Isak Pederson

Isak M. Pederson, 73, of Waukegan passed away suddenly October 19, 2016 at Vista Medical Center East, Waukegan. He was born June 17, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Arthur I. and Lorraine E. (Haecherl) Pederson. Isak married the love of his life, Joyce A. Holdal, on July 22, 1967 in Lemmons, South Dakota. Isak was a United States Navy Veteran. He loved his family, especially his wife and grandchildren. Isak was a die-hard Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers fan, loved Nascar, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, was boisterous, fun loving, and known to many as "Uncle Ike." He is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 49 years, Joyce A. Pederson; two children, Michael (Michelle) Pederson and Tonya Pederson Kaufman; three grandchildren, Noah Kaufman, Samantha Pederson and Sydney Pederson; two brothers, Frank Pederson and Arthur (Colleen) Pederson; two sisters, Cathy (John) Alley, Lynda (Gary) Edwards, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Pederson; mother and step-father, Lorraine and Don Van Slooten, one brother, Michael Pederson, and one grandson, Derek Pederson. Visitation is Monday, October 24, 2016 from 4-8pm at Warren Funeral Home, 1475 N. Cemetery Rd., Gurnee. Funeral services are Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 10am at the funeral home (visitation from 9am-10am) with Pastor Timothy Bycroft officiating. Burial will follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.