Joseph Anton Pienschke, 85, passed away on September 5, 2026, at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. He was born on June 28, 1941, in Belvidere, IL and grew up in Elmwood Park, IL.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp at the age of 17, serving from 1959 to 1963. Joe was a plumber for over 60 years and was the Plumbing Inspector for 10 years with the City of Crystal Lake, and part time Plumbing Inspector for the Village of Carpentersville. He also served as a Plumbing Inspector with B&F Technical Code Service and TPI Building Code Consultants.  He was a past President of the Northern Illinois Plumbing Association.  Joe was the Owner and President of Independent Plumbing

Donna Jean Freeman, 89, of Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her home in Woodstock, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Woodstock on January 24, 1937, to Millard and Elsie (Kruger) Willoughby.  She married the love of her life Russell Freeman on February 2, 1952. She worked as an aide at the Learning Center at Woodstock High School for many years until her retirement.  She was an active participant at SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Residents), calling bingo was one of her favorite activities.  She enjoyed camping and gardening. She was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears.  She loved birds, especially cardinals.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family. She

On Aug. 16, 2026, Diana Rose Neumann went home to be with Jesus. She was at peace, surrounded by her family, and her last words were to say that she loved us. If you knew her well, you will be unsurprised to know that she was more concerned for her family than for herself.Diana made family everywhere she went. She is survived by her husband, Dave Neumann; her children, Sarah Heinlein (Tim) and Joshua Given (Crystal); her mother, Eunice Kurtz; and her siblings, Debra Kennedy (John), Tim Schuett (Ana), Rebecca Schuett (Craig), Beau Schuett, Brianne Schuett-Turner (Robb), Paige Wisdom, and Jodie Kurtz-Osborne (Bill).She was a loving grandmother – Grandma Didi, or just Didi – to Justin Heinlein, Kayla Heinlein, Landon

Jacqueline Medins Bacon, 94, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 at Cedarhurst of Woodstock, Woodstock, IL. She died serenely just as she had lived, after a long life of care for others. Formerly of Byron, IL, she was born July 27, 1932 in Oregon, IL, eldest daughter of Willard “Jiggs” Burright and Ferne Henderson Burright. Jackie attended Oregon schools, graduating from Oregon Community High School. She went on to study nursing at Rockford Memorial Hospital, graduating in 1953 with her class in the newly built hospital. During her career she continued her dedication to learning, graduating with both Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. She was the first in her family to graduate

Dallas Keith Larson, 83, of Woodstock, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 24th, 2026 at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 14th, 1943 to Russell and LaVerne (Olsen) Larson as part of the fourth generation of Larsons from Chicago, and grew up in the Edgebrook neighborhood. He attended high school at North Park Academy and later earned his bachelor’s degree at North Park College (now University). He went on to earn his Master of Hospital Administration from the Business School (now the Ross School of Business) at the University of Michigan. On March 9th, 1968, he married Ellen Rautenberg in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dallas proudly served our country in the United States Navy, active

Per Robert Andersson, age 59, passed away on June 21, 2026, after a yearlong battle with Cholangiocarcinoma.  He was born on September 28, 1966, in Arvidsjaur, Sweden to Sten and Gunnel Andersson. In his youth in Sweden, Per was a prolific downhill skier.  He also played guitar with his dad and in garage bands, playing for many throughout his life.  He had a love for AC/DC, Formula 1, driving and sliding cars, and was famous for driving his dirt bike on one wheel, claiming to hold a wheelie for over 2 kilometers.  He served in the Swedish Armed Forces as a Green Beret where he was voted “best comrade” by his battalion. Per immigrated to the United States from Sweden

Lynda A. (Lenkaitis) Markut, age 76, passed away at home surrounded by her family July 20, 2026. She was born on August 12, 1949 in Spring Valley, IL, the daughter of Victor J. and Hellen A. (Skutt) Lenkaitis, Sr. She graduated from Putnam County High School in 1967 and went on to The University of Illinois for her undergraduate and graduated in 1971. On March 11, 1972 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Spring Valley, IL, she was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Michael F. Markut, Jr. They welcomed a daughter, Jeanette in 1975. Lynda attended Northern Illinois University where she obtained her Master of Science degree in 1980. She lived in Woodstock, IL for

Robert “Bob” Allen Fosse, age 79, formerly of Woodstock, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Lakeland, Fla. He died due to complications of heart disease . Bob was born on March 4, 1947, at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago to Donald Stanton and Loucille Fosse (née Witkiewicz). He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Chicago and worked a variety of jobs as a young adult, including as a signalman for The Chicago and North Western Railroad and as a barista at Le Figaro Café in New York City. Soon after, he returned to Chicago to work for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier. Bob delivered mail for 26 years in Chicago and Woodstock before retiring in

David L. Wolf of Woodstock, IL passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on Sunday, July 5th, 2026, at the age of 81. Dave was born in Woodstock to Harold and Lucille (Bernhardt) Wolf on January 30th, 1945. In his early years, Dave was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday School, a graduate of Woodstock Community High School Class of 1963, a member of the Emanuel Chapter of the Order of DeMolay, and played in the Woodstock City Band. Dave attended Barber College in Chicago and became a Master Barber. In February of 1972, Dave joined the First United Methodist Church in Woodstock. Dave served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968. He was stationed

In loving memory of Jane Schroeder Hagenow, who passed away peacefully at her home in Woodstock, Illinois, on July 3, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family. Jane was born on June 7, 1935, in Palatine, Illinois, to Henry and Alvina Schroeder. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable life filled with laughter, love, and dedication to her family and community.  Jane was a devoted wife to Clarence Martin Hagenow, whom she married on March 27, 1954. Together, they built a life rich in love and family, raising four children: LouAnn (Albert) Krejci, Laurene (Thomas) Brophy, Mark (Jacqueline) Hagenow, and the late Debra Doebert. Jane’s legacy continues through her nine cherished grandchildren—Aaron Krejci, Adam