Herbert M. Enger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Herbert M. Enger, 63, of Morris, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Joliet Area Hospice Home with his family at his bedside. Born November 14, 1952 at the hospital in Morris IL, he was the son of Herbert and Rosemarie (Valerio) Enger of Naples, Florida. Herb was raised and educated in Coal City, attending Coal City High School graduating with the Class of 1971. After graduating from high school, Herbert joined the United States Air Force where he would serve as a hydraulic/pneumatic maintenance technician working on fighter jets. After returning from serving his country, Herb would work for over 20 years at Jefferson Smurfit in Morris. Herb loved to fish and watch all the Chicago Sports, especially as an avid Cubs Fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Herbert is survived by his parents, a fiancé Cindy Armstrong of Morris, 3 daughters; Terri (Jeff) Bacon of Omaha, NE, Sarah (Brian) Lee of Mazon, Mary (Darren) Johnson and 2 sons; Michael Enger and David Enger, all of Omaha, NE. Grandchildren; Zoeie Bacon, Morgan Dwyer, Christopher Lee JR., Madyson Back, Jordon Back, Kyden Johnson, Avery Golliday and Alivia Enger and great-grandchildren, Ariah and Tavian. Two brothers; Mark Enger of Morris and Jeff (Susan) Enger of St. Charles, IL. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ernest and Rose (Lenzie) Valerio SR and paternal grandparents, Herbert and Catherine (Mitchell) Enger. Visitation will be held from on Monday, April 25, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, located at 301 W. Washington Street in Morris. Enhanced video tributes will be played during the visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 516 E. Jackson Street in Morris, with Father Edward J. Howe, CR as Presider. Burial will be at noon in Abraham National Cemetery in Elwood IL with full military honors presented by the Abraham Lincoln National Honor Guard. Memorials in Herb’s name may be made to Joliet Area Hospice Home or to a recipient of the donor’s choice. Herb’s family will be eternally grateful for the compassionate care he received from the Joliet Area Hospice staff at his home and at the Hospice Home. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

Herbert M. Enger

November 14, 1952 - April 21, 2016

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Herbert M. Enger

November 14, 1952 - April 21, 2016

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