OBITUARIES
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KEEGHAN DRAKE MCCORMACK Born: Sept. 27, 1993; in McHenry Died: Feb. 22, 2013 FORT MILL, S.C. – Keeghan McCormack, of Fort Mill and formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. He was 19 years old. Keeghan was born in McHenry on Sept. 27, 1993, the son of Brendon McCormack and Melissa Stevens Steele. He attended school in Crystal Lake until the age of 12 when he moved to Fort Mill. Keeghan was a 2012 graduate of Fort Mill High School. He was continuing his education at Trident Technical College in Charleston, S.C. Keeghan enjoyed long-boarding, listening to music, reading, drawing and art and especially hanging out with all of his buddies. He loved his cats, Roxie and Sunday. Keeghan worked at Champions Gymnastics in Rock Hill, S.C., with his mother. He had a special bond with his students and truly enjoyed working with children. Survivors include his mother, Melissa (Scott) Steele of Fort Mill; his father, Brendon McCormack of Ingleside; his siblings, Kallysta Steele of Fort Mill, Logan McCormack of Ingleside and Morgan Cochara of Fox Lake; grandparents, Linda (Don) Donakowski and Paul (fiancée Nancy Stetter) Stevens, both of Johnsburg, Tim and Kristen McCormack of Ingleside and Genevieve (George) Steele of Mendota; his uncle, Ryan Stevens of Johnsburg; his aunt, Kory (Joseph) Eernisse of Grafton, Wis.; his cousins, Sadie Stevens, and Olivia and Cael Eernisse; other relatives; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John and Delores Kory, Martin and Dorothy Stevens, Gerald and Florence Tresslar and Timothy and Lois McCormack; and his cousin, Cole Stevens.
A gathering to celebrate Keeghan’s life will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the K. K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road in Fox Lake, with a prayer service to follow at 7 p.m. He will be laid to rest at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Johnsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits
JOSEPH W. MISKE Born: March 17, 1925; in Chicago Died: March 1, 2013; in Mount Prospect MOUNT PROSPECT – Joseph W. Miske, 87, of Mount Prospect, has died. He was the beloved husband of Dolores K. (nee) Kuehn; dear father of Mann (Stephanie Shopa) Hawks, Todd (John Reid) Miske, Terry Miske, Deborah (John) Kabelman, Darlene (Vladimir) Pawlukowsky and Bonnie (fiancé Michael Haber) Miske; cherished grandfather of Joslyn, Kiersten (Chris), Joshua, Tyler, Christopher, Simone, Evan, Brandt and Jenna; loving great-grandfather of Blake and Miles; and fond brother of Thomas (Jae) Miske and Michael (Sherri) Miske. The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road, at Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. He will lie in state from 10 a.m. until Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at St. Raymond Church, Elmhurst Road (Route 83) and Lincoln Street, Mount Prospect. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-255-7800 or visit www.FriedrichsFH.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits
ALBERT ‘AL’ NORDENGREN Born: Oct. 6, 1935; in Chicago Died: March 1, 2013 WOODSTOCK – Al Nordengren, 77, of Woodstock and a longtime resident of Cary, passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 6, 1935, in Chicago, the son of Elsie and Albert Nordengren. He was a 1953 graduate of Taft High School. Al was drafted into the Army in 1958, where he served as a machine gunner in the Army infantry until 1960. He was stationed in Germany, where his first son was born. Al was a people person who loved to tell his stories. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing and many trips with his siblings and children. Al was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Peg; his children, Bruce (Stacy) Nordengren, Scott (Deana) Nordengren and Kathleen (Royel) Sullivan; a brother, John (Louise) Nordengren; a sister, Carol Larson; stepchildren, Jeff Meyer, Jeanne (Gary) Clarke, Tom (Michelle) Meyer and Julie Meyer-James. He was a proud grandfather to Kelsey and Brian Nordengren, Hailey and Shey Sullivan and many stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Bob Larson. Friends and family will gather for a celebration of Al’s life at Cary United Methodist Church, 500 N. First St., at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, followed by services at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at the church immediately afterward. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Cary United Methodist Church or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, Barrington. For information, call McHenry County Burial & Cremation Soci-
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TRACY ANN PIERCE Born: June 8, 1969; in Woodstock Died: Feb. 28, 2013; in Woodstock WOODSTOCK – Tracy Ann Pierce, 43, of Woodstock, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at her home in Woodstock. She was born in Woodstock on June 8, 1969, to Robert E. and Nancy L. (Rossman) Pierce. Tracy lived a very compassionate life. She worked with special-needs children for many years and was very devoted to her career. She loved animals, especially her dogs. Although she suffered with many health issues, her love for her family and friends never wavered. She was loved and will be missed. A special thank you to Tracy’s health care providers, all of her doctors and especially Netu and Natalie. She is survived by her father, Robert E. Pierce of Woodstock; brother, Daniel (Joy) Pierce of Woodstock; and her dear friends, Victor, Nicole and Baby Vic. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy L. Pierce. A memorial celebration of Tracy’s life will be from noon until 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the Woodstock Moose Lodge. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mooseheart Challenge at Woodstock Lodge 1329 or Helping Paws Animal Shelter, 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits
GEORGE CHARLES SMEJA Born: July 11, 1932; in Brownsville, Texas Died: Feb. 27, 2013; in Rochester, Minn. McHENRY – George Charles Smeja, 80, of McHenry, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at Mayo Clinic-Saint Mary’s Hospital in
Rochester, Minn. He was born July 11, 1932, in Brownsville, Texas, to George and Corrine (Wilson) Smeja. In 1964, he married Gloria Spensieri in Western Springs. He was a co-founder of Metalmaster Roofmaster Inc. and Sno Gem Inc., both located in McHenry. He was a member of Sheet Metal Local Union No. 73 and No. 265 for many years. He was a proud member of Life Changers International Church and was passionate about his church, family and business. He is survived by his children, Steve (Ruth) Smeja, Sharon LaBoy, and their children; his sons, Michael (Rochelle) Smeja and Daniel (Sharon) Smeja; his grandchildren, Rock, Lexie, Noah, Zion and Grace; and his siblings, John (Diane) Smeja, Corrine Reiger, Merrette Nixon and Phillip (Donna) Smeja. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gloria Smeja; his parents; his daughter, Robin Burlak; and his brother, Vernon Smeja. The visitation will be from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Life Changers International Church, 2500 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates. George would encourage you to stay for the celebration of his life at 7:30 p.m. led by Pastor Gregory Dickow, who will speak words of encouragement, faith and everlasting life. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Life Changers International Church – Operation Hope. Arrangements were entrusted to Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits
HELEN WHITEFORD (NEE HARZIG) ALGONQUIN – Helen Whiteford (nee Harzig), 90, born in Glencoe
and formerly of Algonquin for 60 years, passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph “White” Whiteford; loving mother of Chris (Jerry) Gulley and Terry (Jim) Schmidutz; dear “Gram” of Niki (Scott Williams) Gulley and Laura (Mike) Morgan; and greatgrandmother of Matthew Morgan. Services and interment will be private. Arrangements were handled by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 1104 Waukegan Road, Glenview. For information, call the funeral home at 847-901-4012 or visit Helen’s memorial at www. smithcorcoran.com
ANNA ZIEGLER Born: July 13, 1916; in Croatia Died: March 1, 2013 WOODSTOCK – Anna Ziegler, 96, of Woodstock and formerly of Oakwood Hills, passed away March 1, 2013, at Hearthstone Manor. She was born July 13, 1916, in Croatia, the daughter of Edward and Maria Peter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Ziegler; and a son, Alfred Ziegler. She is survived by her cousin, Sophie Chesek; her nephews, Stephen Chesek, Joseph Brisevac and Eric Peter; and a niece, Ivanka Suveg. Anna came to the United States in 1950. Anna and her husband, Tony, managed rental buildings in the Hyde Park area of Chicago. The visitation will be from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary. This will be followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 410 First St., Cary. Entombment will be in Windridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Sts. Peter & Paul Church. For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-3817 or visit kahlemoore.com. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits
8FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Elizabeth Louise Humphrey: The visitation will be from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave. (Route 176), Crystal Lake. There also will be a visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the funeral home. Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at 815-4593411. Patricia C. “PJ” Johnson: The visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 4, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, until prayers are said at 10 a.m. going to St. John the Baptist Church for a 10:30 a.m. Mass celebration with interment in the church cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063. Lucille P. Kusles: A memorial gathering will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley, and will continue until the memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. For information,
call the funeral home at 815459-1760. Nora May: The memorial visitation will be from 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, until the 2 p.m. memorial service at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake. Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 847-587-2100. Laura Jane Motz: There will be an interment service April 27 in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. For information, call 570-385-2647. Charles M. Nape Jr.: There will be a remembrance get-together for Chuck from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Cucina Bella, Main St., Algonquin. Jackson Northrup Root: A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Batavia Covenant Church, 1314 Main St., Batavia. The visitation will be at 10 a.m. until the service at the church. Burial was private. For information, call the funeral home at 630-879-7900. Joseph P. Pozycinsk: Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 4, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. A
funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Jerrold “Jerry” Scarpelli: The
memorial visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 4, at the funeral home. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.
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