Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Virginia Louise Roberts
January 6, 2019
Virginia Louise Roberts departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 6, 2019.She was born on September 16, 1938 in Rienzi, Mississippi to Lee and Ola Essary. Virginia and her husband, Julius, migrated north to find work; Julius at A.M.C. and Virginia at Warwick Industries in Zion. After 8 years, she then worked at O.M.C. and finally bartended at The Doll...
Pearl Nielsen
January 6, 2019
Pearl Nielsen, 84, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2019 following a short illness. Pearl was born on January 31, 1934 in Zion, Illinois.Pearl was married for 64 years to Donald Nielsen who passed away in November of 2017, a loss she carried with her. “Grandma Pearl” was deeply loved by her son Richard (Diane) and daughter Sandy (Phil) Jensen ...
John Stanley McDaniel Jr.
January 5, 2019
John Stanley McDaniel Jr., 43, of Chicago, IL, passed away on January 5, 2019.John was born October 5. 1975 in Waukegan, IL to Stan and Sally McDaniel. He is a graduate of Zion-Benton High School and attended the College of Lake County and Truman College and worked as a Construction Laborer. He attended Lakeview Church in Zion, IL.John was on...
James Farmer
January 4, 2019
James Robert Farmer, 92, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away on January 4, 2019.James was born January 15, 1926 in Flag Pond, TN. He married Vivian Kelley on June 18, 1949 in Waukegan, IL. He retired from AMC/Chrysler. James served in World War II with the United States Army.Survivors include his children, Robert D. Farmer, Joel K. (Pamela) Farmer, Jamie...
Josephine C. Wolinski
January 2, 2019
Josephine Kreidich-Johnson Wolinski, 82, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2019.Josephine is survived by her children, Joseph (Denise) and Frank (Diana); grandchildren, Joseph, Dean, Tiffany, Christina and Stephanie; great-granddaughter, Aurora; 3 nieces; 5 nephews and many loving cousins.She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank and son, Martin.May her soul rest in peace with the Lord.Services will be private...
Margaret Irene Kirby
December 30, 2018
Margaret Irene Kirby, 88, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away December 30, 2018 in Kenosha, WI.Margaret was born April 24, 1930 in Salem, WI to William and Lilly Schultz. She attended High School in Salem, WI and was a prior resident of Waukegan and Gurnee, IL. She was employed by Onwensia Country Club, Developmental Center in Waukegan, IL and Lambs...
Russell Wayne Bloom
December 26, 2018
Russell “Wayne” Bloom, was born in the tenant house on his grandparents’ farm to Everett and Evelyn (Van Every) Bloom on February 28, 1929, outside of Hampton, Iowa.Wayne lost his mother at the age of 6, but got the best replacement possible; Edna (Folkerts); who added two sisters, Marilyn and Darlene, to the family. After he graduated from Hampton High...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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Congdon Funeral Home Cremation Service is a collection of obituaries for Zion, IL. With services throughout Illinois. Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Waukegan, Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha communities and beyond that are updated regularly.
