John had a passion for baseball and was always willing to help anyone that needed it. He'll be missed.
McHerny - John Edward Ransdell, 63, of McHenry, loving husband,father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 31,
2010, because of a stroke he suffered from Oct. 13.
John retired from United Parcel Service after 33 years of service and drove as a bus driver for McHenry Consolidated School Districts 15 and
156. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of McHenry and supported the National MS Society for many years. his true passion was his family and
baseball. He coached for more than 20 years,served on the McHenry Baseball Association board, and participated in McHenry County's CABA League.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jennifer Ransdell; his children, Debora (Jerome) Bondi, Donna (Charles) Orkild, Deanna(Christopher) Larkin, John Jr. (Janet) Ransdell, Dorina Ransdell and
Jeffrey Ransdell; his grandchildren, Michael (Tera) Thomas, Andrew Orkild, Michelle (Frederick) Cassier, Brandee Orkild, Marshall Larkin,
Austin Larkin, Troy Bondi, Jenna Ransdell, Colin Orkild, David Orkild and Eliana Orkild; and his great-grandchildren, Athena Gilman-Thomas,
Wyatt Gilman-Thomas and Geneva Cassier.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jean Ransdell; his sister, Bonita Jasinski; and his granddaughter, Frances Thomas. A memorial will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the VFW of
McHenry, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry, with a brief service at 5 p.m. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in hismemory to the McHenry Baseball Association; National MS Society; or
Hospice Foundation of Northeastern Illinois.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-639-2191 or visit
www.WindridgeFuneralHome.com. <http://www.WindridgeFuneralHome.com.>
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