Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Lloyd DeTienne

Lloyd DeTienne

August 26, 2019

Lloyd E. DeTienne Jr., “Sonny”, 84, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on August 26, 2019 with his family by his side.Lloyd was born October 19, 1934 in Zion, IL, the oldest child of Lloyd and Eileen (Bure) DeTienne.  He graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School and went on to the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA graduating 1st in his...

Jeffrey G. Lehman

Jeffrey G. Lehman

August 24, 2019

Jeffrey G. Lehman, 66, of Waukegan, IL passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at home.Jeffrey was born July 8, 1953 in Kenosha, WI to Arthur E. and Angie Lehman.  Jeffrey earned his Bachelors of Divinity where he was a member of the National Honors Society.  He was the founder of Lab 32 / Talent Investment Studios and attended the Chapel...

Francis Etoy Waddle

Francis Etoy Waddle

August 23, 2019

Francis Etoy (Johnson) Waddle, 90, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on August 23, 2019, at home.Francis Etoy was born the youngest child to Fisher D. and Nora (Thornton) Johnson on February 27, 1929.  As a young bride, Francis Etoy moved to Oregon and went on to live in Waukegan, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion.  After retirement, she and her husband...

Patricia Ann Jones-Tait

Patricia Ann Jones-Tait

August 23, 2019

Patricia Ann Jones-Tait, 88, of Gurnee, IL, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2019 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.Patricia was born March 15, 1931 to John and Ann Sullivan.  She was an active member of Our Lady of Humility Church and  was a florist with Larsen’s Florist for many years.  Patricia was creative and she loved to do crafts...

Robert R. Perron

Robert R. Perron

August 19, 2019

Robert R. Perron, 80, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away August 19, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home in Union Grove, Wisconsin.Robert was born November 3, 1938 in Salem, Massachusetts to Raymond A. Perron and Bernadette R. (LaVoie) Perron. He married his beloved, Valerie L. Voyer March 24, 1962. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1955 and he and ...

Julie Ann Paulsen

Julie Ann Paulsen

August 19, 2019

Julie Ann (Neave) Paulsen, 67, of Zion, IL went to be with her Savior on August 19th after a massive heart attack. Julie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Arne Paulsen, and three daughters Colleen (Steven) Rodgers, Lesli (Kevin) Miller, and Heather (Dr. John) Patenaude and her 14 grandchildren: Everett, Hazel, Miles, Luke, Henry, Caleb, Jacob, Wendell, Clark,...

James H. Beagel

James H. Beagel

August 18, 2019

1932-2019James H. Beagel, 86, of North Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.James was born on Saturday, December 24, 1932, Christmas Eve, in Wilsey, KS to Gilbert and Margaret (Rogers) Beagel.  James married his beloved wife, Teruko (Seto) Beagel on June 13, 1957 in Yokosuka, Japan.  He retired as a Chief Petty Officer...

Priscilla Peters

Priscilla Peters

August 17, 2019

Priscilla C. Peters, 92, of Greenfield, WI, passed away on August 17, 2019.Priscilla was born June 26, 1927 in Valier, IL. She spent her childhood in Cedarpoint, IL before marrying her husband, Stanley B. Peters in June of 1948.Priscilla leaves behind many nieces and nephews that adored her.She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stanley, of 68 years;...

Consolacion Aban

Consolacion Aban

August 16, 2019

Consolacion Dagdag Aban, 95, of Zion, Illinois, passed away August 16, 2019.Consolacion was born on June 27, 1924 in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, in the Philippines.  She was a member at Living Word Christian Church in Zion, Illinois.Affectionately known by all as “Mommy Cion”, she lived her professional life as a dedicated, resourceful, and innovative schoolteacher. She was the most loving...

Judith R. Beckenbaugh

Judith R. Beckenbaugh

August 14, 2019

Judy Beckenbaugh (Martinelli), 79, of Kenosha Wisconsin passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2019.Judy was born September 6, 1939 in Chicago, IL to Kathryn Latham and Clarence Katzke.  She married Bill Beckenbaugh in 1998 at Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, IL. Previously she was married to Joe Martinelli for 27 years and they raised four children...

