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Paul Adrian Green
Paul Adrian Green, former principal of Larkin High School in Elgin, Illinois, died February 2, 2002, aged 84, at Pinecrest Community in Mount Morris, Illinois. Paul was born June 10, 1917, in Byesville, Ohio, to Fred Finley Green and Jane Graham Tuck. He grew up in Christopher, Illinois and graduated from Christopher Community High School in 1935. He received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in 1943 and did graduate work at the University of Iowa and Northern Illinois University, where he received his Master's degree in 1964. He was awarded the John Hay Humanities Fellowship to study at Williams College in 1965.
Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in June 1941 and subsequently volunteered for Carlson's Raiders, joining Company C of the Second Marine Raider Battalion. His company defended Midway Island during the Japanese assault in June 1942 and shipped to Guadalcanal in August 1942. At age 25, he was the third-oldest member of his company. Paul was the unofficial librarian. To borrow a book, you had to leave a book. He kept the books in an ammunition locker, accurately labeled as weapons of war. The locker held not trashy novels, but rather works of American literature by authors such as Mark Twain, Herman Melville, and Ernest Hemingway.
On November 11, 1942, he was leading a rifle squad on patrol when he was wounded by an enemy sniper, for which he was later awarded the Purple Heart. After recuperating, Paul was reassigned to Quantico, Virginia for officer training, graduating as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was posted to an amphibious training command at Camp Pendleton in California, where he taught Leathernecks to land amphibious tanks safely in high surf. He said he never lost a marine during training. In November 1944 his unit "invaded" Foster Avenue Beach in Chicago as part of the Navy's "Pacific Theater" exhibition. In 1945 he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. He was slated to participate in the invasion of Japan when the war ended.
After the war, Paul served as a teacher and football coach in Christopher. He met his future wife, Mary Katherine Slifer, while they were both taking graduate courses at the University of Iowa. They wed August 12, 1947 in Iowa City.
In 1951, Paul and Mary moved to Elgin, where he taught history, geography, and social studies at Elgin High School. He coached football, basketball, and track. In 1955, the basketball team played in the Illinois state tournament, placing second in the state. He was appointed Dean of Boys of Elgin High in 1956 and Assistant Principal in 1957. Paul became Assistant Principal at Larkin High School when the school opened in 1962. Two years later he was named Principal, a position he held until his retirement in 1978. He credited his Marine training and experience for teaching him the skills he needed to be a principal. All his children attended Larking while he was its principal.
Paul was a member of the First Congregational Church of Elgin. He and his wife loved nature, taking frequent trips to area forest preserves and state parks. He was an avid, lifelong fisherman and spent many summers with family and friends at a cabin near Red Lake in Ontario, Canada. He and Mary traveled to Arizona, Alaska, New Zealand, and England.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; his brother, Allen Green of Christopher, Illinois; his sister, Mary Falcher of Sun City West, Arizona; his children, Paul Green, Jr. (Martha), of Harvard, Massachusetts, Allen Green (Edna) of Streamwood, Valerie Grimm (Roy) of Noank, Connecticut, Jennifer Green (Roman Castillo) and Philip Green of Elgin and William Green of Chicago; six grandchildren, Sarah Green, Duncan Grimm, Mateo, Maria Alessandra and Diana Castillo, and Colin Green.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Ernest, Werdell, Herbert, Robert, Harold and Lawrence, and four sisters, Esther, Lucille, Mildred and Ruth.
Friends may call at the Laird Funeral Home in Elgin on Thursday, February 7, 2002 from 6 to 9 p.m. Reverend Paris Donehoo will conduct his funeral service on Friday, February 8, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Elgin. Donations may be offered in his memory to the Pinecrest Community, 414 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, IL 61054. Paul will be buried at the Alice cemetery in Conrad, Iowa, near his wife's childhood home.
Robert Wallace Holmes
Robert Wallace Holmes, of BoothBay, Maine, born September 20, 1921 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died Monday, February 4, 2002 in Portland, Maine. Son of Thomas Wallace Holmes and Carrie Holmes of Elgin, Illinois.
Graduate of Elgin High School Class of 1939, he enlisted as a Cadet in the Naval Aviation Corp in 1941, and served in World War II and Korea as a Naval Aviator. He married
Dorothy Anne Juby, March 3, 1945 in Elgin, Illinois.
