June Petra (Johnsen) Hermes-83
June 29,1934-August 29, 2017
June passed away peacefully on August 29, 2017 after a short but courageous battle with autoimmune gastritis.
Born and raised in Chicago, IL She was a graduate of Kelvyn Park High School and a member of the Delta K’s. She met and married her high school sweetheart Ernest Hermes, they were married in 1954 and recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. In 1963, they bought their first home in Carol Stream, IL and raised 3 children there, David Hermes, Jill Hermes and Caryn (Randy) Irwin.
Active in many Carol Stream activities including Women’s Club, Lutheran Church of the Master and longtime employee of Glenbard North HS. She also worked for EG Home Center and later for State Farm Insurance Co. They moved to Huntley, IL in 2010 and she volunteered at Sherman Hospital until June of 2017 where she touched many lives with her happy spirit and generous personality.
She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Julie (Bates) Bowler, Lucca Sydney Vaughn, Caylin Garduno, Nicolas Vaughn, Taylor Irwin and Erik Vaughn and 3 great-grandchildren, Emelia Henaghan, Isaiah and Jezyiah Garduno.
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, Sept 12th at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, Huntley, IL . Visitation will be from 1:00pm until the time of the service all at Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to one of the following: Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Autoimmune Diseases Association (AARDA.org) or Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church Building Fund.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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What a beautiful woman and person, Mrs. Hermes was. I am very sorry to read of your loss. With her accomplishments, her love and joys, she was an amazing woman! I won't pretend to know what you're going through, but what has helped me deal with the loss of those I love, is turning to the Scriptures, something that has been a real source of comfort. One Scripture that gives me hope is, John 11:25, which says, "Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." I hope that this verse will also comfort you and, I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend. Sincerely, Meryl, jw.org - healingwordsforu@gmail.com
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Here for anything you need. Love you Jill. ????
May your hearts find comfort. With deepest sympathy.
Our hearts go out to for the loss of your mother and grandmother. What a uniquely special woman she was! We keep you close to our hearts and in our thoughts. Sending you love, comfort and peace.
Ernie and family - my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of June. She was a sweet, special lady and will be missed by many. I pray for your comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Dear Ernie, David, Jill and Caryn and all of your spouses, children and grandchildren, how deeply we grieve for you as you grieve June's death and her passing from this earthly live into one where she can "see God face to face" as St. Paul wrote in the early days of Christianity. I hope that scriptural reference will grant you some measure of peace as you grieve June's loss of presence in your lives. Phil and I deeply cherish our times together when we were young and our children were young. We have such fond memories of our friendship and the efforts we had in the new village, in the Women's Club and Church of the Master. I especially cherish the wonderful times we had meeting at Diane's home almost daily for coffee and conversation. Our children played together and often napped at Diane's while we continued talking. Such wonderful memories. We remember June's laugh, her smile, and her commonsense way of living, thinking, planning and parenting. She was very special to us. We will keep you in our prayers as you remember her and do what she would want you to do in moving forward in life without her but with her legacy that will always be a part of our lives as she shared herself with us fully and completely. May God's presence, compassion and peace sustain you in the days ahead. Our love to you all. Phil and Diana Sickles
I am so sadden by the news of June's passing. It has been my pleasure to included in her life for almost 40 years. She was such a special person and who had a smile for everyone. Our condolences to all of her family and especially to Ernie at this sad time.
Ernie and family my thoughts and prayers go out to you as you grieve the loss of June. I volunteered with her at Sherman Hospital. She was part of our lunch group and we always had lots of fun. She was a wonderful person and we miss her. May God bless and comfort you.
Ernie and family, my prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of June. I volunteered with June at Sherman Hospital. She was a good friend and a special person. God Bless and Comfort you.
Ernie and family. deepest and most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I'm one of the group of "mall walkers" from Stradford Mall and have enjoyed many of the birthday celebrations at Panera's with you and June. You guys were a stitch and it was always wonderful to see you. One of the brighter lights in the world has gone out. Again condolences, Fred
We were so sorry to hear of June's passing. Our deepest sympathy to Ernie and the family on their loss. June was a special person and she will be missed. June and I were involved in Woman's Club and LCM, especially the choir. Those truly were the good, old days, and knowing her made them even better. I was fortunate to meet June's parents in church. I was the organist, and her mother shared with me her love of the hymn, Who is this Host Arrayed In White, (Hymn #314 in the old Lutheran Book of Worship -- the green book) The tune is a Norwegian folk tune. I would play it just for her, and she loved it. I dug out the book today and in spite of my dwindling piano skills played it once again for June and her mother. It is a comfort. Our love and prayers are with you all. Fondly, Lynn and Norm O'Dell
Ernie, So sorry on your loss. Like you, I've known June for about 70 years. Please except my condolences on your loss of a wonderful persoln. Fred
What a grand lady and volunteer. We will miss her beautiful smile and gentle demeanor. Hugs and love from Supervisor, Dina and Director, Tina - Sherman Hospital