Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Beverly Biggs
August 8, 2024
Beverly R. Biggs (nee Gavin)
Beverly R. Biggs, 87 years of age, of Beach Park, Illinois, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on the morning of August 8, 2024. A great number of family, friends and former colleagues grieve her loss but cherish her memory. Beverly was born on June 11, 1937, to her parents Avery and Delia...
Connie Sue Stickles
August 7, 2024
Connie Sue Stickles of Zion, Illinois, passed away on August 7, 2024.
Connie was born December 20, 1962 in Madison, West Virginia. She moved to Beach Park, IL where she attended Zion Benton Township Highschool, before getting married to the late James Stickles. Connie spent her early years working at factories such as Lake County Press. She quickly became a stay...
Daniel S. Graham
August 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Daniel Stephen Graham, 57, who passed away on August 4th, 2024, at his home in Waukegan, IL.Daniel was born in Seattle, Washington on February 19th, 1968 and adopted by Robert and Barbara Graham and raised in Waukegan, IL with his brother David Graham. Later in life Daniel was able...
Kitty B. Larson
August 3, 2024
Kitty B. Larson, 87, of Zion, Illinois passed away August 3, 2024 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was born October 3, 1936 in Antigo, Wisconsin to parents Ervin and Ethel Fronek.
She attended First Baptist Church and worked for ComEd power plant.
Kitty is surived by her children, Debbie Ellis and Jeff Larson; grandchildren, Tracy Lynch, Amy Lynch, Jeremy Larson, Bryan Lynch, Jenine...
Gary M. Lloyd
August 3, 2024
Gary Michael Lloyd, 74, of Zion, IL, passed away on August 3, 2024. Gary was born on July 8, 1950, in Kenosha, WI, to James and Evelyn (Christensen) Lloyd. He attended Zion-Benton Township High School, where he met the love of his life, Gail Wethington. After high school, he
attended Washburn Trade School and began his career as a union carpenter...
John Stanley Senter
August 2, 2024
John “Stanley” Senter was a national treasure. If you're reading this, you likely have a story, experience, or exchange with him that touched your life in a meaningful way. John had the remarkable gift of helping others in the most subtle ways. He never sought thanks or payback; he simply wanted everyone around him to be happy.
John peacefully passed away...
Keith Wayne Patton
August 1, 2024
Keith Wayne Patton, 66, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully with his family on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
He was born on June 25th, 1958 to Otis and Patricia Patton in Warrenton, VA. Shortly after he was born, they moved to Richmond, VA and then onto Chesterfield, VA where the Patton family planted their roots. After graduating from Midlothian High School...
Rosa Harrell
August 1, 2024
Rosa Granby Harrell, born January 28, 1936, in Edenton, NC, was a ray of light, capturing attention with her dynamic personality and striking presence. Her spirit was loving, powerful, and unyielding.
Rosa was known for her no-nonsense attitude, never afraid to speak her mind and passionately advocate for what she believed in.
Her legacy is deeply intertwined with the lessons she imparted...
Patricia Macki
August 1, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Macki, 85, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois passed away August 1, 2024 peacefully in her sleep at her home. She was born July 14, 1939, in Waukegan, Illinois and graduated from Waukegan High School. On May 17, 1957, she married Eugene.
Pat worked as a library assistant at Spring Bluff Elementary before moving to the Zion Park District, where she...
Steven Guidish
July 31, 2024
Steve J. Guidish, of Zion, Illinois passed away July 31, 2024 in Zion, Illinois. He was born September 29, 1965 in Sparta, Illinois to parents Billie and Cheryl Guidish.
Steven grew up in Sparta, Illinois, graduating from Sparta High School. He married Melodie on April 16, 1983. They remarried July 23, 2024. Steven attended First Missionary Baptist Church of Sparta, Illinois.
Steven...
Bernadette Ann Mack
July 27, 2024
Bernadette Mack, age 78 lifted herself up to her savior after a brave short fight with pancreatic cancer. She let go peacefully in her home on July 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
Bernadette "Bunny" was born in Oak Park IL, on August 14, 1945 to Benedetto and Frances Spizzirri who both precede her in death.
Bunny is survived by the love...
Ronald L. Adair
July 25, 2024
On July 25, 2024, Chief Petty Officer Ron Adair went to meet his lord and savior. A loving husband to Pati Adair and the best father he knew how to be to Tiffany and Tyne; PopPop to Kelly, Dominic, Lana, Ryan, Matthew and Brieanna, who were his world. A brother to Don, Tony and Jimmy, and a loving son to...
Jane Suggs
July 24, 2024
Jane Virginia Suggs, 99, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Wadsworth, IL. She was born on January 4, 1925 in Chicago, IL. She retired from Zion Benton Township High School. She’s a long-time member of North Prairie United Methodist Church. She traveled extensively with the Zion Park District.
Jane is survived by a daughter Jeanne Gildea, son Frank (Paula), grandchildren:...
Andrew Richard Ester
July 20, 2024
Andrew R. Ester Sr., 24, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2024.
Drew was born on May 17, 2000 and was a resident of Zion, IL. He attended Zion Benton High School, and grew up playing football for the Zion- Benton Jr Zee Bees, and basketball for the future basketball and Winthrop Harbor youth league. In addition to his love of...
Veronica Wade
July 18, 2024
Veronica Wade, 65, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away July 18, 2024 in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born November 16, 1958 in Leland, Mississippi to parents Wille Wade and Clotee Davis.Veronica was employed at the Ann Kiley Center as well as PADS of Lake County. She received her bachelors in psychology from Columbia College of Missouri and went on to earn...
Gloria Mendoza
July 13, 2024
Gloria Mendoza, 58 of Zion, IL, passed away unexpectedly on July 13th. Gloria was born in El Salvador to Lucio & Rosa Mendoza, but Illinois had been her home since 1986.
Gloria worked for many years at Deluxe. Her passion in life was creating a welcoming home for loved ones. She found great joy in hosting family, making incredible family meals,...
Carolyn Kness
July 11, 2024
Carolyn June (Heiser) Kness, 88, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 in Vincennes, IN, with her daughter Wanda Whittington at her side.
She was born on December 23, 1935 in Zion, IL in her lifelong home to Dan and Eleanor (Kratz) Heiser. Carolyn married E. James Kness in March 1956. She enjoyed her many years as a school librarian at...
Alice Kiefer
July 9, 2024
Alice Kiefer passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at age 94 at Allure of Zion, Zion, IL.
Alice was born in 1930 at St. Therese Hospital in Waukegan, IL. to Mary and Sylvester Militmore. Alice was the oldest of their three children, Harry and Rose. Alice grew up in Waukegan, IL. She lived in various communities. Her last primary resistance...
Randy Friend
July 8, 2024
On the evening of July 8th, 2024, Randy Mark Friend, formerly of Zion, IL (recently Delray Beach, FL), passed away due to complications from a neuromuscular disease. He was 68 years old. Randy was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to William and Betty (Marschner) Friend on June 9th, 1956. He died while serving as President of the H.A. Friend and Company,...
Kevin J. Timmons
July 7, 2024
Kevin Timmons, a beloved family man, passionate coin collector, business owner, avid fisherman, and nuclear engineer entered the gates of heaven on Sunday July 7th at the age of 68.
Born on November 18th 1955 to Yvonne and Michael Timmons in Bellevue, Ohio. He spent his youth in the small town, being known as the hippy with the long hair. He...
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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.
