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Frank A. Carretto
Frank A. Carretto, 92 of Elgin, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 in his home.
He was born November 20, 1913 in Elgin the son of Carlo and Marie Dedico Carretto. He had been a resident of Elgin for most of his life. He loved to do woodworking which he did in his home. He married
Dolores M. Brockner on June 10, 1950.
He was past President of the North End Businessman's Association. He was past President of the Elgin Marine Club and he built and raced his own boats.
Surviving are his daughter, Deborah (James) Miller of Elgin; grandsons, Corey (Monica) Mitchell and Jamie Miller; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Ariana Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dolores on March 21, 2004; and one son, Dennis Carretto.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 3 at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, Elgin. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home.
Paula M. Ervin
Paula M. Ervin, age 45 of Huntley died Sunday, January 29, 2006 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a brief, but courageous, battle with cancer. She was born on November 16, 1960 in Kankakee, Illinois.
Paula was a resident of the Dundee-Huntley areas for most of her life. She was a 1979 graduate of Dundee Community High School. Paula was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church of Huntley and was a C.C.D. Teacher. She was a Surgical Tech and was employed by Crystal Lake Oral Surgery for over 20 years.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, David L. Ervin. They married
on December 26, 1981 at the St. Catherine of Siena Church, West Dundee; a son, Wesley and a daughter, Kristi, both at home; her mother, Mary Ann Lasher of Huntley; her sisters, Tracey Taylor and Susan (Lane) Rakow, both of Carpentersville; her brother, John (Karen) Lasher of Carpentersville; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Nancy Ervin of Glen Ivy, CA. Many nieces, nephews and countless good and faithful friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father, Phillip A. Lasher; her maternal and paternal grandparents; and a cousin, Evan Taylor.
Funeral Mass will be on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. in the St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Road in Huntley. The Rev. Stephen J. Knox, Pastor will officiate. Burial will be private in the St. Mary cemetery, Huntley. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-8 P.M. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Huntley and on Saturday in church from 9:30 A.M. until time of mass. Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 322 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or The Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington, Illinois 60010. The Miller Funeral home, West Dundee is in charge of arrangements.
Ralph Edward Garbrecht
Ralph Edward Garbrecht, age 67, died on January 30, 2006.
Ralph was born on December 11, 1938 in Elgin, Illinois to August and Beatrice Garbrecht. He was raised in Elgin. Ralph was united in marriage on May 9, 1957 at Elgin to Karen Behrens. He worked as a carpenter; and belonged to the Chicago Carpenters Union Local 74L for over 40 years. He has been a resident of Yellow Lake, Burnett County, WI since 1964. It started out as a vacation home and evolved into a year round home in 1997.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold; and father-in-law, Albert Behrens. He is survived by his wife, Karen Garbrecht of Danbury; children, Gary Garbrecht of Elgin, Illinois, and Pamela (Stanley) Soder of Huntley, Illinois; grandsons, Brian Michael Soder of Huntley, Illinois and Steven Edward Soder of Huntley, Illinois; mother-in-law, Mildred Behrens of Elgin, Illinois; sisters, Barbara (Lee) Perry of Goreville, Illinois and Evelyn (Paul) Steele of Elgin, Illinois; sister-in-law, Carole Wileman of Elgin, Illinois and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on February 3, 2006 at 1:00 PM at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Webster, Wisconsin. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, Wisconsin.
Please omit flowers, memorials preferred to Spooner Hospice, in care of Regional Hospice, 2101 Beaser Ave., Ashland, WI 54806.
Jeffrey Roy Hickrod
Jeffrey Roy Hickrod, 46 of Elgin, passed away Monday, January 30, 2006 at Sherman Hospital. He was born May 19, 1959 in Chicago Heights the son of James and Frances Hickrod. He had been a resident of Elgin for many years and had been employed by D.C. Cook Publishing Co. and Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services.
Surviving are his mother, Fran Hickrod; sisters, Beverly "Sue" (John) Basso and Debbie Kamphausen-Jordi (Shane); brothers, James (Dori) Hickrod, Jr., Frank (Sharon) Hickrod, Brian (Kelli) Hickrod and Stan (Kathy) Hickrod; nieces and nephews, Matt and Brad Kamphausen, Trisha, Derek, Hatti and Kori Hickrod.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1996; and brother-in-law, Ken Kamphausen in 1999.
