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Irving G. Dralle
Irving G. Dralle, 77, of Elgin passed away Monday, February 16, 2004 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin. He was born October 16, 1926 in Elgin, the son of Irving C. and Stella Metzler Dralle. He had been a resident of Elgin all of his life. He was a graduate of Elgin High School, Class of 1945. He was employed by Flexonics Corp. in Bartlett for over 40 years before retiring. He was a Veteran of W.W.II, serving in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ of Elgin and a member of the Senior Men's Bowling League.
Surviving are his wife, Marjory Smith Dralle, whom he married
on September 14, 1957; a daughter, Joanne (Robert) Kubiak of Elgin; a son, William Dralle of Elgin; a granddaughter, Jessica Kubiak; one brother, Lester (Betty) Dralle of Elgin; one sister, Delores (James) Holtz of Elgin; three nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin with Rev. Thomas O'Connor officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 12:00 Noon until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or The Make A Wish Foundation.
John "Jack" Horn, Sr.
John "Jack" Horn, Sr., of Sun City Center, FL passed away Sunday, February 15, 2004. He was born October 2, 1929 in Barrington, IL and graduated from Dundee High School. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. Jack was a publisher for the Free Press Newspaper Group. He retired in 1980 and since his retirement resided in the Bahamas and Florida.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Peggy (Moll) Horn; three sons, John Alan, Jr. (Pamela Bazo Horn) of Sleepy Hollow, IL, Jim Horn (Mac Cervantes) of Pingree Grove, IL, and Jeffrey Horn of South Elgin, IL; a daughter, Jody Horn of Oklahoma City, OK; three grandchildren, John Adam, Marissa Brie, Wesley Ann; two sisters, Jane Horn Bruhl of Algonquin, IL and June Horn Kamm of Sycamore, IL.
Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2004 at the First Congregational Church in West Dundee, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dundee Congregational Church, 417 W. Main Street, Dundee, IL or donor's favorite charity. A memorial service will also be held March 8, 2004 in Sun City Center, FL. Arrangements with Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL. (813)634-9900.
Thomas M. Isitoro
Thomas M. Isitoro, 77, of Elgin, Special Agent United States Treasury Department died Monday, February 16, 2004 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1926 in Trenton, New Jersey. He was a 38 year resident of the Elgin-Dundee areas. He earned an Accounting Degree from Rider University in Princeton, New Jersey and earned a Master's Degree in Education from DePaul University. He served in the United States Navy for seven and a half years during World War II and the Korean War. He joined the United States Treasury Department in 1959 and progressed to Supervisor of two posts of duty prior to his retirement. During his career, he worked in the Criminal Investigation Division, working on organized crime members in New York and Chicago. He went on to work for the State of Illinois as a Criminal Investigator and then became an independent investigator for MSM doing background investigations for sensitive government positions. He was a member and former Usher at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Elgin. He enjoyed gardening and golf and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rita D. (nee LeMaster) Isitoro. They married
on June 6, 1953; their children, Michael (Debbie Dietz) Isitoro, Deborah Pope, Scott Isitoro and Jennifer (David) Brennan; his grandson, Larry Pope III; his mother, Maria; his sister, Carmella (Michael) Montaldi; and his brother, Frank (Isabel). Many nieces and nephews also survive. Tom also leaves behind his beloved best friend and companion, his Golden Retriever, "Buddy". He was preceded in death by his father, Aniello Isidoro; and his daughter, Monica Lee Isitoro on January 5, 1984.
Family and friends will meet for Funeral Mass on Friday at 10:30 AM in the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin. Burial will follow in the River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee and on Friday from 9:30 AM until time of Mass in the church. Please omit flowers, Masses would be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 N. LaFox, South Elgin, IL, 60177.
Francis "Sam" Ross
Francis "Sam" Ross, 93, of Elgin passed away Monday, February 16, 2004 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. He was born September 8, 1910 in Bartlett, the son of Leslie and Cora Blinks Ross. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Elgin and was retired from Union Oil and Williams Manufacturing Co.
