Annette Marie Witt
Of Palatine, formerly of Evergreen Park

Annette Marie Witt (nee Auer), former long time resident of Evergreen Park, was born December 30, 1920, in Waupaca, WI. She passed away May 11, 2009 at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines.

Annette was among the founding families of Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park and a member of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Palatine for the past 20 years. At Most Holy Redeemer Annette was the President of the Altar and Rosary Society and cherished school secretary for 25 years. At St. Thomas of Villanova, Annette was a member of the Women’s Guild and of the Funeral Choir. She was very active in parish life making blankets for the Linus Project and rosaries for hospitalized veterans and American troops overseas. She participated in Bible Studies and Faith Formation discussion groups. Annette never retired. She continued as an account manager at River Trails Animal Hospital and was a partner at Snug Harbor Marina in Pentwater, Michigan.

Her Faith in God, love of family, and many friends guided her entire life. Annette had a special and loving devotion to Our Lady and the Rosary. She traveled to Guadalupe, Medjegoria, the Holy Land and Rome.

She is survived by her children, Raymond W. Witt Jr., MD (Candy) of Random Lake, WI, Ruthann M. (Raymond) McGrath of Carmel, IN, Alice C. Witt of Palatine, Jack G. Witt of Ludington, MI, Linda M. (James) Wyatt of Arlington Heights and Geri A. (Andrew) Cox, DVM of Hawthorn Woods; 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mildred (Michael) Weber of Kaukauna, WI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond W. Witt Sr.; her brothers, Rev. John Auer SJ, William (Marcelline) Auer and Norbert Auer; and her sister, Lorraine Auer.

Visitation from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Friday, May 15, 2009, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, 1201 Anderson (Anderson & Williams), Palatine for Mass at 10:00 AM. Burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Evergreen Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, 1201 East Anderson Drive, Palatine, IL 60074 or The Carter Center, One Copenhill, 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307-1496.