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Elgin IL Obituaries and Death Notices
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Former Elgin schoolteacher Kathleen Ann Turnquist, a lifelong advocate for students with developmental disabilities, died Tuesday after a six-month battle with cancer.Turnquist, 59, joined Elgin Area School District U-46 in the fall of 1979 and taught at several elementary schools as a special-education teacher and later a general education teacher, ending her 33-year career at Lowrie Elementary School. She went on disability in 2010 and retired from the district in 2013. She was a longtime building representative for the Elgin Teachers Association and served on the district's Instructional Council and numerous other committees.School was everything to her, said husband Jerry Turnquist, a retired U-46 teacher."She was a lifelong teacher. That's all she wanted to be," he said. "Our kitchen table was full of grading materials. ... She spent endless hours during summer vacation preparing her room."A 1975 graduate of Morton East High school in Cicero, Turnquist was inspired to become involved in...
Saturday, April 08, 2017AM to 1 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM in the Chapel with Elder Ricky Harcrow officiating. Burial will be at Butler Cemetery.Mrs. Scott was a member of Elgin Crossroads Primative Baptist Church. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jessie Johns; granddaughter, Tanya Scott; sister, Robbie Trautman; brother, Joseph Johns, Jr.Mrs. Scott is survived by two sons, Chris Scott and Ted Scott (Jennifer); sisters, Mary Neigebauer (Mike) and Joyce Chandler (Jim); grandchildren, Brandie Scott, Bradley Johnston, Jr., Becky Scott, C.J. Scott, Billy Scott, and Joey Scott; special nieces and nephew, Michele Neigebauer, David Neigebauer, Sherry Taylor, and Darlene Brown.You are invited to leave condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com.
Monday, February 27, 2017Home & Cremation Service, 266-7525.DYSART -- Mark Ewoldt, 54, of Dysart, died Monday, Feb. 20, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; Overton Funeral Home, Dysart, 476-7355.ELGIN -- Richard Allen "Dick" Schultz, 68, of Elgin, died at home Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at home; Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, (563) 426-5321. Get tips on free stuff and fun ideas delivered weekly to your inbox .whatcounts-form-container.well { padding-bottom: 5px; } .whatcounts-form-container .left-col, .whatcounts-form-container .right-col{ float: left; width: 100%; max-width: 345px; } .whatcounts-form-container .left-col{ margin-right: 20px; } .whatcounts-form-container .whatcounts-min .left-col{ max-width: none; margin: 0; } .whatcounts-form-container .disclaimer { font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom:10px; clear:both; } .whatcounts-form-container .input-group-addon.wc-addon-captcha{ padding: 4px 10px; border-left: 0; } ELGIN -- Donald R. Hanson, 63, of Elgin, died Sunday, Feb. 19, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, (563) 426-5321.IOWA FALLS -- Mary Jane Mulford, 84, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at Hansen Family Hospital; Woodley Funeral Home, LLC of Iowa Falls, (641) 648-7700.OELWEIN -- Shirley M. Jensen, 85, of rural Oelwein, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at Oelwein Health Care Center; Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein.TAMA -- Lawrence William Hagerty, 87 of Tama, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at Central Iowa Healthcare Hospital in Marshalltown; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Homes, Tama, (641) 484-3400.
Monday, January 16, 2017A long-running lawsuit between an Elgin funeral home and a man who argued his wife was wrongfully cremated has been settled for $30,000, according to one of the attorneys in the case.Laird Funeral Home agreed to pay Timothy Cahill $22,500 under the settlement agreement, with Twin Pines Crematorium of East Dundee paying $7,500, Adam Kreuzer, Laird defense attorney, said Tuesday.Kreuzer said $30,000 is about what it would have cost to defend the lawsuit, which was set for trial in late 2016. Kreuzer said neither Laird nor Twin Pines admitted to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement."Laird did its best in a difficult situation," Kreuzer said. "It was a difficult case for everybody."Cahill sued the Elgin funeral home, the crematorium and the Kane County coroner's office in 2011 for damages in excess of $50,000, saying the entities violated the Illinois Crematory Regulation Act.Cahill, a trucker, argued in his lawsuit that the body of his wife, Helen Cahill, 64, who was struck and killed by a car Nov. 22, 2010 at McLean...
Monday, January 16, 2017Lake Victor Baptist Church.He also served on the board of Farmers Mutual Insurance.Larry was preceded in death by his wife; Nalda Kenan Hodge, brother; Elgin Hodge and sister; Faye Watt.He is survived by their son; Barry D. Hodge of Burnet, and a host of nieces and nephews.Those named as Honorary Pallbearers are Jack Field, Jason Hahn, Sturgis Jackson, Bobby Minton, Waylon Kelley, Lamar Schooley and Bill Pell.A visitation for friends and family will be held Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet.A graveside service and interment will be held Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Reverend Barry Drake officiating.Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.comIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association P.O. Box 662 Burnet, TX. 78611.Rate this article: ...
