Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Carole A. Ruiz

Carole A. Ruiz

August 5, 2018

Carole A. Ruiz, 77, passed away August 5, 2018. Carole was born October 13, 1940 at Victory Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois.She grew up in Waukegan and attended Antioch High School as a teenager. On December 28 of 1957, she was joined in marriage to her beloved husband, Peter Ruiz Sr. She worked at US Cable for many years until the...

Charles E. Bareika

Charles E. Bareika

August 5, 2018

Charles E. “Chuck” Bareika, age 78 of Waukegan, IL, passed away on Sunday August 5, 2018 at Highland Park Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Racine, WI, on September 8, 1939, the son of the late Anthony and Marguerite Wartchow Bareika.Chuck was raised for most of his life in Kenosha, attending Mary D. Bradford High and he...

William Grogan

William Grogan

August 4, 2018

Bill “Pa” Grogan, 89, of Beach Park, IL passed away peacefully on August 4, 2018,  at home surrounded by his loving family.Pa was born January 26, 1929 in Kennett, MO. He and his childhood sweetheart, Pauline Tallman, took a bus to Union City, TN to get married at the ages of 15 & 17 because no one would sign for...

Frank Hebner

Frank Hebner

August 3, 2018

Frank Edward Hebner, 71, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed peacefully on August 3, 2018 at home surrounded by family after three bouts of Lymphoma and a final diagnosis of treatment-related Leukemia.Frank was born February 27, 1947 in Pontiac, MI. He married Deborah Houge in 1976 in Albert Lea, MN. Frank served in the US Army during the Vietnam War in...

Lisa J. Brown

Lisa J. Brown

August 3, 2018

Lisa J. Brown, age 54, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away on Friday August 3, 2018.She was born in Waukegan, IL on July 2, 1964, the daughter of the late James M.and Mariam Jackson Brown.Survivors include her brother James D. Brown of Winthrop Harbor, IL, uncle, Bob (Natalie) Jackson and many cousins and friends.She was preceded in death by her...

Russell H. LeBeau

Russell H. LeBeau

August 2, 2018

Russell H. LeBeau Sr., 78, passed away August 2, 2018.Russell was born June 5, 1940 in Massachusetts to Eleanor & Russell Joseph LeBeau. Throughout his lifetime, he would eventually live in Waukegan, Beach Park, and ultimately, Zion, Illinois. On August 23, 1969, he would marry the love of his life, Veronica “Ronney” Suwe, and stayed married for nearly 49 years.  ...

Robert Clayton Palmer

Robert Clayton Palmer

August 1, 2018

Robert Clayton Palmer, 41, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away August 1, 2018 at Vista East Hospital in Waukegan, Illinois.  He was born March 31, 1977 to William and Carol Palmer.  He attended and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in Zion, Illinois.Robert is survived by his mother, Carol Lynn Palmer; brother, Donald Palmer; sister, Deborah ( Dennis) Juul; nieces,...

Reverend G. William "Bill" Mason

Reverend G. William "Bill" Mason

July 31, 2018

Reverend G. William “Bill” Mason was grateful to leave the physical life he had enjoyed for 92 years to enter fully into the spiritual, everlasting life he had been given through Jesus Christ. All who knew Bill would agree that he was an exceptionally caring and generous man. He loved his family dearly. Bill leaves behind a beautiful tapestry of...

William Kenneth Gregory

William Kenneth Gregory

July 30, 2018

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Alta J. Kennedy

Alta J. Kennedy

July 29, 2018

Alta J. Kennedy, (nee) Detienne, 85, of Country Meadows Forks, Easton, PA passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus, Easton, PA.  She was born on September 28, 1932, one of 8 children born to Lewis and Marie (Westphal) Detienne in Zion, Illinois. She spent most of her life in the Zion area and moved to...

Ana Ison

Ana Ison

July 27, 2018

Ana “Nana” Ison, 71, of Waukegan, IL passed away suddenly on July 27, 2018 at Brandon Regional Hospital in Brandon, FL.Ana was born December 26, 1946 in Puerto Rico to Aracelis and Joseph Maldonado Sr.  She was a devout Christian and was faithful in her Christian values. She retired from her position in civil service after more than 20 years.  ...

Kenneth A. Pincombe Sr.

Kenneth A. Pincombe Sr.

July 25, 2018

Kenneth A. Pincombe Sr., 70, passed away peacefully at home with family at his bedside on July 25, 2018. He was born December 8, 1947 to Herbert and Winifred Pincombe Jr. Of Phoenix, AZ. He then moved to Wadsworth, IL. He married Deborah A. Palmer on May 6th, 1969 in Zion, IL. Ken retired from John Manville in 1996 and...

Joseph Pfetzer

Joseph Pfetzer

July 25, 2018

Joseph Pfetzer, 47 passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at home after a series of illnesses. He was a longtime believer in Christ and was baptized at Heritage Church in Round Lake.Graduated from Stevenson High School and attended Harper College. Was employed by Jewel Foods Store in the Northern Suburbs. Most importantly was a people person who liked to be...

Barry Foster

Barry Foster

July 25, 2018

Barry passed away unexpectedly with his loved ones by his side.Barry is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Robin; three daughters, Stacy, Shelly and Sherry (Shaun); his pride and joys, his 4 grandchildren, Jazman, Tyler, Logan and Lucas.Barry is also survived by his brothers, John (Lori) and Mike; sister, Lori Pecsi; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.He was...

James Sherman Hammack

James Sherman Hammack

July 20, 2018

James Sherman Hammack, 79, of Beach Park, IL, died July 20, 2018 at the Captain James A. Lovell V.A. Hospital in North Chicago, IL.James was born May 23, 1939 in Wakefield, KY.  He previously resided in Salem, IN before moving to Illinois in 1968.  He served in the United States Marines from 1959 - 1963.  James worked for Goodyear for...

David Machonga

David Machonga

July 19, 2018

David E. Machonga, 65, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018.David was born on January 6, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Anna Machonga.  He was a resident of the Naval Air Station in Glenview for 10 years, and Doylestown, PA for 4 years.  On July 9, 1980, he married Susan Hiles in Chicago, IL.  David...

Brenda Greenwood

Brenda Greenwood

July 19, 2018

On December 30th, 1967 God blessed William and Pauletta Scott with a precious baby girl Brenda.  Brenda was born in Chicago, IL but spent most of her life in the Waukegan / North Chicago, IL area. Brenda attended Chicago and Waukegan public schools. Brenda worked in food service and in home supportive service for the elderly doing what she enjoyed...

Tim J. Dunn

Tim J. Dunn

July 18, 2018

Tim J. Dunn, 80, of Winthrop Harbor, IL went home to be with the LORD on July 18, 2018.He was born on November 12, 1937 to the late Merrill and Eileen (Bredesen) Dunn in Owen, WI.  He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1955. He moved to Racine, WI in 1959 and worked for American Motors / Chrysler in Kenosha,...

Sharon A. Paglusch

Sharon A. Paglusch

July 17, 2018

Sharon A. Paglusch, age 75, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Tuesday July 17, 2018, at Vista East Medical Center.She was born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 26, 1942. On August 28, 1982 she married William F. Paglusch Jr..  Sharon loved crafts, knitting and crocheting.She is survived by her husband William F. And her son, Thomas J. , two...

David A. Busick

David A. Busick

July 16, 2018

David (Corky) Busick, 75, of Beach Park, IL passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2018. He was born  December 5, 1942 in Kenosha , WI.He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. and, is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member and long time employee of  the Zion Benton Moose Lodge and the Hickory House in Beach...