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June 26-July 2, 2013
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Kevin Daniel Green
Friends and family of Kevin Green jump into Geneva Lake in honor of the 22-yearold, who died June 15. PHOTO: TANA SCHWANK
Friends honor Kevin Green at Geneva Lake By LISA KUCHARSKI The Independent In honor of his spontaneous spirit, friends and family of Kevin Green jumped into Geneva Lake to celebrate his fun-loving and adventurous life. Green, 22, a Marian Central Catholic High School graduate and recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, was a passenger killed in a car crash June 15. Alleged driver Daniel Consolo, 24, of Woodstock, struck a tree in Walworth, Wis. Consolo faces charges including operating while intoxicated – homicide, and causing injury by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle. Passenger Ryan Szudarski, 21, of Wonder Lake, had no apparent injuries, but his twin brother Adam Szudarski sustained serious injuries. Green had worked at Gordy’s Lakehouse Marine in Fontana, Wis., as a marina team member and manager for eight years. In honor of Green’s competitive nature, Gordy’s owner Tom Whowell and staff commemorated an A-Scow racing sailboat with Green’s nickname, “Otis,” painted on the boat’s transom. “I really loved him and cared a lot about him,” Whowell said. “He’s just a class-A great guy, all around. We’re going to miss him dearly. And we want to honor him, so we thought about being on the sailboat – constantly persevering and being persistent and being competitive – that’s what his work ethic was all about, so we thought it was appropriate.” Green’s funeral reception was held at Gordy’s Boathouse. Whowell said both floors of the building were packed with people. Jordanne LaTourneau, one of Green’s closest friends since kindergarten at St. Mary School, said many people enjoyed Green’s company and energetic personality. “Otis was everyone’s best friend. Even after five minutes of meeting him, they would become best friends with him,” LeTourneau said. “He could always make people laugh and smile. He made light of every situation … and he wanted to make sure everyone was having fun and having a good time.”
Kevin Daniel Green, 22, Fontana, Wis., and Woodstock, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 15, as the result of a car accident in Walworth County. Kevin He was born Feb. Green 10, 1991, in Woodstock to Clancy P. and Margie Kersten Green. He graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School in 2009 and the University of Wisconsin - Madison in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in consumer affairs. He was excited about embarking on a new career as a manager with Amazon. From grade school through college, football was an integral part of his life. He played football for the St. Mary’s Fighting Irish, Marian Central Hurricanes and enjoyed playing rugby for the University of Notre Dame while attending Holy Cross College, during his freshman year. While at UW-Madison, he served as student manager for the Wisconsin Badger football team and traveled with the team to the 2012 Rose Bowl run in Pasadena, Calif. He loved the outdoors, adventure and was a natural leader. He spent many summers in the Lake Geneva area and was a loyal and respected team member at Gordy’s Lakefront Marine, Fontana, Wis., where he worked as a pier manager and served boating customers. He had many dear friends with whom he shared adventures and a lot of laughter, and his memory will live on. Survivors include his parents; a stepmother, Christina; a brother, Patrick Michael; three sisters, Meghan Mary, Kersten Kathleen and Kathleen Anne; paternal grandmother, Mary Harding Green; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Don and Merope (Mitchell) Kersten; his paternal grandfather, James R. Green; and his uncle and godfather, Daniel R. Green. Visitation was June 20, at SchneiderLeucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. The funeral Mass was June 21 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. Monsignor Michael L. Burke officiated. Memorials can be sent to St. Mary of Woodstock School Foundation, Inc., 313 N. Tryon St., Woodstock, IL 60098 or The Father Joseph Egan Financial Aid Program at Marian Central Catholic High School,1001 McHenry Ave, Woodstock.
Arthur H. Priegnitz Sr. Arthur H. Priegnitz Sr., 92, Woodstock, formerly of Huntley, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. He was born May 5, 1921, in Algonquin to
William and Bertha (Pinnow) Priegnitz. On June 14, 1941, he married Ella Wienke in Crystal Lake. He was a dairy farmer in Huntley and also worked at Ketone Paint Service for many years. He enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include two daughters, Annette Kastning, Lubbock, Texas, and Mary (Edward) Manke, Marengo; a son, Arthur (Nancy) Priegnitz Jr., Huntley; eight grandchildren, Gloria (Chris) Goldbeck, Woodstock, Angela Holder, Casper, Wyo., Willard (Kathy) Kastning Jr., Woodstock, John (Sue) Kastning, Hebron, Bruce (Dawn) Kastning, Lubbock, Texas, Todd Manke, Mundelein, Jodi (Mike) Slama, Paris, Wis., and Heather (Mike) Werner, Huntley; 10 greatgrandchildren, Matthew, Daniel, James, Mindy, Madison, Austin, Dusty, Mark, Haylee and Teresa; a great-great-grandchild, Kaylie; a sister, Elsie Frenk, Pawhuska, Okla.; and a brother, William Priegnitz, Crystal Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Dorothy Hood; a brother, Raymond Priegnitz; a granddaughter, Sharon Marie; a son-in-law, Willard Kastning Sr.; and a grandson-in-law, Henry Holder. Services were private. Interment was at McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock. Arrangements were made by Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, Crystal Lake.
