Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Bobby Gene Vinson

Bobby Gene Vinson

May 9, 2019

Bobby Gene Vinson, 75, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed away on May 9th, 2019 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois.Bobby was born December 8th, 1943 in Red Bay, Alabama to Amon and Ruby (nee Garrison) Vinson. He eventually moved to Waukegan, Illinois and married his sweetheart, Mary, who would go on to spend many wonderful years together. He...

Raymond W. Kloth

Raymond W. Kloth

May 7, 2019

Raymond W. Kloth, 83, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on May 7, 2019.Raymond was born June 8, 1935 in Walsh, IL to Henry and Emma Kloth.  He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Glasscock, on October 16, 1954 in Sparta, IL.  Raymond was a past president of the Chemical Workers Union Local 60, past president of the Johns Manville...

Daniel Nicklas

Daniel Nicklas

May 7, 2019

Daniel Nicklas of Beach Park, IL passed away on May 7th, 2019 at the age of 24. He is survived by his parents Thomas & Betty Nicklas of Beach Park, IL; brother Matthew (Katherine) Nicklas of Tinley Park, IL; fiance Kyrstan Bower of Union Grove, WI; grandmother Shirley Stewart of Arlington Heights, IL. Family members preceding Daniel in death include...

Roxanne Bouwens

Roxanne Bouwens

May 5, 2019

Roxanne Mary Bouwens (62) of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 5, 2019. Roxanne was born on April 6, 1957 to John and Marjorie (Rohrdanz) Bouwens in Waukegan, Illinois.Roxanne was a General Laborer and a proud member of the Laborers' Union, Local 152 in her working days. Previous to being in construction, Roxanne worked as...

Antoinette H. Simon

Antoinette H. Simon

May 4, 2019

Antoinette H. Simon, 53, formerly of Waukegan, IL made her transition from Earth to glory on Saturday, May 4, 2019.  Antoinette was born March 31, 1966 at Highland Park Hospital as a twin and the oldest child of three to the union of Calvin and Luerie Simon.Antoinette attended Waukegan East High School where she graduated in 1984 and then went...

Lora Lee Batalla

Lora Lee Batalla

May 3, 2019

Lora "Lori" Lee Batalla, 68 of Zion,  IL was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday,  May 3, 2019 at her home surrounded by her entire family. She was born on February 4, 1951 to the late Veto & Joyce Mitchell in Kenosha,  WI. On April 12, 1993, Lora married her devoted Husband of 26 years,...

Dale S. Hundley

Dale S. Hundley

April 30, 2019

Dale S. Hundley, 82, of Winthrop Harbor, passed away on April 30, 2019.He was born July 25, 1936 to Robert E. & Mary E. Hundley in West Virginia. Dale married Joyce Ellen Kammerer in Glencoe, Illinois August 29, 1969 and eventually moved to Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. Dale took great pride in being a Veteran of the United States Navy.Dale is...

Ethel L. Oakes Howard

Ethel L. Oakes Howard

April 29, 2019

Ethel Lucille Oakes Howard has gone to be with her Lord on April 29, 2019.Ethel was born December 11, 1926 and married the love of her life, Orson Howard from Waukegan, IL on May 7, 1949.  Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Orson (2000), father and mother Harry S. and Nellie Oakes, and brother, Harry R. (Ruth) Oakes.  ...

Marshall C. Miller

Marshall C. Miller

April 28, 2019

Marshall C. Miller, 87, of Waukegan, IL, passed away at home, on April 28, 2019, peacefully, and surrounded by family.Marshall was  born May 5, 1931 in Illinois to Thaddeus and Elsie Piskulski and grew up in the Brookfield, IL area.  Marshall retired from management at Navistar with over 40 years of service.  He was a member of The Shriners and...

Bette D. Tjader

Bette D. Tjader

April 27, 2019

Bette Dawn (Emanuelson) Tjader, 87, passed into her eternal Heavenly Home on April 27th, 2019. She was born on September 30th, 1931 in Zion, Illinois. Bette was a lifelong member of Christ Community Church where she served her Lord in many areas. She loved being a part of the Zion Passion Play over the years with both of her sons...

