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Northwest Herald NWHerald.com Section A Sunday, January 31, 2016 LOCAL NEWS In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George's name to a charity of your choice. For more information contact the funeral home at 815-385-0063 or log onto www.colonialmchenry.com Tom will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Peggy; his daughter, Susan (Steve) Kuhn; grandchildren, Candice (Daniel) Boone, Melissa Broker, and Amanda Perrone; great-grandchildren, Gwyneth Broker, Sarah Boone, Leah Broker, Rebecca Boone, Blake Perrone, Danny Boone, Ashlyn Perrone; his brother and sister, Rosemary (Richard) Lytle, Howard (Rosemary) Mortimer and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Margaret; son-in-law, Douglas Perrone; and great-granddaughter, Savannah Boone. In lieu flowers memorials may be made to family. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in McHenry at 5 p.m.

on Saturday February 13, 2016. For more information contact Colonial Funeral Home Crematory at 815-385-0063 or log on www. colonialmchenry.com. FRANCES IRVIN Born: Nov. 15, 1935; in South Bend, IN Died: Jan.

25, 2016; in Woodstock, IL Frances Louise Irvin (nee Pielach) formerly of Inverness, Florida, born November 15, 1935 to Aloysius and Gertrude (Gorney) Pielach in South Bend, Indiana, died at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock, January 25, 2016. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 47 years, James Edward Irvin; sister Loretta; brother-in-law, Bob Kell; as well as nephew, Tom Kell. Survivors include her daughters, Deborah (Peter) Riis of Woodstock, IL and Donna Irvin of Scotsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Amy, Amber and Hanson; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, John, Cheyenne, and Brooklyn; niece, Tammy Turley; and nephews, Bob and Tony Kell; and her dear friend, Diane Lipsette.A Arrangements are being handled by the Cremation Society of Illinois. Her remains along with those of her husband, will be scattered over the Gulf of Mexico. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

superintendent of construction for Par Development Corporation, Bud previously was employed by Kimball Hill Homes. Bud was a NASCAR enthusiast and one of his greatest enjoyments in life was riding his Harley. He was very involved with Wonder Lake Boys Baseball when his children were young. Bud will be remembered as a dedicated coach and volunteer within the league for many years. A doting grandfather, he treasured being a part of the activities of his grandchildren.

Survivors include three children, Tammy (Kent) Stinger, Kelly (Ryan) Udelhofen and Bill Slack; five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Trevor, Lucas, Addison and Megan; and a brother, Raymond (Mickey) Slack. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Joanne, on June 17, 1988. The cremation rite will be accorded privately. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

20, at the Woodstock Moose Lodge 1329, 406 Clay Street, Woodstock, IL 60098. For those wishing to honor his memory, memorials to his family would be appreciated. Arrangements were entrusted to Justen's Wonder Lake Funeral Home, 7611 W. Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake, IL 60097. For information, please call the funeral home at 815-728-0233, or visit http:www.justenfh.com where friends may leave an online condolence message for his family.

Continued from page A6 DOROTHY FERSLEW Born: Sept. 6, 1929 Died: Jan. 26, 2016 Dorothy Ferslew, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, at the age of 86. She was born September 6, 1929, in Chicago to Frank and Marie (nee Kuna) Gapski. On June 7, 1952, Dorothy was united in marriage to Howard Ferslew.

Dorothy spent two years at Wilbur Wright Junior College. She was employed as a secretary, and later in life she became a dog groomer. Dorothy had a passion for dogs; she was a breeder and exhibitor of Cocker Spaniels. Many of her dogs received their AKC Championship. She was also a dedicated member of the Skyline Cocker Spaniel Club and the American Spaniel Club for many years.

Dorothy is survived by her loving daughter, Susan (Jim) McFarlane; beloved grandchildren, Kelsey and Ben McFarlane; and her niece, Debbie Mclntyre. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard; brother, George Gapski; and many cherished friends. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, February 5, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a service to celebrate Dorothy's life at 8:30 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 Terra Cotta (Rt 176) Crystal Lake.

