Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Shirley Jane Clark

Shirley Jane Clark

January 31, 2018

Obituary of Shirley Jane Clark (1923-2018)Shirley Jane Clark passed away peacefully with family by her side at The Terrace Nursing Home in Waukegan, IL on January 31, 2018. Shirley was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.Shirley was born on November 13, 1923 and raised in rural Mundelein. She married Raymond August Clark on December 24, 1945 and raised her...

Aimee Leo

Aimee Leo

January 28, 2018

Aimee Leo, 50, of New Berlin, WI, and formerly of Zion, IL died January 28, 2018.  Aimee’s kindness and sense of humor touched so many and her love and thoughtfulness of others will be missed.Aimee was born March 28, 1967 in Kenosha, WI.  She graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 1986.  Aimee married the love of her life, Dennis...

Celestine Yvonne Fragassi

Celestine Yvonne Fragassi

January 23, 2018

Celestine “Tina” Yvonne Fragassi (Springer), 67 of Waukegan,IL passed away at home on January 23rd, 2018. She was born November 22,1950 in Waukegan to Herbert and Christine Springer. Tina was a life-long resident of Waukegan. She worked 27 years for the City of Waukegan in Animal Control and was Chief Animal Warden for 20 of those years. Tina was passionate...

Dorothy Mae Lisanti

Dorothy Mae Lisanti

January 23, 2018

Dorothy Mae Lisanti (nee Oskins), 99, of Waukegan, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, passed away January 23, 2018, at Vista East Medical Center. She was born on February 15, 1918, in Russell, IL, where she lived until her marriage to Arthur Louis Lisanti, of New York City, N.Y., on May 29, 1943, then moving to Winthrop Harbor, where they lived for...

James "Jim" W. Tuohy

James "Jim" W. Tuohy

January 23, 2018

James W. “Jim” Tuohy, 81, of Beach Park, IL, died January 23, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.Jim was born July 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL.  He was a 1954 graduate of Tuley High School in Chicago and went on to serve in the United States Army for 2 years.  Jim married Donna Badovinac on November 23, 1957 in...

Marjorie Ellen Bouwens

Marjorie Ellen Bouwens

January 22, 2018

Marjorie E. Bouwens (nee Rohrdanz), age 80, of Zion, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Vista Care Center.Marjorie was born in Waukegan, IL on March 12, 1937 to Leroy Rohrdanz and Magdalena Trusky. She loved doing arts and crafts, especially crocheting.  She also enjoyed cooking and baking and most of all, spending time with her friends...

Eunice Dobnikar

Eunice Dobnikar

January 22, 2018

Eunice Thelma Dobnikar “Grams” passed away peacefully at her Waukegan, Illinois home on January 22, 2018. Eunice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a former employee of Pfanstiehl Laboratories.  Born in Hayward, WI to the late John and Maude (Sanders) Anderson, she met the love of her life, Michael William Dobnikar, while working as a receptionist at a...

Donna Heiser

Donna Heiser

January 19, 2018

Donna Heiser, 67, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away January 19, 2018.Donna was born October 5, 1950 in Waukegan, IL and was a resident of the area all of her life.  She married Daniel Heiser on January 4, 1975 in Waukegan, IL.  Donna was a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years, she worked at Victory Memorial Hospital, St. Therese Hospital,...

Susan A. Kramer

Susan A. Kramer

January 17, 2018

Susan A. “Sandy” Kramer age 80, of Beach Park, IL, passed away on Wednesday January 17, 2018 at her residence.She was born in Hibbing, MN on June 15, 1937, the daughter of the late James L. And Livia A. Oventile Gherna.  On June 23, 1956 she was united in marriage to Ray Kramer in Duluth, MN.  Sandy and Ray owned...

David M. Wright

David M. Wright

January 17, 2018

David M. Wright, 86, of Waukegan IL died January 17, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.David was born November 29, 1931, in Lawrenceville, IL to Henry and Pauline Wright.  On June 26, 1952, he married Barbara Glick in San Diego, CA.  Both David and his wife were longtime members of...

