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Herman Grever Obituary

Grever, Herman Lester 78, of Lake Zurich, IL, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2005, born May 3, 1927, in Lake Zurich to the late Herman and Emma Grever (nee Hapke), one of 12 children, is survived by his loving wife, Mardeen J. Grever (nee Bicknase), daughter, Gayle Filantres-Schnieder, son-in-law, Clifford Schneider of Rolling Meadows, IL, son, Lester O. Grever, grandsons, Colin (10) and Sloan (17) and daughter-in-law, Cathy Grever all of Grayslake, IL. Herman graduated from Ela-Vernon High School (Lake Zurich) and was employed as a farmer/beef and milk cattle specialist before entering the sheet metal business for 35 years. He was active in the community with coaching boys sports, leader in Boy Scouts and a great supporter of the Girl Scouts with his wife leader, Mardeen. He was elected to the District #95 School Board and was a member for two terms. Visitation will be at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 47 Church St. (Midlothian), Lake Zurich, IL, on January 4, 2006, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a brief memorial at 7 p.m. Interment at Lake Zurich Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of the donor's choice or Good Shepherd Chapel/Hospital on 450 W. Hwy. 22, Barrington, 60010 or St. Peter's United Church of Christ at the address above, would be appreciated. The family would like to express their gratitude to the dedicated staff at Good Shepherd for their care and comfort.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 29, 2005.

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Sloan Grever

November 18, 2006

Dear Grandpa,

We miss you dearly and wish you were still will us, I regret to inform you that Thursday your loving wife passed away. I am now filled with regret and loss, I hope that all is well, where ever you may roam
With Love
Sloan Edward O'Connor Grever

Mary Gipson

January 5, 2006

Dear Gayle:

Please accept my deepest sympathy with the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Gipson

Jerry Pegelow

December 28, 2005

Dear Gayle

Sorry to read about your father.You have our condolences,we will keep you in your prayers.



Jerry & Vicki

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