Monday, January 09, 2017Newport News to the late Wilton and Thelma Marshall Dunn. He was a graduate of West Point High School.He is survived by his wife, Mary Brooks Dunn; daughters, Karen Dunn, and her wife, Donna, of Elgin, Ill., and Terry Modr, and her husband, Keith, of West Point, Va.; stepson, Wade Cutrell of King and Queen, Va.; sister, Anna Dixon of West Point, Va.; and a number of other loving relatives and close friends.More than anything, Wilton enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Fishing, hunting and being outdoors were among his hobbies. He also enjoyed gadgets and building or doing things with the plans only in his head. While at home, he could be found watching the western channel, playing games or singing with his wife. He was employed by Chesapeake Corporation for many years before leaving to be involved with several general contracting companies. He also managed Tacoma Hunting and Fishing Club during his working career and through retirement.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St., West Point. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Brett Reed Presbyterian Church, 29680 King William Road, West Point, VA 23181.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc., Box X, West Point, VA 23181; or the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-227-2345.
Monday, January 02, 2017Survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Coccoluto (Nighelli) and brother, Anthony Coccoluto (Angela), of Naples, Fl. Father of William Coccoluto of San Jose, CA, Diane Rodenbostel (Alvin) of Elgin, Il and Somerville and Robert Coccoluto of Somerville. Grandfather of Bryant and Deana Barker and Farrah Coccoluto. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON on Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm followed by a funeral home service at 4:00 pm. For directions or to send condolences, visit devitofuneralhomes.com.
Monday, December 26, 2016ELGIN – A gathering to celebrate the life of Sylina Johnson Mitchell, 42, was held Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.Ms. Mitchell died December 18, 2016. Born in Lumberton, N.C., she was a daughter of Dennis James Johnson and Francine Boone Munn. Ms. Mitchell was the owner of Charlie Kirkland Peanuts. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and spending time with her children and grandchildren.Surviving are her parents, Francine Munn, Dennis Johnson; step-mother, Cynthia Johnson; children, Dystany D. Mitchell of Lugoff, Joseph Mitchell of Lugoff, grandchildren, Jaiden, Kolton, Kodence, and Karrianna; brother, D.J. Johnson; and a sister, Deanna Johnson. Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net.
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017Former Elgin schoolteacher Kathleen Ann Turnquist, a lifelong advocate for students with developmental disabilities, died Tuesday after a six-month battle with cancer.Turnquist, 59, joined Elgin Area School District U-46 in the fall of 1979 and taught at several elementary schools as a special-education teacher and later a general education teacher, ending her 33-year career at Lowrie Elementary School. She went on disability in 2010 and retired from the district in 2013. She was a longtime building representative for the Elgin Teachers Association and served on the district's Instructional Council and numerous other committees.School was everything to her, said husband Jerry Turnquist, a retired U-46 teacher."She was a lifelong teacher. That's all she wanted to be," he said. "Our kitchen table was full of grading materials. ... She spent endless hours during summer vacation preparing her room."A 1975 graduate of Morton East High school in Cicero, Turnquist was inspired to become involved in...
Saturday, April 08, 2017AM to 1 PM at Elkins East Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 PM in the Chapel with Elder Ricky Harcrow officiating. Burial will be at Butler Cemetery.Mrs. Scott was a member of Elgin Crossroads Primative Baptist Church. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jessie Johns; granddaughter, Tanya Scott; sister, Robbie Trautman; brother, Joseph Johns, Jr.Mrs. Scott is survived by two sons, Chris Scott and Ted Scott (Jennifer); sisters, Mary Neigebauer (Mike) and Joyce Chandler (Jim); grandchildren, Brandie Scott, Bradley Johnston, Jr., Becky Scott, C.J. Scott, Billy Scott, and Joey Scott; special nieces and nephew, Michele Neigebauer, David Neigebauer, Sherry Taylor, and Darlene Brown.You are invited to leave condolences at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com.
Monday, February 27, 2017Home & Cremation Service, 266-7525.DYSART -- Mark Ewoldt, 54, of Dysart, died Monday, Feb. 20, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; Overton Funeral Home, Dysart, 476-7355.ELGIN -- Richard Allen "Dick" Schultz, 68, of Elgin, died at home Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at home; Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, (563) 426-5321. Get tips on free stuff and fun ideas delivered weekly to your inbox .whatcounts-form-container.well { padding-bottom: 5px; } .whatcounts-form-container .left-col, .whatcounts-form-container .right-col{ float: left; width: 100%; max-width: 345px; } .whatcounts-form-container .left-col{ margin-right: 20px; } .whatcounts-form-container .whatcounts-min .left-col{ max-width: none; margin: 0; } .whatcounts-form-container .disclaimer { font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom:10px; clear:both; } .whatcounts-form-container .input-group-addon.wc-addon-captcha{ padding: 4px 10px; border-left: 0; } ELGIN -- Donald R. Hanson, 63, of Elgin, died Sunday, Feb. 19, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Elgin, (563) 426-5321.IOWA FALLS -- Mary Jane Mulford, 84, of Iowa Falls, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at Hansen Family Hospital; Woodley Funeral Home, LLC of Iowa Falls, (641) 648-7700.OELWEIN -- Shirley M. Jensen, 85, of rural Oelwein, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at Oelwein Health Care Center; Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein.TAMA -- Lawrence William Hagerty, 87 of Tama, died Saturday, Feb. 18, at Central Iowa Healthcare Hospital in Marshalltown; Kruse-Phillips Funeral Homes, Tama, (641) 484-3400.
