Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Daniel Arthur Patt

Daniel Arthur Patt

December 26, 2018

Daniel Arthur Patt, born in Forest Lake, MN, on January 12th 1965 and recent resident of Zion, IL, passed away of unexpected heart complications early December 26th 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, James Anthony Patt and Mary Aline Patt, and brother-in-law Harold Bjostad. He is survived by siblings Mary Bjostad, Patrice (Paul) Sinclair, Cathy (Steve) Laue, Jim (Louise)...

Betty Ann Underwood

Betty Ann Underwood

December 26, 2018

Betty Ann (Chambers) Underwood went home to be with her heavenly father on December 26, 2018. Betty was born April 7, 1940 to Robert Lacy and Elizabeth Chambers in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.Betty attended  Evanston Public Schools.  She was united in holy matrimony to the late Norman Underwood, Sr. on December 27, 1956. To this union, four children were born - Norman,...

Ervin Edward Uhlman

Ervin Edward Uhlman

December 24, 2018

Ervin Edward Uhlman Jr., 73, of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, passed away on December 24, 2018.Erv was born March 6, 1945 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He was an avid member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Waukegan, Illinois. He had his Masters Degree in Education and for 37 years he was an educator within the Kewaskum School District.He is survived by his...

Harriett Hiatt

Harriett Hiatt

December 19, 2018

Harriett began life as a (twin) daughter to Ralph and Eleanor Behrens into a family of four brothers, Gene, Richard, Harry (twin) and Ellie. As a farm girl she learned a strong work ethic which served her well throughout her life. She loved animals and as she became an adult with children she had no choice but to be a...

Marion Elizabeth Leonaitis

Marion Elizabeth Leonaitis

December 15, 2018

Marion Elizabeth Simon Leonaitis has joined her husband in eternal peace on December 15, 2018 after her brave battle with Parkinson’s disease and cancer.Marion was born June 12, 1922 to Joseph and Christina (Halfman) Simon in Stacyville, IA. She was educated in Stacyville graduating from Visitation Catholic school.  Marion then went on to complete nursing school at St. Joseph Mercy...

Murldene M. Harnden

Murldene M. Harnden

December 14, 2018

Murldene Mae (Ehlers) Harnden, age 89, died Friday, December 14th, 2018. She was born December 15th, 1928 in Zion, IL to William and Inez Ehlers. Murldene worked at Highland Park Hospital, Victory Memorial Hospital, and VA Hospital in both North Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA from which she retired. She became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1958 and remained faithful...

Zelma Horne

Zelma Horne

December 14, 2018

Zelma Horne, daughter of Phyllis and George Jones passed December 14th, 2018.There will be Vistation at St. Anastasia Church, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan, Illinois, on Wednesday, December 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Mass Service will follow.Zelma (Collins) Horne is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, her husband Robert Horne, her daughter Margaret Horne, and her great...

Joseph Patrick DeBennette

Joseph Patrick DeBennette

December 14, 2018

Joseph Patrick DeBennette, of Wadsworth, IL, passed away on December 14, 2018 at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.He was born in Waukegan, IL on July 28, 1929. Joseph graduated high school and worked until retiring as a Business Agent through the Laborer’s Local Union #152. He was a longtime member of Our Lady of Humility Parish in Beach...

Jeraldine Ruth Burns

Jeraldine Ruth Burns

December 13, 2018

Jeraldine Ruth Burns, 83, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Zion, IL.Jeraldine was born July 25, 1935 in White Lake, WI to Eugene and Adeline Mitchell. She was a lifelong resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School in 1953.  She married Clarence R. Burns in Waukegan in 1957.  ...

Richard Leonowitz

Richard Leonowitz

December 6, 2018

Richard “Rick” Leonowitz Sr., 66, of Grayslake, IL, died suddenly and peacefully on December 6, 2018 while vacationing in the Caribbean.Rick was born May 6, 1952 in Waukegan, IL. He enjoyed sailing on his boat, riding his motorcycle, and taking cruise vacations.  He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and treasured spending time with his grandchildren.He is survived by his...

