Larry D. Walton, 74, of Woodstock, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was born in Harvard on June 30, 1949. On May 7, 1983 he married Maureen Mackey at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Woodstock. They were married 40 years until his passing on April 5, 2024. Larry attended grammar school at Northwood and Westwood in Woodstock. He attended Woodstock Community High School, graduating in 1967. Upon graduation he began his 5 year apprenticeship program for tool and die at T&K Tool in Woodstock. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, he continued working at T&K as a journeyman tool and die maker. In 1984 he changed employers and went to work for Pro

Lucille P. Mackey, 103, of Woodstock, passed away March 29, 2024, peacefully in her sleep, at Valley Hi Nursing and Rehab in Woodstock. She was born in Oak Park on Dec. 12, 1920, to James and Magdalen (Garramone) Minola. On Dec. 2, 1944, she married Clifford T. Mackey of Woodstock, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Crystal Lake. They were married 61 years until his passing in April 2006. Lucille attended three different elementary schools in Chicago. While living in Chicago she participated and excelled in many sports in many different parts of the city. She enjoyed roller skating at Soldier Field, volleyball, basketball, and track at La Follett Park, and she played right field with the Kilmer Trees women’s

Dong-Chin Huh, M.D., cherished husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and beloved friend, peacefully passed away on April 6, 2024.  Born on December 13, 1938, in near Pusan, South Korea, he married Young-Ok Park on January 11, 1966.  Dong-Chin was known for his kindness, generosity, integrity, determination, work ethic, and intelligence. He dedicated himself to his family, his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, Young-Ok, his two sons, John, and Eugene, and his four grandchildren, Mason, John, Nicholas, and Sophia.  Professionally, he served his patients with care, practicing Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, treating, and saving countless lives in Woodstock.  In his leisure time, he found joy in playing tennis, listening to classical music, gardening, woodworking, and traveling, especially to Hawaii.  A Celebration

Marilyn Cecilia Hutchison, 88, of Huntley, died peacefully on April 12, 2024.Marilyn was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on June 24, 1935, to her parents, Bertha, and Joseph Sagaitis. She was raised there with her brothers Eugene, Danny and Jerry and her sister Betty Lou. She was voted Homecoming Queen in her Senior year of high school. Marilyn was employed at the Wagon Wheel Resort for 4 years.While she was at church, she met her future husband, Jerry Hutchison. Jerry was home from boot camp. Jerry was asking for directions and struck up a conversation with Marilyn and that is how they met. They married at Our Lady of Mercy Church on December 17, 1954.They lived in Chicago for many years

died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, after a wonderful, happy day enjoying the beautiful sunset, making exciting plans for the future, and radiating joy, in the arms of her daughter, Evelyn, with her family near and far with her in spirit. She was born on May 29, 1930, in McHenry to Emil and Hermina (Schwarz) Herdrich, the youngest of seven children. She was born deep in the Great Depression and told amazing childhood stories: of her father’s immigration from Rust, Germany, in 1924 to provide a new life for his family; of her mother and her three young children’s trip across the ocean to Ellis Island in 1927, when they spoke no English; and of her life on the

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother.  Joyce B. Shook, 90, of Woodstock, passed away on March 18, 2024, at her home in Woodstock. She was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Woodstock, to Aloysius and Edith Helen (Loeffel) Berna, was raised on a dairy farm, and was the oldest of five children. She attended a one-room schoolhouse on Davis Road and graduated from Woodstock High School in 1951. She married Bob Shook in Woodstock on Oct. 20, 1956, had four children, and was married for 66 years before Bob passed away on Nov. 24, 2022. Joyce is a third generation member of Grace Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school and played

Dale L. Bye, 72, of Woodstock, passed away on Friday March 15, 2024, at his home in Woodstock. He was born in Belvidere on July 22, 1951, to Raymond and Helen (Hyser) Bye. He married Connie Streit on May 23, 1970, in Woodstock. Dale worked as a carpenter for Zimmerman Construction Co. for about 40 years. He enjoyed building classic cars and was known as a jack of all trades. He would help family and friends with anything. He loved to ride horses with his wife. He was loved and will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Connie; a daughter, Tammy Popaeko; a brother, Maynard (Carol) Bye; four sisters, Betty Crain, Joyce “Toots” Ware, Nancy Hitzman, and Patty

Richard J. Cairns, age 82, of Woodstock, passed away March 18, 2024, at Florence Nursing Home in Marengo. Richard was born June 19, 1941, in Woodstock to George and Frances (née Foreman) Cairns. He was a “Blue Baby” and was mentally challenged for life from that. He was a good mechanic and made special friendships with some kind people who took him under their wings, such as Harold Winkleman, Dan Raupp, Ben Widoff, and Riley’s Garage. Richard is survived by his brothers, Robert, Terry (Janet), and Charles Cairns; sister, Ella (Richard) Davidson; eight nephews; one niece; five grandnephews; and 13 grandnieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Linda and Sylvia; all grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a sister-in-law,

Linda Hermanson, 73, of Woodstock, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024, at Northwestern Hospital, McHenry.  She was born in Woodstock on May 27, 1950, to Maurice and Flora (Pinnow) Skinner. On Nov. 8, 1969, she married Dan Hermanson.  Linda was raised in Crystal Lake and graduated from Crystal Lake High School Class of 1969. She was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge 1329 and Woman of the Moose Chapter 364. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved celebrating holidays and special occasions with family and friends. Linda is survived by her husband, Dan; son, Jeff (Lisa) Hermanson; daughter, Stacie (Joe) Groves; grandchildren, Tyler and Cassidy Groves and Brianna and Rebecca Rotondo; great-grandchild, Logan; brother, Doug

Martin (Marty) Edward Metras, 77, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2024.  Marty was born in Watervliet, Mich., in December of 1946, to Lawrence (Tom) and Esther (Jansen) Metras. He moved to Woodstock as a 7-year-old and never considered leaving. Marty was “The Doer of Things,” meaning if he conceived it, he’d do it no matter how unconventional, odd, or weird it may seem to others. He owned the first 1970s electric car, grew a mobile garden in his pickup truck bed, loved computers, technology, and trains. He worked at the Die Cast in Woodstock and at Knaack in Crystal Lake for years. Marty started getting in shape by walking to the local Starbucks to get his grande