Elizabeth Metzger

Elizabeth Metzger, age 90, of Johnsburg, IL passed away at Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock, IL after battling Alzheimer's disease for many years.

Elizabeth was born on April 12, 1925 in Mosonszentpeter, Hungary.  She was the daughter of Michael Harrer and Theresia Perlinger.  Elizabeth married Joseph Metzger of Pomaz, Hungary on January 26, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in McHenry, IL. They had met in Sinsheim, Germany, where they were both displaced following World War II, and later decided to make their future life together in the United States.  Elizabeth immigrated to the United States from Germany on February 8, 1950 and Joseph immigrated the following year.  Elizabeth's sponsors lived in McHenry, IL, where Elizabeth and Joseph established their first home.  They later moved to Johnsburg, IL, where they resided for almost 60 years.

Elizabeth worked at Admiral in McHenry when she first came to the United States.  Once her children were born, Elizabeth focused on her home life.  Elizabeth was known far and wide for her excellent baking and cooking skills, but also enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and her weekly bingo outings with friends. She was also very active at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg, serving as a Eucharistic minister and helping with the Keenager activities.  Elizabeth lived at home until entering Hearthstone Manor, when it became too difficult for her husband to care for her.  Joseph visited her daily until he was no longer able to drive.  At that point he decided to move into the Assisted Living section at Hearthstone Manor, so they could continue to be together, and he was at her side when she died.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband Joseph; three children, John (Candace) Metzger of Rochester, NY, Paul (Donna) Metzger of Nashua, NH, and Maria (Roger) Zawacki of Johnsburg, IL; and five grandchildren, Emily and Erich Zawacki, Matthew and Margaret Metzger and Mallory (Matthew) Boyd.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 5 until 9 p.m. at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 North Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake, IL 60020.  A funeral mass will be on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 West Church Street, Johnsburg, IL 60051 with interment to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org/donate) and/or to Hearthstone Communities (www.wclsil.org/tnbci/donate.htm).