To express online condolences please visit www.davenportfamily. com or call the funeral home at 815-459-3411 for information. Rockford, Illinois as a child, where her parents, Charles and Virginia (Sisti) Weber, raised her and Ruth's younger sister, Nancy. On June 29, 1957, Ruth married Charles McCarthy in Rockford. The couple moved to Harvard soon thereafter and raised a family, which included nearly 40 foster children of all ages over a period of 20 years.

Ruth worked at the Harvard Police Department as a radio dispatcher for most of her adult life, where she retired as head dispatcher. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Church and attended regularly, often several times a week. She was a member of the church's senior choir. Ruth also played a lead role in unionizing Harvard's city employees.

Throughout her life Ruth pulled for the underdog, which accounts for her avid support of Chicago sports teams and the occasional stray cats, dogs, opossums (including "Georgeington" the opossum), raccoons, and neglected or abused children. Ruth also had a great sense of humor and was quick to laugh at any joke, appropriate for church or otherwise. Surviving are Ruth's children. Daniel (Michelle) of Hebron, Illinois; Jeffrey (Patricia) of Harvard; Terence (Kristi) of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin; Steven of Hudson, Wisconsin; a foster son, David, of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, Kristin Hammond; Jessica McCormick and Matthew McCarthy; Rachel and Allison McCarthy; Conor, Braden, Jenna and Ryan McCarthy; Hannah and Zach McCarthy; and two great grandchildren, Teagan McCormick and Colm McCormick. Also surviving is Ruth's sister, Nancy (Joe) Goodwin, of Ankeny, lowaValrico, Florida, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles. Visitation will be February 3, from 9:30 to 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 206 E. Front in Harvard. The funeral will immediately follow at St.

Joseph Church. Lunch following the funeral will be at the Harvard Moose Lodge. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Masses in Ruth's name would be appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, please send gifts in her memory to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. Call Saunders McFarlin Funeral Home for more info at HELEN JEAN REXFORD Born: Dec. 24, 1926 Died: Jan. 28, 2016 Helen Jean Rexford, age 89 of Portage Wl, and formerly of Barrington passed away January 28, 2016. She was born December 24, 1926, in Chicago, the daughter of Owen and Helen (nee Kandlik) Gilleland.

Helen is survived by three children, Kent (Angela) Rexford, Randall (Marilyn) Rexford and Alison (Dennis) Woolverton; her grandchildren, Brent, Theodore, Kent, Laurean, Denise, Randi Lee, Dana, Wade, Evan, Beth, Amy and Tim; as well as 18 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Glenna Gilleland. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore A. Rexford; a son, Brent T. Rexford; and an infant granddaughter, Becky. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, from 4:00 PM til 8:00 PM at the Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Cary.

Funeral Service on Wednesday, February 3rd at 10:00 AM at the funeral home, burial to follow at Irving Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society. For info: 847-639-3817 or kahlemoore.com Con iu vh LOUIS C. SLACK Born: July 11, 1947 Died: Jan. 27, 2016 Louis C.

"Bud" Slack, age 68, of Wonder Lake, died suddenly Wednesday evening, January 27, 2016, at his home. He was born July 11, 1947, in northern Wisconsin to Lloyd and Margaret (Belongia) Slack. Bud moved with his family from Wisconsin to Woodstock, where he was educated in the Woodstock School District. He was employed in the home building and construction industry for the majority of his career. Most recently a 3 JOHN K.

G00DMANS0N Born: Jan. 30, 1934; in Painesville, OH Died: Jan. 28, 2016; in Algonquin, IL John K. Good-manson, age 81 of Algonquin, died peacefully, January 28, 2016. John was born January 30, 1934 in Painesville, Ohio the son of Louis and Dorothy Good- manson.A He graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville and attended Kent State University.

