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John B. Davis
John "J.B." Davis, 89, of Elgin passed away Monday, July 19, 2004 at Sherman West Court, Elgin. He was born May 26, 1915 in Chicago, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Carl B. Davis.
John had been a resident of Elgin for over 50 years. He was a graduate of Williams College in 1937. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Naval Aviator, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander, after 5 years of service. He received a degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois.
Surviving are his wife, Aline Craig Davis, whom he married
on February 1, 1943; three children, Lee (Jerry) Hron of Naperville, Merl (Mike) Pelletier of Chester, New Jersey, Susan (George) Sawicki of Superior, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Darren and Lori Hron, David, Jeannie and Jim Pellitier, Joe, Bear and Gus Sawicki.
preceded in death by his parents and one son, John B. Davis, Jr. in 1972.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 14 at 1:00 PM at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be private in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 910 W. Van Buren 4TH Floor, Chicago, IL 60607.
Sylvia Nesbit Gnuechtel
Oxford, Wisconsin - Sylvia went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 28, 2004. Even when the effects of Alzheimers were clearly evident, she did not lose her deep and abiding faith. She left our sight with the same quiet dignity and grace that she exhibited during her entire lifetime.
Born March 25, 1923 in Dover, England, Sylvia grew up loving and trusting in the Lord and all His mercies. Her grandfather was the Revered at St. Mary's Church in Hucknall, England. In fact, she had aspired to become a nun, until she met a man who changed all that, sharing such a love that she would eventually cross the Atlantic Ocean with him.
Sylvia met the love of her life, Hermann, who at the time was a POW in England. They married
on April 17, 1948. They then traveled to Canada with their young son to create a new life for themselves after World War II. There in Canada, she and Hermann raised four more children, until 1969, when they moved to Upper Michigan to begin yet another new life as owners of a small gas station and store. She retired with her husband in a home that they built themselves and spent many years enjoying the beauty of the Upper Peninsula with many friends. One of her greatest joys was to watch the Air National Guard practice sessions flying overhead, and through the years she spent many hours loving and following their progress and journeys.
She and Hermann moved to Oxford, Wisconsin in 1996 to be closer to their children and had many happy times with friends over Senior Citizen's lunches. She was an avid reader, having read volumes of books in her lifetime, as well as reading to all her children. She loved her Bible readings, as was evidenced by her reading of her "one-year" Bible for ten years straight. Only when the effects of her disease became apparent, did her love of of reading decrease. Along with her love of reading, Sylvia was passionate about music as well, and loved to play the organ at her local church in Oxford.
Sylvia not only had physical beauty, but had an inward beauty and joy, that all who knew her loved and adored her. Her sweet and gentle ways were always evident, and have been passed along to her children and grandchildren.
preceded in death by her loving husband Hermann, she is survived by her five children to include Fred (Helen) Gnuechtel of Austin, TX, Herman (Donna) Gnuechtel of Hampshire, IL, Chris (Steve) Hanson of Appleton, WI, Dr. Michael (Phyllis) Gnuechtel of Kerrville, TX, and Ruth Gnuechtel (Stan Forrester) of Batavia, IL. Additionally, she is survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way.
The family is especially grateful for the loving care that Sylvia received at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Elgin, IL, and the friendships established while there. A special thank you to the compassionate care she received from the hospice staff at VITAS.
"We are comforted to know that our mom is now living in the eternal fullness of both her body and soul in Heaven, and that someday we will all be reunited with both our parents."
Visitation for Sylvia Nesbit Gnuechtel will be held from 10 AM to 1 PM Saturday, August 14, at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. Graveside services will follow at the St. Charles Borromeo cemetery in Hampshire. A light luncheon will follow. Funeral Services will be held in Oxford, WI, at 6 PM Friday, August 13, at the Oxford Bible Church.
Information call (847) 669-5111/
Garland W. "Gary" Hunter, Jr.
Garland W. "Gary" Hunter, Jr., of Elgin passed away Monday, August 9, 2004 in Sherman Hospital, Elgin. He was born on November 10, 1955 in Flora, IL and was the son of Betty (Gabbert) and Garland W. Hunter, Sr.
