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Richard J. "Dick" Frazier
Richard J. "Dick" Frazier, 80, of Elgin passed away Sunday, September 16, 2001 in Sherman West Court, Elgin.
He was born May 15, 1921 in Chicago, the son of Harry and Rose Gregoire Frazier.
He had been employed by Howell Co. in St. Charles, IL for 17 years before retiring. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 799 of Elgin since 1955 and a member of the American Legion.
Surviving are his loving wife, Kathryn Bertram Frazier; three sons, Navy Lt. Commander (Retired) Richard (Anne) Frazier, Jr. of Elizabethton, TN, J. Michael (Maria) Frazier of Carpentersville and Charles R. (Kathleen) Frazier of Dundee; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a brother, Robert J. (Pauline) Frazier of Flippen, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Geraldine in 1963 after giving him three fine sons.
Graveside Services will be held Wednesday at 11:30 AM in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin with his son, Deacon J. Michael Frazier officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday fro 4 to 8 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin.
In lieu of flowers, have a drink of you favorite libation for him. R.I.P.
Patrick M. Kennedy Sr.
Patrick M. Kennedy Sr. was the "surprise" fourth child of Martin Kennedy (a mechanic) and Grace Koltes (a housewife) of Madison, Wisconsin. Patrick entered the world on June 3, 1935. Being the youngest of four (Marion, Joseph and William), he was referred to and doted on as the "baby". His parents were strong but loving Irish Catholics and Patrick did not receive any discipline he hadn't earned, like the time he watched his friends set fire to a pile of leaves under a parked car. Knowing he had not participated in this event he thought, mistakenly so, that his father would not punish him. The is the day when Patrick learned "guilty by association". His father passed away when Patrick was only Ten years old, a life-changing event that I don't think he ever got over. Patrick grew up and served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict where, in his words, his ability to type probably saved his life, as it allowed him to become the company clerk. Patrick had been trained by the military in the skill of combat, it did not stop his mother from hitting him "upside the head" with a broom when he returned from a late night of drinking with his buddies, while on leave from the military. Patrick's mom died in 1960. After completing his tour of duty, barber school brought Patrick to Chicago in the late 1950's, with boyhood friend Lester Mahaney. Patrick's carpool to and from school not only gave him transportation he needed but also allowed him to meet his wife of 41 years, Constance Bradley. The story goes that some strategic seating arrangements by my dad and some corners taken too quickly by the driver allowed the two to meet. The were married
on August 31, 1960. Nice work dad! After a highly contested wedding, the bride being Baptist and the groom Catholic, the newlyweds set about creating a life together in Arlington Heights, Illinois where Patrick with friends Ron Christ and Mike Mikula bought the Arlington Market Barber Shop. A daughter, Kelly, blessed the couple on St. Patrick's Day, 1962 (canceling the annual St. Pat's poker game). After experiencing the joys of parenthood with their extremely docile and sleepy daughter, the couple added a son, Patrick, Jr. on May 25, 1963. My brother had all of the energy I did not. His activity level approached that of the Tasmanian Devil portrayed in Bugs Bunny Cartoons. It is joked now that had Ritalin been available in the early 1960's, Patrick Jr. would not only have been on the drug but would have been it's poster child. The Viet Nam War era brought with it long hair for men. This was not good news for the Barbering industry. Barbers became stylists and Patrick sought the security and health benefits (Thank God!) of the Kmart Corporation, where he worked for the next 25 years. It was during this time that our parents bought a home in Carpentersville, Illinois where they live to this day after 30 years. Patrick was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in the early 1980's. A disease he never fully respected. Patrick, much to the chagrin of family, continued to eat what he wanted and used Insulin to lower his blood sugar. The tell tale symptoms of Parkinson's Disease were first observed by my brother while on a trip to Las Vegas with dad during the early 1980's. During this trip my brother asked, "Dad, why don't your arms move any more when you walk?" This question changed our lives. Dad was diagnosed two years later after many, many visits to various types of doctors. Dad was forced to retire in 1987, when Parkinson's disease made it impossible for him to concentrate while driving to and from work.
