Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Carol Mae Rottmann
June 30, 2017
Carol Mae Rottmann, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 30, 2017.She was born December 27, 1931 in Waukegan, IL to Mason and Leta Davison. She graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1949. She married the love of her life, Thomas Rottmann on March 18, 1950. Later in her life, Carol received her Associates Degree in...
Esther Ruth Homeck
June 28, 2017
Esther Ruth Homeck (nee Myrum), 93, of Lake Bluff, formally of Zion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 28, 2017.Esther was born August 28, 1923, in Zion, Ill. Her parents were immigrants from Scandinavia and initially, settled in Minneapolis. In 1919, they followed the evangelist Alexander Dowie to Zion where they established their permanent home.Esther...
Louis D. Henkel
June 25, 2017
Louis D. Henkel, 84, of Waukegan, IL died June 25, 2017 at his home.He was born March 14, 1933 in Kenosha, WI and was a life long member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Waukegan, IL. He retired after 30 years from OMC in Waukegan. He then drove school bus for the city of deerfield for 10 years and...
Franklin Glovier Flesher
June 25, 2017
Franklin Glovier Flesher, 74, of Zion, IL went to be with his heavenly Father Sunday, June 25, 2017 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.He was born May 9, 1943 in Highland County, VA and graduated from Wilson Memorial High School in Fishersville, VA. Frank married his beloved wife, Helen Lotts on February 14, 1964 at the Verona Evangelical United...
Robert F Holub
June 25, 2017
Robert F. Holub, 85, passed away June 25, 2017 at his home in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois.Robert (Bob) was born July 14, 1931 in Warren, Minnesota. He managed the shipping department at BAT for over 30 years. Bob co-owned Holub Development and built single family homes in the Winthrop Harbor area. He loved building sport bird-houses in retirement. He enjoyed fishing,...
Nancy Mary Rushforth
June 22, 2017
Nancy Mary Rushforth, 93, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017 at Tabor Hills Healthcare, Naperville, IL.Nancy was born on July 5,1923 to Harry and Anna (nee: Lalor) Durkee in Hebron, IL. She attended a one-room grade school in Hebron, IL and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Woodstock, IL. Nancy continued her education obtaining...
Anna Paulsen
June 15, 2017
Anna Magrethe (Arnoldsen) Paulsen, 93, of Winthrop Harbor, died on June 15, 2017 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Zion, IL.Anna was born on December 25, 1923, in Brevik, Norway, to Arthur and (Nelly) Ruth Arnoldsen. At 9 months old, Anna and her mom came to America on the S. S. Bergensfjord ship to be reunited with her dad who found...
Dorothy Klawonn
June 15, 2017
Dorothy Klawonn, 75, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died June 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.She was born April 15, 1942 in North Chicago, IL and graduated from North Chicago High School in 1961. She married Raymond Klawonn October 10, 1964 at Holy Family Catholic Church in North Chicago. Dorothy was a devout catholic and an active member at...
Dorothy M. Wright
June 13, 2017
Dorothy M. Wright (nee Mifflin), 101, of Zion, IL and Punta Gorda, FL died June 13, 2017 in Punta Gorda, FL.She was born May 29, 1916 in Chicago, IL and came to Zion in 1918. She married Philip C. Wright on April 8, 1949 at Christian Catholic Church. She was a member of Christ Community Church of Zion, IL, Bonnie...
Beverly Ann Gleason
June 11, 2017
Beverly Ann (Whitehill) Gleason, 79, went to be with her Savior on June 11, 2017. She was born on July 29, 1937 in Montpelier, Vermont, to Albert and Marjorie Whitehill. Beverly graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy and went on to study engineering at the University of Vermont. In 1960, she married Stanley Gleason, a Vermont farmer. They moved to Chicago...
Geraldine Keating Bookstein
June 8, 2017
Geraldine ‘Geri’ Keating Bookstein, 87, of Zion, died June 8, 2017 at Rolling Hills Place.Geri was born October 19, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Jim and Frances Keating. She was married to Harry Bookstein for 42 years and together they lived in Wilmette, IL. After his death, Geri also lived in Hainesville, IL. She was a member of St. Patrick’s...
Logan Hendrickson
June 8, 2017
Logan Hendrickson, 27, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at home.He was born February 18, 1990 in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 2008. Logan worked for G & S Services in Waukegan, IL. He loved basketball, especially rooting for the Chicago Bulls. He also enjoyed attending drag races with his Dad...
John McDowell
June 2, 2017
John “Jack” L. McDowell, 88, of Winthrop Harbor, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 2, 2017.Jack was born in Kenosha, WI to the late Lloyd and Jennie McDowell on February 27, 1929. He then moved to Zion, IL in 1942. He graduated from ZBTHS with the class of 1946. He served in the United...
Linda L. Daley
June 2, 2017
Linda Daley, age 71 of Zion,, passed away on Friday June 2, 2017 at Vista Care Center in Waukegan, Il. She was born in Elgin, Il on June 20, 1945. Linda was employed at Sheridan Health Care as an L.P.N. for 30 years. She was married to Stanley Daley on June 20, 1990 in Kenosha, WI.She is survived by her...
Michael Thomas Decker
June 1, 2017
Michael Thomas Decker, 72, of Zion, IL died June 1, 2017 at home.He was born April 16, 1945 in Waukegan, IL. Michael served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Marine Crops League 801, Zion-Beton American Leagion Post 865, and the Libertyville VFW. Michael was also a board member for Toys...
Mayme Catheryn Creamer
May 30, 2017
Mayme Catheryn Creamer, 98 of Harrisburg, passed away at 6:40 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Saline Care Center.Mayme was born on March 16, 1919 in Livingston County, Kentucky to the late Ed and Nora (Vaughn) Sneed. She married Obe Jule Creamer and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1998.Surviving family members include her five children: John Creamer...
Jeremiah Court Lapish
May 28, 2017
Jeremiah Court Lapish, 94, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Rolling Hills Manor, Zion, IL.He was born May 28, 1923 in Toledo, OH. He married the love of his life Rosemary McLean on August 24, 1946. She preceded him in death in 2006. Together, they owned and operated Falcon Marine Inc. In Waukegan. Jeremiah was a...
Carole Ann Rittenhouse
May 28, 2017
Carole Rittenhouse, 80, long-time Zion resident, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha, WI. Carole was born April 5, 1937 in East St. Louis, IL.She worked at Solo Cup for many years. Carole loved life, dancing, music, outdoor events, spending time with family, traveling, and going to the casino.Carole is survived by her lifetime...
Scott William Benton
May 25, 2017
Scott William Benton 10/5/65 - 5/25/17Cherished son of Marilyn Johnson Benton and the late William Gerald Benton; brother of Susan Benton Lee, Steven Gerald Benton (Denice) and Sharon Benton Plewinski (Joseph) met his father in heaven on May 25, 2017. Scott was the favorite uncle of Jaime, Andrew and Michael Plewinski and Chas, Kevin (Ashley) and Brian Benton.Scott was a...
E. Robert Kristensen
May 22, 2017
E. Robert “Kris” Kristensen went to his Lord Jesus on May 22, 2017.He was born in 1930 to Rev. Elias K.J. and Inga Kristensen in Ryder, North Dakota. He was an active member of Redeemer Luther Church, Pastor Wayne Jahn, he had served as Elder and Sunday School Teacher. Kris taught at Neal Jr. High School. Kris served in the...
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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.
