Monday, May 20, 2013
Visitation is from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Skaja Bachmann Funeral Home, 7715 West Route 14, Crystal Lake.
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Monday, May 20
Helen Mary Pecka, age 90, at rest with the angels on May 19, 2013. She was born in Chicago on July 7, 1922 the daughter of Walter and Mary (Zmora) Bonk. Helen met her husband John Joseph Pecka, and they were married on October 13, 1946, at St. Adalbert Church in Chicago. She is survived by two daughters Elaine (Terry) Kurz and Terrie (Bill) Warzecha; two sons Rick (Jan) and Ron (Diane) Pecka; her grandchildren Vince (Melanie) Kurz, Michael (Sarah) Kurz, Jaime (Fiancee Dave McPhee) Pecka, Taryn (Fiancee Alex Mueller) Warzecha, and Nicole Warzecha; great grandchildren Brittany, Heather, Mikey, Vinny, Reagan, Kaitlyn and Colin. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; an infant grandaughter Jennifer; her siblings Stanley…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Route 176, Crystal Lake.
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Saturday, May 18
Betty Jo Morrow, 71, passed away peacefully May 17, 2013, in Woodstock. She was born Oct. 22, 1941, in Cambridge, Ohio. Betty Jo was a member of First United Methodist Church for 40 years, past president of United Methodist Women, and former area captain of T.O.P.S. She was a loving and devoted, wife, mother, and Grammy, and a lifelong servant of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Betty Jo is survived by her husband of 50 years, David Morrow, daughter Lori (Brian) Adcock, and son Brian (Lori) Morrow,and grandchildren; Grace, Silas, and Rebekah. She was preceded in death by her brother David and parents, Joseph and Frances Marquis. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Route 176, Crystal …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Rosary service at 4:30 p.m. followed by visitation from 5-8 p.m., Monday, May 13, at Davenport Family Funeral Home in Crystal Lake. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
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Monday, May 13
Joyce Elizabeth Dwyer, 79, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, peacefully passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, at her home. Born April 10, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Lois (Lane) Grismer. After the death of her mother at a young age, she was raised by her father and step-mother, Mary Grismer. Joyce was a loving mother and cherished friend and enjoyed gardening and reading. She was a member of the community choir, which she helped found, and sang in the choir at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church for over 30 years. She was a member of P.E.O. Women’s Organization, St. Jude Guild and Knit Wits. Joyce was instrumental with her late husband, Bill, and friends in the founding of Crystal Lake Gala and 4th of …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Lou was a commercial artist by trade, he owned the Blue Overalls Tavern in Whitewater, Wis.
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Thursday, May 9
Louis “Lou” Gelsumino, 80, of Crystal Lake, passed away, May 9, 2013, in Barrington. He was born on August 25, 1932, to Louis and Ann Gelsumino in Chicago. Lou was a commercial artist by trade, he owned the Blue Overalls Tavern in Whitewater, Wis. Lou loved his family, country and fishing. Lou is survived by his daughter Debra (Pat) Sullivan and son, Michael Gelsumino; grandchildren, Nicholas Zellers, Nicole (Nick) Pacione and Patrick (Chrissy) Sullivan; and brother, Robert “Bob” Gelsumino. Memorials may be made to Journey Care, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. Information available from Davenport Family Funeral Home in Crystal Lake.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Skaja Bachmann Funeral Home, 7715 W. Route 14, Crystal Lake.
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Tuesday, May 7
Donna M. Bruno, of Crystal Lake, died May 6, 2013 at the Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights. She was born in Chicago the daughter of Glenn and Frances Cohn. She married her husband William V. Bruno on June 20, 1970, at St. Monica Catholic Church in Carpentersville. Donna was the office manager at the Hode Group Inc., following a teaching career at Crystal Lake South High School and the Thunderbird Pre-School. She was a “volunteer,” giving freely of her time to many events and activities at St. Thomas the Apostle Church as well as helping as a substitute teacher at St. Thomas the Apostle School. She was also a Little League Mom helping to keep the team’s scores and team statistics. After Little League, Donna graduated to the …
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Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 7
Leona Kolls, 101, of Lombard and formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013. She was born on September 29, 1911, in Elgin to Charles and Anna (Andriesen) Henning. In January of 1929, she married Otto Kolls in Crystal Lake. Leona worked for many years at Ero Manufacturing and later at Oak Manufacturing. She was an active member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ for 85 years, and a member of the Women of the Moose in Crystal Lake for more than 40 years where she served as Senior Regent. She enjoyed card parties, golf, and bowling well into her 90s. She is survived by her children, Robert (Betty Jo) and Kenneth Carl (the late Adeline); former daughter-in-law, Lois Kretschner; her nine grandchildren; her fourteen great-…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday May 8, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Route 176, Crystal Lake.
John D. Bachmann passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Chicago. John was CFO at Black Dot in Crystal Lake for 31 years, he retired in 1999. John is survived by his children; Ellen (David) Burg, Paula (Walt) Muntzenberger, and Tom (Robyn) Bachmann, brothers Jim (Gee Gee), and Bob (Nancy) Bachmann, brother-in-law- Tony Viola, and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Diane (nee Gilmore) parents; Harold and Lucille (nee Dearing) Bachmann, and sister Peggy Viola. Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday May 8, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Route 176, Crystal Lake. Mass of Christian Burial…
The wake will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 6, at Resurrection Catholic Church, 2918 South Country Club Road, Woodstock.
Kathleen Hansen (Miller), 62, of Woodstock crossed the eternal finish line of her final race and left behind a legacy of love on Monday, May 2, 2013. She was a teacher for Marian Central Catholic High School for 27 years. Kay especially enjoyed teaching AP English and Speech Composition. Her life’s work as an educator was dedicated to her students. In addition to teaching, she was an avid runner and completed many races, including half-marathons. She also enjoyed relaxing in front of a warm fire, spending time with her family and friends, and being an active parishioner at her church. She was the beloved wife of Earl Hansen for 40 years; loving mother of Elizabeth (Peter) Greenlimb and Michael Hansen; cherished daughter of Mary Ellen (…
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 6, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.
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Saturday, May 4
Lucille M. Scherer, 100, of Crystal Lake, died May 1, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Raymond "Duke" Scherer; loving sister of Margaret Krueger; dear aunt of Marge (Bill) Abed, Rose (Joe) Blaha, Jim (Donna) Krueger, the late Mary (Mark) Kostecki; cherished great-aunt of Kristine (Roger) Canchola, Timmy and Billy Abed, and Jimmy Krueger, great-great-aunt of Marilyn Abed and Chawnsie Ficklin, and great-great-great-aunt of Lexie Wells. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 6, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln …
Visitation is 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Davenport Family Funeral Home in Crystal Lake.
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Saturday, May 4
Edna Mae Felz (nee Schaeffer), 83, of Crystal Lake, passed away May 1, 2013, in McHenry. She was born November 27, 1929, in Chicago. Edna enjoyed spending summers in Hayward, Wis. with her family and friends. She was an avid crocheter and reader who loved the slot machines. Edna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald Felz, they were married June 7, 1952 in Oak Park at St. Giles Church. She is also survived by her children; Donald (Debi) Felz, Thomas Felz, and Kathy (Ray) Zuniga, grandchildren; Dara (Michael), Garrick (Katie), Nick, Brett (Brianna), Matthew, Crystal (Erik), Chad, Ryan, Don, Jacqui, and great-grandchildren; Gabriel, Ella, Aiden, Levi, Jaxson, Ashlyn, Calvin, Brayden, and Taya. Edna was preceded in death by her …
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