Adeline A. Kunde

August 30, 1920 - November 5, 2015

Adeline A. Kunde, 95, of Huntley passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 in her home with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 30, 1920 in Union. IL the daughter of Charles and Amelia (Pollnow) Schinske. Adeline married Harold C. Kunde on Nov. 10, 1939 in Dubuque, IA. They moved to Huntley in 1945 where she was a farmer's wife. She also worked outside the home for many years at several factories including Arnold Engineering, Guardian Electric, Union Special and Wabash Tape. Adeline was very active in her community, having served on the Huntley Village Board, the Huntley School Board, the Farm Bureau Board, serving as an election judge, and as a supporter of 4H. With her husband Harold, they were instrumental in the formation of the Huntley Fire District. Adeline loved bowling and playing cards but most of all dancing with Harold. Surviving are her children. Jinny(Dave) Samuelson, Robert (Marilyn), Patricia (Roger) Johnson, Diane (Pete Peters) Kunde, Peggy Sue (Lanny) Brasile, and Brenda (Chuck) Wells; 16 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marilyn Grever; and many nieces, nephews and good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold on Feb. 15, 2003; sisters, Emma Sorensen, Alma Piske, Clara Johnson, Martha Gehl; and brothers, Walter, Fredrick "Fritz", and John and Bill Raether, and Clarence Schinske. The family wishes to thank her loving and dedicated caregiver, Pasha. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11008 N. Church St, Huntley with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in the Huntley Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 2-7:00 pm at the church and will continue on Wed. from 10 am until the 11 am service. Memorials in her name may be directed to the church or Presence Hospice.