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Joseph J. "Joe" Geib
Joseph J. "Joe" Geib, 67, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Mount Prospect, IL, passed away suddenly at his home on December 30, 2004. He was born on October 14, 1937 in Chicago, IL.
Joe was retired as Vice President of Engineering at Cummins Allison after working there for over 40 years. He served three years in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Geib (Terranella); children, Janet (Daniel) Intravaia, Bill (Annette) Radke, Dianne (Scott) Borg, Rich (Sheryl) Radke; step-children, Tom Terranella, Julie Birkenheier, and Scott Terranella; grandchildren, Danielle Johnson, Kristin Intravaia, Melissa Radke, Jessica Intravaia, and Sarah Radke; step-grandchildren, Matthew Birkenheier and Daniel Birkenheier; and brother, John Geib.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Clara Geib; and brothers and sisters, Ardinia Odocholoski, Clarence Wilhelm, Katherine Geib, Ralph Geib, James Geib, and Donald Geib.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 8:00PM at Friedrichs Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00PM until time of services at FRIEDRICHS Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. at Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. For info, (847)255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com.
Jayne Lewis (nee Dorwaldt)
Jayne Lewis (nee Dorwaldt), of Mission Viejo, California, formerly of Elgin, died peacefully in her home on December 21, 2004. She was surrounded by her family, including her parents, Carl and Joyce (nee Collins) Dorwaldt and her younger brother, Jim (Bobbi).
Born July 16, 1956, Jayne was raised in Elgin and graduated from Larkin High School. She attended Wells College in New York and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rockford College, Rockford, IL, where she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society and graduated with honors. She went on to teach English at Belvidere High School and Richland College in Decatur, IL.
Despite her battle with MS, Jayne lived each day with dignity, humor, and courage. Although her life was short, she touched many hearts during her time on earth as a devoted teacher, a loving daughter, a loyal friend to many, and a wonderful aunt to Erica and Jack.
Jayne was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter "Pop" Collins and Juanita "Nan" Collins (nee Mearns), also formerly of Elgin and California.
A celebration of Jayne's life was held in Mission Viejo, California. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Peoria, IL, 206 N.E. Madison Ave., Peoria, IL 61602, 800-423-5774.
Reverend W. Michael McKinstra
Reverend W. Michael McKinstra, 73, of Rockford, IL, former Pastor of St. Catherine Of Siena Church, West Dundee, died December 28, 2004. He was born in Freeport, IL on February 16, 1931. He was the son of John C. and Mary M. (nee Kelly) McKinstra.
Father McKinstra served as Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, West Dundee and St. Mary Catholic Church in Gilberts from August 3, 1987 until his retirement on August 15, 2000.
A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 845 W. Main St. in West Dundee on Friday, January 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Wayne H. Partch
Wayne H. Partch, age 84, of Sycamore, passed away Saturday evening, January 1, 2005 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. Following his wife from life unto Life, Wayne was reunited with Virginia who had passed away one week earlier. Together once more, they are undoubtedly dancing again, almost sixty years since the first time, but now for the first time in heaven.
He was born on March 27, 1920, the son of Orville and Evelyn (Dunn) Partch in Kenosha, WI.
Wayne grew up in Rockford, IL where his family moved when he was only one. He attended local schools and graduated form Rockford Senior High School. Following graduation, Wayne worked as a shoe salesman for a time, as well as for Barber Colman factories. Wayne was married
early in life to Jean Horigan and shortly after his first son Gerald was born, his family was seperated by WW II. Wayne and Jean understood the possible consequences of being drafted and with heavy hearts divorced prior to shipping out to the U.S. Navy's boot camp at the Great Lakes Naval Station. Wayne served on the USS Warhawk which was a troop transport in the Pacific. Following a direct hit by a Kamikaze Boat he was hospitalized in Honolulu, and then sent to Manus Island to await another ship to take him back into battle at Lingayen Gulf.
Wayne returned to civilian life on January 1, 1946 and shortly was overcome with a woman named Virginia Eiler at a local dance. They would dance many times since, but would dance as man and wife following their marriage on August 30th, 1946 in Rockford. They began their new life together pursuing their passions for teaching. Wayne attended the University of Illinois extension at West High in Rockford in July of 1948. Two months later the family moved to the DeKalb area near Esmond where Virginia began teaching. Wayne graduated from NIU in 1951 and continued to achieve a Masters in Education in 1965.
