George H. Finzel

June 19, 1926 - September 28, 2014

George H. Finzel, 88, of Huntley, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Autumn Leaves in Crystal Lake surrounded by his family. He was born in Hampshire on June 19, 1926, the son of Henry and Dorothea (Gehringer) Finzel. On Feb. 26, 1949, he married Yolanda Gavanus in Huntley. George was an avid Dairy farmer with a very jovial personality who always enjoyed life. He loved fishing, hunting, bird watching and the Ham radio. He enjoyed traveling, especially RV traveling with his children and grandchildren to National Parks, and frequent visits to Wisconsin with his dear friend John Duthorn including his great farming experiences with Lee Hennig. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley. George is survived by his wife of 65 yrs., Yolanda; children, Ronald (Estelle) Finzel of Casa Grande, AZ, Jean (Todd) Turner of German Valley, IL, Joan Rasmussen of Elgin, Steven (Annamaria) Finzel of Woodstock; grandchildren, Heidi, Joshua, Tobi, Jamie, Julie, Alicia and Stephanie; and 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Marie (Don) Herschlag. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Margaret (Joseph) Hemmer, Cora (Harold) Herrmann, Amelia (Fred) Robbins; and daughter in law, Clara Finzel. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014 from 4-7 pm with a 6:45wake service at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St, Huntley and will continue on Thursday at St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Rd, Huntley from 9 am until the 10:00 Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the St. Mary Cemetery, Huntley. In Lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be directed to Alzheimer's Assoc., St. Mary Church or to Heartland Hospice.