Funeral Services will be held 12:00 NOON Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel, Elgin with Rev. William Yonker officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:30 A.M. until the time of services. Memorials may be given to the East Dundee Fire Dept.
Douglas W. Leffler
Douglas W. Leffler, 75, of Elgin passed away Sunday, January 29, 2006. He was born on February 2, 1930 and was the son of Joseph and Veronica Leffler. Doug was a graduate of Spencerian College and the University of Wisconsin. He was a Veteran and served in the US Army. Doug had worked at Mobil Oil Co. for many years prior to his retirement. Most recently, he had worked at Ace Hardware, Lillian Branch. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the Pi-Rho-Zeta Fraternity.
Survivors include three children, Jane (Ken) Nusbaum of Houston, TX, Steve (Bonnie) Leffler of Crystal Lake, IL and Scott (Laura) Leffler of Algonquin, IL; five grandchildren, Kevin, Amber, Ashley, April and Luke; two brothers, Clark and Bob Leffler; and many nieces and nephews; and his special companions, Buddy and Bentley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Geraldine on July 4, 2000.
Memorial mass will be held on Friday at 10:00 A.M. in the St. Laurence Catholic Church, Elgin. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8:00 P.M. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin.
Hugh "Swampy" Warren Marsh
Hugh "Swampy" Warren Marsh, 77, of South Elgin, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. He was born on June 6, 1928, in Batavia, IL and was the son of Glenn and Marion (Surkamer) Marsh.
Hugh was a graduate of St. Edward High School in 1947. He was a Veteran and served in the U.S. Army. Hugh had worked at St.Charles Manufacturing for 49 years prior to retirement. Swampy was a regular attendee at the Village of South Elgin Board Meetings. He was a member of the American Legion Post #57 and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #682 of Batavia.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, whom he married
on December 4, 1948; two children, Tim (Cindy) Marsh of South Elgin and Kimberly (Jim) Morgan of South Elgin; four grandchildren, Zachary, Mackenzie, Jennifer and Jake; one great-grandchild, Shae; two sisters, Bette Hansford of Batavia and Nancy (Al) Collingbourne of California; one brother, Glenn H. (Barb) Marsh of New Mexico and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Patricia Walz, Janet Elvin and Mary Alice Weisner.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2006, at 10:00 A.M. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Rev. Joseph F. Kulak officiating. Burial with honors will follow in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 9 P.M. in the funeral home.
For information, (847) 741-8800.
Ada Marie Martens
Ada Marie Martens, 79, of Elgin passed away January 30, 2006 in her home. She was born on November 20, 1926 in Elgin, IL and was the daughter of Elmer and Alda Britton. Ada was a Manager at the Elgin Mental Health Center Credit Union for many years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and was an avid bingo player. Ada will be dearly missed.
Member of Calvary Lutheran Church of Elgin. Member of the Ladie's Auxiliary of VFW Post #8043 of Hampshire. Member and past president of Ladies Auxiliary Legion Post #57 of Elgin.
Survivors include her husband, Lavern "Marty" Martens of Elgin; her daughter, Laurie (Bruce) Boulton of Elgin; two grandchildren, Martin Ray "Marty", and Mallory Boulton; her brother, Elmer (Jean) Britton; two sisters, Anna Klein and Ollie (Larry) Mann; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael Martens in 1998; and five brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. in the Calvary Lutheran Church, Elgin, with Rev. James Fandrey officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony cemetery, Harmony, IL. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8:00 P.M. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, and on Friday at the church, from 10:15 A.M. until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the family for a college education fund for her grandchildren, or the Calvary Lutheran Church.
Larry Murrell
Larry Murrell, 57, of McHenry, Illinois died on Friday, January 27, 2006 in McHenry.
He was born on September 3, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky to Oliver and Lona (Vincent) Murrell. He was married
to Janet (Ewert) Murrell.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Cody Murrell of McHenry; two sisters, Joyce (Dennis) Henning of Louisville, Kentucky and Betty (George) Elkins of Radcliff, Kentucky.
