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Saturday, November 25, 2006 RAYMOND J. BOURBON Born: Aug. 2, 1924; in Chicago Died: Nov. 23, 2006; in Fox Lake He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps FOX LAKE Raymond J.

Bourbon 82, of Leisure Village, Fox Lake and of North Fort Myers, for the past 15 years, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 2, 1924, in Chicago to Raymond and Genevieve (Leonard) Bourbon. He was a retired engineer of Illinois Bell Telephone after 37 years of employment.

He was a veteran of World War Il, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and he had been a "radarman" for the 452nd Bomb Squadron in England during his army service. He was a member of the Fox Lake Lions Club, of which he was a past president, officer and also had had many other positions. He was a member of Lakes Region American Legion Post 703, a former member of the village of Fox Lake Building and Zoning Committee and a member of the Illinois Bell Telephone Pioneers. In Fort Myers, he was a member of the North Fort Myers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10127, and a member of the Pioneer Village Fun Band of North Fort Myers.

He was very active enjoying dancing, traveling, boating and judo, and he especially loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine "Lori" Bourbon of Fox Lake, whom he married June 23, 1992, in Northfield; his children, Sheryl (Rich) Herr of Spring Grove, Scott Bourbon of Genoa City, Patty (Len) Swederski of Richmond, Daniel (Deborah) Stegeman of McHenry and Patti (the late Tony) Culotta of Fox Lake; his grandchildren, Brett McClary of California, Tony Culotta of Arizona, Todd Culotta of Texas and Tim Culotta of Wisconsin, Benjamin (Tina) Bourbon of Fox Lake, Jasmine Bourbon of Round Lake, Kevin Grooms of Spring Grove, Jason (Melissa) Grooms of Spring Grove, Traci (Gene) Brown of Spring Grove, Joe Swederski of Richmond, Scott Swederski of Twin Lakes, Jason (Becky) Carter of Colorado and Jo Lynn (Casey) Meirovitz of Utah; and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Norma Bourbon, in 1989. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov.

26, at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, 27, at the funeral home.

Deacon Larry Spohr will officiate. Burial will be in Grant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Seasons Hospice, 606 Potter Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016; or to the American Legion Post 703, 213 Riverside Island Drive, Fox Lake, IL 60020. For information, call the funeral home at (847) 587-2100. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Sign the guest book at www.NWHerald.com/obits DAVID ADANE BOWLES Born: Aug.

21, 1932; in Worcester, Mass. Died: Nov. 22, 2006; in McHenry He was U.S. Navy veteran WONDER LAKE David Adane Bowles, 74, of Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at Northern Illinois Medical Center in McHenry.

He was born Aug. 21, 1932, in Worcester, to Cyril A. and Irene (Sampson) Bowles. On July 28, 1972, he married Jean A. Goodeve in Woodstock.

Formerly of Clinton, he was a Wonder Lake resident for the past 39 years. He was the former president of Look Out Point subdivision and also served in various other leadership roles in the Wonder Lake area. His straight talk on Wonder Lake issues was his passion, and he will be greatly missed. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War as a radar technician.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, he attended the University of Illinois earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1961. He was a carpenter by trade, and after moving to Wonder Lake, he became proprietor of Contractors Service. He also raised and raced standard breed horses. He liked gardening, was an avid fishing and hunting enthusiast, was very knowledgeable regarding all Chicago sporting activities, and enjoyed swapping stories during coffee time at Busy Bee.

Survivors include his wife of 34 years; five children, Michelle Hennings of Atlanta, Linda (Marlon) Tejada of Waukesha, Mary (Scott) Fredrick of Waukesha, Sandi (Chrys Dudek) Kasting of Nevada City, and Martin (Rhonda) Kasting of Poplar Grove; eight grandchildren, Dustin, Jessica, Benjamin, Caila, Chase, Ryan, Kaley and Eric; two great-grandchildren, Camryn and Taylor; and two sisters, Virginia (the late Tony) Kay of Miami and Barbara Berg of Smyrna, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents. The visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Justen's Wonder Lake Funeral Home, 7611 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake, IL 60097.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at Christ the King Church, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake. The Rev.

Steven Sabo will officiate. Interment will be in Christ the King Cemetery in Wonder Lake. Memorials made to the Wonder Lake Fire Deptepartment (Fireman's Personal Fund), would be appreciated by the family. For information, call the funeral home at (815) 728-0233. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.justenfh.com Sign the guest book at www.