Hilda Gomez

Hilda Gomez

January 17, 2018

Hilda Gomez, age 58 of Zion, IL, passed away on January 17, 2018 at Vista Medical Center East surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 2, 1958, the daughter of the late Pedro N. and Angelita Gonzalez Martinez. She was educated in the schools of Milwaukee, WI and later moved to Waukegan, IL.  On May...

Georgia M. Allen

Georgia M. Allen

January 14, 2018

Georgia M. Allen, age 85, of Zion, IL, passed away on January 14, 2018 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, surrounded by her loving family.She was born in Hazard, KY on May 4, 1932, the daughter of the late George B. And Hettie Cornett Brown.  She was educated in the schools of Lake County.Georgia enjoyed crocheting, crafts and going...

Dean F. Claussen Jr.

Dean F. Claussen Jr.

January 13, 2018

Dean Claussen Jr, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away January 13, 2018.Dean was born on August 16, 1957 to Dean and Ruby Claussen.  He grew up in Chicago, spending his formative years in Streamwood.  On December 27, 1990 he married Lisa Bonafacchi.  He was employed with Zion District 6 Schools for 5 years.  He attended Lakeview Church in Zion, IL.  ...

Tammy Graham

Tammy Graham

January 12, 2018

Tammy Graham, age 52, was a resident of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. She was born June 19, 1965 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Diane Lasik and Raymond Shepherd. She went home to God on Friday January 12, 2018. Proceeded in death by her mother Diane and Grandmother Edna Mequestin. She is survived by Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Sister-in-laws, Brother-in-laws, Nieces and Nephews. She...

Janet Galbo

Janet Galbo

January 11, 2018

Janet Mae Galbo, 84, of Libertyville, IL died January 11, 2018 at Condell Hospital.Janet was born January 3, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to Clarence and Evelyn Cramer.  She graduated from high school and attended Carroll College in Waukesha, WI.  She married Donald G. Galbo and together they shared 26 years of marriage.  Janet was a long time employee of the...

Sueko Good

Sueko Good

January 9, 2018

Sueko (Kurahashi) Good, 86, formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL quietly passed from death to life January 9, 2018 at Brookdale Kenosha. She will be remembered as a supportive wife, untiring mother, caring Grandma  and a cheerful, hard worker.Born in Yokohama, Japan on December 5, 1931, she was named Sueko which means “youngest girl child.” Her parents were older when she...

Daniel W. Mallek

Daniel W. Mallek

January 8, 2018

Daniel Walter Mallek, 82, of Pleasant Prairie, WI went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2018.Daniel was born October 20, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Cecelia Mallek.  He grew up in Chicago, was a long time resident of Waukegan, and lived in Pleasant Prairie, WI. On June 19, 1956, he married Patricia Ann Holz.  Daniel attended...

John Robert McCulloch

John Robert McCulloch

January 6, 2018

John Robert “Bob” McCulloch, 81, of Waukegan, IL, and formerly of Zion, IL, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2018.Bob was born March 1, 1936 at home in Zion, to John and Edythe McCulloch.  He graduated from Zion Benton Township High School with the class of 1954.  Bob was married to Lerita Edwards by Rev. Leland Skinner...

Jerry Clark

Jerry Clark

January 1, 2018

Jerry Odell Clark, 77 of Zion, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 1, 2018. Jerry was born August 18, 1940 in Tremont, Mississippi. He made his home in Zion since 1968. Jerry retired from AMC/Chrysler, then later from Zion Elementary School District 6. Jerry was known for his great sense of humor and hearty laugh. He loved...

Esterle & John Cobourn

Esterle & John Cobourn

December 31, 2017

Obituary for Esterle and John Marschall CobournEsterle G Cobourn, 84, a resident of Waukegan, Illinois of over 60 years passed away on December 31, 2017 peacefully at home in her sleep. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John Marschall Cobourn, 84, who passed away the same year on January 8, 2017. They raised two children, Paul Diamond (wife Marla)...