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Irene Capps Obituary

Irene Ruth Capps of Fox Lake Funeral services for Irene Ruth Capps (nee Mantonya), 79. a resident of Fox Lake for the past 22 years and formerly of Chicago, were private. Born May 17, 1923, in Chicago, the daughter of Will G. and Flora (nee Hummel) Mantonya, she died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002, at her home. Mrs. Capps had attended various colleges and universities including the University of Wisconsin and Northwestern University, Chicago Campus. She was formerly employed with Sargent-Welch Scientific as a catalog editor for 14 years, and with UARCO as an executive secretary for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Irene is survived by her sons, George Capps of Yorkville, Ill., Robert (Carol) Capps of Bensenville and Richard Capps of Fox Lake; daughters, Wendy Stecher of Fox Lake and Carol (Jeff) Leicht of Woodstock; grandchildren, Jennifer Capps and Stephanie Capps, both of Bensenville and Michael Stecher of Fox Lake; great-granddaughter, Jaclyn Capps of Bensenville; and her sister, Catherine Mantonya of Fox Lake. Memorials for the Parkinson Disease Foundation, 833 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607, would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home, Fox Lake. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For more information, (847)587-2100.

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Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 5, 2002.

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Ken Bobbe

September 24, 2002

Dear Family and Friends of Irene;

It is with sincere regret to hear of Irene's passing. As the key administrative person in the Uarco Engineering department, Irene could always be trusted to do above and beyond on any given assignment. Irene was warm and friendly and a pleasure to work with. She will be missed by me and others who had the pleasure of working with her.

My sincere condolences,

Ken

The Staff at K.K. Hamsher Funeral Home

September 6, 2002

Our condolences to the family.

Gerry Leicht

September 5, 2002

I remember Irene Capps as a strong, hard-working, responsible person who cared deeply for her family. Beyond that she was thoughtful of others. I will never forget what she did for me when I needed it most. After my husband's sudden death she never failed to include my son, Greg and me in her family gatherings, allthough she had a houseful without us. She helped to make holidays a good time which otherwise would have been very bleak. She went over and above to ease our pain.

Irene loved flowers and had great skill with her knitting needles. She made the most of life. She raised 5 good kids. You can't beat that.

Gerry Leicht

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