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In Loving Memory
Alberta E. "Birdie" Witting
5/6/1917 -
7/13/2010
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Alberta E. Witting, age 93, of McHenry died, Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois in Woodstock.
She was born May 6, 1917 in Turkey River, Iowa to Harry R. and Florence (Cornwell) Tindell. On September 20, 1956 she married Richard H. Witting in Evanston.
Birdie worked as an office supervisor for Universal Screw Company, a division of MSL Industries in Evanston and also for Rust-Oleum Corp. in Vernon Hills
She loved traveling the United States, enjoyed gardening and knitting, and was an avid pinochle and bridge player. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Birdie was above all, a care giver to all. She was a kind, loving, patient and compassionate woman who brought joy and peace to everyone she knew.
She is survived by her husband Richard of 53 years; a daughter Patricia Ann Dumong Meehan of Libertyville; two grandsons, Brian (Lisa) Casebolt of Wauconda, Kevin (Mary) Casebolt of East Stroudsburg, PA.; seven great grandchildren, Tyler, Megan, Alex, Jason, Luke, Logan, Duncan; and two brothers, Lloyd (the late Dorothy) Tindell of Scottsdale AZ., and Salvador (Carol) Garcia of Evanston.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Nicholas; her parents; and a brother, Kenneth.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, Il 60050, with a wake service at 6:30 pm.
Visitation will continue on Saturday, July 17, at the funeral home from 8:30 a.m. until prayers at 9:15 a.m. then leaving for the 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington, McHenry, IL.
Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Countryside Cemetery, McHenry.
For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, the family suggests memorials to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010 or to the American Cancer Society, Janet Smith Memorials Chairperson, 200 S. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050.
For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400. Friends may send an on-line condolence to the family at www.justenfh.com.
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From:
Pat Pieri-Barnes
Northbrook
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Pat,
There is nothing that compares with the loss of a parent. Nothing ever fills that void. But how fortunate we are to have had wonderful and loving parents to nuture us. You had your mother for so many many years...cherish your memories and laugh at all the good times you shared. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat
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7/15/2010
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Victoria L. Mathews
Cordova
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remenber how fondly you spoke of your mom at our get-together in Wisconsin.
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7/15/2010
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wauconda therapy team
wauconda
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therapy team
We are all so soory for your loss. Birdie was a pleasure to work with and a joy to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dana, Beth, Edy, Jackie, Darla, Alex, Sondra, Carol and Pauline
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7/16/2010
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