Hans W. Vincke, 78, of Hanover Park, died Friday, May 21, 2010. Born October 24, 1931 in Germany. He was the son of Franz and Maria (nee Muhlenschulte). Having come to the U.S. in 1956, Hans worked for Bricklayers and Allied Craftworks Local 21 for 44 years. An avid soccer and hockey fan. His biggest passion was working in his garden where he once received “Best Landscaping” awarded from the Daily Herald.
Survivors include daughters Margitta (Clint)Breeding and Carol (Mark) Balousek both of Algonquin; grandchildren Alexzandra (fiancé Erik Carlsen) and Derek; sister Marlies Gürtler of Germany and special pet Cocoa.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Anneliese (nee Wessling) whom he proudly took care of for 2 years before she passed in 2009, and his parents.
Visitation Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 3-9p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 S. Greenmeadows Blvd (at Barrington Rd), Streamwood. Funeral Wednesday 9:15a.m. going to St. Marcelline Church. Mass 10a.m. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. 630-289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com