Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Charlotte Mae Johnson
March 13, 2018
Charlotte Mae Johnson, 90, of Beach Park, IL died on March 13, 2018.She was born June 28, 1927 in McLeansboro, IL. Charlotte was a member of MeadowRidge Church of Zion, IL. Following her retirement from VR Wesson in North Chicago, both she and her husband Jack traveled world-wide with Chuck Paxton’s Senior Park District Travel Club. She also enjoyed traveling...
Aaron Franklin Watkins
March 12, 2018
Aaron Franklin Watkins went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2018. He was 65.Aaron served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from the VA after 29 years of faithful service. Aaron loved his job, doing crossword puzzles, playing guitar and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.Aaron is survived by his loving wife,...
Aubory David Greer
March 11, 2018
Aubory D. Greer “David”, age 80 of Zion, IL, passed away on Sunday March 11, 2018 at Vista Health Care Center in Waukegan, IL.He was born on July 21, 1937 in Gatteman, MS, The son of the late Robert and Ivy Foster Greer. David served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed by Fansteel and later worked for Pickett’s Construction...
Robert Eugene McFarland
March 9, 2018
Robert Eugene McFarland of Snowflake, Arizona died suddenly on March 9, 2018. He was born August 9, 1959 at Augustana Hospital in Chicago. He was a graduate of Zion-Benton High School.He is survived by his sons, Craig Robert (Chrissy), Cliff Thomas, and his first grandchild, Addison Jane, Cliff and Rachel’s 1 year old daughter. His second wife Cindy McFarland, nee...
Barbara Ann Davis
March 6, 2018
Barbara Ann Davis (McCulloch), 83, of Pleasant Prairie, WI and formerly of Zion, IL passed through to heaven to be with her Lord on March 6, 2018 just a day before her birthday. In the week preceding her death she was surrounded by her devoted family who will dearly miss her loving presence in their lives.Barb was born March 7,...
William Woody Wood
March 2, 2018
William Woody Wood, 68, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on March 2, 2018 at home.Woody was born May 17, 1949 in Waukegan, IL. He worked as a welder for over 25 years with Morton Manufacturing in Libertyville, IL. On Valentines Day this year he and his wife Karin celebrated 40 years of marriage. As a true believer of Peace,...
Veronica C. Welsh
February 25, 2018
Veronica Caes Welsh (5/3/1942 - 2/25/2018)Waukegan - Veronica C. Welsh was born on May 3, 1942 in Moline, Illinois to farmers August and Alice (nee Timmerman) Caes. She danced into heaven on February 25, 2018 with a full and thankful heart. She was united in marriage to Charles (Chuck) Welsh for 41 years until his passing in 2002. Veronica fully...
Mike J. Walczak
February 24, 2018
Michael Jon Walczak, 63, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2018, surrounded by his family. Mike was an avid bowler, loved to fish, play cards and loved family get- togethers. He worked for Averus Co. for over 30 years.He is survived by his son, Mikey (Heather) Walczak of Tucson, AZ, mother, Gloria Kulla of Gurnee, IL,...
Henry Lear
February 22, 2018
On December 17, 1976 the Lord blessed Linda Lear and Henry “Hank” Armstrong with the birth of their second son, Henry Deshon Lear in Waukegan, IL. Henry affectionately known to family and friends as “Deshon”. Linda later met and married Alex “Buddy” Brown, who stepped in and raised Deshon and his older brothers as his own.Deshon accepted Christ on March...
John Matthew Hatch
February 22, 2018
John Matthew Hatch was born on August 10, 1921 to William and Margaret Hatch in Chicago, IL. John was called home to the Lord on February 22, 2018 at the age of 96. He was raised in Chicago, but spent most of his life in Zion, Illinois and Saxeville, WI.He was a World War II veteran and served in the...
Herbert Ramlose Jr.
February 21, 2018
Herbert V. Ramlose Jr. of Mundelein and formerly of Chicago died February 21st, 2018.He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Loretta K. Ramlose, and his sister, Beverly J. Bell. He was a graduate of Lane Tech High School, North Park College (University) majoring in English and Speech, Drama, and Northeastern Illinois University with a MAT in...
Peter D. Flament
February 13, 2018
Peter D. Flament, age 91, passed away peacefully at Vista East on February 13, 2018 with his family by his side.He was born at home on January 2, 1927, grew up on Hillside Ave in Waukegan and graduated with the Class of ’44. He participated in gym class boxing matches and set pins at the neighborhood bowling alley after school. ...
Elvin M. Davis
February 9, 2018
Elvin Maurice Davis, 88, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Grove on the Lake where he has resided for 9 years.Elvin was born July 23, 1929 in DeKalb, IL to Grant and Gladys (Smith) Davis.He is survived by his sister in law, Marilyn Davis; and nieces, Jill Roskres and Jackie Hazard.He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Robert R. Gedvilas
February 8, 2018
Robert R. “Bob” Gedvilas, 82, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family.Bob was born March 10, 1935 in Waukegan, IL to Simon and Diana Gedvilas. He attended St. Bart’s School in North Chicago and Waukegan Township High School. In 1977, Bob married the love of his life, Jane and together...
Nicholas Lynn
February 5, 2018
Lynn, Nick (The Bud Man) of Beach Park. Born 11/29/35 in Berwick, PA. Worked as sales manager for Budweiser under Jack Neids Inc., Rinella Beverage & Anheuser Busch. Retired after 35 years of service.Survived by his wife, Honey (Marian) Lynn and his 3 children: Laura Saldivar of Beach Park, Dawn (Craig) Maier of Spring Grove, and Nick Lynn Jr. of...
Terry L. Kennedy
February 5, 2018
Terry L. Kennedy, age 63, of Winthrop Harbor, Il, passed away on February 5, 2018 at Vista East Medical Center.She was born in Waukegan, IL on December 26, 1954, the daughter of the late Gerald and Grace Townsend Kennedy.Terry graduated from Zion Benton High School and earned a Bachelor Degree from Northern Illinois University. She was employed by Cherry Electric...
Paul C. Miller
February 4, 2018
Paul C. Miller, 50, of Kenosha, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2018 after an extended illness. He was born in Waukegan, IL on April 14, 1967 to Joseph E. Miller and Glenna M. (Grubbs) Miller. On July 5, 1986, Paul married his beautiful Tennessee belle - the love of his life - Pamela...
Rosemarie Rundle
February 2, 2018
Rosemarie “Rosie” (Spliethoff) Rundle of Pleasant Prairie, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, February 2nd, 2018.Rosie was born in Freeport, IL on September 14, 1940 to the late Engelbert and Elsa Spliethoff. She was educated in the schools in Freeport, complete nurses training at St. Luke’s School of Nursing (Chicago) in 1963, then went on to receive her Bachelor...
Fred Draudt
February 2, 2018
Fred Lawrence Draudt 83 March 22, 1934 - February 2, 2018Fred went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.Fred was born in Winthrop Harbor, IL, on March 22, 1934. He graduated from Zion Benton High School in 1952 and married the love of his life, Joanne (Kelly), on Nov 4,...
Bobby Lee Ward
February 1, 2018
Bobby Lee WardOn Thursday, February 1st, 2018 Bobby Lee Ward passed away at the age of 74. Bobby will be forever remembered by his wife Bonnie of 51 years, his two children Tracey (Craig) and Christopher (Barb), three grandchildren Anna, Erika, & Chase, along with his great grandson Landon.Bobby was the youngest out of four siblings: Ruth, Katherine (predeceased), and...
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