Parkinson's Disease slowly took Patrick from a 6'3" 225 pound, working, book loving (he read the entire encyclopedia for fun), poker playing, Green Bay Packer/Chicago Cub loving, Irishman, to a 6'3" 120 pound bed bound, resident of the Crystal Pines Health Center in Crystal Lake, IL. He still loved the Packers and Cubs. The disease even took my dad's ability to read for any length of time due to concentration difficulties.
An unnamed son who died at birth, Patrick's dad, Martin, mom Grace and brothers, Joe and Bill, preceded him in death. Patrick reunited with them on a beautiful September 14, 2001.
Patrick leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Connie (Bradley); daughter, Kelly Kennedy of Belvidere, IL; son, Patrick Kennedy Jr. of Carpentersville, IL; sister, Marion Kennedy of Mazomanie, WI; mother-in-law, Dorothy Storms of Elkhart, IN; sisters-in-law, Joan Kennedy of Madison, WI, Mary Kennedy of Mazomanie, WI and Jacque Keehn of Elkhart, IN; brothers-in-law, Tomas (Louise) Bradley of Harper's Ferry, WV, Lynn (Linda) Bradley of Elkhart, IN; and many nieces and nephews.
The family requests no flowers, contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd, Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY, 10305-1946 or The American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES or Clark County Social Services, Senior Citizens' Protective Service, 3827 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89119. The wake and funeral will be private.
God bless you Patrick and God bless America.
Marian R. Wydra
Marian R. Wydra, 48, of Carpentersville died Saturday, September 15, 2001 at the Governor's Park Healthcare Center in Barrington.
She was born in Chicago on July 9, 1953.
She was a life long resident of the Carpentersville area and a member of the St. Monica Catholic Church of Carpentersville.
She is survived by two Daughters, Tina (Brent) Christmas of Algonquin and Amanda Enos of Carpentersville; four grandchildren; her mother, Virginia M. Wydra of Carpentersville; a sister, Sharon (John) Madison of Elgin; two brothers, Richard Wydra and Raymond Wydra both of Carpentersville; and many nieces, nephews and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mitchell.
Funeral Services will be on Wednesday at 9:15 AM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee to St. Monica Church, Carpentersville for Mass at 10 AM. Burial will follow in the Dundee Township East cemetery.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee.
Luz E. Fausto
Luz E. Fausto, age 76, of Elgin, IL. passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2002 at home. She was born February 11, 1926 in Guatemala to Gregorio and Berta (Jimenez) Jimenez.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Surviving are her husband, Francisco in Guatemala; two sons, Francisco and Rodolfo; two daughters, Elizabeth and Regina; three sisters; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elgin. Rev. John Earl will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Hope cemetery in Elgin.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 between 4:00-8:30 PM at the Wait-Ross-Allanson Chapel, 51 Center Street, Elgin, IL. 60120.
For further information, please call the Wait Ross Allanson Funeral Service, (847)742-2100.
Isabelle Nelson
Isabelle Nelson, 85, of Elgin passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002 in her home.
She was born June 22, 1917 in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of Thomas and Isa Slattery Murden. Member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall of Elgin.
Survivors include two children, Judith Ann Rode of McHenry, IL, Robert (Judy) Nelson of South Elgin, IL, ten grandchildren: Donald (Theresa) Rode, Judith Ann (Bryce) Smith, Cheri Martin, Allan (Sheri) Rode, James (Jeni) Rode, Michael Rode, Randall (Christy) Nelson, Jennine (Tim) Schabb, Jill LoBianco and Robbie Nelson; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Sturgeon of TN.
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman W. Nelson in 1992; four brothers and a sister.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at 7 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be private. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4 PM until the time of services in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses or the Elgin Senior Services Center.