NWHerald.com/obits MARCELLA L. BROWN Sign the guest book at www. Born: Nov. 9, 1922; in Chile, Wis, NWHerald.com/obits Died: Nov. 22, 2006 She was an avid golf fan OBITUARIES DELAVAN, Wis.

Marcella L. Brown, 84, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. She was born Nov. 9, 1922, in Chile, to Fredrick and Grace Pollnow.

She married John Brown on Nov. 17, 1945, in Marengo, at Zion Lutheran Church. She graduated from Marengo Community High School. She was employed by Marengo Federal Savings and Loan. She was an avid golf fan, a member of BelMar Country Club for many years and vacationed in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for golf.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Bryce (Robert) Johnson of Delavan, a son, Alexander (Patricia) Brown of Marengo; a sister, Olive (Ollie) Wunderlich of Marengo; and a granddaughter, Lisa Lacher of Rockford. She was preceded in death by her parents. She had requested no services. Arrangements were made by Monroe Funeral Home Cremation Services of Delavan. Sign the guest book at www.NWHerald.com/obits RUTH ERNST Born: May 22, 1943; in Findley, Ohio Died: Nov.

23, 2006; in Fergus Falls, Minn. She graduated from McHenry High School in 1961 ROTHSAY, MINN. Ruth (Mrs. Harlan) Ernst, 63, of Rothsay, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Pioneer Senior Cottages in Fergus Falls, Minn.

She was born May 22, 1943, in Findley, Ohio, to Orlo and Ruth (Morrison) McMahon. She grew up in Illinois and graduated from McHenry High School in 1961. She married Harlan Arthur Ernst on June 11, 1966, at Zion Lutheran Church in McHenry. She worked as a waitress at Bills Grill in Crystal Lake, Illinois for six years and also worked at various factory jobs. She became a full-time homemaker in 1983 and enjoyed spending time with Harlan.

Her interests included flower gardening, craft shows and garage sales. She is survived by her husband, Harlan; a sister, Linda (Ralph) Kraeplin of Wonder Lake; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials are preferred to Lakeland Hospice, Fergus Falls. The visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 27, and an hour before service at Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. The service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the funeral home.

For information, call the funeral home at (218) 736-7586. Jean M. Albertsen: The visitation will W. Terra Cotta Crystal Lake. Paul Catholic Church in Cary.

For be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Interment will be in Crystal Lake information, call the funeral home Nov. 25, at Querhammer Flagg Memorial Park. For information, at (847) 639-3817.

Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta call the funeral home at (815) 459- Amelia Ducy: The visitation will be Crystal Lake. The funeral 1760. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m.

Barbara J. Barnett: The funeral Mass Nov. 25, at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Saturday, Nov. 25, at St. Thomas will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.

Home in Richmond. The Mass of the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 Saturday, Nov. 25, at Sts. Peter Resurrection will be celebrated at Laid Off? TAKE THE NEXT STEP TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE Medical Assisting CLASSES START SOON Grants available for laid off workers Day and evening classes Job placement assistance Financial aid for those who qualify FIRST INSTITUTE 815-459-3500 Career Training For Success 790 McHenry Crystal Lake www.firstinstitute.com NORTHWEST HERALD nwherald.com DONALD E. ETES Born: April 16, 1939; Rockford Died: Nov.

21, 2006; Woodstock RIDGEFIELD Donald E. Etes, 67, of Ridgefield, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at Centegra Extended Care Center in Woodstock. He was born April 16, 1939, to Donald and Mable (Traver) Etes in Rockford. Inspired by his rural roots growing up on a farm, he treasured higher education and pursued learning experiences that offered him many creative outlets.

His chemistry and engineering background allowed him to develop products as diverse as the foam seat cushions for the Apollo 13 spacecraft to medical devices in the ostomy field. His passion for education led him to lead the early call for a local junior college in McHenry County, where he served as an adviser on numerous projects. His life was characterized by his love for his family and friends, and for his work. An inventor with more than 60 patents, he also was the owner of The Atrium Flower Shop in Crystal Lake for more than 14 years. His hobbies included fly fishing, painting and gourmet cooking.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria; a daughter, Elizabeth (Richard) Black; a son, Donald K. (Etsuko) Etes; a stepdaughter, Dianne (Thomas) Buehler; a stepson, David Fickert; his grandchildren, Nicole, John, Jessica, Megan and Matthew; a brother, James (Linda) Etes; and a sister, Patricia (Joel) Oman. The visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Skaja Bachmann Funeral Home, 7715 W.

