Renate Ehret of South Elgin, beloved wife of the late Wayne C.; loving mother of Bryan (Joanne) and Heide (Karl) Ehret-Lauren; cherished grandmother of Maximilan, Reece, Dakota, Cheyenne and Savanna; preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 sister. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service 7:30 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 95 S. Gilbert St., (at Middle St.) South Elgin. Following funeral service cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. 847-289-8054 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com