Elizabeth S. Fischer

ALGONQUIN – Elizabeth S. Fischer, 74, of Algonquin, passed away the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights. Her passing was peaceful and her family was with her.
Elizabeth ("Liz") and her husband of 42 years, Hubert, who preceded her in death, came to the Algonquin area in 1964. She was a devoted mother to John Fischer (Natasha) of Algonquin and Ann Casten (Walter) of Kenosha, Wis. She also took pride in being a grandmother to Johannah Casten.
Liz was a dedicated schoolteacher and touched the lives of many Barrington-area children while teaching at North Barrington Elementary School until she retired in 2003. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends at her Door County home in Sister Bay, Wis. She had a love for wildflowers and bird watching.
Travel also gave her great joy. Her most recent trip was to Kenya, Africa, this past March. As an active member of her church, she shared her home and love with St. John's Lutheran Church Charities' comfort dog, Butler, as her primary caregiver.
Liz's parents were Hugo and Dora Schott of Jefferson City, Mo. They preceded her in death. She leaves behind several dear cousins, Darlene Whited, Jim Hofmann (Marilyn), Steve Erhart (Elaine), Phillis Erhart and Louise High (Frank); her brother-in-law, Earl Fischer (Shirley); and her nieces and nephews, Denise O'Farrell (Gary), Jeff Fischer (Sheila), Debbie Bain (Rick) and Jerrell Fischer (Jill). Liz will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Willow Funeral Home, 1415 W. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Her funeral service will include a visitation starting at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, with service to follow at 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 300 Jefferson St., Algonquin.
Memorials may be given in Liz's honor to St. John's Lutheran Church.