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Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Frost
Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Frost, of Las Vegas, NV passed away Saturday, November 23, 2002 in Elgin.
She was born August 22, 1936 in Chicago, the daughter of Francis and Bernice Dassie Becker.
For many years, Jackie was a Commercial Artist, working in the catalog department for Jewel Tea Co. in Barrington, IL. During this time, while living in Lake Zurich, she met and married
Frank (Sonny) Frost on April 6, 1974. She retired to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1992. She was a member of the Las Vegas Sun City Art Club, the Sunshine Club, a Founding Member of the Summerlin (Sun City) Hospital Volunteers and volunteered until the time of her illness.
Survivors include her husband, Frank J. (Sonny) Frost of Las Vegas; a son, William E. (Mary Ann) Pichler Jr.; grandchildren, Mark, Sheri, Hannah and Elijah, all of California and Danielle from Kentucky; a brother, Frank (Joy) Becker of Elgin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and infant son, Mark Pichler; and brothers, Robert Becker and John Becker.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 25th at 8 PM at the Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin. Burial will be in Boulder, Nevada.
Visitation will be from 3 PM until 8 PM Monday, November 25th in the funeral home.
Ruth D. Paulin
Ruth D. Paulin, 87, of Elgin passed away Friday, November 22, 2002 in her home.
She was born November 18, 1915 in Burlington, IL, the daughter of Samuel and Lorena Blank.
She had been employed by Sherman Hospital before retiring. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Elgin.
Survivors include two sons, John (Mary Ellen) Stanford of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Cecil "Skip" Stanford of Flint, Michigan; grandchildren, Laurie Ann (James) Alexander of Clarksville, TN and Susan Lynne (Greg) Thompson of Garden Prairie, IL; great grandchildren, Kara Thompson, John Alexander, Jamie Thompson, Rachel Alexander and Sara Alexander; five sisters, Naomi Bueche, June Huske, Joyce Ross, Doris Richardson and Marjorie Thomas; and two brothers, Lloyd Blank and Donald Blank.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Clarence Eugene Stanford; her second husband, Charles Paulin; and two brothers, Lennon Blank and Norton Blank.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11:30 AM in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery.
Visitation will be on Monday from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church.
Betty J. Simpson
Betty J. Simpson, 79, of Elgin died Saturday, November 23, 2002 at Sherman West Court in Elgin.
She was born in Dubuque, Iowa on May 14, 1923 to John H. and Mildred E. (Baker) Simpson.
Survivors include a sister, Diane J. Ollen of Elgin; a nephew, Wayne T. Simpson of Lisle; nieces, Alexis P. Mapes of Elgin, Mary L. Bulkley of South Elgin and Gail Griva of St. Charles; and many great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a nephew, Gregory S. Mapes.
Visitation will be held at O'Connor and Homeier Funeral Home, 364 Division St, Elgin on Tuesday, November 26 from 4 to 8 PM.
Funeral Services will be at 10 AM Wednesday, November 27 at the funeral home with Fr. Edward Seisser officiating. Interment will be in Union cemetery in St. Charles.
Raquel Alonzo
Raquel Alonzo, 42, of Elgin died Sunday at Sherman Hospital.
She worked many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant for various area nursing homes.
Raquel was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Guadalupe; two daughters, Leticia of Elgin and Veronica Ariza of South Carolina; and a son, Jose Guadalupe Alonzo of Elgin.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 25, 2003 from 4 to 8 PM at the O'Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin, with funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home at 11 AM with Fr. Manuel officiating. Burial will be at Dundee Township cemetery East. For information please call 847-741-1400.
Violet Ruth Tanner Colclasure
Violet Ruth Tanner Colclasure, 71 of South Elgin passed away Sunday, November 23, 2003 in Provena Pine View Care Center in St. Charles.
She was born September 29, 1932 in Johnson County, IL and was the daughter of Theodore and Dorsie Tanner. She had been a resident of South Elgin for the past 35 years. She was an administrative assistant, Department of Health in West Chicago before retiring. She currently worked at Lowery Music Studio in West Dundee as a music instructor. She had worked for the Illinois State Library in Springfield for a number of years and later as an Administrator for the Illinois State Library Branch in DeKalb.
She attended Southern Illinois University, Elgin Community College, and Northern Illinois University. She received as a teletype operator for Western Union in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
She was a member of South Elgin Community United Methodist Church, a member and past Worthy Matron of Fox Valley Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and a member of American College of Musicians.
