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WONDER LAKE – Eugene Earl Maris, 77, of Wonder Lake, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Bridgeway of Bensenville.
He was born Jan. 26, 1936, in Heyworth, to George and Sarah Gladys (Monroe) Maris. On July 4, 1959, he married Donna Bryant at Venice Baptist Church in Venice.
Gene was a longtime faithful member of Crystal Lake Christian Church. He served as both treasurer and elder for many decades. He taught for over thirty years in McHenry School District 15 at McHenry Junior High and Parkland School. For many of those years, he taught industrial arts, then later taught junior high math and science.
Gene's favorite hobbies were woodworking and traveling, and he was very proud to have visited all 50 states. He always enjoyed and was faithful to attend his grandchildren's activities. He was best known as an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; his children, Debra (Dan) Sewell of New Lenox, Douglas (Michelle) Maris of Atlanta, Ill., and Susan Maris of Hoffman Estates; five grandchildren, Ashley and Ryan Sewell and Michaela, Dylan and Mariah Maris; a brother, Ron (Joan) Maris of West Lafayette, Ind.; and a sister, Marilyn Maris of Rochelle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, David Maris.
The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, and will continue Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. until the noon service at Crystal Lake Christian Church, 8015 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
If desired, memorials may be made to the church. For information, call 815-385-0063.
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I'm sorry to learn of Gene's passing. I knew the family back in Heyworth in the early to mid 1940's and went to grade school with he, his brother and sister. May God comfort you until you are reunited with Gene in heaven.
Jim Sinclair
July 8, 2013
Our condolences to Gene's family. We were classmates and grew up playing baseball in their yard many days in Heyworth. Though we lost track of each other over the years I have fond memory of Gene, Ron, Marilyn and their parents.
Lewis Uhrich, Naples, Florida
Lewi Uhrich
July 4, 2013
I just saw this and am sorry to hear my co-worker has passed away. He and I both taught math and 1 or 2 years I taught science with him.
He was a kind and gentle soul. My condolences to Donna and the rest of his family. May God be with you during this trying time.
Donna Stanish
July 4, 2013
Prayers and thoughts to the Maris Family
I had Mr. Maris in parkland ,he was an excellent teacher. No matter how bad I did in school he always was willing to help me ! Sorry for your loss,R.I.P. Mr. Maris
Aimie Herriman
July 2, 2013
Dear Maris family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all that God in His Mercy will send the Comforter to your side during this time of loss.
Elba Lee Monroe and family
June 29, 2013
Donna and family, Marilyn, and Ron. So sad and sorry to hear about my cousin Gene. I have fond memories of childhood visits and more recently when Gene, Donna, Debra, and Dan paid us a visit here in California when Dan graduated from seminary. May God be with you and comfort you.
Harold Dean Monroe
June 29, 2013
THINKING OF YOU ALL.......
BOB (VHS '55) & HEATHER SUGG
LETTER TO FOLLOW
June 28, 2013
Dear Susie and Family,
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very hard time. Knowing your Dad is in Heaven with our Lord and Savior is always a Blessing and eases our pain as you know that eventually you will all be together once again. The Miller Family knows this too well after the loss of my husband almost two years ago. I know if Debbie were in town she'd be there for you. God Bless you all.
Donna Miller
June 27, 2013
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