 My name is Bob Wyman. I worked with Ronnie at the Crystal Lake Library.  I got acquainted with Ronnie when I was opening up the library (maintenance)  and she was shelving books.  She was very pleasant to talk to.  I also use to see her at my church and we would talk about the services etc.  
I retired from the library in 2020 during Covid, didn't get a chance to see her, I didn't know she was sick.  She was a very nice lady.!!
I will keep her family and her in my prayers.  

I worked with Ronnie at the Crystal Lake Public Library for the last 13 years.  She was a wonderful and caring friend, and I will miss her dearly.  But, I have comfort knowing that she is at peace and smiling brightly.

I was so very proud to have Ronnie as a Crystal Lake Public Library employee for more than 20 years.  Ronnie was always so pleasant and even tempered.  She did an excellent job and was always willing to learn new things and take on changing responsibilities.  I enjoyed chatting with Ronnie over lunch/dinner breaks in the staff lounge.  I feel lucky to have known Ronnie and to have shared a part of her life through the Library for many years.  The Library and our lives will be a little less bright with Ronnie's passing.  May she rest in peace.

Ronnie and I worked together as new teachers  in 1971.  The faculty welcomed us and led us on the path to success.  In my 5th year I moved on to another career but Ronnie and I kept in touch.  As time went on I am sorry to say our interactions were more intermittent and I was unaware of Ronnie's illness.  Forgive me friend but I am sure there is a special place where you are now resting.

Ronnie was “my lifelong”friend…we met in grammar school and never lost touch… I cherished our friendship…she truly lived her strong Catholic Faith…always so kind, generous and loyal… May you rest in God’s Eternal Peace my dear, dear friend….           ♥️♥️♥️

I was deeply saddened by the news of Ronnie’s passing. She was a genuinely kind and giving person. Her love of family and friends was apparent in the way that she carried herself with grace and compassion every day. Ronnie was a shining example of always living her faith and I remember how she delighted in planning  the Easter celebration every year. My deepest condolences to all of you; she was loved and will be missed.

I was so happy to know Ronnie as part of the Crystal Lake Public Library family.  She was a joy to work with – good at her job, funny, kind and generous.  And she was a wonderful friend.  I admired Ronnie and I will miss her so much.  To Ronnie’s family – I am so very sorry for your loss of this very special family member. 

She was just such a wonderful person and her Crystal Lake Public Library family will miss her dearly. 
I'm so very sorry for your loss. 

Ronnie, you were a bright light and such a welcoming and kind presence at Crystal Lake Public Library. Please know you will always be in our hearts and memories. You will be so missed.

Ronnie was kind, gentle, dependable, and carried herself with grace and elegance. We were blessed to have known her and participated in her life for the 22 years that she worked at the Crystal Lake Public Library. She will be missed.

I worked at the crystal lake library for many years with Ronnie.  She was a wonderful person and we had some fun times together.  I am so sorry for your loss.  She was a wonderful person.

Sharon MacDonald

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Beloved daughter of the late John and Angela Steger; loving wife of the late Godfrey Purker; cherished sister of Kamilla Welke; dear aunt of Sue Welke and Mary (Welke) Bussema; loving great aunt of Amelia Jerkatis, Sophie Jerkatis, and Alex Bussema; and dear friend to many.Beloved daughter of the late John and Angela Steger; loving wife of the late Godfrey Purker; cherished sister of Kamilla Welke; dear aunt of Sue Welke and Mary (Welke) Bussema; loving great aunt of Amelia Jerkatis, Sophie Jerkatis, and Alex Bussema; and dear friend to many.

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Veronica Purker

27 April, 1949 – 12 July, 2023

Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home

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