Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois


Barbara A. Haroian

Barbara A. Haroian

July 31, 2017

Barbara A. Haroian, 67, of Kenosha, WI passed July 31, 2017 at her home with her family by her side.Barb was born December 23, 1949 in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from Carmel High School and married Paul Haroian on August 12, 1973. Barb worked as a closing officer at Chicago Title for many years prior to retiring. She devoted her...

Ryan Koski

Ryan Koski

July 30, 2017

Ryan Christopher Koski was born January 1, 1988 in Kenosha, WI, and died July 30, 2017. The love and joy of his life was his daughter Michelle Koski. He was one of those Dads that couldn't wait to be with her, hold her tight and love her to the end of the world every time. He did everything for her....

William R. Lindner

William R. Lindner

July 23, 2017

William R. Lindner, age 37, of Green Bay and formerly of Zion, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 23rd in GreenBay, WI.He was born on August 2, 1979 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Charles Lindner and the late Judith Grubbs Ocenosek. He was married to Tara Owen Lindner on October 2, 2010. William was employed as a mover...

John Samuelian

John Samuelian

July 19, 2017

John Samuelian, 88, of Zion, IL died July 19, 2017 at home with his family by his side.John was born April 13, 1929 in Racine, WI. He was an officer on the Zion Police Department for 27 years and Lake County Sheriff’s Department for 18 years. After retiring as a police officer, he worked as a security guard at Midwestern...

Elaine Iris Bigelow

Elaine Iris Bigelow

July 18, 2017

Elaine Iris Bigelow (nee Arvidson), 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Hospice Alliance in Kenosha, WI after a diagnosis of cancer in February 2017. She fought a good fight.She was born January 31, 1944 in Waukegan, IL.Survivors include her beloved children, Shana Archinal, Mindy (Jonathan) Triplett, Melissa Bigelow, and Deryk (Marnie) Bigelow; grandchildren, Heather Dohrn, Megan Dohrn,...

Beatrice Ann Haapanen

Beatrice Ann Haapanen

July 16, 2017

Beatrice “Bea” Ann Haapanen, 75, died on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.Bea was born December 5, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI.  In 1962 she received her Nursing Degree from Grant Hospital School of Nursing, and in 1986 her Bachelor of Science Degree from DePaul, and in 1995 her Masters in Public Health from University of Illinois.  In...

James H. Johnson

James H. Johnson

July 14, 2017

James H. “Jack” Johnson, 90, of Beach Park, IL died on Friday, July 14, 2017 peacefully at home.He was born July 19, 1926 in McLeansboro, IL.  Jack was a member of MeadowRidge Church of Zion, IL.   Following his retirement from Abbott Labs after 42 years, both he and his wife Charlotte traveled extensively worldwide with Chuck Paxton’s Senior Park District...

June Marie Smith

June Marie Smith

July 13, 2017

June Marie Smith, 87, of Wadsworth, IL died July 13, 2017 at home with her girls by her side.She was born June 24, 1930 in Waukegan, IL and has been a life long resident of this area. She was married to Leslie Smith for 48 years before his death in 1999. June enjoyed her once a month luncheons with her...

Jeffrey Hull

Jeffrey Hull

July 13, 2017

Jeffrey Hull, 61, resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2017.Jeffrey was born October 23, 1955 in Waukegan IL.  He attended Waukegan Township High School and worked at NorthPoint Resources for 42 years.He is survived by his sister Denise Grogan; brother, Kurt (Karen) Hull; nieces, Kalina and Kristi Hull; nephews, Tim and Gary Grogan; and...

David Piktel

David Piktel

July 10, 2017

David “Little Dave” Piktel, 68, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Monday, July 10, 2017 at home.Dave was born January 10, 1949 in Waukegan.  In the late 60's he worked for the North Chicago Post Office, then later for 20 years at Polk Brothers in Waukegan.  Recently he was self employed as a painter in the this area.  He was...

Jerry Howard Haapanen

Jerry Howard Haapanen

July 9, 2017

Jerry Howard Haapanen, 72, died on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Lake Forest Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer.Jerry was born August 17, 1944 in Finlayson, MN.  He received his Associate Degree from Finlandia University (formerly Suomi College) Hancock, MI, his BS Printing Management and BS Printing Education from South Dakota State University, and his Masters Degree in Education...

Saretha Watts

Saretha Watts

July 9, 2017

Saretha DoeMay Watts passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday July 9th at The Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion, IL. She fought a good fight since her diagnosis in January 2017. She was born June 6, 1961 in Zion, IL to Betty Jean Smith and Julius Wayne Mitchell. She is survived by her boyfriend of 21 years...

Henry Ten Hagen Sahler III

Henry Ten Hagen Sahler III

July 8, 2017

Henry T. Sahler III, 65, long time resident of the Zion area and more recently of Lake Villa, IL died on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.He was born June 8, 1952 in Joliet, IL and graduated from Joliet High School.  For many years he was employed in civil service at Glenview Naval Air...

Roland E. Torkelson

Roland E. Torkelson

July 6, 2017

Roland E. Torkelson, 79, of Zion, IL died on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, IL.Roland was born March 27, 1938 in Tomahawk, WI.  He moved to Waukegan in 1953 and graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1956.  He retired from OMC, Waukegan, after more than 40 years.  Roland enjoyed playing the slots and...

Faith Clylou Marsh

Faith Clylou Marsh

July 3, 2017

Faith Clylou Hakes Marsh passed away on July 3, 2017 at Rolling Hills in Zion.  She was born in St Charles, IL on July 30, 1922 to Louise and Clyde Hakes.  She married Russell W. Marsh on May 16, 1943.  They lived in Waukegan, IL and Tuscan, AZ.  Faith was a member of the first United Methodist Church in Waukegan,...

Dorothy K. Peterson

Dorothy K. Peterson

July 2, 2017

Dorothy K. Peterson, 97, of Zion, IL died on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at home.She was born November 15, 1919 in Walnut Grove, MN and has lived in Zion for the past 50 years.  She was a member of Christ Community Church of Zion.  Dorothy retired as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) from Highland Park Hospital.  She was an avid...

David L. McCray Jr.

David L. McCray Jr.

July 2, 2017

David L. “Dave” McCray Jr., 53, of Zion, IL died at home.He was born April 25, 1964 in Highland Park, IL.  Dave was a member of a local motorcycle club.   His sense of humor would light up any room.  When he was smiling you could not help but smile with him.Survivors include his wife of 34 years Debbie; children David...

Neal L.  Robinson

Neal L. Robinson

July 1, 2017

Neal L. Robinson, 86, of Zion, IL passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on July 1, 2017.Neal was born April 3, 1931 in Zion.  He served in the National Guard of Illinois from 1948 until 1959 and the United States Marine Corps from 1951 until 1953.  Neal retired from Sears and was a member of Christ...

Edwin Miner Jr.

Edwin Miner Jr.

July 1, 2017

Edwin Lewis Miner Jr., 89, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on July 1, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family.Edwin was born April 12, 1928 in Waukegan, IL.  He graduated from Waukegan High School in 1946.  Edwin served in the United States Army and was deployed during the Korean War.  He married Helen Bauroth on January 12, 1957...

David Rockingham

David Rockingham

June 30, 2017

David P. Rockingham Sr. known by many as “Rock” passed away peacefully on June 30, 2017, at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL.David was the youngest of two children. He was born to Erma and Josephine Rockingham on July 11, 1936 in Waukegan, IL. After graduating from Waukegan High school in 1954, he attended New England Conservatory...