Violet Kraeplin

Violet Kraeplin, 89, of Crystal Lake died Saturday May 8, 2010 at Crystal Pines Health Care Center. She was born December 3, 1920 to Raymond and Anna Hager in Shade Hills, South Dakota. On November 14, 1942 she married Alfred E. Kraeplin in Crystal Lake, together they ran a farm in Woodstock for many years. They retired in 1982 to Bella Vista, Ark. Violet was very active at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Crystal Lake and United Lutheran Church in Bella Vista, Arkansas. She was an avid bowler and participated on many leagues. She enjoyed playing pinochle, cribbage, golf, crafts of all kinds, was an avid Cubs fan, and will be remembered for her memorable laugh.

She is survived by her son Laray Kraeplin, her daughter Laurel Larsen, her sister Evaline (Robert) Boilini, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alfred, and two sons; Alfred W. Jr., and Leslie E. Kraeplin.

Visitation will be from 1-8 pm on Tues May 11th at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wed May 12th at the funeral home. In keeping with her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the McHenry County Youth Bowlers Scholarship Fund.