Mr. Murrell was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Roy and James Murrell.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Elgin.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 4, 2006 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a memorial service immediately following at 12:00 PM at the Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Interment will be private.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Janet Smith, 200 S. Green Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050; or the education fund for this son c/o Janet Murrell.
For information call: The Colonial Funeral Home, (815)385-0063.
Irene G. Pressel
Irene G. Pressel, 83, a former longtime resident of Willow Lake Estates Retirement Community passed away Saturday January 28, 2006.
Survived by four children, Mrs. Mary (Kurt) Tobsing, Ms. Beth Schurr, Mr. James (Kendra) Goodnow and Mr. John Goodnow; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
preceded in death by first husband, Charles N. Goodnow and second husband, Frank W. Pressel; one son, Charles N. Goodnow III; a daughter, Marguerite Worley; and one step son, Frank J. Pressel.
Mass will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin, Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.
Ruth "Midge" Cahill
Ruth "Midge" Cahill, 83, of Elgin, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin.
She was born Jan. 28, 1918 in Elgin, the daughter of George and Edith (McDonald) Durkee.
She attended Elgin schools, graduating from Elgin High School in 1936 and attended Elgin Business College, for a time she was a stenotypist at LaSalle University in Chicago. She was a pianist and organist in the Elgin area for many years and was an organ teacher at Weavers Music Studios in Elgin for 23 years. She was a member of Epworth Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, James (Cathy) of Kirkland, Wash. and Daniel of Elgin; five grandchildren, Heather,Tamara, Kimberly and Shawn P. Cahill of the Seattle, Wash. area and Shawn D. Cahill of Kansas City, Kansas; a great-granddaughter, Vivian Cahill; and a great-grandson, Phoenix Cahill Chinnis of the Seattle area.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rupert Cahill, whom she married
in 1939 and who preceded her in 1962; a sister, Charlotte Durkee in 1983; a brother, Harry Durkee in 1994; and a granddaughter, Lisa Cahill in 1991.
Private funeral services will be held at Wait Ross Allanson Funeral Chapel. A private burial will be in Bluff City cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to Kindness, Inc. or to the Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin or to any other animal shelter.
Henry F. Freitag
Henry F. Freitag, 82, of Carpentersville died Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at Sherman Hospital.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 24, 1918, the son of Frank and Catherine (Waroff) Freitag.
He was a 42 year resident of the Carpentersville area. He was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church of Carpentersville. He was a former 12 year employee of Hills-McCanna of Carpentersville. He was a World War II Air Force Veteran.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann E. (nee Lebiedz). They married
on July 5, 1943; two daughters, Marlene (Larry) Behm of Lake in the Hills and Darlene (Daniel) Baran of West Dundee; four grandchildren, Tom and Frank Behm and Danielle and Daulton Baran; a brother, Victor (Delores) Freitag of Hoffman Estates; two sisters, Laura (Walter) Palakow of Elk Grove Village and Florence (Richard) Reithal of Mt. Prospect. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, February 2, 2001 in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee with the Rev. William R. Schuessler officiating. Burial will follow in the Dundee Township East cemetery, East Dundee.
Visitation will be on Friday from 9 AM until time of service at 11 AM.
Ira J. Fulk
Ira J. Fulk, 80, of Carpentersville died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin.
He was born in Lincoln, Ill. on Aug. 25, 1920, the son of Thomas and Pauline (nee Bailey) Fulk.
He was a 40 year resident of the Carpentersville area. Ira worked as a printer for many years. Following retirement from printing, he went to work at Dominicks Food Store in East Dundee. He was a member of the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Algonquin. He was a WWII Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Rita A. (nee Budge) Fulk, whom he married
on Jan. 25, 1947; a daughter,Christine L. Fulk of Carpentersville; a son, Steven (Michelle) Fulk of McHenry; and two grandchildren, Kelcey and Logan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George.
Family and Friends will meet for Funeral Mass on Friday at 10 a.m. in the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Algonquin. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be 4-9 p.m., Thursday in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee.
Memorials may be made to Mylodisplastic Syndrome Research.