Gregory Lee Robinson

Gregory Lee Robinson

December 5, 2018

Gregory Lee Robinson, 67, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, died suddenly on December 5, 2018 at home, with his beloved dogs by his side.Greg was born October 25, 1951 in Waukegan, IL.  He married Donna Watson on May 27, 1972.  He was a Lake County Sheriff Deputy for 20 years, and spent the last 23 years as a Quality Supervisor at...

Nick Davis

Nick Davis

December 4, 2018

Nick Davis, 37, of Lake Villa, IL passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018.Nick was born in Waukegan, IL to Wendy Allbee and Richard Davis.  He was a graduate of Warren High School class of 1999.  Nick spent the last few years of his life working at the job he enjoyed the most, bartending.  Nicky was gregarious and loved talking to...

Robert Barron

Robert Barron

December 1, 2018

Robert “Bob” Barron, a life-long resident of Waukegan, IL, died unexpectedly on December 1, 2018 at the age of 63 in a tragic accident while returning home from a computer class in Waukegan.  He is at home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Bob is survived by his mother Ellen Barron of Waukegan; his sister, Joan (Tim) Glover of Zion,...

John Wilfred Bedford

John Wilfred Bedford

November 30, 2018

John Wilfred Bedford, 87, recently of Long Grove, IL and long-time resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL and Kenosha WI, passed away November 30, 2018 at Arboria of Long Grove after a long illness.John was born December 19, 1930 in Spooner, WI to Anna and Albert Bedford and attended school in Spooner before joining the U.S. Air Force.  He was initially...

Eleanor Karin Seegren

Eleanor Karin Seegren

November 29, 2018

Eleanor Karin (Stohl) Seegren, 89, passed away on November 29, 2018 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois.Born November 16, 1929 to Swedish parents in Chicago, she excelled in school and graduated from Roosevelt High School. During her first year attending Wright Junior College, she met Walter R. Seegren, her late husband of 58 years. While Wally was serving in...

Stephen "Louie" Brown

Stephen "Louie" Brown

November 29, 2018

Stephen “Louie” Brown, 63, of Kenosha, WI passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his home.Born September 4, 1955 in Waukegan, IL to Franklin and Jacqueline Brown he was also a resident of Zion, IL and Lakeland, FL.  He worked as a Journeyman Electrician, a member of IBEW 150, and a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Zion,...

Gary Paul Narlock

Gary Paul Narlock

November 29, 2018

Gary Paul Narlock, 66, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Waukegan, IL.Gary was born November 11, 1952 in Chicago, IL to George and Helen Narlock.  He was a previous resident of Largo, FL and a member of St. Patrick Church in Wadsworth, IL.  Gary enjoyed golfing, watching the Tampa Bay Lightning and spending time with...

Dennis M. Haley

Dennis M. Haley

November 28, 2018

Dennis M. Haley, 74, of Gurnee, IL passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his home.Dennis was born July 16, 1944 in Waukegan, IL to Emil and Irene Haley.  He was a prior resident of North Chicago, IL and Waukegan, IL where he attended Waukegan East High School and was a member of St. Dismas Church.  He was employed with...

Daniel Khalil Gomez

Daniel Khalil Gomez

November 28, 2018

Daniel Khalil Gomez precious baby boy of Emily Falkner and Daniel Gomez, was born into the arms of angels Wednesday November 28, 2018. Although Daniel never spent any time with us on earth, he was very loved and touched many lives. Our little angel will never be forgotten.In addition to his parents, Emily and Daniel, and big sisters, Nadia and...

Virginia Jamerson

Virginia Jamerson

November 27, 2018

Virginia Jamerson, 81, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away November 27, 2018 at Advocate Condell Hospital in Libertyville, IL.She was born March 19, 1937 in Mantachie, MS. She was a lifelong member of Lakeview Church in Zion, IL. She ran and operated  J. W. Copen & Jamerson Excavation in Winthrop Harbor for many years.Virginia is survived by her children; Angie...