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Eugene (Gene) J. Kalsch

Eugene (Gene) J. Kalsch, age 66, a resident of McHenry, Illinois, passed away on March 27, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1958 in Waukegan to George and Joyce (nee Hallas) Kalsch.

He will be dearly missed by his wife of 46 years, Kathy (nee Pendleton) Kalsch of McHenry; his children; Theresa (Gabriel) Wisland of Woodstock, Connie Kalsch (Josh Kerwin) of DeKalb, Jessica (Petar) Gyuzelev of Bull Valley, Michael Kalsch …

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What were Eugene's favorite local spots?
It’s not local but he enjoyed eating at Cracker Barrel during road trips.
It’s not local but he enjoyed eating at Cracker Barrel during road trips.
It’s not local but he enjoyed eating at Cracker Barrel during road trips.
What were Eugene's favorite ways to spend free time?
He liked to work on his ‘67 VW Beetle and go to car shows and swap meets. Like his d…
He liked to work on his ‘67 VW Beetle and go to car shows and swap meets. Like his dad, he lik…
He liked to work on his ‘67 VW Beetle and go to car shows and swap meets. Like his dad, he liked projects that involved…
What were Eugene's favorite foods?
He always wanted German Chocolate cake on his birthday. Some of his favorites came f…
He always wanted German Chocolate cake on his birthday. Some of his favorites came from my gra…
He always wanted German Chocolate cake on his birthday. Some of his favorites came from my grandparents, pierogis, kola…
What were Eugene's favorite tv shows?
He liked to watch ANY car race on TV, NASCAR, Indy, local channels, it didn’t matter.
He liked to watch ANY car race on TV, NASCAR, Indy, local channels, it didn’t matter.
He liked to watch ANY car race on TV, NASCAR, Indy, local channels, it didn’t matter.

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Born

June 13th, 1958
Waukegan, Illinois
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Graduated from high school

1976
McHenry High School-West Campus, West Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL
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Got married to Kathy Kalsch

May 27th, 1978
Woodstock, Illinois

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Colonial Funeral Home
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