Specific News from the District

PDG, PCC Lin Leo Smith passed away Monday Evening April 13 after a long illness. Here is a picture of Leo and Kay at their 50th Wedding Party. Lion Leo was a GREAT Lion and we will miss his happy smiling face. Our thought and prayers are with Kay and Family.

SPRING GROVE – Leo Smith, 71, a lifelong resident of Spring Grove died Monday, April 13, 2009, at his home.

He was born Nov. 10, 1937, in Spring Grove.

He was employed at Thelen Sand & Gravel for 53 years.

He was a charter member of Richmond Lions Club, joining in 1975. He was a past district Governor for Dist. 1J Lions, Council chairman for the State of Illinois Lions. He was a leader for Cub Scout Pack 349 in Richmond and a Little League coach for Richmond-Burton.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Kay (nee Petska) Smith; his children, Gary Smith, Kevin (Happ) Smith, Mary (Dan) Didier; his grandchildren, Shannon Smith, Zachary Smith, Dakota Didier, Abigail Didier, and Danielle Didier; a sister, Elaine (Robert) Oxtoby; a brother, Harold Smith; and a son-in-law, Werner Duswald.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Duswald.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Spring Grove Funeral Chapel, 8103 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove. Prayers will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, April 18, with a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Peter Church, 2118 Main St., Spring Grove. Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery in Spring Grove.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Richmond Lions Club, Sight and Hearing Fund or Masses at St. Peter's in Spring Grove.

October 14, 2008 - I brought Darlene home Monday evening at 10:30 P.M. She is doing very well but has to go back for some more evaluations on October 27th and October 29th to see how her aneurysms are doing. They will decide then what the next move is for her recovery. She still has a balance problem and her walking is doing very well but needs some improving and I will be going out for little walks with her while she is home.

I wish that I could have made my meetings with the all of you and hope to be at our Region Meeting on the 29th.We have the meeting in Chicago around 2:00 P.M. and hope to be back by then. Keep her in your prayers and thank you again for all of her cards and e-mails. God bless you all.

Senior Zone Chairperson
Lion Bob Jackson

October 10, 2008 - I got a call from Darlene at 8:00 A.M. this morning and she told me that the MRI showed that all was doing well and they are going to remove the tube from her head and will be moved from intensive care. She still will be on the same floor but in a different ward. I am very pleased in her progress and hope that she will be OK with her aneurysms and that they will resolve the way to take care of them. Keep her in your prayers and I will let you know more when I find out. Again thank you all for being great Lions.

Senior ZC
Lion Bob Jackson

October 9, 2008 - I just got back from Chicago and wanted to let you all know that Darlene is doing very well. Tomorrow she has a cat-scan and will tell if the tube can be removed from her head. She has to stay there to see how she will react. As of this time I do not know what they plan to do about her two aneurysms that they have found and how bad they are. They wanted to control the stroke first, of which they are very pleased with how she has overcome it thus far. We thank you all for your support, cards, friendship, and prayers. God bless you all and I will keep you all informed when I get any results. I will be returning to Chicago on Saturday and will not be able to attend the Cabinet Meeting.

Senior Zone Chairperson
Lion Bob Jackson

October 7, 2007 - Lion Leo Snyder just called me and said he got home about 4 pm on Monday. Had 5 units of blood put in and fought through pneumonia as well. He is to resume his normal activity to keep his heart rate working to help build back his blood count. We might see him on Sunday if he is up to it.

Thanks Lion Dave Stryker

October 5, 2008 - Just wanted to let you all know that Lion Darlene is doing very well for what she has been through. She's a tough gal. She had a test done on her heart and all seems to be alright. I will be staying in Chicago starting on Sunday the 5th of October to Thursday the 9th. I have a few matters to take care of Friday and will be going back to Chicago on Saturday and hope to get back sometime the week after. Will tell Darlene of all of your cards and prayers that you have sent to her and I believe that it helps her in her recovery. Thank You All.

Lion Bob Jackson

October 2, 2008 - Lion Darlene is at UIC Medical Center in Chicago and has gone under several tests. She has had brain scans, a tube inserted to drain fluid from her brain and has two aneurysms. They have put stenches in them allowing the blood to flow threw her veins. As for now she does not need surgery and is doing very well. The doctors are in belief for how well she is doing and are very optimistic for a full recovery. We both thank all of you for your prayers and concerns in this matter and it shows that it truly is great to be a lion.

Senior Zone Chairperson
Lion Bob Jackson

October 2, 2008 - Just talked with Kim Geske this morning - Thursday- Leo is back in intensive care and has pneumonia. She says he is not doing very well today, & will keep us informed.

just talked with Nancy (4:00) & Leo is again out of intensive care. no other news.

Lion Joe Groth

October 1, 2008 - I just spoke with Leo. He is having a test at 2 PM today and hoping to go home this evening.

Lion Maggie Girard

September 30, 2008 - Lion Leo Snyder was taken to the Hospital for a Bleeding Ulcer. He is in the Intensive Care Unit of Delanor Hospital in Geneva. I talked to Leo today, he has been receiving blood and may be transferred to another room tomorrow.

September 30, 2008 - Lion Bob Jackson, ZC informs me that the medical people at Woodstock Memorial have determined that his wife, Lion Darlene, suffered a stroke. She is being medicated and is resting comfortably and is fully aware and able to converse with Bob and her doctors. She is expected to be in the hospital for a few more days. Lion Bob will pass on additional information as it becomes available. Please keep Lion Darlene and Bob and their family in your prayers.

September 29, 2008 - I’ve been asked by Lion Bob Jackson, ZC in the Fox River Region , to let you all know that his wife, Darlene, was taken to the hospital Saturday evening. Darlene had been passing out and was extremely nauseous. She is in Woodstock Memorial Hospital and will remain there for the next “day or two” while tests are taken. As of Sunday night there was no definitive diagnosis. Lion Bob’s phone and email are out; he hopes to have that service restored shortly (his entire residential complex is out).

Richard F. Price
Richard F. Price formerly of Algonquin Visitation for Richard F. Price, 84, will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with funeral services at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral and Cremation Services Chapel, 51 Center St., Elgin. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin. Born March 3, 1925, in Elgin, the son of Frank E. and Mildred (nee Marston) Price, he passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, at the Crystal Pines Health Care Center. Richard was a 1942 graduate of Elgin High School. He then went on to serve in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the Headquarters Company 435th Troop Carrier Squadron. After his tour, he returned home and went to Knox College, where he graduated with a B.A. in business administration. He was a life member of the Algonquin Lions Club, having served in various leadership positions, he served as District I-J governor. Richard was a member of the Algonquin American Legion and was also active in the VFW. He was an avid reader, traveler and enjoyed watching tennis on TV. He is survived by his children, Dale Allan (Sandy) Price, Jack Elwyn Price, Susan Kay (Dan) Hedenburg, Stell Moorhouse (nee Williams), Craig Scott Williams, Barb Joan Williams and Julie Ann Williams; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert Price. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Joan Price in 2005. Memorials may be given in his name to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. For information, 847-742-2100.