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Janet Elrod Obituary

Janet Marie Elrod Janet Marie Elrod, 66, of Zion, Illinois, died on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, following a long illness with Multiple Sclerosis. Janet was born June 24, 1943 in Waukegan and had lived in this area all of her life. She was a member of Lakeview Church of Zion. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Murvin; two sons, James (Kris Kent) Elrod of Racine, Wisconsin and Christopher (Janet) Elrod of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois; two grandchildren, Nathan and Christian Elrod; her father and mother, William and Mary Young of Waukegan; one brother, James (Elizabeth) Young of Belleville, Wisconsin; and one sister, Joyce (Roger) Solley of Fairfield, Texas. Visitation will be Monday, January 25, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 26th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Congdon Funeral Home with Pastor Les Martin of Lakeview Church officiating. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. Memorial donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society in her name has been suggested. Please sign the online guest book at www.congdonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by News Sun from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, 2010.

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Carol Valentincic

January 31, 2010

Merv and Family. I am sorry for your loss of your Wife and Mother. I have been honored to be a friend of a great and humble woman. (Janet) I know that she is with the Lord and has a Peace that we have yet to experience, if we Love and Trust the Lord Jesus as Our Savior. John 3:16. For God so Loved the World.

Robbie Humphrey

January 27, 2010

Chris ,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom , You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robbie and Kelly Humphrey

January 25, 2010

Dear Murv and Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. It was a privilege to know you and Janet for which I am so grateful. Please take care. Catherine Holmquist, LCSW

Linda Tuttle

January 25, 2010

Murv, I am sorry to hear of Jan's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

John & Kathleen Pott

January 23, 2010

Murv, we were very saddened to hear of Janet's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

ginny baker

January 23, 2010

so sorry to hear about your loss.my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Darlene/Dick Bell

January 23, 2010

Merv, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and the entire family. James & Chris we are so sorry for the loss of your mom. May God be with all of you.

brenda smith

January 23, 2010

Jim, I was sorry to learn of your family's loss. Be comforted by your memories, which will last forever.

Jim & Dottie Broadway

January 23, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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