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John Ikert Obituary
He was a life long and very active member of the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in East Dundee where he served his church as a Worship Aid. Jack was also a member of the Men's Club. He was a Plasterer by trade and owned and operated Ikert Plastering in East Dundee for 47 years. He was also a member of the Plasterer's Union Local #5 and was also a long time member of the Dundee Township Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Virginia "Jeannie"; their children, Jane (John) Theis, Jeff Ikert, Jill (Greg) Draper and Jim (Jennifer) Ikert all of East Dundee and Julie (Steve) Bartelt of Huntley; his grandchildren, Kelley (Matt) Mapes, Nick Theis, Campy and Michelle Draper, Jackson Ikert, Rachel, Peyton and Riley Bartelt; a great granddaughter, Eva Mapes; a brother, Daniel (Bonnie) Ikert of Pensacola, FL; his sisters, Elaine (David) Buhrow of East Dundee, Diane (David) Reinert of Elgin, Pamela (David) Bartelt of East Dundee and Sally (Fred) Noverini of Elmwood Park. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Thomas in infancy.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM in the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 E. Main St. in East Dundee. The Rev. Phillip Baerwolf will officiate. Burial will follow in the Dundee Township East Cemetery in East Dundee.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 23, 2007 from 3 to 8 PM in the Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee and on Tuesday in church from 10 AM until time of services. Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to the "Faithfulness Fund" of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Ikert
Linda Mounce
July 30, 2007
Hi Jill,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda
Suan Stell
July 24, 2007
Jill,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad.You're all in our thoughts.
Kelly Lundgren
July 24, 2007
To the Ikert Family,
May God and your memories comfort you during this sad time and know that Jack is at peace and in Jesus' loving arms.
Your neighbors on North St.
The Lundgrens, Jeff and Kelly and Family
Mark Crosby
July 24, 2007
To the Ikert children;
Nothing I or anyone else can say will assuage your grief at such a difficult time. Just know that your beloved father is now forever in the arms of Jesus Christ.
Jeff, Katie, Lauren & Jack Alters
July 24, 2007
We are saddened by the news of the passing of our dear neighbor and friend Jack. We are thankful to have shared a season of life with you. Blessings during this time of sorrow to all who knew and loved Jack. May we rest in the joy knowing he is in complete love and peace with our Lord and Savior. Amen!
Tom, Terri, Jordan, Meagan, And Emily Ross
July 24, 2007
To The Ikert Family:
It has been awhile since we have seen you and we were deeply saddened to learn of Jack's passing. We will cherrish the memories forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we were not able to make the trip to pay our respects. God had a plan and now Jack is serving out that plan. Hope to see all soon!
Lori Wilson
July 24, 2007
Ikert family,
We were very sorry to hear about Jack. Hoping that the memories he's left behind will bring you all comfort during this difficult time.
Keeping you close in prayer,
Lori, Brittany and Braden
Doreen Thoma
July 24, 2007
To Julie and the entire beautiful Ikert family: Brian and the children join me in wishing you peace through this difficult time. We will be praying for comfort for you. I wish I could be there to join you. God's blessings to you and I'm so sorry to hear the news. With love, Brian, Doreen (Parrish), Rachel and Jacob Thoma
Luann and Alta Lamz
July 24, 2007
Jane and Mrs. Ikert, It was just a few weeks ago my mom and I saw you in the Dr. office in Elgin,so was very shocked by the news of Jacks passing. Have thought of you in the past weeks but will be thinking and praying even more in the future weeks for Gods care and guidance for your entire family.
Paul & Mary Thiede
July 23, 2007
Jeannie and Family,
You are in Mary's and my thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you and yours.
Courtenay Hanson
July 23, 2007
Jules and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Courtenay, Jeff and the girls
Robert Schumacher
July 23, 2007
My sincere condolences to Jeannie, Sally and all of the Ikert family on Jack's passing. Jack was a skilled man, and he will be missed. May God comfort you at this time of mourning.
Carolyn (Thiede) Gramse
July 23, 2007
Jeannie & Family,
You are in our thoughts & prayers at this time.
The Thiede & Gramse Families
Staci Fletter(DeMien)
July 23, 2007
To the Ikert Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you cherish the memories you have. God Bless.
Lisa Lyons
July 23, 2007
Dear Julie, Jane, John and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. John knows what you are going through and can understand what you are feeling. We are thinking of all of you & we will keep you in our prayers! Sincerely, John & Lisa Lyons
Tracy Schultz
July 23, 2007
Dear Julie & Ikert family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. God bless you... Tracy (Alters) Schultz & family
Judy Kallenbach
July 23, 2007
Jeanie, I was so sorry to learn about Jack's passing. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Judy (Helman) Kallenbach
Karen Dill
July 23, 2007
To the Ikert family, we were saddened to hear of Jack's passing. He has been through a lot these past years. May you find comfort in knowing that he is resting peacefully with our Lord. He was a fun-loving, kind man that will be greatly missed.
Our sincerest sympathies,
Jeff, Karen, Emily & Ericka Dill
Julia Young
July 22, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Ikert's passing. He was such a nice man and always had a smile on his face. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilee (Hennessy) Murray
July 22, 2007
My sympathy is extended to you and your family, Virginia. Remembering the good times at Dundee Community High School. My prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Jeanne Thyfault
July 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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