grandchild on his lap. He also served for more than 20 years as president of the board and sexton for Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock. As a descendant of some of McHenry County’s founders, he was proud of his heritage and enjoyed the link between the cemetery and area history. Survivors include his wife; daughter, Jill Austin, Phoenix; three sons, Ronald (Kimberly) Austin, Wheaton, Christopher (Tamara) Austin, Harvard, and Jeffrey (Linda) Austin, Harvard; 10 grandchildren, Daniel and Thomas Libbey, Lucas, Claire, and Leah Austin, Kayla and Levi Austin, Daphne, Catherine, and Steven Austin; a sister-in-law, Lynn Austin; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Andrew Austin; a brother, Robert Austin; and three sisters, Ellen Meinert, Carol Goers and Suretha Archer. Visitation was June 24 and 25 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. The funeral was June 25 at First United Methodist Church, Harvard. Burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock. Memorials can be sent to First United Methodist Church of Harvard, 1100 N. Division St., Harvard, IL 60033 or to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010.
Dwight Harry Austin
Mary Elizabeth (Humphrey) Landa
Dwight Harry Austin, 78, Woodstock, died Thursday, June 20, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 29, 1934, in Woodstock to Columbus and Edna (Hill) Austin. On July 14, 1956, he married Lucille Wakeley in Woodstock. He and his children attended the First United Methodist Church, Woodstock. For the past 10 years, he and his wife Dwight were members of the Austin First United Methodist Church, Harvard. He was raised on his family’s farm in Woodstock. After high school graduation, he began his own farming operation, which included dairy cows and beef cattle. In the late 1960s, he began working for the McHenry County Highway Department and continued for 22 years. During this time, he also operated a small grain farm, growing corn, oats, wheat and hay. After his retirement from the highway department, he continued to farm. Throughout his retirement, he also enjoyed restoring antique tractors. He proudly drove some of the restored tractors on occasions such as the Harvard Milk Days parade or the Sycamore Steam Power Show, usually with a
Mary Elizabeth Landa, 52, Tower Lake, died suddenly Saturday, June 15, 2013. She was born July 6, 1960. She grew up in Rock Island and graduated from Rock Island High School. She attended Western Illinois University and graduated in 1983. She married Scott Landa the summer after graduation. Within a few years, they moved to the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She was employed as a teacher at Woodstock High School for 25 years, teaching physical education, health and drivers education. She will be remembered by more than two decades of students for her warm personality, caring manner and belief that learning should be fun. She also will be remembered for her love of music, the arts, and most of all, her love of people. Survivors include a son, Blake Connor Landa; her parents, Bob and Rhoda Humphrey; a brother, Rob Humphrey; an uncle and aunt, Nelvin and Judy Wistedt; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband. Visitation will begin at noon, Sunday, June 30, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St., Barrington. A celebration of her life will follow at 5 p.m. Memorials in her name can be sent to the Woodstock High School Athletics General Fund, 501 W. South St., Woodstock, IL 60098 or Barrington High School’s athletic department.
POLICE BLOTTER Q Joann D. Cunningham, 30, 94 Dole Ave., Crystal Lake, was charged June 9 with retail theft at 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock. Cunningham posted $150 bond. Court date was set for July 18. Q Heather Marie Wood, 20, 318 Wisconsin St., Eagle, Wis., was charged June 9 with
STREET SMARTS possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic needles at 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock. Wood was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $1,500. Court date was set for July 18. Q A juvenile, 15, Woodstock, was charged June 10 with failure to signal when
required and driving an uninsured motor vehicle in the 400 block of E. Judd St. The juvenile posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 27. Q A juvenile, 17, Woodstock, was charged June 10 with no driver’s license, driving an uninsured motor vehicle and unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor at North Madison and Maple streets. The juvenile posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 27. Q Russell L. Voss, 42, 627 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, was charged June 11 with criminal damage to property at 627 E. Calhoun St. Voss was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $150. Court date was set for July 18. Any charges are merely accusations, and defendants or suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
A long-awaited Illinois Department of Transportation project that would expand Route 47 in Woodstock is moving into the second of three project phases. IDOT’s Phase Two planning process includes the engineering that precedes Phase Three, or construction. Illinois has budgeted $1 million for an engineering project from Charles Road to Highway 14 and another $1 million for engineering between Huntley’s Reed Road and Highway 14. The state has yet to set aside money for construction.
Average gas price
$4.07
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0.29
Reflects average price of regular unleaded gasoline at Woodstock gas stations the morning of June 24.