Vernon J. "Bud" Ewert Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Vernon J. "Bud" Ewert, 98, lifelong resident of Huntley passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. He was born May 7, 1914 in Huntley the son of Charles and Margaret (Miller) Ewert. In his early years, he farmed in the area. He was a 1933 graduate of Huntley High School. Bud was a U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII. On November 13, 1943 he married Catherine Lohneis at St. Mary Catholic Church in Huntley. Bud was employed for 23 years at Union Special. He was a lifelong devoted member to St. Mary Catholic Church where he was very active in earlier years. He was a longtime member of the Huntley American Legion. Bud loved sports and especially attending his children and grandchildren's events. He is survived by his loving children, twins; Mark Ewert of Westminster, CO and Mary (Don) Argall of Union, his cherished grandchildren; Nathaniel Ewert, Bethany (Josh) Truck, Molly (Jon) Schwartz, Andrew Argall and Specialist Thomas Argall and Great grandchildren; Jaida and Alli Truck, Araya Ewert and Peyton and Sophia Schwartz. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Catherine on December 7, 2008, a son Andrew John Ewert, 4 brothers, Clarence, Alfred, Floyd and Ted Ewert and 3 sisters Anna Gannon, Lola Ewert and Marie Duy. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, 2013 with a Rosary at 2:45 PM and a Wake Service at 7:45 PM at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home 11603 E. Main St., Huntley and will continue at the Funeral Home at 9:00 AM Wednesday with Prayers at 9:30. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church 10307 Dundee Rd., Huntley. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Vernon J. "Bud" Ewert

May 7, 1914 - March 8, 2013