Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Congdon in Zion, Illinois
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...
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...
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....
Carlene Fusco
May 15, 2025
Carlene (Harris) Fusco, 91, of Waukegan, IL (formerly of Windsor, CT) , beloved wife of the late Anthony S. Fusco, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan.
Born in Lyndonville, Vermont, she attended the First Congregational Church and graduated high school from the Lyndon Institute where she played in the high school band. She eventually moved to...
Dennis K. Bade
May 15, 2025
Dennis K. Bade, 69, of Beach Park, IL passed away on May 15, 2025 in Park Ridge, IL.
Dennis was born on October 13, 1955 in Portage, WI the son of Geroge and Mary Lou (Finkenstein) Bade. He served in the U.S Navy, and married Susan Germer on April 17, 1982. Dennis received a Master's degree in education and worked as...
Daniel William Lee
May 13, 2025
Daniel William Lee, born on August 10, 1951, in Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at his home in Winthrop Harbor, IL, on May 13, 2025. He will be remembered for his unwavering faith and dedication as a proud follower and believer of Jesus Christ. Daniel was also a cherished member of Journey Church in Kenosha, WI.
A graduate with an associate...
Sarai Fox
May 12, 2025
Sarai E. Fox, born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 25, 1960, was the cherished daughter of the late Rev. Samuel C. Hudson Jr. and Roberta L. Butler (Lucus). She passed away at home on May 12, 2025.
Sarai will be remembered for her gentle kindness, boundless generosity, caring heart and radiant, bubbly personality. Her warmth and humor touched the lives of...
James Lyon
May 11, 2025
James M. Lyon Sr., 78, of Zion, IL passed away on May 11, 2025.
James was born on May 10, 1947 in Waukegan, IL the son of Marvin and Eleanor (Ebert) Lyon. He graduated from Libertyville High School, and served in the Army in Vietnam. He worked at Abbott Laboratories until his retirement. James was a member of Sons of The...
Ronald G. Hess
May 11, 2025
Ronald G. Hess, 85, born July 8, 1940, in Galesville, WI. He passed away at his home in Beach Park, IL on May 11, 2025.
Visitation will be held at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL, on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment at Mt. Olivet Memorial...
Gerald M Kirby
May 9, 2025
Jerry Kirby, 70, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
He was born July 13, 1954, in Waukegan, IL to the late Ira and Margaret Kirby (nee Schultz). He attended Zion High School and was a prior resident of Waukegan.
Jerry had a long career as a mechanic, fabricator and all-around creator. He worked...
Renee Angel Paxton
May 8, 2025
Renee A. Paxton (ne Myrna Nolte) left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior May 8, 2025 after losing her long battle with Heart Disease at Vitas Hospice care in West Allis, Wisconsin.
Renee worked at Chrysler Motors in Kenosha Wisconsin for 32 years until her retirement in 2000.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her lifetime partner and...
Robert A. Jones
April 28, 2025
Robert A. Jones, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away April 28, 2025. He was born December 30, 1937 in Tomah, Wisconsin to parents Arthur and Helen Jones.
Robert grew up in Tomah, Wisconsin. Joining the United States Navy in 1956, at the age of 17. He remained in the Navy for four years as well as two additional years in the reserves....
Anne Cornejo
April 28, 2025
Anne Cornejo was born on March 2, 1952 in Borken, Germany. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Zion, Illinois on April 28, 2025.
She dedicated over 30 years of her life to serving as a dental hygienist at Associates for Family Dentistry in Gurnee, Illinois. Anne earned a Bachelor's Degree, which equipped her with the knowledge and skills that...
Rev. Dr. Stevens Woods Hilyard
April 27, 2025
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Stevens Woods Hilyard, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 27, at Aurora Hospice in Kenosha. He was a resident of Winthrop Harbor.
Stevens was born in Summit, NJ, on January 18, 1940, to Marjorie (Woods) and Harry L. Hilyard. He graduated from The Pingry School, Hillside, NJ, in 1958, where he was class president,...
Donna Leslie Neave
April 23, 2025
Donna Leslie Neave, 72, passed away on April 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, WI.
Donna was born on January 21, 1953 in Waukegan, IL the daughter of Donald J. and Audrey A. (Leech) Neave Sr. She graduated from Waukegan High School, and was a woman of christian faith. Donna worked at Abbvie as a clerical worker until her retirement. Her nieces, nephews,...
Calvin J. Simon
April 21, 2025
Calvin J. Simon of Waukegan, IL passed away peacefully after a brief illness April 21, 2025 at Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL.
Calvin was born September 4, 1927 in New Orleans, LA. At the age of 19, he moved to Waukegan and was drafted into the Army where he would serve in the Korean War, later receiving a Purple Heart and...
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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.