Kevin Kenneth Schoen
Kevin Kenneth Schoen, 10, of Wayne, IL, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002 in Sherman Hospital, Elgin.
He was born November 14, 1991 in Winfield, IL and was the son of John and Donna (Behles) Schoen.
Kevin was cherished by his mother and father, he loved playing with his brother and sister and being with his family. Kevin will be dearly missed by all. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Elgin.
Survivors include his parents of Wayne, IL; his brother and sister, Eric and Kellie; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Sandra Schoen; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Mabel Behles; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM in the St. John's Lutheran Church, 101 N. Spring St, Elgin, IL, 60120 with Rev. Thomas Niermann officiating. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3 to 9 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St. (Rt. 31), Elgin, IL and on Wednesday from 10:30 AM until the time of Services in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or School.
Patricia Ann (Contoise) Sharp
Patricia Ann (Contoise) Sharp, 54, of Tulsa, Oklahoma died on Saturday, September 14, 2002.
She was born October 30, 1947 in Elgin, Illinois, the daughter of John Thomas and Mary Ellen (Murray) Contoise. She was raised in Elgin where she graduated from high school. She married
George Silas Sharp December 27, 1973, in Elgin. They made their home in Tulsa where they are co-owners of Sharp Mortgage Company.
She is survived by her husband, George; mother, Mrs. Mary Contoise; daughters, Erin Melinda Sharp and Meagan Lindsay Sharp; son, Collin David Sharp; mother-in-law, Mrs. C. J. (Corrine) Sharp, all of Tulsa.
Services will be held on Thursday, at 1:00pm at Holy Family Cathedral with interment in Memorial Park cemetery. Family requests that memorials be made to a charity of one's choice. Ninde Funeral Directors, Garden Chapel, 918/742-5556.
Nealy Cleo Walton
Nealy Cleo Walton, 80, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002 at Manor Care of Elgin.
She was born March 28, 1922 in Middleton, Tennessee, the daughter of Leroy and Josie L. Harper Walker.
She was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church at present and was also a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in earlier years, both in Elgin. In past years she was a long-time member of Progressive Baptist Church of Benton Harbor Michigan.
She leaves to cherish her memory, eleven grandchildren, all of Benton Harbor, MI; one sister, Ester Cole of Elgin, IL.; two brothers, Sam Haddix and Curtis Walker, both of Middleton, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; one son, Tyrone Walton; one grandson, Xavier Walton; four sisters, Easel Harper, Jock Harper, Sarah Willis and Laura Davidson.
Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at O'Connor and Homeier Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 18, 2002. Visitation will be from 4-9 PM and a service will be held at 6 PM. Brother Roy will be officiating. Burial will take place Saturday, September 21, 2002 at North Shore Memory Gardens in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Arrangements made by O'Connor and Homeier Funeral Home, 364 Division St., Elgin, IL. (847)741-1400.
Edward W. Kross
Edward W. Kross, 81 of Elgin died September 14, 2003 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. He was born September 1, 1922 in Chicago and was the son of Edward G. and Alma B. Kross. He was well known in the Elgin area, having owned and operated Ed Kross Roofing for over 42 years. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the Marines in the South Pacific.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Elgin. He was a member of American Legion Post #232 of Chicago and a member of Elgin VFW Post #1307. He belonged to Monitor Lodge No. 522 A.F. & A.M. He was a member of Bethel Commandry No. 36 and R.A.M. No. 96. He belonged to Moose Lodge No. 799 of Elgin. He was a charter member of Fox Valley Power Squadron. He was a member of Elgin Shrine Club and a member of Medinah Temple in Chicago.
Surviving are his wife, Juanita Porter (whom he married
in 1969); four children from a previous marriage, Robert of Janesville, WI, Linda Williams of Belvidere, IL, Frank (Brenda) of Elgin and Wendy Kross of Elgin; six grandchildren, Amy (Mark) Hannell, Terra Sobinski, Kassandra, Coltan and Courtney Kross and Kelly Chadderdon; one great-grandchild, Jordan Sobinski; his former wife, Irene Kross.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Carrie Kross; one grandson, Robbie Kross.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be not be any visitation and burial will be private in the Abraham Lincoln National cemetery in Elwood, IL. Please omit flowers with memorials in his name to the American Cancer Society and/or to the Anderson Animal Shelter.
