Christopher Patrick Useman, 56, died peacefully on Saturday March 4, 2017, Chris was born in El Paso Texas, grew up in McHenry, and he was currently living in Lake Geneva, Wi. for the past 15 years. Chris is predeceased by his parents, Howard Useman and Patricia and Richard Hawkins. Chris is survived by his beloved…
Continue ReadingChristopher Patrick Useman, 56, died peacefully on Saturday March 4, 2017, Chris was born in El Paso Texas, grew up in McHenry, and he was currently living in Lake Geneva, Wi. for the past 15 years. Chris is predeceased by his parents, Howard Useman and Patricia and Richard Hawkins.
Chris is survived by his beloved partner Patty Freeland; Was a loving father to Daniel Freeland (Sarah Wollman), Nicole Kattner (Jake), Travis Useman (Allison) and Emily Freeland-Useman; Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Kodiak, Keria, Keaton, Austen, Nathan and Loralei. Dear brother of Cathy Marchlewski (Gary), Sally Hawkins, Dennis Useman, Lucy Bowen (Kevin), Howard M. Useman (Edith), Mary Kust (the late John Fosmer) and the late Richard Hawkins Jr.; Special uncle to many; Treasured friend.
Chris was always busy never staying still, always cooking, playing yard games, and enjoying life. At parties he always made sure people were having a good time – he was the life at every party, he made you come out of your shell. He never changed who he was. A man’s man he built things from scratch and expanded everything he saw to perfection, he put up a pool, and built an oasis around it. He made his home into a sanctuary for his friends and family to enjoy life. When you met him, he made you feel like you have known him your whole life.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Visitation will resume 9 a.m. at the funeral home on Friday. The funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL 60050.
For more information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com where friends may leave an on-line condolence message for his family.
Funeral Home:
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory
3700 Charles J Miller Road
McHenry, IL
United States 60050
Scott shulda
left a message on March 11, 2017:
So many adventures that I had the Honor to be on with you bro from surfing on garage sale boards to to jumping out into snowbanks You wolfman voice Will be heard louder than life as you were see you later for our next one Skit
Antoinette Gawin
left a message on March 10, 2017:
Dear Patty - I am so terribly sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you - please take care and let me know if there is anything that I can do to ease your burden. All my love, antoinette
Cynthia McCullough
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Will always remember his smile , laughter & his giving heart ❤️ he touched my life at a time when I most needed a friend . Luv & prayers for you and the family
Jim
left a message on March 9, 2017:
My best friend thank you for all the great times I will miss you and I will never forget you i hope to see you again someday till then I love you and goodbye
Shelly
left a message on March 9, 2017:
So sorry Patty and family, My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember you as a nice funny guy always laughing and full of life.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Patty
left a message on March 8, 2017:
My Dear Chris, You were taken from this world way too early in my eyes. You loved life more than anyone I knew. You were so kind to all; you were the funny man and made the sun shine when there was no sun to shine upon us. I will miss your cooking so so much, I will miss your smile and your laugh. I will miss all the damn game playing you did your life; you sure did make life fun the way it was supposed to be. You cared so much for life and I was not ready for you to leave in this way and will never really understand why this was your adventure to take on. Please know that I truly was by your side from the beginning 22 years ago till your last peaceful breath on Saturday March 4, 2017. I will miss you more than you will ever know. I will do you so proud in helping our daughter "Emily" become the women she needs to be. Our 3 boys (Carmel, Oreo and Chocolate Chips) miss you dearly. I hope our baby girl Brownie was there to meet you on your passage to your new adventure in the afterlife. Please hug her for me. Don't forget to be my angel here on earth and protect and watch over me liked you promised. Watch over Danny, Nicole, Travis and Emily and also their families that loved you dearly and miss you so so much. You will always be in my heart and never forgotten. You will always be missed. I will always have love for you in my thoughts and memories of you and the life we had together. Love always Patty
Mike Obrien
left a message on March 7, 2017:
We are so sad to hear about Chris. He had a larger than life personality. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to all of his family. Mike and Laura O'Brien
Bonnie Donka-Werthmann
left a message on March 7, 2017:
So very sorry to hear of Chris' passing. We have so many happy memories of our visits with you all! I am also sad that I cannot attend the services - I have work commitments both Thursday night and Friday. Sending all the family my love, prayers and deepest sympathy.