Monday, January 16, 2017A long-running lawsuit between an Elgin funeral home and a man who argued his wife was wrongfully cremated has been settled for $30,000, according to one of the attorneys in the case.Laird Funeral Home agreed to pay Timothy Cahill $22,500 under the settlement agreement, with Twin Pines Crematorium of East Dundee paying $7,500, Adam Kreuzer, Laird defense attorney, said Tuesday.Kreuzer said $30,000 is about what it would have cost to defend the lawsuit, which was set for trial in late 2016. Kreuzer said neither Laird nor Twin Pines admitted to any wrongdoing as part of the settlement."Laird did its best in a difficult situation," Kreuzer said. "It was a difficult case for everybody."Cahill sued the Elgin funeral home, the crematorium and the Kane County coroner's office in 2011 for damages in excess of $50,000, saying the entities violated the Illinois Crematory Regulation Act.Cahill, a trucker, argued in his lawsuit that the body of his wife, Helen Cahill, 64, who was struck and killed by a car Nov. 22, 2010 at McLean...
Monday, January 16, 2017Lake Victor Baptist Church.He also served on the board of Farmers Mutual Insurance.Larry was preceded in death by his wife; Nalda Kenan Hodge, brother; Elgin Hodge and sister; Faye Watt.He is survived by their son; Barry D. Hodge of Burnet, and a host of nieces and nephews.Those named as Honorary Pallbearers are Jack Field, Jason Hahn, Sturgis Jackson, Bobby Minton, Waylon Kelley, Lamar Schooley and Bill Pell.A visitation for friends and family will be held Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet.A graveside service and interment will be held Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Reverend Barry Drake officiating.Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.comIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association P.O. Box 662 Burnet, TX. 78611.Rate this article: ...
Monday, January 09, 2017Newport News to the late Wilton and Thelma Marshall Dunn. He was a graduate of West Point High School.He is survived by his wife, Mary Brooks Dunn; daughters, Karen Dunn, and her wife, Donna, of Elgin, Ill., and Terry Modr, and her husband, Keith, of West Point, Va.; stepson, Wade Cutrell of King and Queen, Va.; sister, Anna Dixon of West Point, Va.; and a number of other loving relatives and close friends.More than anything, Wilton enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Fishing, hunting and being outdoors were among his hobbies. He also enjoyed gadgets and building or doing things with the plans only in his head. While at home, he could be found watching the western channel, playing games or singing with his wife. He was employed by Chesapeake Corporation for many years before leaving to be involved with several general contracting companies. He also managed Tacoma Hunting and Fishing Club during his working career and through retirement.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th St., West Point. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, at Brett Reed Presbyterian Church, 29680 King William Road, West Point, VA 23181.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Point Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Inc., Box X, West Point, VA 23181; or the American Cancer Society by calling 1-800-227-2345.
Monday, January 02, 2017Survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Coccoluto (Nighelli) and brother, Anthony Coccoluto (Angela), of Naples, Fl. Father of William Coccoluto of San Jose, CA, Diane Rodenbostel (Alvin) of Elgin, Il and Somerville and Robert Coccoluto of Somerville. Grandfather of Bryant and Deana Barker and Farrah Coccoluto. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON on Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm followed by a funeral home service at 4:00 pm. For directions or to send condolences, visit devitofuneralhomes.com.
Monday, December 26, 2016ELGIN – A gathering to celebrate the life of Sylina Johnson Mitchell, 42, was held Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home.Ms. Mitchell died December 18, 2016. Born in Lumberton, N.C., she was a daughter of Dennis James Johnson and Francine Boone Munn. Ms. Mitchell was the owner of Charlie Kirkland Peanuts. She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and spending time with her children and grandchildren.Surviving are her parents, Francine Munn, Dennis Johnson; step-mother, Cynthia Johnson; children, Dystany D. Mitchell of Lugoff, Joseph Mitchell of Lugoff, grandchildren, Jaiden, Kolton, Kodence, and Karrianna; brother, D.J. Johnson; and a sister, Deanna Johnson. Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net.
