Duane K. Ainlay, 83, of Cary, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Crystal Lake Sunrise Assisted Living.
He was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Lincoln, Neb., the son of John Albert and Margaret (McNickle) Ainlay.
He is survived by his children, Michael Ainlay, April (Bob) Huffstutler, Holly Kelps and John Ainlay; his grandchildren, Jessica Ainlay, Jessica Huffstutler, Kristine Ensor, Holly Huffstutler, Kevin Kelps and Matthew Kelps; his aunt, Maxine Richards; and a cousin, Yolanda Brandon.
Duane was devoted to music and was an elementary music teacher in the Northbrook School District. He put on many wonderful Christmas and spring programs that involved the children in an extraordinary way. He was a choir director at several churches and was a member of the Arlingtones Barbershop Choir for many years. He was a wonderful son and father.
We are so thankful for his second family at Crystal Lake Sunrise Assisted Living. The care managers, nurses and staff are truly special that made his life happy and kept him singing.
Graveside services were at Memorial Park in Skokie.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Arlingtones Barbershop Choir, P.O. Box 1772, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-1772.
For information, call Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, Cary, at 847-639-3817.
He was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Lincoln, Neb., the son of John Albert and Margaret (McNickle) Ainlay.
He is survived by his children, Michael Ainlay, April (Bob) Huffstutler, Holly Kelps and John Ainlay; his grandchildren, Jessica Ainlay, Jessica Huffstutler, Kristine Ensor, Holly Huffstutler, Kevin Kelps and Matthew Kelps; his aunt, Maxine Richards; and a cousin, Yolanda Brandon.
Duane was devoted to music and was an elementary music teacher in the Northbrook School District. He put on many wonderful Christmas and spring programs that involved the children in an extraordinary way. He was a choir director at several churches and was a member of the Arlingtones Barbershop Choir for many years. He was a wonderful son and father.
We are so thankful for his second family at Crystal Lake Sunrise Assisted Living. The care managers, nurses and staff are truly special that made his life happy and kept him singing.
Graveside services were at Memorial Park in Skokie.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Arlingtones Barbershop Choir, P.O. Box 1772, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-1772.
For information, call Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, Cary, at 847-639-3817.
Duane K. Ainlay, 83, of Cary, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Crystal Lake Sunrise Assisted Living.
He was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Lincoln, Neb., the son of John Albert and Margaret (McNickle) Ainlay.
He is survived by his children, Michael Ainlay, April (Bob) Huffstutler, Holly Kelps and John Ainlay; his grandchildren, Jessica Ainlay, Jessica Huffstutler, Kristine Ensor, Holly Huffstutler, Kevin Kelps and Matthew Kelps; his aunt, Maxine Richards; and a cousin, Yolanda Brandon.
Duane was devoted to music and was an elementary music teacher in the Northbrook School District. He put on many wonderful Christmas and spring programs that involved the children in an extraordinary way. He was a choir director at several churches and was a member of the Arlingtones Barbershop Choir for many years. He was a wonderful son and father.
We are so thankful for his second family at Crystal Lake Sunrise Assisted Living. The care managers, nurses and staff are truly special that made his life happy and kept him singing.
Graveside services were at Memorial Park in Skokie.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Arlingtones Barbershop Choir, P.O. Box 1772, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-1772.
For information, call Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, Cary, at 847-639-3817.
He was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Lincoln, Neb., the son of John Albert and Margaret (McNickle) Ainlay.
He is survived by his children, Michael Ainlay, April (Bob) Huffstutler, Holly Kelps and John Ainlay; his grandchildren, Jessica Ainlay, Jessica Huffstutler, Kristine Ensor, Holly Huffstutler, Kevin Kelps and Matthew Kelps; his aunt, Maxine Richards; and a cousin, Yolanda Brandon.
Duane was devoted to music and was an elementary music teacher in the Northbrook School District. He put on many wonderful Christmas and spring programs that involved the children in an extraordinary way. He was a choir director at several churches and was a member of the Arlingtones Barbershop Choir for many years. He was a wonderful son and father.
We are so thankful for his second family at Crystal Lake Sunrise Assisted Living. The care managers, nurses and staff are truly special that made his life happy and kept him singing.
Graveside services were at Memorial Park in Skokie.
Memorials would be appreciated to the Arlingtones Barbershop Choir, P.O. Box 1772, Arlington Heights, IL 60006-1772.
For information, call Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, Cary, at 847-639-3817.
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