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Darrel L. Olson, Sr.
Darrel L. Olson, Sr., 63, of Elgin, passed away Sunday in Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. He was born December 6, 1939 in Medford, WI and was the son of John and Mildred (Sjurseth) Olson. Darrel had worked at the Elgin Metal Casket Company and Williams Manufacturing Co. for many years prior to his retirement. Darrel was devoted to his family and will be missed by all who knew him. Member of Zion Lutheran Church of Elgin.
Survivors include his wife, Anita of Elgin, whom he married
on September 8, 1962, two children, Lee (Susan) of Sleepy Hollow, IL and Steven (Jodi) of Elgin, three grandchildren, Katie, Tim and Justine, two sisters, Carol (Don) Imhoff of Crystal Lake, IL and Janice (John) Didlinger of Compton, IL and many nieces and nephews.
preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Olson Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Provena St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, c/o Dialysis Center, Elgin.
Ernest O. Reber
Ernest O. Reber, 90, of Peoria, formerly of Elgin, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2003 at the Lutheran Home, Peoria. He was born November 18, 1912 in Elgin, the son of Gottlob and Ricka Erkert Reber. He married
Helen D. Schmidt, who preceded him in April of 1983. He later married
Mary Ann Wiegand Stahl on December 8, 1984 in Peoria. He was the owner of Reber Appliances, Sales and Service in Elgin for more than 35 years before retiring in 1986. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann, daughter Joyce D. (Andre) Krogsrud of St. Charles, step daughter Regina (Michael) Nena of Peoria, step son Alan Stahl of Peoria, six step grandchildren and one step great grandchild, two sisters, Rose Reber of Elgin and Carolyn Levy of Francisville, IN and one brother, Fred Reber of Barrington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Helen, three brothers and two sisters.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 2:15 p.m. at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, Peoria or Concordia School, Peoria.
Matthew Adam Trullinger
Matthew Adam Trullinger, 21, of Rockford, formerly of Elgin, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2003 at the scene of a car and train accident. Matt was born May 13, 1981 in Hoffman Estates, IL and was the son of Douglas and Sharon Trullinger of Belvidere.
Survivors include his parents, wife Jennifer, two sons Hunter and Brandon, also a step daughter Courtney, two brothers, Steven and Kevin, both of Belvidere, his grandparents, Floyd and Pat Adams of Evansville, IN and Howard and Leah Trullinger of Eagleville, MO and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Matt was preceded in death by his grandmother Mildred Trullinger.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Rev. John Bojorkman of Grace Baptist Church in Carpentersville, IL officiating. Burial will be in South Elgin cemetery, South Elgin, IL. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Elizabeth A. Engelhart
Elizabeth A. Engelhart, age 59, of McHenry, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry.
She was born November 5, 1945 in Germany to Thadeuz and Barbara (Blahowitcz) Florczak.
Formerly of Carpentersville, Elizabeth had resided in McHenry for the past 16 years. She was employed at Harris Bank of Barrington from 1989 until 1991. The majority of her life was spent raising her four children and enjoying time spent with her grandchildren.
Survivors include four children, Mike Engelhart of Carpentersville , Eric (Michelle Daniels) Engelhart of Dundee, Lisa Engelhart of McHenry, Mark (Martha Patino) Engelhart of Lake In The Hills; seven grandchildren, Marisa, Deric, Mickey, Amanda, Alyssa, Calista, Brian; her mother, Barbara Florczak of McHenry; two sisters, Wesline (Rondo) Noler of Carpentersville, Delphine (Anthony) Locascio of Lake In The Hills; and her former husband, Gary Engelhart of Austin, Minn.
She was preceded in death by her father, Thadeuz Florczak (1987); and a brother, Richard Florczak (2004).
Funeral services were private for the family. A celebration of life will be planned for a future date. Services entrusted to the George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home, 3519 W. Elm St., McHenry, IL, 60050. 815-385-2400. Memorials in Elizabeth's name to the American Cancer Society, c/o Janet Smith, 200 S. Green St., McHenry, IL 60050 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60661, would be appreciated by the family.
