Alvin Edward White, beloved husband of Helen (Harper) White,
of Glenbeulah, formerly of Evanston, IL, went to eternal rest on January 2,
2018.
Al and Helen exemplified a truly Christo-centered marriage,
receiving instruction in the faith from Fr. Gerald Weber, they went on to raise
10 children, while being Co-Presidents of CFM,
in Cook County, Il., and champions for civil rights, the homeless, and
civic duty. Retiring to Sheboygan County, together they delivered Meals on
Wheels, tutored in reading for both inmates at Kettle Moraine Prison and second
graders at Glenbeulah-Elkhart Lake Elementary school. When not attending
grandchildren's recitals, birthday parties, plays, science fairs, or sporting
events, they enjoyed their retirement years “on golden pond”, in the
company of “breakfast club” friends, attending bible studies, and
daily reception of the Blessed Sacrament.
Survived by nine of his ten children Kevin (Geraldine)
Chicago, Mary (Mark) New Holstein, Michael, Chicago, Thomas, Glenview, John
(Bonnie) Niobrara National Preserve, Sarah (David) Stoughton, Paul (Laurie)
Denver, Brian (Sarah) Chicago, Carolyn (Matt) Chicago; son-in-law: Peter
Katsaros,31 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He is further survived by
one sister-in-law: Elizabeth Jean Harper of Skokie, IL, and numerous cousins.
Alvin was preceded in death by his wife Helen, to whom he
was devoted in marriage for 63 years; his parents: Elmer and Natalia White, his
in-laws: Milton Dewey and Mattie Jean (Badger) Harper, his daughter: Elizabeth
Jean (White) Katsaros and two little angels he finally gets to meet.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sunday (January 7,
2018) at 1:00 P.M. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake. Father Philip Reifenberg, Pastor of the
Church will officiate. Cremation will follow the services.
Visitation will take place at CHURCH on Sunday (January 7)
from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass at 1:00 P.M.
In
lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established in Al's name, to benefit
The Catholic Worker.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting
the family. For online condolences, please visit
www.suchonfh.com
.
A
special thank you to Bonnie Rabe and ALL the staff of Sharon Richardson Hospice,
esp. Nancy and St.Nicholas Home Care and Hospice, especially Jessica.
