Obituary of Ingrid Elizabeth Henriksen

Ingrid Elizabeth Henriksen, 90, of Zion, Illinois died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Rolling Hills Manor in Zion. Ingrid was born January 18, 1925 in Ironwood, MI. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1944. She married Clarence Henriksen March 2, 1946 in Chicago, IL. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Iron River, MI, and a member at St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waukegan, IL, where she was proud to have served with the altar guild. Ingrid was a die hard Bears and Cubs fan. She loved her family and especially loved and enjoyed spending time with all of her grandchildren who were very special to her. Ingrid enjoyed playing cards, camping and fishing with friends and family. Ingrid is survived by her children, Tom (Margie) Henriksen, Russ (Alice) Henriksen, Rick (Joanne) Henriksen, and Arlove (Dave) Needham; grandchildren, Jeff, Corey, Kevin, Lisa, Mark, Michele, Bryan, Mathew, Jacob, and Ann Marie; 11 great-grandchildren, Breanne, Kayla, Teagan, Noah, Azalea, Abby, Adele, Sophia, Olivia, Anders, and Elsa; and 2 great-great-grandchildren, Bradley and Ryen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; parents, Isaac and Katri Varvi; brothers, Walford, Harold, Norman, Thomas, and Oiva; and sisters, Lilla and Olive. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be private at Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville, IL.