Survivors include his wife, Lucinda; two daughters, Shirley (Tom) Magner of Barrington and Bonnie Dyer of NC; a granddaughter, Sarah (Jeffrey) Phillips of CO; a grandson, Andrew Dyer of NC; a great granddaughter, Katherine; and a great grandson, Jack Phillips of CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Ronald.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2004 at 1 PM in the Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St., Elgin with the Rev. Thomas O'Connor and Rev. Robert Kasper officiating. Burial Bluff City cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at Madison Funeral Home from 4 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ.
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.
Roger W. White
Roger W. White, 66, of Bartlett, formerly of Willow Lake Estates, Elgin, died Sunday, February 15, 2004 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. He was born on January 21, 1938 in Chicago, the son of Daniel R. and Magdalene (nee Rossi) White.
He is survived by his sisters, June (Daniel) Smith of Carpentersville and Gerrie Koziol of Des Plaines; his sister-in-law, Barbara Berkenheier of Bartlett; nieces and nephews, Patricia (Gerard) Dziuba, Kenneth (Judy) Koziol, Karen (Jon) Keith, Linda (Ledner) Cunningham, Richard (Margaret) White and Linda (Bob) Winfrey; many grand nieces and grand nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his step mother, Ann Makys White; his son, Troy in infancy; and his brother, Robert White.
Family and friends will meet for Funeral Mass on Friday at 11 AM in the St. Catherine of Siena Church, West Dundee. The Rev. Richard A. Rosinski will officiate. Burial will follow in the Dundee Township East cemetery, East Dundee. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5 to 8 PM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee and on Friday in church from 10 AM until time of Mass. Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.
Grace A. Halbmaier
Hampshire - Grace A. Halbmaier, 89, of Hampshire, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at the Apostolic Christian Resthaven in Elgin.
She was born August 13, 1915 in Elburn, the daughter of Thomas and Carrie (Olsen) Thompson and was a 1933 graduate of Hampshire High School. She married
Lester H. Halbmaier on April 20, 1935 in St. Charles.
Les and Grace operated a dairy and grain farm in Hampshire Township for more than 50 years. Grace also drove the bus for District 300 for a number of years before she retired. She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church of Hampshire, the Ladies Aid, the Henpeck Home Extension, and the HRR Club.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas (Linda) Halbmaier of Lead Hill, Arkansas and Gary Halbmaier of Mead, Nebraska; a daughter, Colleen (Robert) Thurow of Yorkville, IL; 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester, on August 25, 1993; five brothers, Thomas, John, Walter, Howard and Robert Thompson; three sisters, Louise Iverson, Christine Allen and Helen Kanies.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, February 19, at the Zion United Methodist Church, 157 W. Jefferson St., Hampshire with Dr. Daniel Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Hampshire Center cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM Friday at the Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park St., Hampshire and at the church on Saturday prior to services from 10 to 11 AM.
Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Zion United Methodist Church or to the Apostolic Christian Resthave, 2750 W. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 68123. Information, call (847)683-2711.
Mona Lovett
Mona Lovett, 84, of Deerfield, formerly of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2005 in Highland Park Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1921 in Rockford, IL. Mona had worked as a Buyer for the Joseph Spiess Company for many years, prior to her retirement, and currently, part time, for Reid Communications in Elgin, and for her son, Rehadmoney.com of Gurnee, IL. She was an avid bowler, and an accomplished seamstress. Mona enjoyed vacations by the Ocean. She had endless energy. Mona will be dearly missed.
Survivors include two children, Jay (Karen) Lovett of Gurnee, IL and Vicki Ann Lovett of Libertyville, IL; three grandchildren, Jim (Karen) Lovett, Sean Lovett, and Dean Canberis; two great-grandchildren, Nicholas Lovett and Samantha Schak.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chuck Lovett in 1988; and two brothers, Donald and Robert Foy.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 1:30 P.M. in the Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial will follow in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the time of services in the funeral home. As a two time cancer survivor, Mona requested omission of flowers, with Memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Verna L. Vollman
Verna L. Vollman, 92, of Elgin passed away Tuesday February 15, 2005 in the Apostolic Christian Resthaven, Elgin. She was born on April 5, 1912 in Elgin and was the daughter of Fred G. and Alma Rasch Volstorff. Verna had lived in Elgin all her life, and attended Elgin Schools. She worked many years at Vollman Supermarket. After the store closed, she worked in the Men's Department at Ackmann's Department Store.
