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Ralph W. Geier
Ralph W. Geier, 86 of Elgin died Friday February 14, 2003 at the Rosewood Care Center in Elgin. He was born in Barrington, IL on August 28, 1916, the son of Fred & Maude (nee Wolfe) Halverson. He was a life long resident of the Barrington and Elgin areas. Ralph was a very proud World War II Navy Veteran and had served aboard the USS New Jersey. He was a life member of the Dundee VFW #2298. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of East Dundee. Ralph was one of the originators of the Dundee High School Booster Club in 1959.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Bernice E. (nee Croonborg). They married
on June 23, 1938; a daughter, Linda (Mike) McClellan of Bakersfield, CA, a daughter-in-law; Sharon Geier of Livermore, CA, four grandchildren; Colleen (Jeff) Scott of East Dundee, Jason (Kathleen) Kopp of Crystal Lake, Vance (Linda) Geier of Vacaville, CA and Troy (Donna) Geier of Livermore, CA, six Great Grand Children; Kurtis Toppert, Sarah, Colin and Jenna Kopp and Jared and Justin Geier. Ralph was looking forward to the birth of another great grandchild in just a few weeks. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Geier; a grandson, Lon Geier; and a Sister, Ruth Bernard.
Funeral Services will be on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee with the Rev. Scott Seidler officating. Private family burial will follow in the River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee.
Please omit flowers, memorial may be made either to the Alzheimer's Association or The Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Donna P. Volant
Donna P. Volant, 67, of Bartlett, IL passed away Saturday, February 15, 2003 in Sherman Hospital, Elgin.
She was born August 31, 1935 in Chicago, IL.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph S.; loving mother of Joe (Gina), Laura (Timothy) Mallers, Deborah (Stephen) Seger and Adam (Gina); proud grandmother of Matthew, Timothy Jr, James, Michael, Stephen, Jacob, Theodore, Jennifer, Kyle, Dana, Anna and Joseph; cherished sister of LaVerne (Warren) Ketter; and dear sister-in-law of Dolores Prindiville, Helen (George) Shallbetter and Barbara (Richard) Brach.
Funeral Services will be held at 8:45 AM Wednesday, February 19, 2003 from the Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Grenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd.), Streamwood/Schaumburg to St. John the Evangelist Church for Mass at 9:30 AM. Burial will be in St. Michael the Archangel cemetery, Palatine, IL.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 PM Tuesday, February 18, 2003 in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Department 77-3968, Chicago, IL, 60678-3968 or The Sisters of St. Joseph, 801 W. Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL, 60103.
Roy E. "Skip" Preis Jr.
Roy E. "Skip" Preis Jr., 71, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Lake Marian, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2004 after complications from Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He was born April 6, 1932 in Chicago, the son of Roy and Dorothy Preis.
Roy was retired from sales in the food service industry. While living in the Dundee area he had been active in Boy Scouts and the Carpentersville Little League. Roy was loved not only by his family, but by many who considered him a good friend, a second Dad and a great coach. He will truly be missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Geri Preis; his daughters, Debra (Andrew) Regecz of Dundee and Donna Mason (Denny Horgan) of Powelle Point, NC; a son, Gary (Deanna) Preis of West Dundee; six grandchildren, Sarah, Drew, Jonathon, Megan, Emily and Kurtis; a sister, Dolores Schweiss of Grayslake, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services were privately held in Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation, P.O. Box 262, Wynnewood, PA, 19096 would be appreciated.
Dr. Edward L. Thompson
Dr. Edward L. Thompson, 74, of Elgin, passed away Friday, February 13, 2004, in his home after a long illness. He was born November 21, 1929, in Round Prairie, MN, the son of George and Lillian Schaub Thompson.
