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George Rodenkirch Obituary

George J. Rodenkirch

Born: July 5, 1928; in Chicago, IL

Died: Dec. 26, 2014; in Woodstock IL

George J. Rodenkirch, age 86, of McHenry, died Friday, December 26, 2014, at JourneyCare in Woodstock surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 5, 1928, in Chicago to Hilary M. and Anna (Steilen) Rodenkirch.

Formerly of Chicago, George was a 1946 graduate of St. Rita High School. He summered in the McHenry area until moving with his family to McHenry as a year-round resident in 1946. He built his house on Green Street in 1954, when Green Street was still a gravel road.

Prior to retirement, George was employed in auto sales by Al Blake Motors, Fury Motors, Buss Ford, Overton Cadillac, and finished his career at the age of 84 with Reichert Chevrolet and Pontiac.

George's hobbies were golfing, bowling, and fishing. Throughout the years, his many friends and neighbors knew him as "Whitey". For 38 years, George enjoyed being a volunteer fireman with the McHenry Township Fire Protection District. He also was a member of St. Mary's Church in McHenry, the Catholic Order of Foresters #594, and Moose Lodge #691.

Survivors include his wife, Helen; three children, Robert J. Rodenkirch of Elkhart, WI, Mary (George) Haines of McHenry, and Jean (Matt) Rogers of McHenry; four grandchildren, Eric (Kaye Garrison) Haines, Rebecca (Lee Sikorski) Haines, Judy (Cody Bruecker) Rogers, Johnathon (Ciara Harris) Rogers; and four great-grandchildren, Regan, David, Revis, and Lacey. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Ann Rodenkirch-Grabski.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Hilary Rodenkirch; a sister, Adelaide Fitzgerald; and an uncle, George "Dots" Steilen.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2014, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. The funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1401 N. Richmond Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, McHenry.

For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, his family suggests memorials to Mooseheart Charities.

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 his family.

Published by Northwest Herald from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2014.
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I just heard of George's passing and i am so sorry to hear this. George and Helen were such nice neighbors. XO

Yvonne Norton

September 12, 2015

Out deepest sympathy to Helen and Family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.George was a great person and enjoyed life.

Don and Nancy Blake
Johnsburg, Il

December 31, 2014

Loosing a parent is never easy. If we keep their lives alive with our memories they will continue to guide us.

Phil Reece

December 31, 2014

Jean and Matt,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Eve Schroeder

December 29, 2014

We were sad to hear about George's passing. We are in FL so we were not able to attend but we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed George. He was a big part of McHenry.
Ron and Karen Klapperich

December 29, 2014

Jean, I just heard and I am so sorry for your loss. I losy my dad a few years ago and I know how hard it is.

Tom Farrell

Tom Farrell

December 29, 2014

Bob, the WWHA members send our condolences to you and your entire family for the loss of your father. May you all find peace. We are thinking of you at this difficult time and sending prayers and sympathy your way.

WWHA Members

December 29, 2014

Jean and Mary,
We're so very sorry for your loss. Your dad will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike & Debbie Atchison

December 29, 2014

Mary,
I have so many good memories of your father while we were growing up. I will never forget ice skating in the backyard rink he would build in the winter, or the way he would joke around with us at sleep-overs. My father passed away on Christmas Day in 2003, so I know how difficult it is to be saying goodbye during the holidays. We are thinking about you.

Lynn Congdon in Lehigh Acres, Florida

December 29, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your Dad passing on, and hope our Prayers will be of comfort to you in your Loss. Now you have an Angel looking over you. Friends ... Carla and Larry

Carla & Larry Wahler

December 27, 2014

Will miss you

michelle anderson

December 27, 2014

Matt and Jean,
He is in a better place without pain and watching over all of you making sure that your futures will be bright. God bless the family.
Colleen

December 27, 2014

So very sorry Bob and family on the passing of your precious Dad and Grandpa. God bless his soul. Praying for peace and healing.
Patty Koleno McGuire

December 27, 2014

I am going to miss our Cubs/Sox, Bears/Packers rivals. Dad loved his Sox and Packers

Bob

December 27, 2014

I will always remember how Grossvater took me to have some Onion Rings and Rootbeer. He was a very kind man and I am glad I got to know him.

Giulia

December 27, 2014

George and Ann sorry to here the loss of Ann's dad may he rest in Pease, he and my dad can talk about there days on fire department.

December 27, 2014

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