Dorothy Davey

Dorothy Davey

April 26, 2019

Dorothy Davey, 87, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019.  She was born September 18, 1931, the daughter of William and Catherine Crosby.She married Leon Davey on September 5, 1953 in Portsmouth, VA, together they raised 4 children.  Dorothy is survived by her children, Blanche (Rick Garcia) Davey, Barbara (Larry) Fettkether, James Davey; grandchildren, Amy, Kim, Kelly, Justin, Joe, Danielle;...

Ann M. Larson

Ann M. Larson

April 25, 2019

Ann M. Larson, 80, of Kenosha, WI, formerly of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019 with her husband by her side.Ann was born March 29, 1939 in Quantico, VA to Leo and Alma Griffin.  She married Harry Larson and together they raised two sons.  Ann worked at the Zion-Benton Public Library for 17 years, after retirement she...

Jorge L. Rosario Jr.

Jorge L. Rosario Jr.

April 25, 2019

Jorge L. Rosario Jr, 48, of North Chicago, IL passed away April 25, 2019.Jorge was born February 14, 1971 in Waukegan, IL to Jorge Sr. and Delia Rosario.He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Delia; children, Angel, Alfonso, Jonathan, Michael and Liliana; grandchildren, Jaylen, Jayla, Kayla, Arianna, Mya and Giovanni; siblings, Madelyne Rosario Vasquez, Nancy Rosario Couch, Alexander...

Daniel George Thornborough

Daniel George Thornborough

April 22, 2019

Daniel George Thornborough passed away peacefully from cardiac arrest on April 21st, around 11:00 pm. He was 55 years old. He is survived by his wife, Renee Thornborough (nee Abboud), and his three children, Kate, Sarah, and Claire, his mother Dixie Thornborough, and his brothers and sisters Lori Osbron, Pam, Jeff, Paul, John, David, Elizabeth Baruffi-Rinaldi, and Eric, and hosts...

Jennette Ergish

Jennette Ergish

April 20, 2019

Jennette Ergish, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2019.Jennette was born on June 2, 1921, in Stambaugh, MI, the daughter of Jennie and Arthur Thompson.  She graduated from the Stambaugh High School in 1939.  In 1941 she went to Chicago, IL where she attended the Greg Business College for 6 months.  She took a job at the Stronghold Screw...

Jeanette Ortiz

Jeanette Ortiz

April 20, 2019

Jeanette M. Ortiz, 52, of Zion, IL, passed away on April 20, 2019.Jeanette was born December 18, 1966 in Chicago, IL.  She was a mother to her children and enjoyed filming video for the high school.  Jeanette was the best wife and mother anyone could ever ask for, she impacted everyone that she met, and she treated everyone she met...

Sebon Brown

Sebon Brown

April 19, 2019

Mr. Sebon Brown, 98, of Zion, IL went home peacefully to be with the Lord on April 19, 2019.Born December 12, 1920 in Hanna, LA, he married the love of his life, Veora Turner on March 19, 1949.  In April of 1952, they left Colfax, LA, and purchased a home in North Chicago, IL in July of 1952.  In September...

Jane A. Kilponen

Jane A. Kilponen

April 19, 2019

Jane Kilponen (nee Schroeder), 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Rolling Hills Manor.Jane was born on July 6, 1918, in Waukegan, IL to Walter ‘Sparky’ and Anna Mae Schroeder.  She attended Felt and Tarret Comptometer School in Chicago, IL and worked for George Doyle Distributors in Waukegan, IL for many years.  Jane was an avid golfer...

James R. Cooprider

James R. Cooprider

April 18, 2019

James R. Cooprider of Zion passed away April 18th, 2019.“Jim” is survived by his wife, Carole Cooprider; his daughter, Kim (Jim Hankin); his son Keith (Jan) Cooprider; granddaughter, Sarah Cooprider; and his great-granddaughter, Kensi Cooprider.  He was preceded in death by his son, Mark A. Cooprider; his mother, Mary Elizabeth Cooprider (nee Draudt); his sister, Carol Martin; and his aunt,...

Arvo P. Aukee

Arvo P. Aukee

April 17, 2019

Arvo P. Aukee, 96, was born in Ironwood, MI, on January 24, 1923, and passed away peacefully in Waukegan, IL on April 17, 2019.Arvo grew up in Ironwood and after high school he served for 3 years in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He graduated in 1948 from Ferris Institute in Big Rapids, MI and then worked in the...