Route 14, Crystal Lake. The funeral will proceed at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, from the funeral home to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass at 11 a.m.

Interment will be at Crystal Lake Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Centegra Health Systems Foundation, or Doctors' Without Borders or First Foundation. For information, call the funeral home at (815) 455-2233. Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/öbits LARRY DEAN KNUTSON JR.

Died: Nov. 23, 2006; in Rockford WOODSTOCK Larry Dean Knutson 52, of Woodstock, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, in Rockford. Arrangements are pending at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin Cooney Funeral Home in Woodstock. For information, call the funeral will be at (815) 338-1710.

Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits Saturday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Spring Grove. Internment will be in St. Peter Cemetery in Spring Grove.

For information, call the funeral home at (815) 678-7311. Continued on page 5B WINONA E. 'BETTY' McCOMB Born: May 26, 1916; in Winnipeg, Canada Died: Nov. 23, 2006; in Woodstock She owned and operated a beauty shop in Wonder Lake WOODSTOCK Winona E. "Betty" McComb, 90, of Hebron, died Thursday, Nov.

23, 2006, at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. She was born May 26, 1916, in Winnipeg, Canada to Cecil and Adelia (Bowie) Hicks. She owned and operated the Gayle -Wend Beauty Shop in Wonder Lake for 35 years. She was a member of the St. John's Church in Hebron.

Survivors include two daughters, Gayle Mansfield of Hebron and Wendy (Kenneth Schlobohm) McComb of Bartlett; a half brother, Jack (Martha) Hicks of Ann Arbor, a sister, Patricia Hazelton of Ottawa, Canada; two grandchildren, Kim (Skip) Garlic and Shawn (Anne) Mansfield; two great-grandchildren, Dalton and Kattie Garlic; a friend, Kirk McComb of Carpentersville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; and five sisters, Nelda, Illeen, Ivy, Wilma and Fern. A memorial service is being planned at a later date. Her cremains will be buried in Canada. Memorials may be made in her name to St.

John's Lutheran Church, 9812 St. Alban, Hebron, IL 60034; or to the Hebron Rescue Squad. Arrangements were made by Schneider-Leucht-Merwin Cooney Funeral Home in Woodstock. For information, call the funeral home at (815) 338-1710. Sign the guest book at www.

NWHerald.com/obits CARRIE McLENNAN Born: Dec. 17, 1920; in Princeton, N.J. Died: Nov. 23, 2006; in Barrington She was a former member oft the Fox River Grove library board FOX RIVER GROVE Carrie McLennan, 85, a resident of Fox River Grove for 44 years, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.

She was born Dec. 17, 1920, in Princeton, N.J. She was married to Thomas McLennan Sr. She was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of Cary United Methodist Church and a former longtime library board member in Fox River Grove.

Survivors include her children, Thomas (Carol) McLennan Jr. of Kras- nodar, Russia, Alan (Charlene) McLennan of Mundelein, Heather McLennan of Fox River Grove and Robin (Mary) McLennan of Black Creek, eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Laura (the late Homer) Hill of Goldsboro, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband. The visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov.

26, at Windridge Funeral Home, 104 High Road, Cary. The funeral will be private. Interment will be in Windridge Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. For information, call the funeral home at (847) 639-2191.

Sign the guest book at www. NWHerald.com/obits GEAN WRIGHT Born: June 22, 1927; in Sharon, Tenn. Died: Nov. 22, 2006; in Woodstock He was an avid White Sox fan WOODSTOCK Gean Wright, 79, of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, at his home.

He was born June 22, 1927, in Sharon, to Jesse T. and Ruby D. (Finch) Wright. On May 28, 1955, he married Patsy Owens in Chicago. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was an avid White Sox fan.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years; four children, Paula (Lee) Popowski of Palatine, Randy (JoAnn) Wright of Crystal Lake, Don Wright of Cary and Donna "DeeDee" (Peter) Gerrard of Harvard; five grandchildren, Geno and Jenna Wright of Crystal Lake, Kayti Popowksi of Palatine, and Kennedy and Sydney Wright of Cary; a brother, Gaye (Barbara) Wright of Tennessee; two sisters, Dorothy (David) Damron of Tennessee and Faye (Bob) Walker of Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John, Pete and Dean; and two sisters, Mildred and Jessalee. The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26, at Querhammer Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W.

Terra Cotta Crystal Lake.The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the funeral at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home. Chaplain Marilyn Hendricks will officiate.

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