Obituary – Zelmon L. Kissiar

Zelmon Lee Kissiar, 84, of Vandalia, Ill., passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill.

Zelmon was born March 22, 1936, in Warrenton, Mo., the son of Ferrill and Stella (Hall) Kissiar. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Zelmon is survived by his son, Jimmie Kissiar, and daughter, Jayne Lathrope, both of Wisconsin; sisters, Shirley McCormick of Shumway, Ill., and Zona Newton of Barlow, Ky.; brothers, Eddie (Paula) of Benton, Ky., James (Judy) of St. Peter, Ill., and Bob (Deb) of Vandalia, Ill.; grandchildren, Jason Kissiar and Corby Lathrope; several nieces and nephews.

Zelmon was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Cindy Kissiar.

Arrangements are in care of Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, Ill., www.bauerfh.com.