Bernice Gusewelle
Bernice Gusewelle, 88, of St. Charles, formerly of Carpentersville, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at home. She was born February 6, 1917 in Carpentersville, the daughter of Walter and Alma (Wendt) Schumacher.
she was a member of Zion United Methodist Church of Christ in Carpentersville where she played the organ, was a youth leader, a Sunday school teacher and member of the choir. She was employed at Hills-McCanna in Carpentersville for many years prior to her retirement.
Survivors include son-in-law, John Jeide of St. Charles; two granddaughters, Kelly Jeide of St. Charles and Karla (York) Kurinsky of St. Charles; two grandsons, Max and Carter Kurinsky; a sister, Marilyn (William) Reimer of Elgin; several nieces and nephews.
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilmer on December 19, 2000; and daughter, Mary Kay Jeide, May 1, 2002.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 18, 2005 in the Laird Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St. (corner of Third and Oregon), West Dundee, with the Rev. John Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in River Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church of Christ in Carpentersville.
Katie L. Harrington
August 28, 1952 - April 12, 2005
On Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL, God called one of his angels and said "I come to give you rest." Peacefully, the Lord called Katie L. Harrington. Born to Bessie Bartee and the late Eddie J. Bartee, Sr. in Clarksdale, MS, our dear Katie was a spark of joy in the lives of those she touched.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Katie L. Harrington will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Community Center Church of God at 375 North Drive, South Elgin, IL 60177. Following the service, the Burial will take place at Bluff City cemetery in Elgin, IL.
Selma G. Holtz
Selma G. Holtz, 98, formerly of Elgin, IL passed away April 10, 2005 in Valley Center, CA. She was born September 18, 1906 in Rudd, IA. Selma was a country school teacher before moving to Elgin.
Many would remember Selma as the Welcome Wagon Hostess of Elgin. Selma's passion was helping people, while working as a Shaklee Distributer. She was an active member of Faith United Methodist Church in Elgin until she relocated to Valley Center, CA in 1996.
Selma was preceded in death by brothers, Stanley Witzel and Homer Witzel; sisters, Iola Morack and Edna Holtz.
She is survived by her daughter, Wanda (Bob) Carroll Valley Center, CA, Maryellen (Jim) Fogelquist/Coffy of Portland, OR; and son, Cecil (Madonna) Holtz of Elgin. In addition, she is survived by 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and a great great granddaughter.
Memorial services are planned in Valley Center and burial in Rudd, IA. Memorials may be made to the Valley Center Community Church, 29105 Valley Center Rd., P.O. Box 130, Valley Center, CA, 92082.
Dorothy L. (Everhart) MacKay
Dorothy L. (Everhart) MacKay, of Sleepy Hollow, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 13, 2005. She was born on September 5, 1917 in Oak Park, Illinois to Walter and Lillian Everhart.
She graduated from Purdue University and was married
to John D. MacKay who preceded her in death in 1958.
She is survived by her three children, Sandra Jo Titsch of Kearney, New Jersey, Kirk Allen MacKay of Greenwood, Indiana and Gregory L. MacKay of Ann Arbor, Michigan; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, April 23, 2005 in the Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main Street, Dundee, IL 60018. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. until time of service. Memorials may be made in her name to your favorite children charity. (847)426-3436.
Monica L. Moore-Viant
Monica L. Moore-Viant, 32, of Geneva passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2005 due to complications from diabetes.
Born on May 23, 1972 in Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. Monica's artistic talents emerged at an early age through creative writing and drawing.
As an elementary school student, Monica's writing was singled out for recognition both formally through literary contests and informally. Monica gravitated toward activities and coursework that provided a creative outlet during her years at Geneva High School She was an Honors English student and was selected to display works at the school's annual Arts Affair art show.
After graduating in 1990, Monica pursued a Fine Arts degree at Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL. Her works in acrylic were characterized by large canvasses, blending of bold, bright colors, a demonstration of her tendency to "think big."
On December 4, 1999, Monica and Bret Eric Viant were married
in Batavia, IL. They lived in Batavia and recently moved to Geneva. She and Bret were devoted to their pet dogs, Lucy, Ollie and Augie.