Surviving are her husband of 38 years, Calvin; one daughter, Ruth Ann Lake of Carlsbad, California; one son, James Colclasure of South Elgin; one sister, Sharon (Carroll) Lowery of Elgin; two stepdaughters, Jacquline of Ocian View, California, Bridgette (Bill) Minogue of North Carolina; two stepsons, Steve Colclasure of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Matt (Karen) Colclasure of Columbia, South Carolina; four grandchildren; thirteen stepgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin with Rev. Mary Wise officiating. Burial will be in Robinson cemetery, New Burnside, IL. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Diabetes Association.
Dorothy Krajcik
Funeral service for Mrs. Dorothy Dyson Krajcik, 80, of Columbia, South Carolina, will be held at 11:00 Wednesday morning, November 26, 2003, at St. John Neuman Catholic Church, conducted by The Reverend Father Frederick Masad. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 Tuesday evening at Shives Funeral Home with visitation following the Rosary.
Mrs. Krajcik died Monday, November 24, 2003. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Barber Dyson. She was a retired chief clerk at the Richland County Health Department and a former employee of Western Union. Mrs. Krajcik was a member of VFW Post 641 Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, August J. "Gus" Krajcik of Columbia; two daughters, Carolyn Coffey of W. Columbia and Dorothy Higginbotham of Anchorage, Alaska; nine grandsons and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Krajcik was preceded in death by a son, August J. Krajcik, Jr. and a daughter, Susan Hayes.
Daniel M. McClury
Daniel M. McClury, 73, of Carpentersville died Sunday, November 23, 2003 at his home. He was born on November 10, 1930 in Chicago, the son of William and Margaret (nee Tannhauser) McClury.
He was a many year resident of Carpentersville and a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Carpentersville. Dan was proud to have served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Carpentersville VFW #5915.
He is survived by his children, Stacy (Carl) Kelly of East Dundee and Greg (Sue) Lazenby of Huntley; four grandchildren, Christina (Doug) Freund of Crystal Lake, Benjamin (fiancee Cheryl Maynard) Kelly of Carpentersville, Stephen (fiancee Jennifer Bottcher) Lazenby of Cary and Nora Kelly of East Dundee; two great-grandsons, Derek Kelly of East Dundee and Ethan Freund of Crystal Lake; a niece Karen Careny of Florida and a nephew, Ken (Ursula) Carney of Schaumburg; many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy J. McClury on April 17, 2002; and his sister, Margie Kaufman.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in the Faith Lutheran Church, Carpentersville. The Rev. Gary Zehnder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Windridge cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday frm 5-9 p.m. in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee and on Wednesday in church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. Please omit flowers; memorials may be made either to the Faith Lutheran Church or the Salvation Army.
Charles M. Medearis
Longtime Elgin teacher and historian Charles M. Medearis, 80, died Friday in Elgin after an extended illness. Born in Centralia, IL, to Emmanuel and Helen Ruth Medearis on December 14, 1922, he attended Central City Elementary School where he later taught fifth grade.
Graduating from Centralia High School in 1940, he attended Centralia Community College and graduated from Southern Illinois University where he received he Masters Degree in History in 1953.
Medearis served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942 to 1946, spending the last year in France and Germany, where he saw firsthand the horrors of Dachau. This tour whetted his already lively interest in history and he was an authority on World War II for the rest of his life.
Chuck, as he was known to family and friends, moved with his wife Betty to Elgin in 1953 where he taught fifth grade at Sheridan School and later became prinicpal. When Larkin High School opened, he was invited to become chair of the Humanities Division, where he set up Larkin's first library. During this time, Medearis also taught English as a Second Language for Elgin District 46 and also the Community College.
Elgin Community College's first full-time Director of the Evening School, first Dean of Continuing Education, first Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and first Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Medearis retired in 1980, following a stroke, but continued as adjunct history professor at Elgin Community College and as an instructor in the English as a Second Language and the GED program for District U46. He also taught Western Civilization for several years at North Central College in Naperville, IL. In the '50's he taught ESL for ECC at Renner Hall and in the 70's at ECC became the Chief Examiner for the GED tests.
Medearis was involved in many areas of public life in Elgin. He was a Friend of the Library and for 13 years served on the Gail Borden Library Board. He also served on the Kane County Teacher's Credit Union Board, and on the Human Relations Commission for the City of Elgin. He was a member of the Elgin Historical Society, the Illinois and National Library Associations, the Boy Scouts Board and a friend of Judson College. He has served as a trustee and deacon for his church.
Medearis made history sing for countless students and friends. He was an avid reader with near perfect recall. This and his enthusiasm brought the past to life. He could remember a date, a name or an event from the past when everyone around him was at a loss and did it with self-deprecating humor that made it seem easy. This inspired teacher taught many to love history, classical music, reading, and early films.