Since Wayne and Virginia shared the same passion for teaching it was elementary that they would teach together as well. Virginia taught in Esmond for a time while Wayne finished his undergraduate work at NIU. It wasn't until the early 1950's that they really taught side by side in Plato Center where Wayne became the principal and sixth grade teacher, and Virginia taught fourth grade. Their rooms were connected by an adjoining door and they would substitute for each other during the day when they needed to teach a subject that wasn't their favorite. In 1965, Wayne achieved a Masters in Education and was employed as the principal at Thome Grade School in Rock Falls, IL. In 1983, Wayne and Virginia put down their schoolbooks and retired to Tipler, WI after building their dream home.
Wayne enjoyed woodworking in his basement and when the weather allowed, spending time in his flower beds. He also had a passion for golf that was only matched by his love for family and friends who would come to visit.
He now leaves his four children: Gerald (Kay) Partch of Key Largo, FL, Suzanne Diehl of Plainfield, IL, Judi (Rick) Neisendorf of Plato Center, IL and Greg (Shannon) Partch of Burlington, IL; Six grandchildren: Carolyn Partch Shipp and her children Cole and Shelby of TX; Andrea Neisendorf of Geneva, IL, Courtney Neisendorf and her daughter Raven Peterson, of Plato Center, IL, Megan Neisendorf also of Plato Center, Jessica and Michael Partch, both of Burlington, IL; One brother Allan (Jan) Partch of Loves Park, IL, One sister-in-law, Patricia (Dick) Camp of Chattanooga, TN; Many nieces and nephews and a family of friends.
He now joins his wife Virginia; His parents; Two brothers, Ray and George Partch, and one sister Lydia who preceded him in death.
A memorial service to celebrate Wayne and Virginia's life will be held on January 8, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Plato Cornerstone Methodist Church, 41W170 Russell Rd., Plato Center, IL, Rev. Paul Meyer, pastor of the church will officiate. Private family interment will follow at a later date.
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Cheryl A. Sarto (nee Plummer)
Cheryl A. Sarto, 58, of East Dundee, IL, passed away January 1, 2005 in Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. She was born on August 27, 1946 in Elgin, and was the daughter of Lloyd and Lois (nee Hovet) Plummer. Cheryl had worked as a Realtor in the Dundee area for 20 years, and most recently at the Dundee Public Library, for 12 years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her loving daughter, Amy (nee Leske) Lanoue of Aurora, IL; two uncles, Rich Kamp of East Dundee, IL and Buck Plummer of West Dundee, IL; an aunt, Ibby Holtz of Elgin, IL; and numerous family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her 1st husband, Steve Leske in 1994 and numerous aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the St. James' Episcopal Church, 516 Washington St., (Corner of 6th and Washington), West Dundee, IL 60118, with Rev. James Swarthout, officiating. Burial will follow in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee, IL.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4-9 PM in the Laird Funeral Home, 120 S. Third St., (Corner of Third and Oregon), West Dundee, IL 60118, 847-836-8770, and on Thursday in the church from 10:30 AM, until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cheryl A. Sarto Scholarship Fund, c/o First American Bank, 218 W. Main St., West Dundee, IL 60118.
Margaret Betz
Margaret Betz, 92, of Elgin passed away Friday, January 2, 2004 in Rosewood Care Center in Elgin.
She was born April 18, 1911 in Elgin and was the daughter of Louis and Delia Seilkopf.
She was married
to Theodore Betz on June 10, 1931 and had been employed by D.C. Cook Publishing Co. before retiring. She attended the Evangelical Covenant Church of Elgin.
Surviving are two sons, Gerald of Tucson, Arizona and Kenneth of Elgin; four grandchildren, David, Dan (Kitty) Betz, Darrell (Lynda) Betz and Sue (Robert) Olson; and seven grandchildren, Michael, Bret, Megan, Sarah, Matthew, David and Leah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theodore in 1987; an infant daughter; a daughter-in-law, Valery Betz; and a great grandson.
Private funeral services will be held on Wednesday in the Laird Funeral Home with Rev. Herb Hedstrom officiating. Private burial will be in Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights, IL. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice.
Kenneth F. Rice
Kenneth F. Rice, 81, of Elgin passed away Thursday, January 1, 2004 in Provena St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born April 9, 1922 in Hebron, Illinois, the son of Harold and Mildred Rice.