Monica worked for a short time as a retail sales associate for L'eggs/Bally/Hanes and took a sales position with Gordon Flesch in 1998. She was very successful in her sales territory, earning participation in the company's vacation incentive program for the past five years in a row.
Monica always made time for the family and causes she was passionate about. For the past three years, Monica and Bret had been active with the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, a fundraising organization for the diabetes causes. Family celebrations, and events were always embellished with Monica's creative flair and attention to every detail. When it came to creating invitations or party agendas or selecting gifts for family, Monica never held back. Though it rarely took much convincing, she often roped her spouse into her over-the-top ideas.
"Every time we went shopping anywhere, we were in the baby section of the store buying something for her nieces," said Bret. "She was so creative with crafts, home or work projects. when
everyone else chose costumes like vampires for Halloween, Monica went as Little Bo Peep and I had to go as her sheep."
In addition to Bret, her husband of five years, and her dogs, Lucy and Augie, Monica is survived by parents, Penny and Glen Moore, Geneva; sister and brother-in-law, Amber (Moore) Molander and Brett Molander, Geneva; sister and brother-in-law, Natalie (Moore) and Chris Julian, St. Charles; brother, Gregg Moore, Warrenville; nieces, Lauren and Maren Elise Molander; maternal grandmother, Juanita Bowling, Batavia, and Paternal grandmother, Cleone Moore, Dadeville, Ala.
She is preceded in death by her dog, Ollie; and grandfathers, Charles Bowling and Chester Moore.
Monica's expressiveness characterized her work more than a favoritism for any subject matter and her gifts of artwork color the homes of family and friends. Just as her "larger than life" canvasses consume significant display space, memories of Monica's emotion, vision and talent will continue to fill open space in the hearts and minds of those who love her. Donations in Monica's memory can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in lieu of flowers. or, Monica's family will accept contributions to fund a scholarship for NIU art students that will be established in her memory.
Visitation from 9-11 AM TODAY at the Yurs Whittenberg Funeral Home, 1771 W. State St., Geneva. Funeral will be private. (630)232-7337
Pamela S. Pavlik
Pamela S. Pavlik, 57, of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Sherman Hospital, Elgin under hospice care after a long battle against cancer. She was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1948, in Elgin.
She was the daughter of Herman and Hilda Gehrig Reber. She was a resident of Elgin for many years and was a graduate of Larkin High School in 1966. She was general manager for years at the Holiday Inn and retired after her marriage to Ron Pavlik and then moved to Geneva in 1977. Whether it was creating a new fashion purse, lighting up an insurance convention party or cooking a special dinner on a quiet Saturday evening at home, Pam lived a wonderful life. To know Pam was to love Pam, as she exuded class and fine taste wherever she traveled, and whomever she was with. From the tennis finals at Wimbledon to the stately Greenbriar Resort, to her lovely home in Geneva, Pam lived a vibrant, enthusiastic, caring life. She was as comfortable in the presence of top insurance agency executives as she was babysitting her grandchildren. Her finishing touches were elegant and graceful in her home and her interior decorating consultations. She had the vision to manifest a client's or friend's taste and desires. She let her inner beauty and strength sustain her during these last years fighting cancer. Until quite recently, you would not know she was fighting so hard for life.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald S. Pavlik; her mother and step-father, Hilda (Al) Scholl of Elgin; her children, Steve Pavlik and his family of Denver, CO, Leslie (Joseph) Lullie of Elgin, Dawn (Keenan) Hamm of Wheaton; step-sisters Sharon (Gary) Davis of Irving, CA, Renee (Randy) Eichorst of Elgin, Mickey (Gary) Fowler of Elgin, Desiree (Larry) Nichols of Elgin and Angel Jamieson of Sycamore and many aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clara and Peter Gehrig; her father, Herman Reber, uncles Alvin, Emil "Mike", Peter and Edwin Gehrig and her aunt, Esther Gehrig.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 17 at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. followed by a cele
bration of Pam's life at 4:00 P.M. with Rev. Dick Gilbert, officiating. Burial will be private in Prairie cemetery, St. Charles.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