A good and gentle man, always an advocate for the disadvantaged, he had a wonderful sense of humor and was courageous in his final illness.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty, of Elgin; three children, Michael Kevin, Elizabeth Ann, and Matthew Brett; his daughter-in-law, Sally; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Larry Weeks, like a son, of Juneau, Alaska; and his cousin Bill Knight of Marion, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Medearis Memorial Scholarship Fund at Judson College, the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren Scholarship Fund or to PADS.
Services will be Wednesday, November 26, at 7 p.m. at the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. Laird Funeral Home in Elgin is in charge of services.
Mary Ann Mueller
Mary Ann Mueller, 70, of Elgin passed away Saturday, November 22, 2003 in her home.
She was born January 27, 1933 in Jackson, County, Alabama, the daughter of Hampton and Louise Webb.
She had been a resident of Elgin since 1980 and a member of the First Baptist Church of Elgin.
Surviving are her husband, Roger L. Mueller; a son, Steven C. Nottingham of Elgin; brother-in-law, Richard Wicknick of Elgin; three nephews; a niece; various cousins; and three aunts.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Hampton F. and William B. Webb.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin with Rev. Michael Frantz officiating. Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee.
Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM.
Sheila F. Niedermann
Sheila F. Niedermann, 55, of Clinton, WI died Sunday, November 23, 2003 in the Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL.
Sheila was born January 19, 1948, in Wise, WV, the daughter of Warren G. and Billie F. (Barnett) Mullins.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, IL. She had been a Clinton resident for four years.
She is survived by her daughters, Christine (Troy) Alberger of Clinton, WI, Tiffanie (Dan) Shea of Watauga, TX, and Tara (Timothy) Zormier of Beloit; five grandchildren, Justin, Katlyn, Sheleah, Alexis, and Cassidy; and her mother, Billie F. Tilley of Schaumburg.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2003 in the Schoenfeld Funeral Home, 504 Milwaukee Rd., Clinton, WI with the Rev. Walter Hackney officiating. Burial will be in the Clinton cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. A memorial fund is being established.
Marie Valerie Schwarz
Marie Valerie Schwarz, 86 of Elgin died Monday at her home.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York of June 18, 1917, the daughter of Dr. Joseph C. and Valerie (nee Dub) Klauber. Mrs. Schwarz grew up in Staten Island, New York. She was a graduate of Columbia University School of Pharmacy. On July 11, 1940, she married
Dr. William A. Schwarz. They resided in Staten Island until their retirement. Following retirement, they moved to Southbury, CT.
Mrs. Schwarz was a founding member and first woman President of Temple Israel Reform Congregation in Staten Island, New York. She was involved in numerous charitable organizations.
She is survived by her beloved children, Benedict (Andrea) Schwarz of Elgin and Valerie (James) Neary of Fairfield, CT; three grandchildren, Angela (Robert) Matijevic of Elgin, William (Dorie) Neary of Fairfield, CT, and David (Kathy) Neary of Shelton, CT; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Nicholas, Ryan, and Jack; her cousin, Fred Ungar of New York; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. William A. Schwarz in 1997; her brother, Dr. Leo Klauber; her sister, Elayne McCullough.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 30, 2003 at the Larson Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Burial will follow in the Linden Hill cemetery, Queens, New York. Visitation will be Saturday at the Larson Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave. Barrington, IL 60010. The Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee is in charge of local arrangements.
Arthur C. Smith
Arthur C. Smith, 91, of Genoa, formerly of Hampshire, passed away Monday, November 24, 2003 in Belvidere.
He was born October 28, 1912 in Chicago, the son of Charles and Anna (Bignal) Smith. Art married
Edith A. Howe on October 20, 1934 in Hampshire. They farmed in the Hampshire area for over 25 years before moving to Belvidere. He retired from Buelte Tool and Engineering of Belvidere after 20 plus years of service. Following retirement, Mr. Smith moved to Tuscon, Arizona until returning to the Kirkland and Genoa area in the mid 1990's.
Surviving are five sons, Robert (Judy) Smith of Hampshire, Martin (Janet) Smith of Marengo, Fred (Shirley) Smith of Belvidere, Marvin (Jane) Smith of Hazelhurst, WI and Marlow (Cheri) Smith of Belvidere; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edith on February 17, 1982; and a granddaughter, Susan.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at the Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park St., Hampshire. Burial will be in the Hampshire Center cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to services on Wednesday from 12 Noon to 1 PM.
