Elsie S. Sterk, 89 of Huntley, died peacefully, April 25, 2016 at her home with her family by her side.
A visitation will be on Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00pm with a service at 7:30pm all at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.
Elsie was born June 18, 1926 the daughter of Carl J. and Dorothy (Enders) Keller. On November 30 1942 she married Jack Sterk. She was a devoted wife, mother grandmother and great grandmother. Elsie enjoyed playing the organ,crocheting and doing crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her husband, Jack, her grandchildren, Steve (Anita) Sterk, Cari (Scott) Braasch and Shannon Moose and by her great grandchildren, Brad, Tim, Jake, Tommy and Allyson. She is preceded in death by her son, Jack Sterk, Jr.,and by her sisters and brothers, Ann, Carl, Dorothy Hank, Emily, and Lydia.
For further information, please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to defiorejorgensen.com
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Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss..with love to the Sterk family. Cousin, Dode Gregorio
In memory of my loving, caring, kind mother-in-law. Mom, you will be so missed from the hearts of your family that loved you so much. I now know why Jack was the man he was, his Mom. So much joy, laughter, and love. John5:24 I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to to life. Love Nancy
It was such an honor for us to meet you and take care of you these past 3 years. Know that you will always be in our hearts and looking forward to seeing you in heaven
Cari, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandma. Please accept sympathy from Julie & myself. You are in my prayers.