She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church of Elgin.
Survivors include her son Fred R. (Karen) Vollman of Elgin.
Six Grandchildren; Rebecca Carlson of Elgin, Linda Gough of Madison, WI, Christine (Jon) Tichnor of Crystal Lake, IL., Brian (Sandra) Gough of Cross Plaines, WI., Craig (Kristin) Vollman of Elgin, and Curt (Victoria) Vollman of Racine, WI. Seven Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A Step sister Emma Langles of Amana, IA also.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph F. Vollman. Her daughter and son in law, Betty Lou and Douglas Gough. Her brother Fred A. Volstorff and a sister Iris D. Wahl.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 19, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. in the Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Chapel, 51 Center St., Elgin, IL with Pastor James Fandrey officiating. Burial will follow in Lakewood Mem. Park. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services in the funeral chapel. Memorial may be made to the Apostolic Christian Resthaven or Calvary Lutheran Church.
Marion R. Frost
Marion R. Frost, 78, of Belvidere, IL, formerly of Elgin, passed away Friday in St. Anthony's Hospital, Rockford, IL.
She was born August 31, 1923 in Palatine, IL and was the daughter of Raymond and Rose (Gehrke) Kiehl.
Marion loved her family, and enjoyed playing Bridge and Canasta with her friends. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Elgin.
Survivors include two daughters, Janice Frost of Belvidere, IL and Carol (Darwin) Doerge of Elgin; a granddaughter, Jennifer (Stephen) Witkus of Elgin; three brothers, Donald (Betty) Kiehl of Arlington Heights, IL, Wallace (Jeanette) Kiehl of Palatine, IL and Robert Kiehl of Delavan, IL; and a sister, Marjorie (Bill) Hames of Mt. Prospect, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Robert Frost.
Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at 1 PM in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Elgin with Rev. Roger Pollock officiating. Burial will be Private.
Visitation will be at the time of Services only.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church. For information please call Laird Funeral Home, 1-847-741-8800.
Lorraine Scott
Lorraine Scott, 74, of Burlington, passed away peacefully Friday, February 15, 2002 in her home.
She was born March 5, 1927 in Burlington Township, the daughter of Stanley and Anna (Pease) Stojan.
Lorraine was a lifelong resident of Burlington and a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church where she was baptized March 31, 1929 and confirmed on March 17, 1940. She was a graduate of Burlington High School and married
William T. Scott on October 23, 1949 in Burlington. She then helped her husband in the operation of Bill's 66 Service Station in Burlington for over 16 years. Mrs. Scott was also a member of the Burlington Fire Department Auxiliary and the St. John's Ladies Aid.
Surviving are four daughters, Bonnie (John) Brettschneider of Burlington, Karla (Gary) Wilharm of Sycamore, Marla (Jon) Millen of Burlington, Peggy (Dan) Neisendorf of Sycamore; a son, Sparky (Lisa) Scott of Burlington; nine grandchildren, Jamie and Britany Brettschneider, Gary Wilharm Jr., Casey Millen, Alyson and Abby Neisendorf, Mackenzie, Tanner and Caden Scott; a sister, Ruby Beu of Elgin and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill on December 29, 1991; a son-in-law, Larry White in 1972; five brothers, Stanley "Bud", Adelbert "Deke", Gordon "Sox", Warren "Jew" and Franklin "Buzz" Stojan; and sisters, Hazel "Lovey", Kelly and Florence in infancy.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, February 19 at the St. John's Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Rd, Burlington with the Rev. Howard J. Gleason officiating. Burial will be in the Burlington Township Union cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 PM Monday at the Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park St., Hampshire and at the church on Tuesday prior to Services.
Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the St. John's Lutheran Church.