Gary graduated from Elgin High School. He had worked as a carpenter for his father, Garland Hunter Construction, and drove Semi Truck for Hartwig Transit. Gary was a loving Son, Father, Brother, and Grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include three children, Alan (Denise) White of Huntley, IL, Leaha (John Tolwinski) White of Hainsville, IL, and Amy White of Elgin, IL; three grandchildren, Mariah, Elise-Marie, and Alan Hunter; his mother, Betty Hunter of Santee, CA; six brothers, George (Maria), Grant (Rosa), and Gerald (Rozalyn) Hunter, all of Elgin, Gregory (Francis) and Glenn Hunter of Santee, CA, and Garrett David (Debra) Hunter of Macomb, IL; one sister, Rebecca (Michael) Hanks of Elgin, IL; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Garland W. Hunter, Sr.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 13, 2004 in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Rev. Richard Sanders officiating at 12:00 Noon. Burial will be private. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00-9:00 PM in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Season's Hospice.
Ralph R. Johnson
Ralph R Johnson, 74, of Carpentersville died Monday at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. He was born in Chicago on May 24, 1930 to Franklin and Beatrice (nee Gallet) Johnson. Ralph was a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict and while in the Navy he was a Golden Glove Boxer.
He was a member of the Dundee VFW Post 2298 and a 36 year member of the I.B.E.W. Local #134.
He is survived by his wife, Alice M. (nee Kennedy); his children, Kathleen (Mike) White and Marc Anthony Johnson both of Carpentersville; three grandchildren, Stephanie White, Marc and Kelli Johnson all of Carpentersville; his sister, Joann (Bud) Johns of Las Vegas, Nevada.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services and burial are private. Visitation will be Thursday from 3-8 p.m. in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Donald F. Moss
Donald F. Moss, 82 of West Dundee died Tuesday at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. He was born in East Dundee October 10, 1921 to Frank and Flora (nee Rewoldt) Moss. Don was a life long resident of Dundee and a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of East Dundee. He was a former 20 year employee of Craft Metal Spinning in East Dundee. Following retirement, he worked in the area as a real estate agent. He was a former member of the Dundee Lions club.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary P. (Merrill) Moss; his daughters, Carol (Dennis) Dwyer of Algonquin, Judy (John) Nelson of Williams Bay, WI; one step-daughter, Mary Gail Ford of Palatine; one step-son, Mark Merrill of Denver, CO; six grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Howard Moss of Wilmington, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Lois J. (nee Frick) Moss in 1968; a grandson in infancy; step-son, Milton Merrill, Jr.; and one step-grandson, Milton Merrill, III.
Funeral Services will be Friday, August 13, 2004 at 11:00 AM in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 East Main Street, East Dundee, IL. The Rev. Scott Sieder will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park cemetery in Elgin. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-9 PM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee and in church on Friday from 10 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to Immanuel Church Legacy Fund or St. John's Lutheran Church of Algonquin Building Fund.
Julio Barrutia Palmieri, Sr.
Julio Barrutia Palmieri, Sr., 88.
Beloved father of Maria (Gerson) Lara, Salvador, Adel Gianfortune, Julius, Jr. (Claudia), Michael, Silvia (Ed) Stade, and Robert. Dear son of the late Salvador and Adelaida. Loving brother of Carlos (Conca), Marta (the late Luis) Mendizabal, Maria, and the late Salvador, Luis, Carmen, Jose, Blanca and Concha. Cherished grandfather of Maria Isabel, Ana (Steven), Cecila (Alessandro), Jorge, Jaclyn, Jessica, Alyssa, Christina, Gina, Mario, Vince, Nick, Juluis R., Alessandra, Jake, Nicole (Dominic) Natalie, Eddie, Melanie, Erik, Brian, and the late Frankie. Great grandfather of many.
Julio was a W.W. II Army veteran. He was a member of Union Local 2 for 37 years and was a foreman for Kenny Construction Co.