He proudly served in the United States Marines Corp. during the Korean Conflict.A He worked as the Director of International Sales for the Addressograph Multigraph Co. and later as Vice President of International Sales for Comdisco Inc. He was devoted to his family and loved spending time taking family photos and also taking photos of his world travels. John will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, his children, John (Marzetta) Goodmanson, Jeff (Cindy) Good-manson, Mark Goodmanson, and Debbie (Rick) Amstadt; by his grandchildren, Nicole (Karl), and Alyssa and by his great grandson, Carter.A He is also survived by his sister, Kathy Westergard, by many nieces and nephews and by his beloved dog, Hogan.A A He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Bill and Jimmy and by his sister, Mary, brother-in-law, Bob Walsh, sister-in-law, Lois Goodmanson, and brother-in-law, Vic Westergard. Visitation will be on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 4:00 to at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.A A funeral Mass will be celebrated at on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church-10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.A Burial will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.A In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to defiorejorgensen.com DeFiore organs i rn I. I in i RICHARD J.

HOUSTON Born: March 25, 1952 Died: Jan. 25, 2016 Richard James Houston, 63, of Crystal Lake passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2016. He was born on March 25, 1952, in Woodstock, IL to James and Lillian (nee Tesar) Houston. Richard was a life long resident of Crystal Lake, IL and had worked for ID0T for 31 years. Richard will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 31 years, Debralee (nee Cassell); his children; Michael Houston, Christina (Kieran) Hartnett-Georgi, Michelle (Steven) Hoyt-Georgi.

His grandchildren, Jada Jaxon Hoyt, Aubrey Fischer and Camden Houston; his sisters, Edie Aldridge and Nanci Sener; and his many nieces, nephews and friends. He was an avid Chicago sports fan, especially his beloved Chicago Bears. Besides his family his biggest love was his Dogs. Memorial visitation will be February 3, from until at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave.

(Rte. 176), Crystal Lake, IL 60014. In lieu of suits, Chicago Bears attire is welcomed! For information, please contact Davenport Family Funeral Home, 815-459-3411. For online condolences please visit, EDNA L. TORGESON Born: Jan.

5, 1929 Died: Jan. 28, 2016 Edna L. Torgeson, 87, of Woodstock, died peacefully on January 28, 2016, at the home of her daughter; the same home she and her husband built in 1963. She was surrounded by her family. Edna was born January 5, 1929, in Coral Illinois to Gleason and Pearl (Darr) Thompson.

She married Don G. Torgeson on July 14, 1949. They celebrated 38 years of marriage before Don passed away in 1987. She had a passion for baking, sewing, puzzles, watching tennis, and cheering for the Cubs. She is survived by her children, Peggy (Dennis) Gaul, Gerry (Susie) Torgeson, Doug Torgeson, Pam (Roy) Stackhouse, Sue (Tim) Brady, Lori (Frank) Sullivan Ehredt; her grandchildren, Kati (Mike) Meli, Erik (Sam) Torgeson, Kelsy (Tory) Hutchison, Wade Torgeson, Abbie (Justin) Massa, Lindsay Torgeson, Ryan Torgeson, Paige Thorne, Ashley (Pat) Ryan, Bailey Thorne, Jeremy Sesko, Shane Sesko, Erin Brady, Pat Brady, Jon (Janel) Sullivan, Mary Sullivan; fifteen great grandchildren; a sister, Ina Hall; and a niece, Diana Lee (Dean) Wilkerson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Don Torgeson. Interment will be private, and arrangements are incomplete for a Celebration of Her Life that will be held at a later date. Memorials in Edna's name may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263; or online at http:www.rmhc.org For information contact the funeral home at 815-338-1710, or visit the web site at slmcfh.com. 4 ft iocldv (if Hlir-niF. COLLEEN M.

MAHONEY Born: June 17, 1981; in Des Plaines, IL Died: Jan. 27, 2016; in Woodstock, IL Colleen Marie Mahoney, age 34, of McHenry, entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Centegra Hospital Woodstock. Born June 17, 1981, in Des Plaines to Patrick and Linda (Ohm) Mahoney, Colleen was a graduate of the McHenry County College SED0M Program and lived life to the fullest. Her passions included horseback riding, bowling, cooking, movies and music. As a cheerleader for her family and friends, Colleen allowed everyone around her to feel unique and special while enjoying every moment of every day.

