Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Grant Sisson
April 2, 2017
William Grant Sisson, 95, of Wadsworth, Illinois, was with his beloved family when he went home to be with his Lord on April 2, 2017. Grant was born on January 6, 1922, in Waukegan, Illinois. Grant’s parents, Walter George Sisson and Erma Boyer Sisson raised him to honor God. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois, and moved to Zion, Illinois,...
Tina Lynn Slis
March 25, 2017
Tina Lynn Slis, Age 46, of Gurnee, Il unexpectedly but peacefully, departed this life on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born on June 22, 1970 in Waukegan, IL. Her greatest life accomplishment was becoming a Mom. She was a National Board Certified Teacher and earned a M.Ed (Master in Education) in Curriculum and Instruction. For the majority of her...
Brad Klammer
March 24, 2017
Brad had taken his “flight” to be with the Lord on March 24th 2017. He was born at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha Wisconsin on October 3rd 1951 to the late Herbert J. Klammer and Darlene “Mickey” Klammer and also preceded in death by his step-brother Terry Montpas. His survivors are Kimberly K. Bishop (Jim), Catherine Klammer “Aunt Kathy”, step-brother...
Brion Edward Bromead II
March 24, 2017
Brion Edward Bromead II, 39, of Waukegan, IL died on Friday, March 24, 2017. Brion was born May 9, 1977 in Waukegan. For the past 9 years he was employed at Abt Electronics, Glenview, IL. Brion enjoyed camping, being in the woods, and in general loved the outdoors. He also loved music and he and his wife Angel would travel...
Cheryl Lynn Austin
March 22, 2017
Cheryl Lynn Austin, 61, of Zion, IL died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Vista Medical East in Waukegan, IL. She was born November 2, 1955 in Portsmouth, OH. She married John W. Austin Jr. on November 17, 1973 in Ohio. Cheryl worked at Zion Benton Township High School for over 25 years and loved working with the staff and students;...
M. Elizabeth Whitten-Misunas
March 21, 2017
M. Elizabeth “Liz” Whitten-Misunas died March 21, 2017 after accomplishing everything she ever wanted to do in her 95 years here on earth. Born November 11, 1921, she was largely self taught as an accomplished watercolor artist and dress designer, operating her own dressmaking business for a clientele covering the Chicago to Milwaukee area out of her home. She was...
Richard Artis
March 19, 2017
Richard “Roy” Artis, 79, of Beach Park, IL, died March 19, 2017 at home. Richard was born May 10, 1937 in Wisconsin. He was a draftsman at Outboard Marine Corporation for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife Geri Artis; daughter Tonya (Wesley) Andrews; grandson Jefferson Andrews; sister Jean Navulis; and one brother Bill (Aliex) Lystlund. He...
Ray A. Spaid Jr.
March 13, 2017
Ray A. Spaid Jr. passed away at the age of 29 on March 13, 2017, in Zion. Ray Jr. was born on April 1st 1988, in Waukegan IL to Ray A. Spaid Sr. and Karen L. Sollenberger. He grew up with one older brother and one younger sister and he spent much of his childhood being with his Grandma Spaid...
George M. Raether
March 13, 2017
George M. Raether, 91, of Waukegan, IL died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion, IL. He was born July 7, 1925 in Lake Forest, IL and graduated from Lake Forest High School. After high school, George joined the United States Navy in 1943. He married Gladys Wichmann on August 7, 1948 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran...
Judith Ann Sexton
March 13, 2017
Judith Ann Sexton, 48, of Beach Park, IL passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in Kenosha WI. She was born November 24, 1968 in Waukegan, IL. She was a member of Our Lady of Humility Church and worked for ICU medical, formerly Hospira, for the past 30 years. Judy was a loving mother, grandmother and daughter. What she loved most...
Jeffery V. Richter
March 13, 2017
Jeffery V. Richter, 62 of Waukegan, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Vista Health Center. Jeff was a devoted father, grandfather, son and brother. He was the oldest of four siblings and born on June 13, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Waukegan High School in 1972 and then went on to earn...
Douglas Jon Cankar
March 12, 2017
Douglas Jon Cankar, 74, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died Sunday, March 12, 2017 at home. He was born March 17, 1942 to John and Estelle Cankar (nee Ranta) in Waukegan, IL and graduated from Waukegan High School and Lake Forest College Management School. Doug married Diane Tahtinen on March 26, 1966 in Waukegan. He was a faithful member of Lakeview...
Robert Clark
March 10, 2017
Robert Clark, 77, of Beach Park, IL died on Friday, March 10, 2017 at his home. He was born August 9, 1939 in Waukegan, Il. He and his wife Annabelle met while he worked at Komatsu and married in 1975. He was a life long member of Millburn Congregational United Church of Christ. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, birdwatching, trapping, camping,...
Marie Davis
March 10, 2017
Marie Davis, 79, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 in Zion, IL. She was born June 9, 1937 in Lee County, AL. She was a former employee of Cherry Electric and enjoyed the Chicago sports teams, the Bulls, Bears and Cubs. Her hobby was sending stationary cards to each of her children on EVERY holiday and birthday. She was a...
Emmett D. O’Neill
March 7, 2017
Emmett D. O’Neill, 72, of Beach Park, IL died on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at home with his family by his side. He was born July 11, 1944 in Marquette, MI. He moved to Waukegan in the mid 60's for work at Dexter Corp. Emmett entered the United States Army in 1968 and served in Germany. Following his honorable discharge...
Stephanie L. Townsend
March 6, 2017
Stephanie L. Townsend, 76, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. She was born September 7, 1940 in Long Beach, CA but has been a long time resident of Winthrop Harbor, IL and graduated from Zion Benton Township High School. Stephanie married Douglas Townsend on July 16, 1960 at Our...
Lorraine Sorrentino
March 6, 2017
Lorraine (Klein) Sorrentino, 93, passed away after a brief illness on March 6, 2017. Born July 7 in Peru, Illinois she had lived in Waukegan, Beach Park, and most recently Winthrop Harbor. She was married for 40 years to her high school sweetheart, Angelo who preceded her in death. Lorraine was also preceded in death by her parents and four...
Erik Johnson
March 6, 2017
Erik Johnson, 49, of Winthrop Harbor, IL died on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, IL. He was born December 27, 1967 in Waukegan. Erik drove all over the US for Shurway Moving, based in Libertyville, IL for 22 years. He enjoyed his annual fishing trips with friends. Whenever his travel took him close to...
Nettie Armstrong
March 5, 2017
Nettie Armstrong, 95, of Zion, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born January 24, 1922 in Red Bay, AL and came to Zion in 1950. She was a longtime member of Zion Revival Center of Zion where she also taught Sunday School. Nettie retired...
Darcy Jean Wilson
March 2, 2017
Darcy Jean Wilson, a soul that will live on with us for forever, passed away unexpectedly on March 2nd, 2017. Darcy was born in Waukegan, IL on August 25th, 1966. Darcy grew up in Zion, IL and Sarasota, FL. On April 19th 1988, she married and had two beautiful children. Darcy loved her family deeply. Her surviving children remember her...
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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.