Mr. Holmes is survived by his wife, Dorothy Holmes, and two sons, Eric W. and Pamela Holmes of Ava, Illinois, Steven R. and Susan Holmes of Friscoe, Texas and a grandchildren Michael and Santana Holmes of Dallas, Texas.
He will be buried at Sea.
Genevieve A. Jensen
Genevieve A. Jensen, 82 of Fullerton, California former 45 year resident of Carpentersville, died Thursday, January 31, 2002 at the St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton, California. She was born in Chicago on August 4, 1919.
She was the daughter of Joseph and Rosalie Ligenza. She was a former 20 year employee of Jewel Food Store in Barrington. She was a former member of St. Monica Church in Carpentersville.
She is survived by her daughter: Barbara Heppner of Fullerton, CA, two grandchildren: Michelle Coquillard and Robert Heppner, II both of Fullerton, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert in 1982, one granddaughter: Christine Mowry in 1992, one sister: Florence Crouse and one brother: Leonard Ligenza.
Funeral Services will be Thursday at 9:15 am in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee to St. Monica Church, Carpentersville for services at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in the Dundee Township cemetery, East, East Dundee. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-9 pm in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee.
Dorothy J. Korte
Dorothy J. Korte, age 76, of Elgin, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2002 in the ASTA Care Center, Elgin. She was born October 30, 1925 in Elgin, the daughter of Fred and Elsie Wetzel. She had been a resident of Elgin all of her life and had been employed by School District U-46 as a bus driver and Elgin Turners Club as a cook before retiring.
She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Elgin and Elgin Turner's Club.
She is survived by her son, William F. (Linda) Korte of Elgin; four grandchildren, McKenzie, Brynn, Charlie and Sammy; a sister, Mary Scholl of Elgin; a brother, Wally (Charlotte) Wetzel of Elgin and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Frederick.
Memorial services will be held Friday, February 8, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Rev. Thomas O'Connor officiating. Burial will be private in Bluff City cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 P.M. until the time of services.
Bruce E. Molander
Bruce E. Molander, 63, of Elgin passed away Tuesday in Provena St. Joseph Hospital. He was born July 22, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of Edward J. and Marie (LaPaglia) Molander. Bruce was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Airforce. He was employed with Prudential Insurance Company for many years prior to his retirement. Bruce also owned and operated Valley Agencies in Elgin for 15 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling and life.
Member of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, was the Chairman of the Board in 1999, also serving on many committees.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice "Bea" (Bussey) Molander, whom he married
on March 27, 1960; three children, Renee (Robert) Hill of Morengo, IL, John Molander of Elgin and Teresa Molander of South Elgin; three great-grandchildren, Rob, Jessica and Christopher Hill; his mother of Vero Beach, FL and a brother, Richard (Susan) Molander of Vero Beach, FL.
preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Molander in 2001.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be private. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 from 3-9:00 P.M. in the funeral home, and on Thursday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services. Omission of flowers is requested with Memorials made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Margaret I. Muirhead
Margaret I. Muirhead, 78 of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. She was born October 30, 1923 in Plato Center, the daughter of Boyd and Carrie Marshall Muirhead. She had been a resident of Plato Center and Elgin all of her life.She was a member of First Presbyterian Church-USA of Elgin.
Surviving are her three brothers:James (Gloria) Muirhead of Elgin; Glenn (Betty) Muirhead of Elgin; Leslie (Lorraine) Muirhead of Nashville, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, Elgin with the Rev. Peter Boeve officiating. Burial will be in Plato Center cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin and Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of services in the church. Memorials may be given to First United Presbyterian Church.
Mary Olson
Mary Olson, of Elgin, died February 6, 2002 at Sherman West Court. She was born July 22, 1910 in Sweden, daughter of Karl and Eva Lofgren Lind.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Elgin. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Hospital Nursing Program and worked for the Elgin Mental Health Center as a nurse for 18 years.
Survivors include her three daughters, Mary Ellen (Walter) Minehart of Texas, Connie Sakrison of California, Kristine (Lawrence) VanDusen of Elgin; two step-sons, Alan (Cathy) Olson of Pennsylvania, and David (Peggy) Olson of Illinois; a step-daughter, Linda Volko of Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband Wayne Alkire and her second husband Walter Olson; two brothers, John Lind and Ed Lind; and a sister, Ellen Walbaum.
