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MICHAEL MASONER Obituary
He was born April 24, 1954, in DeKalb, the son of Kenneth and Nan (Lawson) Bennett. He grew up in the DeKalb and Genoa area, graduating from Genoa-Kingston High School in 1972. He worked as a night stocker at Gromers for 11 years and as a computer programmer at Motorola for 16 years. He had a great passion for muscle cars, especially the Plymouth Cuda. Prior to his debilitating illness, he really enjoyed traveling to the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, where he had many aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Landwehr, whom he married on June 21, 1996, in St. Charles; son, Mark Masoner; mother, Nan Bennett of Genoa; sister, Vera (Charles) Hicks of Daleville, Ala.; brothers Jack (Sally) Masoner of DeKalb and John Masoner of North Carolina; nephews Richard A. (Amber) Hicks of Daleville, Ala., David Masoner of DeKalb, and Jeremy and Jason Masoner of Beloit, Wis.; and nieces Amanda Masoner of DeKalb and Marci Masoner of Beloit.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, in June 1996.
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2009, at Elgin Evangelical Free Church, 1900 Big Timber Road, Elgin. Burial will be private. A visitation will be held in the church on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Arrangements are being made by Laird Funeral Home, 847-741-8800.
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Colleen Kassner
February 17, 2009
So sorry to hear about Mike. We worked together at Motorola. He was thoughtful, funny and would help
anyone at anytime in anything they
needed. His smile would take you for miles....he will be missed.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Cheri (Petersen) Webb
February 17, 2009
I am sorry to hear about Rick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many fond memories of growing up together and kicking around Kingston.
Jim Kline
February 17, 2009
My prayers are with Rick's extended family at this time of loss. I have great memories of his teen and young adult years, as we hiked and camped together near the small town that shaped our lives.
Donald Botts
February 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.Rick,John and Jack were like brothers to me growing up. So many wonderful memories.
Sherry Dean
February 16, 2009
Jack and John
We are all very very sorry to hear about rick.
LeRoy, Sherry and Debbie
Judith Hartmann/Smock
February 16, 2009
Dear Family of Rick, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. His life was robbed of many years in dying so young. Cousin Jackie B. emailed me this sad news. I understand MS as my youngest brother Gary,(50) has MS too. May God give you peace in knowing Rick no longer has to fight all the physical, emotional and mental challenges MS delivers. My thoughts & prayers, be with you.
Tony and Shelby Partrige
February 16, 2009
Rick was my best man at my wedding He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Tony Partrige
February 16, 2009
Tony and Shelby Partrige
Loretta Mangum
February 16, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I will keep you in my prayers.
ann braasch
February 16, 2009
Dear Kay
sorry to read of your loss. please know you have many friends that care.
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