NEWS
THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
July 10-16, 2013
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OBITUARIES
Dan E. Andrew
Dan E. Andrew, 93, Winston-Salem, N.C., formerly of Park Ridge and Woodstock, died Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was born in 1919 in Nebraska, to R.O. and Lotta Andrew. He moved with his parents to Woodstock in 1925. He received an accounting degree from the University of Illinois at the age of 20, as a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps Army Horse Calvary. He served during World War II and supervised the making of munitions. He also served during the Korean War and remained in the Army Reserve until 1979, retiring as a colonel. He earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and held a variety of executive positions, including working at his family’s buisness, R.O. Andrew Company, Woodstock. He and his wife, Lorena, moved to Winston-Salem in 2000 and became residents of Brighton Gardens, where he remained until his death. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his life, including being named Man of the Year in Woodstock three times. He was a champion of the Woodstock Country Club and helped build the Woodstock swimming pool. He was proud to be chairman of the All-America City committee. He and his wife enjoyed traveling and took several trips to China. He was grateful for the help of his longtime personal assistant, Maggie Werkman, and her family. He was proud of his children and lived with an uncommon zest for life; he held true to his ideals of integrity, honesty, love of his family and love of his country. Survivors include two sons, Ray (Susan), Winston-Salem, and John (Lori) Leesburg, Va.; a daughter, Lynne (Francis), Los Gatos, Calif.; six grandchildren, Justin, Brian, Kate, Sarah, Joe and Lindsay; and his cousin, Lloyd B. Andrew Jr., who was like a brother to him. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2000. A memorial service for family and friends was June 22 at Pfafftown Christian Church Cemetery, Pfafftown, N.C. Military honors were given. Memorials can be sent to Forsyth County Mental Health Association, 1509 S. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
Brian E. Messman
Brian E. Messman, 53, Woodstock, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. He was born Oct. 26, 1959, in Woodstock to Marion and Grace (Thompson) Messman. He married Pam Francke. He worked for many years as a carpenter. He loved riding his motorcycle, camping and being in the outdoors. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; his parents; three sons, Tony (Kayla), Tom and Christopher; two daughters, Briana (Grant) Kolehase and Autumn; four brothers, Jerry, Ed, Steve (Diane) and Peter; a sister, Beth (Bill Olson) Messman;
a grandchild, Lillian Francke; and nieces and nephews, Salina and Hannah Messman and Gary and Katie Fike. A memorial gathering was held June 21 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. Burial was private. Memorials can be sent to the family.
Pearl Irene Bartel Rud
Peral Irene Bartel Rud, 91, Sarasota, Fla., died Monday June 17, 2013, at The Springs in Sarasota. She was born Nov. 2, 1921, in Franksville, Wis., to William Emil and Margaret Lillian Bartel. On Jan. 31, 1942, she married Harold Ragnar Rud in Chicago. She attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago and raised her family in Oriole Park. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings. She especially enjoyed children and encouraged her children and grandchildren to stand up for themselves and do well in school. She also enjoyed skiing, taking her children on excursions and visiting friends and family in Illinois and Wisconsin. She worked as a school secretary for many years before retiring with her husband – a veteran and former construction superintendent – to Cape Coral, Fla., where they enjoyed the year-round warmth and made many lasting friendships. Survivors include two daughters, Dlorah Audrey (Bud) Hayden, Sarasota, and Kristin Margaret (John) Winn, Grand Junction, Colo.; three grandchildren, Matt (Kim) Stone, Woodstock; Mark Stone, North Charleston, S.C., and Scott (Erin Young) Winn, Silverthorne, Colo.; five great-grandchildren, Zack and Zoe Stone, Paiton and Autumn Stone and Oliver Winn; a sister, Audrey (Ralph) Rasmussen, Cape Coral; and a brother, William (Mollie) Bartel, Elmhurst. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992; two sisters, Verna Bartel and Gladys Suerth; and a brother, Robert Bartel. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 26, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 545 S. Ardmore, Villa Park. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Gardens, Oakbrook Terrace. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Ivy Restaurant at 120 N. Hale, Wheaton. Donations in her name can be sent to Messiah Lutheran Church, 2691 NE Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL 33909.
Gerald ‘Jerry’ A. Draffkorn
Gerald “Jerry” A. Draffkorn Sr., 74, Wonder Lake, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at The Springs in Crystal Lake, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 2, 1939, in Chicago to Frank and Marian Quall Draffkorn. On Aug. 8, 1982, he married Susan Sullivan in Wonder Lake. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a well driller and retired three years ago from Joseph H. Huemann & Sons, Ringwood. He was a member of The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry. Survivors include his wife; Wonder Lake, two daughters, Jennifer (Patrick) Etherington,
Round Lake Park, and Jill Draffkorn, Woodstock; three sons, Jerry (Natalie) Draffkorn Jr., Woodstock, Jeff (Mary) Draffkorn, Mount Prospect, and Jim Draffkorn, Wheeling; two brothers, Frank (Ellen) Draffkorn, Dallas, Ga., and twin brother Tom (Janice) Draffkorn, Woodstock; and eight grandchildren, Trey, Jonelle, Katie, Matthew and Jonathon Draffkorn and Nathan, Emily and Logan Etherington. He was preceded in death by a sister, Marianne Cristy, and a brother, Donald Draffkorn. Visitation was July 5 at The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry. The funeral was July 6 at the church. The Rev. Paul White officiated. Burial was at Christ the King Cemetery, Wonder Lake. Arrangements were made by Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. Memorials can be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.
