Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Erwin Kutschke
November 26, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Erwin Kutschke announces his passing on Monday, November 26, 2018, at the age of 82 years. He was born July 5 1936 in Kreutzfeld, East Prussia, to Albert Kutschke and Anna Arendt Kutschke. He and his surviving family fled East Prussia and emigrated to West Germany after the end of WWII. ...
Thomas Davison
November 25, 2018
Thomas J. Davison, 60, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home.Thomas was born September 14, 1958 in Waukegan, IL to Thomas and Phyllis Davison. He was a lifetime resident of Winthrop Harbor. Thomas was very outgoing; he never met a stranger. He had a huge heart and would give you the shirt...
Sydney Daniel Christophersen
November 24, 2018
Sydney Daniel Christophersen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov 24, 2018 at the age of 87 ½ years old. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years, Irene, as she faithfully cared for his needs.Syd was born Feb 10, 1931 at home in Zion IL to the late Gertrude R (nee Butler) and Daniel...
Ellen Buntrock
November 24, 2018
Ellen Marjorie Buntrock (nee Schleter) entered heaven's gates at the age of 95 on November 24th, 2018.Ellen was born on December 9th,1922 to Emil and Edna Schleter in Zion, IL. She was the youngest of five children.She met her husband Paul David Julius Buntrock while they were both employed at US Steel Cyclone Fence. Paul and Ellen were united in...
Edward George Bukantis
November 22, 2018
Edward George Bukantis, 79, of Waukegan, IL, died November 22, 2018 in Zion, IL.Edward was born April 10, 1939 in Waukegan, IL. He married Donna Franz on April 23, 1960. Edward graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1957. He was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park. Edward retired from American Can Company and later...
Emily Dill Johnson
November 21, 2018
On Nov 21, Emily Dill Johnson passed away peacefully with her loving husband, Charles (Chuck) by her side. She was reunited with her charismatic son, Brent, her adoring father, William, her sweet father and mother in-law, Jack and Charlotte, and many others who helped shape the strong, graceful, faithful, funny woman she was.Emily is also survived by her children and...
Celia Murphy
November 16, 2018
Celia Maggi Murphy, 102, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 16, 2018. Celia was born on November 1st, 1916 in the historic mining town of Cherry IL. She moved from Cherry IL to Highwood, IL and worked as a glass girl at Exmore Country Club. She met the love of her life in Highwood. His name...
Scott Stickel
November 15, 2018
Scott Stickel, 52, of Waukegan, IL passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, WI.Scott was born July 15, 1966 to Harry and Mary Ann Stickel in Waukegan, IL. He was a 25 year resident of Zion before moving to Waukegan. Scott graduated from Zion Benton High School, class of 1984 and was employed...
Ethel Mae Townsend
November 14, 2018
Ethel May Kennel Townsend, 101, went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning November 14, 2018 with her family by her side. Ethel was born January 29, 1917 in Ogilvie, MN and at an early age came to Zion, IL. She attended grade and high school in Zion Parochial Schools and received an Associate of Applied Science...
Milan Echevarria Gonzalez
November 12, 2018
Milan Echevarria Gonzalez, 82, of Villalba, PR passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Zion, IL. He was born on October 12, 1936, in Villalba, to the late Eladio and Claudina Echevarria.Milan proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 – 1958. He was married to Isabel and together they raised 7 children in Waukegan.Milan retired to...
Jane Gedvilas
November 9, 2018
Gedvilas, Martha J. “Jane”, 72, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 unexpectedly at her home. Jane was born on April 5, 1946 in Tahlequah, OK., to OJ and Ruby Cook. She attended schools in Cupertino, CA. In 1977, Jane married her soulmate, Robert “Bob” Gedvilas, together they lived in Beach Park for 20 years, later moving to Winthrop Harbor. She...
Marian McElroy
November 9, 2018
Marian McElroy, 94, of Zion, IL, entered her forever home on November 9, 2018, with her family by her side.She was born June 25, 1924 to the late Oscar and Sara McDowell. Marian married Alfred E. McElroy on February 16, 1946 at Grace Missionary Church, Rev. Loren Peceut officiating, of which she was a lifelong member. She worked as a...
Emolene Bolling
November 8, 2018
Emolene Bolling, 93, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2018.Emolene was born January 25, 1925 in Smithville, Mississippi to Winnie R. Wright and Sallie (nee Humphries) Wright. On December 18, 1943, she married Bruce Bolling in Monroe County, Mississippi. She worked for many years at the Globe Department Store. She adored her family and had...
Robert William Whiteside
November 6, 2018
Robert William Whiteside passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Ursula, his grand-daughter, Amanda, his parents, Clarence and Alice, and his brother, Charles. Bob is survived in death by his wife, Dorothy, “Dottie”; two sisters, Pat Metten and Linda McDonald; three sons, Gregory (Robin), David (Arlene) and Steven...
Wayne C. Wypych Sr.
November 5, 2018
Wayne C. Wypych Sr., 73, of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2018.Wayne was born on September 18,1945 in Waukegan, IL to Steve and Lorraine Wypych. On May 19, 1990, he married Laura Etteldorf at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. He played on the church’s softball team and served as an elder. Wayne was employed with OMC...
Sally Rickert
November 5, 2018
Sally E. Rickert went to be with her Lord on November 5, 2018. Sally was born in Canton, Ohio in July 1936 to Norman and Ethel Ericson.In the spring of 1958 Sally married Fredrick A. Rickert Jr. In Lake County, Illinois. Together they had ten children, Reta (Roger) Muellemann, Richard (Valerie) Rickert, Christopher (Marla) Rickert, Anne (Lee) Fuson, Fredrick III...
Robert E. Whitlock Jr.
November 2, 2018
Mr. Robert E. Whitlock, Jr., 74, of Adel, GA, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2018, surrounded by his family.Bob was born on February 25, 1944, to the late Robert E. Whitlock, Sr. and Therese (Marfia) Whitlock. Bob attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Waukegan Township High School, Waukegan, IL. He attended college at Bradley University, Peoria,...
Gary Myers
October 30, 2018
Gary Myers, 62, of Kenosha, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October, 30, 2018.Gary was born on April 18, 1956 in Waukegan, IL to Russell and Joyce Myers and spent his childhood in Antioch. On October 16, 1976 he married the love of his life, Margie Cronkrite at St. Dismas Church in Waukegan. Together they...
Lorraine Senter
October 28, 2018
Lorraine (nee Nelson) Senter, 86, of Kenosha, WI, went home to Heaven on October 28, 2018.She was born November 20, 1931 in Morton, MN. Lorraine grew up in Winthrop Harbor IL, and lived in Zion, IL for many years. She and Jack moved to Eagle River WI in 1993. Lorraine graduated from Zion Benton HS in 1949 and took some...
Charil Ann Herring
October 27, 2018
Charil Ann Herring, 81, of Zion, IL, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2018.She was born February 26, 1937. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.A private cremation took place on November 1, 2018.
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