Doris R. Ihde

Doris R. Ihde of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at home. She was born April 5, 1923 in Primghar, Iowa to Ernest and Ruth Fritzsche. Doris attended Morningside College and Iowa State University.

Doris married Veryl Ihde on May 2, 1948 in Primghar, Iowa. They lived in Chicago before moving to Crystal Lake in 1954. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church, serving as church organist for many years, active in Dorcus Circle and served the church in many other ways. Music was a joy throughout her life. She instilled this love of music in others through decades of teaching piano . Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of the P.E.O. womens educational organization, and also enjoyed playing games, especially bridge, books and traveling.

She is survived by her daughters: Diane(Larry) Wagner, Canton Ga., Janann(Bruce) Peterson, Port Byron Il, Lisa(Dave) Sawicki, Onalaska Wi.; grandchildren: Matt(Amy), Joel(Leigh) Wagner, Ben(Julie), Dan(Kaitlyn) Pulley, Jake and Anna Sawicki, and four step-grandchildren; great- grandchildren, Claire, Cole and Hannah Wagner, Lydia, Abigail, William Pulley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on Sept.7, 1994, sister Lucille, brothers Donald and George.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake. Immediately following there will be a reception in the Church Community Room. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in her honor to the Crystal Lake Public Library or to P.E.O. at www.peointernational.org .