He had been a resident of Elgin since 1964. He was the founder and chairman of the Fine Arts Division at Judson College, retiring in 1997. Dr. Thompson was raised in a large family on a central Minnesota farm. At the age of 17 he enrolled in the college division of Northern Baptist Seminary in Chicago. After two years, he transferred to Wheaton College, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in music. He then returned to the seminary to complete his Master of Divinity degree while serving as pastor of the Oak Forest Baptist Church. The focus of his life changed in the fall of 1953 when he accepted a "temporary" position as music instructor and director of choruses at Northern Baptist Seminary and College. This led him to pursue his masters and then doctorate degrees in music at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. In 1963, the Seminary moved from Chicago to Oakbrook, and the college moved to Elgin where it was renamed "Judson College". In 1964, he made the difficult decision to leave the seminary and put his energies into the College, where he continued until his retirement in 1997. "Dr. Ed", as he was affectionately called, will be remembered most for his work with the Judson College Choir, which toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. Simultaneously with his professorship at Judson, Dr. Thompson was Minister of Music at the North Shore Baptist Church in Chicago for seven years and First Baptist Church of Elgin for 22 years. After retirement, he served for two years as interim pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin until ill health prevented his continuing.
Surviving are his wife, Alice Aust Thompson, whom he married
on June 27, 1953; one daughter, Ruth (Enoch) Carver of Milwaukee, WI; three sons, Dr. Mark (Sandy Jo) Thompson of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa, Rev. John "Jack" Thompson of Elgin and Thomas (Jennifer) Thompson of Waukesha, WI; seven grandchildren, Andrea and Elizabeth Carver, Andrew, Naomi, Abigail, Zachary and Samuel Thompson; one sister, Rev. Mary Anne Thompson of Alhambra, CA and three brothers, Rev. Henry (Phyllis) Thompson of Redlands, CA, Rev. Robert (Alice) Thompson of Long Prairie, MN and Dr. Paul (Sue) Thompson of Racine, WI.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ruth Skanse and three brothers, John "Jackie" Thompson, Rev. David Thompson and Rev. James Thompson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20 at 1:00 P.M. at Herrick Chapel, Judson College, 1151 N. State St., Elgin with Dr. James Didier and Dr. William Myers officiating. Burial will be in Bluff City cemetery, Elgin.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, 1735 W. Highland Ave., Elgin and Friday from 12:30 P.M. until the time of services at Herrick Chapel.
Memorials may be given to the Edward L. Thompson Music Conductors Scholarship at Judson College.
Laird Funeral Home, Elgin is in charge of arrangements.
LeRoy Tollefson
LeRoy Tollefson, 81 of Carrington, NC, formerly of Elgin, IL, passed away Monday, February 2, 2004 at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND. He was born January 13, 1923 at Carrington, ND, the son of Lars and Dena (Elton) Tollefson. He attended country school at Rosehill #4 (Foster County) through the eighth grade. LeRoy graduated in 1939 from Carrington High School. He attended Valley City State University. He later attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, under a National Guard Program. LeRoy joined the U. S. Army on October 28, 1942. During World War II, he served in Guam, Saipan and the South Pacific. He was Honorably discharged on March 6, 1946.
On October 2, 1847, LeRoy was united in marriage to Rose Platz at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington. LeRoy worked for the Solar Gas Company in Carrington until 1962, when they moved to Elgin, IL. In 1979, they moved to Casa Grande, AZ. After retiring in December of 1994, they returned to Carrington.
LeRoy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the John Raymond O'Hara American Legion Post #25, the McCreary-Bonderud VFW Post #3524 and the Cooties, all of Carrington.
He is survived by his wife, Rose of Carrington; two sons, Loren (Carol) of Carpentersville, IL and Richard (Karen) of South Elgin, IL; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a brother, Edwin Tollefson of Carrington.
LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Gerald and Olaf.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 6th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 9:30 AM with Rev. Lawrence Haas officiating. Organist was Jean Lessner with special music provided by vocalists Barb Page and Marie Brennan. Military Honors were conducted by John Raymond O'Hara American Legion Post #25 and McCreary Bonderud VFW Post #3524, both of Carrington.
Frederick W. Ermel, Sr.
Frederick W. Ermel, Sr., 68, of Plato Center, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. He was born November 1, 1933 in Starks Station, the son of Louis and Vera (Puffpaff) Ermel. Fred married
Lorraine E. Walters on November 7, 1953 in Huntley. He was then drafted into the U.S. Navy serving from 1955 to 1957.
Fred and Lorraine were Plato Center residents for 32 years where he operated Fred's Garage in Plato Center for 20 years. He was appointed Plato Township Road Commissioner in 1987 and served 12 years, retiring in 1999.
