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John A Isaksen

John A. Isaksen, 72, of Grand Island, died Friday January 25, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center. 

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home.  Mr. Isaksen was cremated.

John was born May 9, 1935 at Chicago, Illinois the son of John and Irma (Lanners) Isaksen.

Survivors are the love of his life, Gin Jacobsen of Grand Island, Gins family, Rhonda and Rhett Wagner and their daughter Meghan of Prescott, AZ, David Hormann and his daughter Lacy of Prescott, AZ, Perry and Michelle Hormann and their children P.J., Raimey and Braylie of Queen Creek, AZ and he is survived by his beloved dog Logan.

His father, mother who he took wonderful care of, his uncles, Theo, Vincent and Bert Lanners and Gin’s granddaughter Courtney Wagner preceded him in death.

John was raised and received his education in Chicago.  He served his country in the United States Army from 1957-1963.  Following the military he returned to Chicago.  He has lived in Grand Island for the past 20 years.

He was a member of the Eagles and was baptized in the Lutheran faith.  He had a great love for fishing, golfing, traveling and spending time with his dog Logan.

Memorials are suggested to the United Congregational Church.