Compassion In Your
Time of Need
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in McHenry, Illinois
Current Obituaries
Genene M. Maxson
Genene (Dember) Maxson, age 72, of McHenry, passed away in Crystal Lake, after a battle with cancer on April 5, 2020. Genene was born December 17, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Alfred and Genevieve (nee Para) Dember, who predeceased her. Genene married William M. Maxson, on January 22, 1966, in McHenry, Illinois. William predeceased Genene on November 5, 2000.
Genene worked many years for Le Vichyssois, as well as other…
Arlene Elaine Scase
Arlene Elaine Scase went on to heaven at the age of 96, March 31, 2020 at McHenry, Illinois. She lived a full life often marveling that a farm girl from Hubbard, Iowa was strong enough to move to Elmhurst, Illinois, finish her Bachelor’s degree at Elmhurst College, teach fourth grade, be a wife to Howard McBride, and raise two children, Ronald and Joyce. She moved to Chippewa Falls, Wisc. with her second husband Harold Roethel where she…
Minerva Cook
Minerva Cook, age 95, of McHenry, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 27, 2020. Minerva was born September 13, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Jabour and Elizabeth (nee Yared) Kallil. On October 11, 1944, Minerva married Emmett Cook in Toledo. Emmett preceded Minerva in death on July 22, 1966.
Minerva worked for many years as Head of the Clerk of Courts in Toledo. She was a great cook with a wicked sense of humor. …
William Joseph Hatfield
William Joseph Hatfield, age 60, of McHenry, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Thursday, March 26, 2020. William was born July 15, 1959, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Richard P. and Betty L. (nee Cassem) Hatfield. On December 3, 1988, William married the love of his life, Deborah Graves in Joliet, Illinois.
William worked in the newspaper industry, in circulation and district management, for over 40 years. He was a lifelong fan of the…
Ralph A. Fischer
Ralph A. Fischer, age 78, of Wonder Lake, Illinois passed away peacefully on March 24, 2020.
He was born on April 4, 1941 in Chicago, the son of Ralph Sr. and Agnes (Bujnowski) Fischer.
He married Jean Lucarz in 1988 in Bloomfield WI.
A celebration of Ralph’s Life will be held at a later date. Full obituary will also follow at a later date.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Colonial Funeral Home, McHenry, IL. www.colonialmchenry.com
Cecilia C. Serritella
Cecilia C. Serritella of McHenry, age 81, passed away on March 18, 2020 at home, after a brief battle with cancer. In the three days before her death, she had regaled her family with stories and laughter, and was full of joy. At the time of her death, she was held in the loving arms of one of her daughters, while her two other daughters serenaded her with beautiful songs that she loved.
Cecilia was born on November 4, 1938 in Chicago, the…
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The staff of Colonial Funeral Home believes a funeral is a time to honor the life of the deceased and celebrate the heritage of their family. We strive to make each funeral a respectful, fulfilling experience that meets the unique needs of each family.
Family owned and operated by Robert & Darlene Mrachek, Colonial Funeral Home provides comfort to families in their time of need.
The Bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
– Harriet Beecher Stowe
My Loved One Just Passed, What Next?
Planning a funeral can be overwhelming. What happens next? There are so many questions. Where do you start?
Rest assured, the staff at Colonial will help you make all the preparations necessary. We understand what you’re going through and will make the process as smooth as possible for you during this difficult time.
We’ll help answer questions such as:
What are the items that need to be taken care of?
How much does a funeral cost?
Is cremation a less expensive option?
What happens to my loved one’s body when you take it?
Testimonials
We are so grateful for the support and compassion you offered us during the unexpected death of our father. We were all in shock and did not have any experience in how to plan a funeral. You helped us through every part of the arrangements, answered all our questions and made us comfortable in the process. We trusted your recommendations and everything turned out just beautiful. We were touched by your kindness. You made this difficult experience so much easier to handle. Thank you again for the wonderful services that you offer.
The staff and service was outstanding, so respectful and a warm and caring feeling they gave to me and my family. My family and I can’t say enough about their service. In a time of need you couldn’t go to a better funeral home. I will highly recommend them.
Our mom was in hospice for a year. It was such a gift to see her looking so beautiful as she did before falling ill was such a gift. The staff was exceptional. We would highly recommend to all.
The funeral director and entire staff was so helpful, kind, caring and very professional. I cannot express the gratitude I feel for them. The service was outstanding and very caring. Everyone was very passionate about all our needs. I will be forever grateful for their wonderful service to me and my family.
We had 2 deaths in our family very close together and everyone has been excellent and very accommodating to our very personal needs. I will not only use them in the future, but also will recommend this business to any and every one. I could not have asked for anything more, they were amazing.
The funeral director that helped us with the arrangements was very professional and compassionate. He made suggestions to help us at a time we could not think clearly and was very patient with us. Everyone there was wonderful and expressed their sincere sorry. We really appreciate it at this very difficult time. We would highly recommend using their services!
Questions?
We understand you have many questions about what to do next. Please call us or take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions for guidance on making arrangements for your loved one’s funeral.
Get Started Before Your Appointment
We have several forms you’ll need to fill out at your first appointment. To help you save time, fill out the forms ahead of time in the comfort of your own home.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning your funeral takes all the burden off your loved ones in their time of grief. We will help you plan your funeral and provide the necessary support and guidance when the time arrives.
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