Surviving are his wife, Lorraine; children, Caroline (Frank) Childers of Plato Center and Frederick W., Jr. (Donna) Ermel of Lexington, SC; five grandchildren, Frankie (Angie Maddox), Nicky and Angie Childers and Jeremy and Jonathan Ermel; great-grandson, Jacob Childers; three sisters, Phyllis Ewert of Genoa, Julie Mullen of Huntley and Marilyn Thomason of Westfork, AR; three brothers, Louis (Luisa) Ermel of Elgin, Paul (Karen) Ermel of Ransom and Ron (Linda) Ermel of Elgin; also many nieces, nephews and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Susan Marie, and an infant sister, Patty.
Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, February 18, 2002 at the Cornerstone United Methodist Church (corner of Russell and Muirhead Rds.) in Plato Center with the Rev. Paul Meyers officiating. Burial will be in the Plato Center cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 P.M. Sunday at the Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park St., Hampshire and at church prior to services on Monday.
Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 10N452 Muirhead Rd., Plato Center, IL 60170 or to the American Lung Association.
Elroy W. "Elly" Lange
Elroy W. "Elly" Lange, 84, of Elgin, died Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. Born March 23, 1917 in Dundee to Charles A. and Anna C. (Nepermann) Lange. He had served in the Army Corp of Engineers from 1942-1946, and was retired from Shakeproof Division of Illinois Tool Works.
He is survived by his wife, Marie M. "Mickie" (Ufland) Lange, whom he married
on November 20, 1941; two daughters, Shellie Scott of Branson, MO and Margo (Bob) McIntyre of Cary; grandchildren, Kevin Scott of Geneva, IL, Heather (Colin) Kelley of Tulsa, OK, Brooke, Colin and Rhys McIntyre of Cary; also a great-grandchild, William McKay Scott.
preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Elmer, Harold and Carl Lange and his son-in-law, Bill Scott.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 7 P.M. at the Wait Ross Allanson Elgin Chapel with Rev. Thomas O'Connor officiating. Private burial at Dundee Township cemetery East. Visitation on Saturday, February 16, 2002 after 4 P.M. until the time of services at 7 P.M. at the chapel. Please omit flowers. Memorials to the Jayne Shover Easter Seal or to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.
Elaine I. Martin
Elaine I. Martin (nee Everson), 69, of Carpentersville, passed away February 12, 2002, after a long battle with cancer. Loving mother of Robert M. Miller of AZ, Rebecca L. Miller of Elgin and Rochelle (Roger) Wuilleumier of Elgin; grandmother of Holly and Erik Miller; great-grandmother of Jillian of AZ; dear sister of Donald (Betty) of Elgin and the belated Sylvan (Helen) Everson of Dundee; one niece, Pam (Steve) Inkinen of Elgin; one nephew, Vance (Sue) Everson of Chicago; one grand niece, Amanda; beloved friend Robert L. Miller of Carpentersville.
Services private. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, (847)577-6505.
Helen C. Skelly
Helen C. Skelly, 95, of Elgin passed away Thursday, February 14, 2002 at St. James Medical Center, Chicago Heights. She was born January 17, 1907 in Chicago, the daughter of Nels and Inga Stoffregen Fossedal. She was a graduate of Janesville High School, Wisconsin and Kahler College School of Nursing in Rochester, MN. She had been a resident of Elgin since 1945.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Elgin and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her two sons, Robert (Cynthia) Skelly of Park Forest, IL and Keith Skelly of San Francisco, CA; four grandchildren, Rachel, Emily, Erin and Ryan; also, three great-grandchildren, Kyle, Mason and Olivia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert F. Skelly in 1994; a grandson, Brendan Skelly; four brothers, Walter, Robert, Elmer and Art Fossedal; also a sister, Mildred Miskelly.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:00 P.M. at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Rev. Steve Kottke officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church.
Marion L. Cremeens
Marion L. Cremeens, 94, of Elgin passed away Saturday, February 15, 2003 in Tower Hill Nursing Home in South Elgin.
she was born November 9, 1908 in Elgin, the daughter of Frank and Frieda (Koch) Rystrom.
