Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Linda L. Holmes

Linda L. Holmes

October 26, 2018

Linda L. Muns-Holmes, 70, of Wadsworth, IL passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at home.Linda was born March 16, 1948 in La Crosse, WI to Kenneth and Mary Muns.  She spent most of her life in Milwaukee, WI before moving to Zion, IL and later Wadsworth, IL.  She was a waitress at Bob and Anne’s in Waukegan and Starlight Restaurant...

David George Wedekind

David George Wedekind

October 22, 2018

David George Wedekind, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. He was 95 years old.David was born on June 6, 1923 in Zion, Illinois to parent’s George and Reta Wedekind. He was part of the second class to graduate from Zion Benton High School in 1941.David married his love, Doris Bennett, on December...

Bernard Lopez

Bernard Lopez

October 19, 2018

Bernard Lopez Sr., 75, of Waukegan,IL, died October 19, 2018 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan.Bernard was born March 29, 1943.  He was a lifelong resident of Waukegan and in December of 1962 married Shirley Stroud and became a father of five.  Bernie was a huge Chicago Bears, Sox, and Blackhawks fan.He is survived by his children, Rachelle (Joe)...

Charlie Underwood

Charlie Underwood

October 19, 2018

Charlie Harold Underwood, 90, of Zion, IL, died October 19, 2018.Charlie was born August 1, 1928 in Jacksonville, Mississippi.  He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Chrysler Corporation, formerly American Motors.He is survived by his sons, Michael, David (Tammy), Timothy, and Travis; grandchildren, Ryan, Julie, and Alyssa; great-grandson, Damien; and his dear friend Julian “Patrick” Romane.Charlie...

Norma J. Royce

Norma J. Royce

October 17, 2018

Norma Jean Royce, 86, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.Norma was born on June 21, 1932 in Zion, IL to Harry and Doris (Casperson) Luther.  She lived in Zion for more than 50 years and was also a resident of Lakewood, WI for 30 years.  She attended Zion Benton...

Juliana "Juli" Limon

Juliana "Juli" Limon

October 17, 2018

Juliana “Juli” Limon, 13, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on October 17, 2018 at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.Juli was born June 20, 2005 in Waukegan, IL.  She attended Oakdale Elementary and Jack Benny Middle School.  Juli’s hobbies included music and soccer, her favorite color was blue, and her dogs meant the world to her.  She...

Richard Frederick Pauke

Richard Frederick Pauke

October 16, 2018

Richard Frederick Pauke, 78, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. He was surrounded by family, holding the hand of Donna, his wife of 58 years.Richard was born on June 21, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Ethel (Larsen) Pauke. Raised in Round Lake, IL, he was also a resident of Zion for more than...

Richard E. Hoff

Richard E. Hoff

October 15, 2018

Richard E. Hoff, 82, of Grayslake, IL passed away at home on October 15, 2018.Richard was born on February 5, 1936 in Waukegan, IL to Robert and Viola Hoff.  In addition to Waukegan, he also lived in Gurnee for 27 years.  Richard was employed with Meyer Material retiring after 27 years of service.  He was a member of the Teamsters...

Rob "Truck" Hombaker

Rob "Truck" Hombaker

October 14, 2018

Robert Lee Hombaker II of Round Lake Beach, IL has passed away after a brief illness at 54 years of age on October 14, 2018. He was surrounded by family and friends during this difficult time.Robert “Truck” Hombaker is survived by his wife, Darlene Agena-Hombaker, stepson, Jon Bevans, brother William Kurt Hombaker (Kimberly Hombaker), Sisters in law, Tammy Sutter-Hombaker and...

Carl E. Klawonn

Carl E. Klawonn

October 8, 2018

Carl E. Klawonn, 80, formerly of Zion, Illinois residing in Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away October 8, 2018.Carl was born May 4, 1938 in Zion, Illinois. On November 18, 1967, he married his beloved wife, Dottie in Zion, Illinois. He worked as a Service Manager for Larsen Marine Service in Waukegan, Illinois. He was an avid member of Christ Community Church...