Memorial visitation Sunday 3 p.m. until time of service 7:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Rd.), Bartlett. Cremation was private. (630) 289-7575.
LaVerne Trentlage
1910-2004
LaVerne Trentlage was born and lived in Elgin until 1997. After the death of his wife Blanche, he moved to Laguna Hills, CA, residing at the Marriott Villa Valencia Senior Apartments. He embraced his new life enthusiastically. In 1999 he was asked to make a video for the Villa's Sales and Promotion Department.
He never lost his love for Elgin or old friends and family. Vern lived a healthy, active life as a senior citizen. On July 30, 2004, he slept peacefully to his death in his apartment.
Preceding him in death is his wife of 65 years, Blanche and his parents, Commissioner William H. Trentlage (Clara).
He is survived by his daughter, Dolores Trentlage Bell (Max) and grandson, Steven Bell (Allison).
Memorial services will be private.
Teresa A. Costley
Teresa A. Costley, 39, of Carpentersville died Saturday, August 10, 2002 at the Manorcare Health Center, Elgin. She was born in Carpentersville on March 28, 1963. She was the daughter of Lawrence J. & Mary B. (nee Schriener) Costley.
Teresa was a life long resident of the Carpentersville area, a 1982 graduate of Irving Crown High School and a member of St. Monica Church of Carpentersville. She was employed by NTN Manufacturing of Elgin.
She is survived by four brothers, Robert (Janice) of Tennessee, Daniel (Linda) and Larry, Jr. both of Carpentersville and Patrick of Algonquin and a sister, Marilyn (Terrance) Mattingly of Marengo. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the Miller Fuenral Home, West Dundee. Burial will follow in the River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Marion L. Leff
Marion L. Leff passed away Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. She was born August 8, 1915, the daughter of the late Claus and Hannah Wicklund. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. She was a member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin.
Marion graduated from Batavia High School in 1934. She married
her husband, Max, on May 18, 1934. She worked at the Batavia Public Library before moving to Elgin in 1950. She worked for many years in the Children's Dept. of Gail Borden Library. She also worked at Ackemann's and Town & Country Fashions in Elgin until her retirement in 1990.
She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Marion is survived by her two nieces, Carol (Richard) Birch of Geneva, Judith (James) Allison of Wadena, Minnesota and one nephew, Ronald (Leslie) Baltzar of Batavia plus many grand-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Max; four sisters, Hildur Dougherty, Ethel Wicklund, Judith Schimelpfenig and Dorothy Baltzar.
A private memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin with Pastor Paul Hayes officiating. Burial will be in River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fox Valley Hospice, 200 Whitfield Dr., Geneva, IL 60134 or Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 340 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120. Arrangements by Wait Ross Allanson Elgin Chapel.
Evelyn M. O'Flaherty
Evelyn M. O'Flaherty (Evie), 86, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Lords Park in Elgin, IL passed away Friday, August 9, 2002. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Evie was born June 2, 1916 in Plato Center, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Ruby (nee Lemon) McDonald. She graduated in 1934 from Plato Center Township High School and in 1938 from the school of nursing at Sherman Hospital, where she was later employed for many years. In addition, Evie bred toy poodles and owned McDonald Kennels and The Country Store in Virgil, IL where she was also the postmistress.
Evie is survived by her husband, Leo J. O'Flaherty, whom she married
December 12, 1950; two sisters, Dorothy Struve and Lorraine Muirhead; a niece, Carolyn Gathman; nephews, Denny Muirhead, Wayne Muirhead and Dean Muirhead; also four great-nephews.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Sherman Hospital Alumni Association, 934 Center St., Elgin, IL 60120.
JoAnn B. Verden
JoAnn B. Verden, 71 of New Bern, NC, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Craven Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by three sons, Bob Rodberg of New Bern, Bill Rodberg of New Bern and Marty Rodberg of Johnsburg, IL; a daughter, Ella Mae Laas of East Dundee, IL; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Memorial Services will be held August 13, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & cemetery.