Miriam Lydia Eggum
Miriam Lydia Eggum, 95, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born Aug. 23, 1917, in Chicago to Herbert and Amelia (Schmidt) Schrecke. On July 24, 1937, she married John Eggum. She moved with her family to Woodstock in 1956. She enjoyed playing bridge and volunteering for the hospital auxiliary gift shop. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church for more than 50 years, the Woodstock Garden Club and McHenry County Homemakers Extension. She lived for her children and grandchildren and all the wonderful holidays they celebrated together. Survivors include two sons, John N. (Pamela) Eggum, Oak Park, and William A. Eggum, Monroe, Wisconsin; a daughter, Karen A. (Jerry) Wells, Woodstock; four grandchildren, Donald P. (Melinda) Wells, Woodstock, Karel L. (Chris) Wells, Caledonia, Wis., John P. (Meghan) Eggum, Chicago and Michael A. Eggum, Oak Park; five great-grandchildren, Drake M. Friedman, Samantha Lydia Friedman, Fiona A. Wells, Abigail Rose Litton, and John “Jack” Alexander Eggum. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2008; two nephews, Paul and “Pete” Eggum; a son-in-law, Robert Wells; two brothers, Herbert and Richard Schrecke; and a sister, Dorette Taylor. Visitation and the funeral were July 9 at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. Interment followed at McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock. Arrangements were made by Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. Memorials can be sent to a charity of one’s choosing.
Robert J. Zimmermann
Robert J. Zimmermann, 83, Woodstock, died Friday, July 5, at home. He was born Aug. 17, 1929, in Chicago to Fred and Theresa (Gart) Zimmermann. On April 7, 1951, he married Barbara Haack at St. Mary Church, Woodstock. He moved to Woodstock at the age of 9 and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church ever since. He was employed with Woodstock Die
Albert Ronne Baumann
Albert Ronne Baumann 74, Mission, Texas, formerly of Woodstock, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock . He was born June 6, 1939, in Fargo, N.D., to Albert and Isabel (Anderson ) Baumann. He married Marguerite Fitzgerald. He graduated from Worsham College in 1987 with a degree in mortuary science. He was a former partner at SchneiderLeucht,-Merwin, & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock, and was formerly employed at Union Special, Huntley. He was a member and past exalted ruler of the Woodstock Elks. He was a resident of Tropical Valley Acres, Mission Texas, and served as president and member of the board. He also was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Mission. He enjoyed golf and fishing and was an avid White Sox fan. He also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and solving soduko puzzles. He will be remembered as a great husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife; a son, Kenneth Baumann; a daughter, Kimberly (Jason) Sheckells; a son-in-law, Kevin Simes; six grandchildren, Parker Simes and Jacqueline Simes, Bryan and Stephanie Huffar and Jessica and Alexander Baumann; and a sister, Maryann Baumann. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn A. Simes, July 28, 2004, and his parents. Visitation was July 7 and 8 at SchneiderLeucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. The funeral was July 8 at the funeral home. Inurnment was at Linn-Hebron Cemetery, Hebron. Memorials can be sent to a charity of one’s choosing.
STREET SMARTS
POLICE BLOTTER Q Patrick James Haderly, 50, 107.5 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock, was arrested June 18 at 107.5 E. Van Buren St. on a warrant with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear in court on a charge of battery. Haderly was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set for $5,000. Court date was to be set. Q Thomas G. Bonick, 50, 302 South Drive, Lakemoor, was charged June 22 with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at North Jefferson and East Judd streets, Woodstock. Bonick was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond and court date were to be set.
Casting Company and, after retirement, ventured into several different jobs ranging from selling fertilizer to working at a car wash. He was a dedicated family man and received enjoyment from his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Steven (Kathleen) Zimmermann, Palatine, John W. (Diane) Zimmermann, Fresno, Calif., and Jerome “Jerry” Zimmermann, Woodstock; five grandchildren, Eric (Pam) Zimmermann, Janna Zimmermann, Kristine (Timothy) Murphy, Richard (Dana) Zimmermann and Alexia Zimmermann; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles (Marian) Zimmermann and Paul Zimmermann; two sisters, Terese Thompson and Ann (Steven) Janienke; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Patricia J. Zimmermann; and a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Florence Zimmermann. Visitation and the funeral Mass were July 9 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery, Woodstock. Memorials can be sent to Journey Care,405 Lake Zurich Road Barrington, IL 60010, or St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098. Arrangements were made by SchneiderLeucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.
Q Jacob C. Adams, 27, 104 N. Rose Farm Road, Woodstock, was charged June 22 with possession of drug equipment at North Jefferson and East Judd streets. Adams posted $150 bond. Court date was set for July 18. Q Christopher Robert Catania, 20, 110 Villa Road, Streamwood, was charged June 26 with driving while license was suspended, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding at Highway 14, Woodstock. Catania was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $1,500. Court date was set for June 27. Q Eduardo R. Arango, 41, 302 W.
Diggins, Harvard, was charged June 28 with no driver’s license and speeding at Highway 14 and Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock. Arango posted $150 bond. Court date was set for Aug. 1. Q Paul Brian Smith, 43, 1475 Commons Drive, Woodstock, was charged June 30 with battery at 3701 Doty Road. Smith was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $1,500. Court date was set for July 25. Any charges are merely accusations, and defendants or suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Franklinville Road between South Street and Perkins Road will close this week for resurfacing. Detours will use Kishwaukee Valley, Vermont, Garden Valley and Millstream roads as well as Route 176. The roadwork is expected to be completed by July 31.
Average gas price
$3.78
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0.11
Reflects average price of regular unleaded gasoline at Woodstock gas stations the morning of July 8.