Jeffrey "Lem" Lemuel Boyd

Jeffrey "Lem" Lemuel Boyd

August 12, 2019

Jeffrey “Lem” Lemuel Boyd, 60, of Ennis, Montana, passed away on August 12, 2019 in Montana.Jeff was born in Waukegan, IL, to Mary L. Kroll and Lemuel B. Boyd on August 1, 1959. He attended Zion-Benton High School, Class of 1977. He went on to earn a degree in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Chemistry from...

Eleanor Schneider

Eleanor Schneider

August 11, 2019

Eleanor Schneider, 90 years old, of Beach Park, Illinois went to be with her Lord on August 11, 2019.  She was born September 21, 1928 in Harwood, ND to Christian and Bertha Haugen.  She married Leslie Schneider in Eau Claire, WI on Christmas Day, 1947 and they moved to Beach Park, IL in 1952 where they raised their family and...

Teri L. Packard

Teri L. Packard

August 10, 2019

Teri L. (Allen) (Grissom) Packard, 65, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital after an unexpected and sudden illness.Teri was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 12, 1953 to Bobby D. Allen and Rosalind J. (King) (Allen) Loiselle. She is survived by her husband of 17 years,...

Lorenzo A. "Lencho" Vazquez

Lorenzo A. "Lencho" Vazquez

August 7, 2019

Lorenzo (Lencho) A. Vazquez, 83, of Zion, Illinois peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.Lorenzo was born October 27, 1935 in Villa Union, Coahuila, Mexico. Lorenzo attended school in Mexico. He came to the United States in 1952. Lorenzo worked at Nelson Construction Company in Deerfield, Illinois. Lorenzo was very attentive to the love of his life, Christina O....

Lois Schlicher

Lois Schlicher

August 5, 2019

Lois Schlicher 89 passed away August 5th2019 at her home in Beach Park.She was born in Zion to Ruby and Clarence Bock on October 17, 1929. Lois was cared for by many WONDERUFL CAREGIVERS for over two years.Lois retired from Abbott after 25 years as a Quality Control Supervisor. She was a member of Beach Community Church; she enjoyed playing...

Martha J. Allen

Martha J. Allen

August 5, 2019

Martha J. Allen, 76, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully Monday, August 5, 2019 after a long battle with illness.Martha was born January 8, 1943 in Denton, TX.  She attended Moore High School and attended St. John’s Catholic Church both in Waco, TX.  She worked as a CNA at Sheridan Health Care and Crown Manor both in Zion, IL.  Martha...

Bruce G. Wimer

Bruce G. Wimer

August 4, 2019

Bruce G. Wimer, age 71, of Wildwood, Florida, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2019.Bruce proudly served on the Winthrop Harbor Fire Department as a firefighter and paramedic for 39 years. Bruce also worked as a firefighter for Fort Sheridan Fire Department and as the Village of Winthrop Harbor Fire Inspector for many...

Peter "Flip" E. Flaminio

Peter "Flip" E. Flaminio

August 1, 2019

Peter E. “Flip” Flaminio, age 87, of Spokane Valley, Washington, formerly of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away on August 1, 2019.Flip was born April 7, 1932 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Doris (Ashley) and Albert Flaminio. He graduated from Kingsford High School, Class of 1950. He was a Korean War and Vietnam War Veteran, having served in combat with the...

Brenda Sue Graham

Brenda Sue Graham

August 1, 2019

Brenda Sue Graham, 76, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.Brenda was born June 6, 1943 in Dante, VA to Dewey and Glenna Worley.  On February 9, 1963, she married Johnny Graham and together they shared 56 years of marriage.  She was employed with Payson Casters for many years.  Brenda...

Robert Harold Hurlbut

Robert Harold Hurlbut

July 29, 2019

Robert Harold Hurlbut, “Bob”, 61, of Zion, IL passed away Monday, July 29, 2019.Bob was born April 28, 1958 in Waukegan, IL to Harold and Charlotte Hurlbut.  On October 5, 1991, he married Virginia Michael at the Winthrop Harbor Marina.  Bob was a member of Christ Community Church, a passionate supporter of Camp Zion and a die hard Chicago Bears...