Obituary of James Hunter

James R. "Jim" Hunter Sr., 62, of Waukegan, IL, died on Monday, June 14, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born April 13, 1948, in Waukegan, and married Anna Bartousek on October 13, 1973, at the 1st Baptist Church of Waukegan. He was previously employed by Johnson Motors and then eventually retired from Abbott Laboratories and Hospira. Jim served with the United States Army in the Viet Nam War. His hobbies included bowling with the EMCO bowling team and riding his beloved Harley Davidson. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Anna; son, James Hunter Jr. of Waukegan; sisters, Fran Ferraton of Kenosha and Elizabeth Lawerence of Waukegan; sisters-in-law, Pauline (Gene) Trantham and Betty (Richard) Evitts; brother-in-law, John (Sandy) Bartousek, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Marvin and Ruth Hunter; brother, Billy Hunter; and brother-in-law, Paul Bartousek. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2010, at 7:30 p.m at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Rd. Zion. Friends may greet the family on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.