A memorial gathering open house will be held on September 23 between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 820 N. Liberty St., Elgin, IL. Please feel free to join us to reminisce and celebrate his life.
Laird Funeral Home in Elgin is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Leon
Alice Leon, 93 of South Elgin passed away Saturday, September 6, 2003 in her home. She was born August 7, 1910 in Laredo, Texas the daughter of William and Clara Garcia Fisher. She had been a resident of the Elgin and South Elgin area for over 30 years. She loved to play Bingo and played every day she was able to.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Elgin.
Surviving are her two daughters, Mary Ann (Michael) Berry of Elgin, Martha Williams of Lake Havasu, AZ; two sons, Fidel (Jenne) Martinez of South Elgin, Fred (Sharon) Martinez of Highland, IL; twenty-nine grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maudo Leon; a daughter, Lamar Garcia; a son, Enrique Martinez; a grandson, Joseph Fetzer.
Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Elgin. There will be no visitation. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to VITAS Hospice. Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is in charge of arrangements.
William H. Metz
William H. Metz, 78, of Elgin died Monday, September 8 at his home after a brief fight with cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was born January 1, 1925 in Elgin to John A. and Thersa (Traub) Metz.
Bill was the first baby born in Elgin in 1925 and had lived in Elgin all his life except for the time he served in the Navy Seabees in W.W.II. Bill worked in the tool trade from high school through early 2003, lastly being employed part time for G and M Manufacturing of Crystal Lake, a good craftsman in all he did. Bill participated in Boy Scouts for over 40 years and enjoyed historical re-enacting for 35 years. Bill believed in America, loved beauty, truth, and kindness.
Survivors include his wife of almost 53 years, Verna (Emmert) Metz; his son, Shawn W. Metz (Adriana Lopez) of Davis, IL; his daughter, Leigh "Annie" Metz of Hampshire, IL; a grandson, Shelby J. Hauck of Hampshire; sisters-in-law, Caroline (Jack) Metz and Joan Wirsing; his five dear cats.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jack.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wait Ross Allanson Elgin Chapel with Chaplain Stan DeVries officiating. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends and relatives after 5:00 p.m. until the time for the services at 7:00 p.m. Please omit flowers with memorials in his name to an animal shelter of choice or to the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Street, Barrington, IL 60010.
Lois J. Brost
Lois J. Brost, 72 of Ceresco, NE, formerly of Elgin, passed away Friday, September 14, 2001 in Milder Manor, Lincoln, NE.
She was born October 5, 1928 in Elgin, the daughter of John and Erna (Beth) Schaaf.
She grew up in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School. She attended Drake University in Des Moines, IA. She married
James C. "Jim" Brost on November 27, 1953 in Chicago, and lived inElgin until moving to Omaha, NE in 1971. She returned to Elgin in 1976 and moved to Ceresco in June 2001. She worked as a sales clerk at the Carson, Pirie, Scott Department Store in Dundee. She was a member of the Church of Christ inLincoln, NE.
Survivors include a son, James C. (Michele) Brost of New York City; a daughter Christine "Chris" (John) Smith of Ceresco; two sisters, Barbara (Les) Sedenberg of Clearwater, FL, and Joan Schaaf of Elgin; two grandchildren, Cody and Kyle Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Donald Schaaf; and a sister, Eleanor O'Malley.
Graveside services were held Monday, September 17 at 10 AM in Calvary Cenetery, Fremont, NE, with Rev. Dan Fraser of the Church of Christ in Lincoln officiating.
Contributions in her memory will be forwarded to the Disaster Relief Effort in New York City and Washington. D.C.
