June Narusis, 100, of Crystal Lake passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at home with her family at her side. Her passing was at 3:00 pm., a time of special meaning. As stated in Matthew 27:35 “From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land.” At that 3 o’clock hour according to John 19:30 ...Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
June was born February 11, 1921 in Chicago to Reemer and Eva (Lawrence) Norden. She grew up on the city’s south side. When she was 12, her mother took her to the movies and saw the musical “42nd Street” with Ruby Keeler. It was at that moment June knew she wanted to be a dancer and pursued that dream until it became reality.
During WWII June was a member of the USO Camp Shows and was stationed in Japan, Korea, and the South Pacific from 1941 to 1946. As a troupe dancer she entertained our servicemen. The troupe followed Bob Hope’s performances throughout the region.
June was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, her church family was an important part of her life throughout her 50 years as a believer.
In later years she was able to travel with her daughter, Kathleen on cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean and Mediterranean. They also made excursions to Sweden, Rome, Greece, Italy, Russia as well as numerous trips to Washington, D.C.
June is survived by her children, Kathleen Narusis and John Raymond (Laurel) Narusis; her grandchildren, Shawn (Stacey) and Susanne; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Narusis Jr., and her parents.
There will be a visitation from 4 to 7pm on Friday, March 26 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Visitation will continue from 11am to Noon on Saturday, March 27 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at Noon. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
Due to current guidelines, a maximum of 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home at one time and facial coverings will be required.
Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
