Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
Marilyn Kennedy
June 26, 2025
Marilyn Kennedy (nee Ryan), 82, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025 at home.
Born March 18, 1943 in Booneville, MS. She lived in Booneville until the age of 6 then moved to Zion, IL. Marilyn graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School with the class of 1961. She married Michael Gibbs Kennedy on May 23, 1962. Marilyn was...
Howard Heyer
June 24, 2025
Howard C. Heyer, 93, of Waukegan, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 24, 2025.
Howard was born in Waukegan on July 2, 1931 to Rudolph and Lyda (nee Jahnke) Heyer. He was a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waukegan where he faithfully served in many different capacities. He graduated from Waukegan Township High...
Michael Bitton
June 23, 2025
PHOENIX - Michael llan Bitton, 66, of Phoenix, AZ, died on June 23, 2025 at Hospice of the Valley in Tempe, AZ.
He was born September 29, 1958 in Nahariya, Israel, to lsaac & Miriam Bitton. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte "Shannon" Bitton; sons Christopher Litzkow (Cheryl) of Stoughton, WI, David Bitton (Erin) of Mount Horeb, WI, and Joseph...
Caroline Armstrong
June 18, 2025
Caroline Armstrong, of Winthrop Harbor, IL surrounded by her family, went to her Heavenly home on June 18, 2025, just three days shy of her 88th birthday.
She was born in Waukegan, IL on June 21st, 1937 and grew up in Zion, IL until she married and moved to Winthrop Harbor. She was a nurturer at heart and spent part of...
Joyce L. Frederick
June 18, 2025
Joyce L. Frederick, 95, of Zion Il, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Joyce was born on December 6, 1929 in Itawamba County, Mississippi. At the news of her birth, Thomas and Harriet Thornton hitched up the wagon to come and see their newest grandchild.
Joyce’s happiest childhood memories were spent when her family lived on a...
John Dennis
June 17, 2025
John Robert Dennis passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, Wisconsin, surrounded by family on June 17, 2025. He was born December 28, 1938 in Pennsylvania.
John was educated in the schools of Collegeville, Pennsylvania and he also attended the University of Chicago. John married the love of his life, Delores Dennis (née Fairman) in Sacramento, California in 1978....
Lillian Paschal
June 15, 2025
Lillian Paschal “Cookie” passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on June 15th 2025. Cookie, was born on June 24th 1953 in Whitewater, Wisconsin and moved to Illinois in 1982. There she met and married her soul mate John Paschal. They raised 3 children together in Winthrop Harbor, Chris (Janet) Paschal, Norman (KK) Paschal, and Heather Paschal....
Patricia Eileen Nogradi
June 15, 2025
Patricia Eileen Nogradi, 84, of Zion, Illinois, passed on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center. Patricia was born on March 18, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, and married Andras Nogradi on October 19, 1963. Patricia loved her many dogs throughout the years and loved cross-stitching gifts for friends and loved ones.
Survivors include her loving husband, Andras Nogradi; children,...
Joyce Baldwin
June 14, 2025
Joyce Ann (Wilson) Baldwin, 77, of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away surrounded by her loved ones on June 14th, 2025.
Joyce was born on October 18th, 1947 to Hugene Wilson in Briceville, TN. She married Thomas Baldwin in 2003. For most of Joyce’s life, she worked as a Nuclear Medical Technician and several establishments in Winthrop Harbor, IL, including Joe’s Place,...
Beverly J. McPherson
June 11, 2025
Beverly Jean McPherson, 88, of Beach Park, Illinois passed away June 11, 2025. She was born July 9, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to parents Darlene and Bernard Freward.
Beverly graduated from Waukegan High School and worked for Abbott Laboratories for many years before retiring. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Winthrop Harbor where she taught Sunday School....
John C. Taylor Jr.
June 8, 2025
John C. Taylor, Jr. was born to John, Sr. and Eugenia P. Taylor on October 28, 1952. John transitioned from his earthly life to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago, Il. He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. He attended the Mt. Sinai M.B. Church of North Chicago,...
William Middleton
June 2, 2025
William B. Middleton
November 1, 1957 – June 2, 2025
William B. Middleton, 67, of Zion, Illinois, passed away on June 2, 2025.
Born on November 1, 1957, William dedicated his life to service and community. He proudly served with the City of Zion Police Department for 25 years, where he was known for his integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to protecting.
He is...
Steven Robert Stitz
June 1, 2025
Steven Robert (Robbie) Stitz, age 53, of Antioch, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025.
Born in Van Nuys, California, Steve was known for his sharp mind, quiet strength, and deep passion for technology. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1992 to 1999. During his time in the Navy, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal...
Diane Nord
May 30, 2025
Diane Lynn Nord, 74, of Beach Park, IL, passed away in Des Plaines, IL on May 30, 2025.
Diane was born in Waukegan, IL on April 24, 1951. She graduated High School then started her career at Abbott Laboratories where she worked for over 30 years before retiring. Diane enjoyed going to plays, concerts, movies, and reading. She loved to travel,...
William J. Nikkila Sr.
May 29, 2025
William John Nikkila, 91, formerly of Zion, IL. passed away surrounded by his family on May 29, 2025, in Kenosha, WI.
He was born on August 16, 1933, in Crow Wing, MN to Jonas and Rachel (nee Seiler) Nikkila. After graduating High School from Edgemont SD, he joined the Army and served in Korea and helped to restore Pearl Harbor. He...
Cheryl J Peters
May 27, 2025
Cheryl J. Peters of Zion, IL passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois. She was Born on July 27, 1955, in Waukegan, IL.
Cheryl dedicated a substantial part of her career to the field of print media. Over the years, she worked with reputable organizations such as Burgess Anderson and Tate and the News...
Albina Opeka
May 25, 2025
Albina J. Opeka, 100, of Beach Park, IL, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025 at home.
Bina was born January 18, 1925 in North Chicago, IL, and lived there for almost 70 years. She attended North School and graduated from Waukegan Township High School with the Class of 1943.
On July 13, 1946, Bina married Tony Opeka at Mother of God...
Sharon L. Murphy
May 23, 2025
Sharon Leigh Murphy (Geier), 80, of Okeechobee, Florida, formerly from Beach Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 in Kenosha, Wisconsin while surrounded by the love of her family. We take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace, and dancing to an Elvis tune in the heavens above.
Sharon was born to Joseph and Dorothy Geier on...
Ramona May Cooprider
May 20, 2025
Ramona May Cooprider (nee Michael), 96, passed away May 20, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1928 in Kokomo, Indiana to Lester and Farah Michael (nee Degler).
Ramona came to Zion as an infant, and graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1946. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in Zion, IL, where she married Dudley Cooprider,...
Joseph Glen McDowell Jr.
May 16, 2025
Joseph Glen McDowell, 94, went to be with our Lord Friday, May 16, 2025 at John Knox Village Care Center, Lee’s Summit, MO. He was born October 4, 1930 in Waukegan, IL to Margaret and Joseph G. McDowell, Sr. He worked for H. A. Friend & Company for 50 years, first as a pressman and then eventually as a salesman....
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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.