She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Elgin, a member of the African Violet Society and was a judge for the flower shows all over the Midwest.
Survivors include three children, Bill (Dianne) Cremeens of CO., Nancy (Ralph) Sherwood of South Elgin and Pat Wright of South Elgin; seven grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl; and three sisters, Ruth Lockert, Evelyn Laseman and Phylis Prickett.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, February 17, 2003 in the Madison Funeral Home with Pastor Lyle Worthen officiating. Burial will be private at Bluff City cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 16, 2003 from 6 to 9 PM in the funeral home.
Memorials to Anderson Animal Shelter in her name would be appreciated.
Ralph W. Geier
Ralph W. Geier, 86 of Elgin died Friday February 14, 2003 at the Rosewood Care Center in Elgin. He was born in Barrington, IL on August 28, 1916, the son of Fred & Maude (nee Wolfe) Halverson. He was a life long resident of the Barrington and Elgin areas. Ralph was a very proud World War II Navy Veteran and had served aboard the USS New Jersey. He was a life member of the Dundee VFW #2298. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of East Dundee. Ralph was one of the originators of the Dundee High School Booster Club in 1959.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Bernice E. (nee Croonborg). They married
on June 23, 1938; a daughter, Linda (Mike) McClellan of Bakersfield, CA, a daughter-in-law; Sharon Geier of Livermore, CA, four grandchildren; Colleen (Jeff) Scott of East Dundee, Jason (Kathleen) Kopp of Crystal Lake, Vance (Linda) Geier of Vacaville, CA and Troy (Donna) Geier of Livermore, CA, six Great Grand Children; Kurtis Toppert, Sarah, Colin and Jenna Kopp and Jared and Justin Geier. Ralph was looking forward to the birth of another great grandchild in just a few weeks. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Geier; a grandson, Lon Geier; and a Sister, Ruth Bernard.
Funeral Services will be on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee with the Rev. Scott Seidler officating. Private family burial will follow in the River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee.
Please omit flowers, memorial may be made either to the Alzheimer's Association or The Multiple Sclerosis Society.
William S. "Bill" Rosenquist
William S. "Bill" Rosenquist, 48, of Elgin passed away Thursday, February 13, 2003 in his home.
He was born September 24, 1954 in Elgin, the son of Kenneth and Mary Lou Jakes Rosenquist.
He was a graduate of Larkin High School. He had been a resident of Elgin all of his life. He was owner of C. E. Jakes Decorating, Inc, in Elgin. He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. He was a member of Painters Local #154, Secretary-Treasurer of the Northern Illinois Painters and Decorators Institute, and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 799 of Elgin.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Merlak Rosenquist, whom he married
on June 7, 1980; sons, Kyle and Brian; mother, Mary Lou Rosenquist of Elgin; sister, Pam (Steve) Jenkins of Elgin; brother, Michael (Dana) Rosenquist of Carpentersville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; and his beloved uncle, Ron Rosenquist.
Funeral Services will be held Monday at 7 PM at the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be held Monday from 3 PM until time of Services in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Rosenquist Children's Education Fund, C/O Elgin State Bank, Elgin.
Barbara Southard Orban Woodard
Barbara Southard Orban Woodard, 71, of Indianapolis died January 16, 2003. Mrs. Woodard was born in Elgin February 14, 1931, the daughter of Edward and Harriet Southard. She graduated fromElgin High School in 1948 and thenreceived her B.A. from Indiana University and Masters Degree in Social Work from John Carroll University in Cleveland, OH.
She was preceded in death by herparents and her first husband, Charles Orban. Survivors include her husband, John W. Woodard, daughter Cynthia Sperrazzo, three sons, Stephen, Michael and Charles Orban, three stepsons,Thomas, Paul and John Woodard, Jr., stepdaughter Ann Niednagel, sisterCaroline Lemaire, and 11 grandchildren.
Barbara was very active inorganizations in Indianapolis including St. Pauls Episcopal Church and Indianapolis Hiking Club. Memorial contributions may be made to Waycross Camp andConference Center, Indianapolis, IN c/o John W. Woodard, 6140 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN, 46208.
