Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
June M. Fromm
April 14, 2019
June M. Fromm, 83, of Waukegan, IL, passed away on April 14, 2019.June was born June 15, 1935 in Ironwood, MI. She fell in love in 1957 and married the love of her life, Raymond Fromm, on December 13, 1958. They enjoyed many years of traveling and taking long walks with her husband. June loved music, was an avid piano...
Shelley Petrick
April 14, 2019
Shelley Petrick, 60, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on April 14, 2019.Shelley was born July 11, 1958. She had lived in Hoffman Estates and Wheeling before marrying her beloved, Kevin, and moving to Zion. Shelley had previously been employed at Home Depot and Builders Square, where she enjoyed working with her hands. Some of her hobbies that she loved the...
Jaroslav "Jerry" Anton Kolar
April 13, 2019
Jaroslav (Jerry) Anton Kolar, 91, died on April 13, 2019. Jerry was foremost a conservationist, establishing “Jerry’s Prairie” on his land. He was the steward of the Lake County Forest Preserves’ Almond Marsh for more than 25 years. Jerry was also a supporter of the Kankakee National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area, and the Kolar Savanna Unit was established there...
Gloria R.Y. Nickelson Williams
April 13, 2019
Gloria R.Y. Nickelson Williams, 79, of Zion Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2019.She was born January 22, 1940 in Elgin, Illinois. She attended and graduated from the Elgin School of Beauty and was employed by Annie's Hair Design of Waukegan, Illinois. Gloria was a former co-owner of Belvidere Beauty. She was also a longtime member of The Christian...
Robert Brown
April 13, 2019
Robert "Bob" Brown age 67 of Fort Myers, FL unexpectedly passed away the morning of April 13, 2019 while volunteering for spring-cleaning at the church he loved.Bob was born in Waukegan, IL and was one of five children in his family. He married the love of his life, Maria Koetz, at the early age of 21. He served the Lord...
Philip Leable
April 8, 2019
Philip Frank Leable, 92, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2019.Phil was born November 2, 1926 on the family farm in Rosecrans, IL, to Frank and Margaret Leable. He married Margaret A. Pataky, together they raised 2 daughters and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary together. Phil was a dairy farmer for 22 years before working...
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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.
