Elna Hernacki
February 20, 1921 - June 3, 2017
Elna Hernacki, age 96, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born in Van Hook, North Dakota on February 20, 1921 to George and Tynne Sinisalo. She is survived by her children JoAnn (Larry) Pawlowski, Gerri (Paul) Sorensen, Merle McConnaughey, Judy (Joe Maltese) Loeffler, step children Jan Mey and Jim (Judy) Gerarge, grandchildren Kalene (Scott) English, Kira McConnaughey, Brittany (John) King, and Matthew (Carla) Loeffler; step grandchildren Tammy Mey, Donny Mey, David Mey, Lisa Hannahay, and Brian Gerarge; and great-grandchildren Karissa, Kolten, Amara, Madison, Kylie, and one on the way. She is also survived by her dear friend Sandy Sumi. Elna was preceded in death by her husbands Joseph McConnaughey, Chester Hernacki, and by her loving companion Joseph Studzenski, as well as many siblings. Visitation will be Monday, June 12, 2017 from 11:00 AM-1:30 PM at Ringa Funeral Home 122 S. Milwaukee Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046 with the service beginning at 1:30 PM. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.
Elna Hernacki, age 96, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born in Van Hook, North Dakota on February 20, 1921 to George and Tynne Sinisalo. She is survived by her children JoAnn (Larry) Pawlowski, Gerri (Paul) Sorensen, Merle McConnaughey,... View Obituary & Service Information