Funeral service will be Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. at Stout-Madison Funeral Home. Interment Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stout-Madison Funeral Home. 847-742-7000.
George J. Pilcher
George J. Pilcher, age 80, of Elgin. died Thursday, January 31, 2001 at Crystal Pines Nursing Home in Crystal Lake. Born April 7, 1921 to George and Elizabeth Pilcher.
He is survived by his sister, Dorothy E. (Donald) Ebel; also nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 4, 2002 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 in the O'Connor & Homeier Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Lakewood Memorial Park. For information, please call (847)741-1400.
Frank B. Whitmer
Frank B. Whitmer, Sr. 59 of Henderson, Nevada formerly of West Dundee and Lake In the Hills died Sunday, February 3, 2002 in the St. Rose Dominican Hospital Siena Campus, Henderson Nevada. He was born in Chicago on January 10, 1943. He was the son of Rile and Opal Whitmer. Frank was a former many year resident of the Dundee and Lake In The Hills areas. He has been a resident of Nevada for the last 3 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran having served in Viet NAM. He was a life member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Henderson and a former member of the Immanuel Lutheran Churches of East Dundee and Crystal lake.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra (nee Kalas) Whitmer. They married
on March 6, 1965; three children, Gina (Scott) Quimette of South Elgin, Anthony (Michelle) Whitmer of Hampshire and Frank B. Whitmer, Jr. of Chandler, Arizona. Seven grandchildren: Stephanie, Amanda, Danielle, Brianna, Trevor, Mackenzie and Keegan. Two sisters: Carol (Rich) Mitchell of Kouts, Indiana & Maryann (Joe) Klod of Carol Stream, IL. Three brothers: Gene (Janice) Whitmer of Pahrump Nevada, Michael (Sharon) Whitmer of Las Vegas, NV and Peter (April) Whitmer of Chicago. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: David and Joseph.
Funeral Services will be on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. Burial will be private. Visitation will be on Saturday from 3-8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 59 Lynn Lane of Henderson Nevada 89015.
Ruth Margaret Braun
Ruth Margaret Braun of Elgin died in her home February 4, 2002, age 63. Arrangement incomplete at Wait Ross Allanson, Elgin, 847-742-2100.
Ruth R. Anderson
Ruth R. Anderson, 91, of Elk City, OK, formerly of Burlington, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003 in Elk City.
She was born September 2, 1911 in Sycamore, IL the daughter of Frank and Helene (Schultz) Russell. Ruth graduated from the Northern Illinois Teacher's College and her teaching career spanned 38 years. She taught elementary school primarily at the former Schairer School and the Burlington Elementary School. Ruth married
Lloyd E. Anderson in March of 1931 and they were longtime residents of Burlington. She moved to Oklahoma in 1990.
Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are two sons, Jerry (Rosemary) Anderson of Elk City, OK, David (Connie) Anderson of Pensacola, FL, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Lloyd in 1979, a sister Gladys Anderson and two brothers, Robert and Ralph Russell.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 10 at the Burlington United Methodist Church, 195 Center St., Burlington with the Rev. Brian William officiating. Burial will be in the Burlington Twp. Union cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Frederick Funeral Home, 284 Park St., Hampshire and prior to services on Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Burlington United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Ann C. Ekblad
Ann C. Ekblad, 85, of Elgin passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at Tower Hill Nursing Home, South Elgin. She was born September 8, 1917 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of Carl and Catherine Smith Bjork. She had been a resident of Elgin for most of her life. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Elgin.
Surviving are two cousins, Lowell (Betsy) Smith of Litchfield, IL and Leo (Rose) Smith of Ft. Smith, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ray H. Ekblad.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Rev. Martin Balzer officiating. Burial will be in Blackberry cemetery, Elburn. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Frieda Kastelic
Frieda Kastelic, 85, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday in Rockford, IL. She was born April 23, 1917 in Sheboygan, WI and was the daughter of David and Marry (Gross) Mueller. Frieda was a "God Loving" woman, who loved and cherished her children and family.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Rouss of Chicago, IL and Linda (Daniel) Trost of Elgin, IL, three grandchildren, Gia Kastelic, Paul and Frank Trost, seven great grandchildren and many family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Frank Kastelic.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 6, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery, Elgin. Visitation will be on Friday from 12 noon until the time of services in the funeral home.