As the oldest of four children, Colleen and her addictive smile touched more people than we will ever know. Her angelic spirit will long be remembered by the infinite lives she has touched. Colleen is survived by her loving family, including her parents, Linda and Patrick; her brothers, Patrick and Ryan; her sister, Kelly; her maternal grandmother, Betty Ohm; aunts uncles, Michael (Marie) Ohm, Mariann Mahoney, Daniel (Peg) Mahoney, John "Tim" (Kathy) Mahoney, Joseph "Vince" (Patti) Mahoney, William (Carolyn) Mahoney, Joanne Sanigrossi; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ken "Papa" Ohm; her paternal grandparents, Michael and Patricia Mahoney; and her uncles, Michael Mahoney and Philip Ohm. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m.

until 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2016, at Justen Funeral Home Crematory, 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Visitation will resume Tuesday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m. at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W.

Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL 60050. The funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, with entombment following in the church cemetery. For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, her family suggests memorials to Main Stay Therapeutic Farm, 6919 Keystone Road, Richmond, IL 60071, and or to the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA), 285 Memorial Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60050 For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may leave an on-line condolence message for her family. RUTH A.

MCCARTHY Born: Oct. 2, 1932; in Victoria, TX Died: Jan. 29, 2016; in Harvard, IL Ruth A. McCarthy, 83, died comfortably January 29, in Harvard, surrounded by family, following an extended illness. Ruth was born October 2, 1932, in Victoria, Texas and moved to THOMAS P.

MORTIMER Born: Feb. 26, 1940 Died: Jan. 25, 2016 Thomas P. Mortimer, 75, of McHenry passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 25, 2016. Tom was born on Feb.

26, 1940, in Chicago. Tom was married for 51 years to Peggy (Flowers) on Oct. 1, 1964. He was employed in auto sales for 51 years. He had a passion for selling cars and restoring old cars.

Tom was a Monster Chicago Bears fan. He loved spending time with his friends, family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nicest 1 1. i I. Hi! mi I I GEORGE M.

FREUND Born: July 7, 1924 Died: Jan. 29, 2016 George M. Freund, age 91, of McHenry, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in McHenry on July 7, 1924, the son of George P. and Mary (Meyer) Freund.

On June 12, 1948, he married the love of his life, Gloria Biggers at St. Mary's Catholic Church in McHenry. They were married for 50 years and raised 4 children until Gloria's passing in 1998. George worked with his two brothers in their family-owned business, J.I. Case Company, until his retirement.

He was a member and usher of St. Mary Catholic Church. George was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, the VFW, and the American Legion. He was very active with the McHenry School Board, and a Loan Officer with the McHenry Savings and Loan. He was the singer and trumpet player for his 5-piece dance band, played trumpet for many years in the McHenry City Band his true passion was singing.

He also loved bowling, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Patti (Dave) Laursen, Carole (Frank) Tucci, and Linda (Bill) Pomierski; his grandchildren, Jill (Joe) Flores, Todd (Erica) Freund, Nikki (Dan) Pagels, Frankie Tucci, Dan (Ava) Pomierski, and Justine, Brianne and Matthew Pomierski; his great-grandchildren, Abby and Gwen Flores, Layla and Ryder Pagels and Easton Freund; his brother, Robert (Renee) Freund; his sisters-in-law, Doris Freund, Joan Dermont and Judy Biggers; daughter-in-law, Laurie Freund-Dina; many nieces, nephews and cousins, and his much loved caregiver and friend, Ganzo. George was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Gloria; his dear son, Bob; and his brother, Jim. The visitation will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2016, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview McHenry II 60050. The visitation will continue Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at the funeral home from 9:30 to The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday at at St.

Mary Catholic Church, 1401 N. Richmond McHenry IL 60050. Burial will be in the church Cemetery. and Most Affordable runeral Momtnfpzlrea If 41 Voted "The Best of the Fox" in McHenry County for Five Straight Years Family Funeral Homes And Crematory Family-Owned and Operated I. Hi! Ml I I 1 1.

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