Richard Learmont

Richard Learmont

October 7, 2018

Richard Learmont, 70, of Beach Park, IL, passed away October 7, 2018 after a 15 years long battle with cancer.Richard was born June 12, 1948 in Waukegan, IL at Victory Hospital.  On February 14, 1994 he married Deborah Rumph.  He owned and operated R&D Home Repairs and Construction.  He was a lover of animals and liked to fish in his...

Joseph D. Zupan

Joseph D. Zupan

October 2, 2018

Joseph Daniel Zupan, 88, passed away October 2, 2018 in Northbrook, IL.Joseph was born February 6, 1930 in North Chicago, IL to Daniel and Eva Zupan. After spending 30 years as a resident of North Chicago, Joseph also lived in Zion for over 30 years.  He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Humility Church in Beach Park, IL and...

Miriam Kandziorski

Miriam Kandziorski

September 29, 2018

Miriam (Midge) Kandziorski, 70, of Buffalo Grove, IL. died on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Journey Care Hospice Center in Glenview, Illinois.Midge was born on July 26, 1948 in Waukegan, Illinois. She was educated in the Winthrop Harbor-Zion area and graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1966. She resided in Lake Zurich for over ten years before moving to...

Curtis Patterson

Curtis Patterson

September 27, 2018

Curtis Patterson of Waukegan, IL, passed away September 27, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, October 5, 2018 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, Zion, IL. His life will be celebrated Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., preceded by visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Christian Center, 2600 Lewis Avenue, Zion, IL.

Juan C. Lara

Juan C. Lara

September 26, 2018

Juan C. Lara, of Mission, Texas, passed away September 26, 2018 in Waukegan, Illinois.Juan was born March 13, 1947 in Mission, Texas. He was united in marriage to Bibiana M. Lara April 20, 2002 in Waukegan, Illinois. He was a member of the Christian Assembly of God Church.He is survived by his wife, Bibiana M. Lara, his children, Vicente Lara,...

Gregory Lewis Robinson

Gregory Lewis Robinson

September 26, 2018

Gregory Lewis Robinson, 65, of Hainesville, IL, died September 26, 2018.Gregory was born March 7, 1953 in Waukegan, IL.  Greg worked for Betz Dearborn for 24 years, Allstate for 3 and Kraft Foods for 13.  He was a lover of spicy foods, his 1974 Pontiac SD 455 TransAm, Da Bears, working with computers, motor sports and his family.  He always...

Randall O. Samborski

Randall O. Samborski

September 22, 2018

Randall O. Samborski, 68, beloved husband of Loretta, passed to eternal life on September 22, 2018.Son of the late Norman and Vivian; loving brother of Darryl (Mary); uncle of Darrin (Denise Schmittou) and Lisa (Scott) Swan; grand-uncle of Kara and Melanie Swan.A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Congdon Funeral...

Wildena Rendall

Wildena Rendall

September 22, 2018

Wildena Rendall, 85, of Zion, IL, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin.Wildena was born April 28, 1933 in Downsville, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Monroe and Annie Bearden.  Wildena graduated from Downsville High School. Wildena married Claire H. Rendall on May 23, 1953 in Texas.  They were married 56 years.  They lived in...

Kristine Conaway

Kristine Conaway

September 20, 2018

Kris Conaway, 61, of Zion, IL passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at home.Kris was born January 11, 1957 in Waukegan, IL to Otto and Erma Turunen.  She was a graduate of Zion Benton Township High School class of 1975 and a member of Trinity United Lutheran Church in Waukegan.  Kris worked for Advance Travel for 23 years and most...

Patricia Marie Hangebrauck

Patricia Marie Hangebrauck

September 19, 2018

Patricia Marie Hangebrauck, age 88 of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed into the Glory of God on September 19, 2018 in Somerset, KY.She was surrounded by her daughter Penny, Darvin, Hospice of Lake Cumberland and beloved dogs Shadow and Star.She was born March 8, 1930 in Chicago, IL and moved to Zion, IL as a young girl. Patricia graduated Z-BTHS in...