A resident of Elgin for many years and had been employed by York Spring Co. for 45 years before retiring.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary (James) Petersen and Tina Rice both of Elgin; two sons, Kenneth (Tammy) Rice of Elgin and James (Bernetta) Rice of South Elgin; two grandsons, Mark Rice and James Petersen; and a brother, Eugene (Linda) Rice of Belvidere, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty in 1992; and two brothers, Lawrence and Glenn Rice.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11:30 AM in the Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St, Elgin with Rev. Sung Ja Lee Moon officiating. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 9 PM.
Omission of flowers is requested and memorials may be given to the family.
Agnes Bauer
Agnes Bauer, 92 of Elgin, died Wednesday, January 2 at Vencor Hospital in Northlake.
She was born December 12, 1909 in Chicago and was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Lerner. Member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Elgin. Member of Provena St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary for the past 25 years. Active with activities at Willow Lake Estates in Elgin.
Surviving are a son, Robert (Donna) Bauer of Hinsdale, IL; two grandchildren, Kenneth (Jenae) Bauer and Matthew Bauer; three great grandchildren; a sister, Pauline (George) Doyle of Midlothian, IL.
Preceded by parents; her husband, Frank in 1981; a sister, Genieve; a brother, Claude Lerner.
Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Laird Funeral Home to St. Thomas More Catholic Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Private burial will be in St. Mary cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Visitation will be in the Laird Funeral Home in Elgin on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Masses would be appreciated or memorials may be given to Provena St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary.
Frederick H. Dieckhoff
Frederick H. Dieckhoff, age 86, of Brodhead, WI, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2002, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital, Monroe, WI. He was born September 2, 1915 in Lyons Township, Cook County, IL, the son of Louis and Louise (Batterman) Dieckhoff. He married
Elvira H. Oltendorf on September 7, 1940 in Ontarioville, IL.
Fred farmed in Bartlett, IL from 1940 until 1977. He then moved to his present farm in Decatur Township, farming until his illness. He was a member of the Green County Ag Chest and the Green County Farm Bureau, and St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhead, where he served in all capacities. The most important part of Fred's life was his family.
Survivors include his wife, Elvira, Brodhead; two sons, Ervin (Karen) Dieckhoff, Elgin, IL, Wayne (Christine) Dieckhoff, Brodhead; a niece, Jeannette (John) Marti, Winfield, IL; two sisters-in-law, Florence Dieckhoff, Elgin, IL, Edna Meier, Arlington Heights, IL; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Elmer and Herbert.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2002, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Brodhead, with Rev. Mark Neumann officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery, Brodhead, WI. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Brodhead, WI, and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Memorials can be made to the church or the organization of your choice.
Samuel Johns
Samuel Johns, 84, of Crystal Lake died Thursday, January 3, 2002 at St. Lukes Hospital, Milwaukee, WI.
He was born on April 21, 1917 in Chicago, the son of Ezekiel and Hanna Mirza Johns.
On November 2, 1940 in Burlington, IA he married
June Fieberg. Samuel was a World War II, U.S. Army veteran, a retired Captain after 27 years with the Evanston Police Department, Chief of Police in Crystal Lake for 24 years, retired in 1993. A former member of the Evanston Optimist Club, Past President North Suburban Chief's of Police.
Surviving are seven Children, Daniel (Debbie) Johns, Samuel (Annie) Johns Jr. all of Hartland, WI, Susan (Ken) Wolek of Crystal Lake, Pamela (Walt) Steffen also of Hartland, WI, Jeffrey (Barbara) Johns of Delafield, WI, Penny (George) Thompsen of Lake Zurich and Deborah Zimmermann of Mundelein; 12 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren; a son-in-law, Mike Hausman of Delafield, WI; and a brother, John (Eileen) Johns of Glenview.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife in 1995; a daughter, Nancy Ritter Hausman; and two sisters, Helen Johns and Elsie Jones.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 PM Monday, January 7, 2002 at the Querhammer and Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave (Rt. 176), Crystal Lake, IL and from 9 AM until the 9:30 AM Prayer Service in the funeral home, procession to Holy Family Catholic Church, 2515 W. Palatine Rd, Inverness, IL for an 11 AM Mass. Fr. Patrick Brenner Celebrant. Private Interment Services will be in Pine Lawn cemetery, Manitowish Waters, WI.
Memorials to McHenry County:
SHOP WITH A COP
P.O. Box 981
Crystal Lake, IL, 60039
