Obituaries
Elfriede Karsch
March 20, 1930 - March 6, 2019
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VISITATION
March 15, 2019 | 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - Funeral
- March 16, 2019 | 10:30 A.M.
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Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Private
Elfriede Karsch age 88, of Geneva passed away March 6, 2019. She was born to Adolf and Frieda Bickel in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Manual H.S. in Indianapolis, IN, in 1947. She worked for Central Indiana Distributors, and Baker & Daniels Law Firm, in Indiana before moving to Illinois. She raised her loving family in St. Charles. Elfriede rejoined the work force as a Legal Secretary and worked for various legal firms in downtown Chicago, and the Fox Valley. Elfriede retired at the age of 80. In her retirement years she was a talented stained-glass artist, and enjoyed gardening.
She is survived by her daughter Michelle (Mike) Byman, son Roland Karsch, two grandchildren; John Byman, Phoebe Byman, many cousins, nieces and one nephew.
Elfriede was preceded in death by her former husband Sebastian E. Karsch, son Erick, and sister Hildegard (L. Jack) Green.
Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Friday, March 15, 2019 at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles, Illinois. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or Lazarus House in St. Charles.
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John and Tina (Linz) Costin from Bloomington, IN
"Dearest Family, John and I wish to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother and my Cousin Elfriede. I have many fond memories of Elfriede growing up on the Southside of Indianapolis; with her passing and the recent passing of her sister, Hilda I have lost the last two cousins let in the US. Elfriede was a warm, caring person and will be missed for her kindness. We are comforted to know she rests with her heavenly Father and is at peace."
Andrew Caldwell from Yachats, OR
"Heard about your mom's passing. Just wanted to reach out and let you know I was thinking of you and the family. Have a lot of fun memories of Erick (and fond memories of both of you, Michelle and Roland). Sending gentle healing thoughts as you move through this time of grief to a deeper understanding of love. Blessings."
Kayte Carr from Ojai, CA
"Dear Sweet Michelle, I wish I were there to give you a big warm hug. I saw your mom as the mast and the sails of your families boat. She stood strong and sturdy. I saw her as quiet, loving, brilliant, creative and stealthy. How fortunate you are to have this beautiful woman as your mother. I wish you ease and peace as if sailing on a gentle breeze. I do miss friend."