Obituary of Shirley Ianson

Shirley M. Ianson, 85, of Zion, IL passed away June 22, 2023. Shirley was born in South Norfolk, VA and spent her adult life in the Zion/Beach Park area. She worked for Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago and retired in 1996.

Shirley enjoyed Broadway Plays, piano music and the 50-60 music genre.

Shirley is survived by her son, Richard (Diana) Ianson of Zion, IL; grandchildren, Jason and Justin Ianson of Winthrop Harbor, IL; 3 great grandchildren, Luke, Keagan and Jonny; 2 step-grandchildren, Candy (Dave) Angel of Kenosha, WI and Glenn (Caitlin) Ianson of Sturgeon Bay, WI; and 3 step great grandchildren, Ava, Alivia and Layla.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, John and Martha Nix; 2 infant sons, John and Brian Ianson, her eldest son William Ianson; granddaughter, Ericka Ianson; and step son, Glenn Ianson; and brother, John Nix.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 9:00 until 10:00 am at the Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. Service will start at 10:00 am with Pastor Doug Carlson of Grace Missionary Church officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park Chapel, Zion.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago.