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Richard G. Johnson, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodstock surrounded by his family on Dec. 31, 2020. He was born on Father’s Day June 19, 1932, in Ridgefield, Ill., the son of George and Elsie (Wille) Johnson.

He married his beloved wife, Rita Richard G. Roberts, on Nov. Johnson 21, 1953, at St. Thomas church in Crystal Lake. They had just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this past November.

He graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1950 and then enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. where he served for three years in North Carolina. After serving in the military, he returned to Crystal Lake to become owner and operator of Ideal Oil Co., the family business.

Richard served on the board of directors of the Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association for several years. He was an active father with his sons’ Cub Scout troops, a Moose member, and for years was fondly referred to as the “Mayor of Ridgefield” by many.

In his free time, he enjoyed camping, traveling, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and was an avid golfer. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Richard is survived by his wife, Rita (Roberts); son, Rick (Anita) Johnson;

McHenry County is again developing an analysis of its exact responsibilities should voters decide to dissolve a township – in this case, Algonquin Township.

According to a news release, the county study, which is expected to be ready by February, will be similar to one developed by staff earlier this year when daughter, Kim (Dan) Ryan; son-in-law, Greg Bundgard; grandchildren, Camie Johnson, Courtney (Brian) Pramann, Megan Ryan, and Brie Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Lily and Ean Pramann. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws; sister, Jewel Radloff; daughter, Susan Bundgard; son, Scott Johnson; and grandson, Robin Burton.

Due to the pandemic, there will be a private service held for immediate family only.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org

For online condolences, visit www.slmcfh.com or call Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710 for more information.

Born: August 1936

Died: December 2020

Pat Kledzik died peacefully at Fair Oaks Health Center in Crystal Lake, where she has been a resident for 11 years. Patsy is survived by her only sister, Mary Ann Frazer of Cary, Ill.; her niece, Sarah (Jarek) Piskor of Oakwood Hills; and her nephew, Matthew Quin Frazer of Chicago. She is also survived by her two grandnephews, Aven Quin Piskor of Oakwood Hills and Matthew Gaspar Frazer of Merida, Mexico.

She will be missed by her beloved first cousins, Karen Matson of Bartlett, Ill., Tom (Diana) Kledzik of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Ted (Barbara) Kledzik of Plainfield, Ill., and their families.

Pat was born in Chicago to Walter and Antoinette Kledzik, but spent most of her life in Woodstock. She suffered from cerebral palsy from birth and her parents were an abolition referendum was submitted to McHenry Township voters, who ultimately rejected it.

A state pilot program approved by the General Assembly allows McHenry County voters to abolish individual township governments by referendum. Algonquin Township voters submitted a petition to put the binding question on the April 6 consolidated election ballot. An objection to the referendum is pending. advised to place her in an institution as the doctors said she would never be able to walk or talk. She did both, exceedingly well. She attended St. Mary’s grade school in Woodstock from first to seventh grade, beloved and supported by her kind and caring classmates there.

Pat lived a sheltered life with her family in Woodstock, and after their passing, with her wonderful aunt and uncle, Ted and Martha Kledzik and their family, in Burbank, Ill.

Eleven years ago, when her health issues deteriorated, she was accepted at Fair Oaks Health Care in Crystal Lake to be near her sister. There she thrived and enjoyed the excellent care, love, and compassion of its wonderful staff. She took part in many activities, won so many Bingo games that she had no room for the prizes on her dresser, and became the caller out of numbers, as well as a kind of bossy caretaker for any residents she thought needed special attention.

Perhaps Wordsworth described her best when writing of his own sister:

A violet by a mossy stone,

Half hidden from the eye

Fair as a star, when only one

Is shining in the sky.

She lived unknown and few could know

When Lucy ceased to be;

But she is in her grave, and oh,

The difference to me!

All services for Patsy will be private.

If you wish to send a gift, please donate to Fair Oaks Health Care in Crystal Lake. They are so in need of help for all the extra PPE and supplies needed to manage COVID.

For information, contact the Schneider Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home,

815-338-1710 or visit slmcfh.com

While state law requires county government to assume the responsibility of maintaining roads of an abolished township, the county must decide the disposition of township property and other services. The analysis will focus on how dissolution will be implemented should township voters approve it, the release said.If voters approve the referendum in April, Algonquin Township will cease to exist effective Dec. 31, 2021.

Robert (Bob) Phelan McKim passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at White Oaks in Huntley, Ill. He was born in Woodstock, Ill., on June 7, 1931, to Claribel Gertrude (Phelan) and George Francis McKim. He served in the Air Force during the Robert Phelan McKim Korean War.

Bob married LuVerne Joyce Olson on June 27, 1959, in Woodstock.

He worked at Harris Trust & Savings Bank and commuted by train to downtown Chicago until his retirement in 1990.

During his retirement years, Bob enjoyed working at Marengo Ridge Golf Club.

Bob is survived by a son, Douglas Robert; a daughter, Karin McKim Gerhke (Marshall); granddaughters, Karissa (Nate) and Karah (George); a great-granddaughter, Joan LuVerne; and his dear friend, Shirley.

He was preceded in death by his wife, LuVerne, in March 1997; his brother, George (Bud) in March 2013; and his parents, Claribel Gertrude and George Francis McKim.

Bob was happy to spend his time golfing, gardening, and watching Cubs and Bears games. He loved a good cocktail and spending the winters in Arizona.

Bob was a quiet, kind man who will be dearly missed.

The family thanks White Oaks and Kindred Hospice for caring for him during this difficult time.

There will be no service at this time. A private celebration of his life will be planned at a future date.

Should you desire, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation or Kindred Hospice.

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