Elinor Marie Dygert

She was born Feb. 27, 1925 in Newark, NJ Donald J. and Helen (MacDonald) MacDonald. On Nov. 2, 1942 she married James “Jim” Dygert in Bellville, MI, he preceded her in death in September, 1972.

Elinor moved from Detroit, Michigan to Crystal Lake in 1963. She was very active in Scouting with her teenage children. She and her husband, Jim, were avid square dancers, as well as very active in their church, St. Mary’s Episcopal. Elinor had a long career with Alexander Lumber Company, becoming the Assistant Manager of the Crystal Lake yard. Later, in retirement, she worked with The Amish Furniture Gallery until she was 85. Her bridge partners over the years helped her to gather Master Bridge points, and she taught many to play the game. She also tutored math at school, helped out at the teen center, delivered meals on wheels, and enjoyed the many live performances in the area.

Elinor is survived by her children, Marlene (Jeff) Bowan of Embarrass, WI and James (Judy) Dygert of Scottsdale, AZ; her grandchildren, Troy Ostrowski of Madison, WI, Jessie Sehmer of Lake Mills, WI, Wade Ostrowski of Nashville, TN, Justin Dygert of Chicago, and Tiffany Hill of Cinncinati, OH; her 12 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Irene (Midge) Coe of Rudyard, MI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; her parents; her brother, Donald MacDonald; and her sister, June Hanna.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3pm on Saturday, November 1 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 210 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake. The service will be at 3pm.

Interment in Crystal Lake Memorial Park will be private.

Memorials may be made in her name to Public Television, Parkinson's Research, or Cancer Research.

Arrangements were entrusted to Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.