with his family in Door County, attending numerous car races...