Paul Schweder
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Sorry to hear about Chris, great guy.
Cynthia McCullough
left a message on March 7, 2017:
I have such fond memories From the day I met him , his smile and laughter brought Joy to all around , He was so thoughtful and caring . Great husband and father . He will truly be missed . All my love and prayers from my heart
Love, Cathy
left a message on March 7, 2017:
I am going to miss you brother.
Deb Kniprath, On Behalf of Mobile Life, Inc
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Travis and Family, Please accept our warmest condolences, from the entire MobileLife Family to you and your family during this difficult time. We are sending thoughts of peace and courage your way, and trust that you can find some comfort in the memories created throughout your lifetime.
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Scott shulda
left a message on March 11, 2017:
So many adventures that I had the Honor to be on with you bro from surfing on garage sale boards to to jumping out into snowbanks You wolfman voice Will be heard louder than life as you were see you later for our next one Skit
Antoinette Gawin
left a message on March 10, 2017:
Dear Patty - I am so terribly sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you - please take care and let me know if there is anything that I can do to ease your burden. All my love, antoinette
Cynthia McCullough
left a message on March 9, 2017:
Will always remember his smile , laughter & his giving heart ❤️ he touched my life at a time when I most needed a friend . Luv & prayers for you and the family
Jim
left a message on March 9, 2017:
My best friend thank you for all the great times I will miss you and I will never forget you i hope to see you again someday till then I love you and goodbye
Shelly
left a message on March 9, 2017:
So sorry Patty and family, My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember you as a nice funny guy always laughing and full of life.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Patty
left a message on March 8, 2017:
My Dear Chris, You were taken from this world way too early in my eyes. You loved life more than anyone I knew. You were so kind to all; you were the funny man and made the sun shine when there was no sun to shine upon us. I will miss your cooking so so much, I will miss your smile and your laugh. I will miss all the damn game playing you did your life; you sure did make life fun the way it was supposed to be. You cared so much for life and I was not ready for you to leave in this way and will never really understand why this was your adventure to take on. Please know that I truly was by your side from the beginning 22 years ago till your last peaceful breath on Saturday March 4, 2017. I will miss you more than you will ever know. I will do you so proud in helping our daughter "Emily" become the women she needs to be. Our 3 boys (Carmel, Oreo and Chocolate Chips) miss you dearly. I hope our baby girl Brownie was there to meet you on your passage to your new adventure in the afterlife. Please hug her for me. Don't forget to be my angel here on earth and protect and watch over me liked you promised. Watch over Danny, Nicole, Travis and Emily and also their families that loved you dearly and miss you so so much. You will always be in my heart and never forgotten. You will always be missed. I will always have love for you in my thoughts and memories of you and the life we had together. Love always Patty
Mike Obrien
left a message on March 7, 2017:
We are so sad to hear about Chris. He had a larger than life personality. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to all of his family. Mike and Laura O'Brien
Bonnie Donka-Werthmann
left a message on March 7, 2017:
So very sorry to hear of Chris' passing. We have so many happy memories of our visits with you all! I am also sad that I cannot attend the services - I have work commitments both Thursday night and Friday. Sending all the family my love, prayers and deepest sympathy.
Paul Schweder
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Sorry to hear about Chris, great guy.
Cynthia McCullough
left a message on March 7, 2017:
I have such fond memories From the day I met him , his smile and laughter brought Joy to all around , He was so thoughtful and caring . Great husband and father . He will truly be missed . All my love and prayers from my heart
Love, Cathy
left a message on March 7, 2017:
I am going to miss you brother.
Deb Kniprath, On Behalf of Mobile Life, Inc
left a message on March 7, 2017:
Travis and Family, Please accept our warmest condolences, from the entire MobileLife Family to you and your family during this difficult time. We are sending thoughts of peace and courage your way, and trust that you can find some comfort in the memories created throughout your lifetime.
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