Robert H. Thoma, 83, of McHenry, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Courtyard at McHenry Assisted Living Facility. He was born in Chicago on Oct. 3, 1942, to Henry and Louise (Devaux) Thoma. Robert was a commercial electrician by trade, but he was also an all-around handyman. His favorite pastime was camping and traveling with his family and friends. After retirement, he and his wife, Phyllis, enjoyed many trips together, and one of their favorite destinations was Naples, Fla. He loved to eat food but he didn’t like having to prepare the food, so he became a “master pot stirrer” instead. Robert was also a jokester. He enjoyed making people laugh, and he had a great sense

It is with great sadness and love that the family of Edward Leroy Station, 90, shares his passing on April 12, 2026. His family was by his side in his home as he peacefully passed, after a short battle with cancer. Ed was born on May 19, 1935, in Chicago to Edward M. and Marion (Lattiak) Station. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School where he was an altar server and member of the School Safety Patrol. He went on to Washburn Trade School for two years. When Ed was 6, he lost his father. Living in Chicago during the war was not easy for the family. He started delivering papers at the age of 9 and set pins in

Marion L. May 1937-2026 With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we announce the passing of Marion L. May (née Bovee), 88, beloved mother, daughter, aunt, step-grandmother, great-grandmother (Gigi), and friend. She passed away at her home in Woodstock, IL on April 1, 2026, with her daughter Trina by her side. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, on April 26, 1937, to Kylie and Frances (Brink) Bovee, and grew up in Ithaca, Michigan where she made many lifelong friends. After graduating from Ithaca High School in 1955, Marion went on to Eastern Michigan University to study Occupational Therapy (OT), for which she had an incredible passion. She joined the Sigma Kappa Sorority (formerly Pi Sigma Kappa) and was an

Robert Todd Vieregg, of Northbrook, Ill., died on Dec. 11, 2025. Todd was born in 1934 and raised in Woodstock. After he graduated from Michigan State University in 1955, he and his parents opened a restaurant in Woodstock, which his parents operated until their retirement in 1971.  Todd entered the U.S. Navy in 1956, attaining the rank of lieutenant, and became a carrier-based jet fighter pilot, primarily flying FJ-3D aircraft. He served aboard the USS Lexington during its 1958 Western Pacific cruise. Todd was one of only a very few pilots qualified to deliver and independently detonate the Regulus 1 guided missile, which carried a 50-kiloton nuclear warhead. He was very happy that he never had to deliver and detonate

Autumn Lorraine Mather was born in Virginia on Oct. 3, 1975. She spent her early years living in the Tidewater area of Virginia before the family moved to Woodstock.  Following graduation from Woodstock High School, Autumn completed a bachelor’s degree with honors (Phi Beta Kappa) in English and art history from Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Va. She completed advanced studies in London, England, at the Christie’s Graduate Program. Those programs were precursors to her taking graduate degrees master’s from the University of Chicago (Liberal Arts), and Dominican University (library acience).  For more than 20 years, Autumn was a librarian – a career she loved – where she worked at a variety of Chicago institutions. She was a reference librarian

Shelly Ann (Emricson) Eslick, age 63, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, devotion, and cherished memories.  She was born April 5, 1963 in Woodstock, IL to LaVern Emricson and Charlotte (Hunt) Emricson.  Shelly graduated from Harvard High School in 1981 and went on to dedicate 42 years to her family business, Emtech Machining & Grinding, in Woodstock. Her strong work ethic and steadfast commitment were a reflection of her character and the pride she took in supporting her family and community. On April 1, 1987, Shelly was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Tom Eslick. Together they shared 39 years of love, partnership, and unwavering devotion, building a life centered on family.

On the evening of Saturday, April 18, 2026, Martin Adelphia, Sr., 75, of Woodstock, Illinois, put both feet on the rainbow at home, surrounded by family. Part union electrician, part wise guy, Marty never missed a chance to deliver a one-liner. He may be best known for putting those electrician skills to use each Halloween, building a yard full of animatronic talking witches, spitting skeletons, and flying ghosts. He enjoyed off-track horse betting , often “keeping an eye on the ponies”, and loved fishing with Mary and his grandchildren on Lake Delevan – Baba was always ready to fix a rod, hook a worm, or take a fish off for a quick picture, and nothing beat his fried bluegill… unless

John J. Torres, 57, of Woodstock, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home in Woodstock.  He was born in San Antonio, TX on March 24, 1969 to John F. Torres and Donna M. Pickell, now Edwards.  John spent the majority of his life in McHenry County, attending schools in Woodstock and Wonder Lake, making lifelong friends; and using his love of conversation to make new ones in his adult years.  John spent many years working on over the road trucks.  He often said how grateful he was to have the opportunity to see our beautiful country.  He shared many stories about his adventures.  He had a wide variety of interests.  He loved music and playing the guitar, geography and maps, and watching sports.  He loved history, especially military history.  He memorized countless facts and stories

James Allen “Jim” Campion, 79, of Woodstock, passed away in his home surrounded by love on April 19, 2026. Jim was born in Rockford on February 2, 1947, son of O’Neill and Catherine (Deininger) Campion. Jim married his college sweetheart Barbara Schuerings on August 2, 1969 and they shared 56 years together.  They raised three wonderful daughters, Jeannine (Chad) Hadzima, Angela (Craig) Russell, and Ann-Marie (Craig) Cudzilo.  They have six grandchildren, Rebecca, Theresa, and Julia Hadzima, Carina and Christian Cudzilo, and Annelise Russell. Jim attended Rockford Catholic schools and Boylan High School.  He majored in Sociology at St. Norbert College, where he graduated cum laude in 1969.  He then received his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law in 1972.  While in

Family and friends are mourning the passing of John T. McGowan, aged 71, of Woodstock, Illinois on April 7, 2026. John leaves his wife of 38 years, Scarlet, their two children, Colin, and Alyson Shaughnessy (Andrew), and his goddaughter, Carrie Beth Waghorn. His surviving siblings are Mary Weems (Thomas), Susan Case (Ken), Jean Kline (Jon), and Patrick. John was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Helen (Simsbury, Connecticut), and brother-in-law Thomas Weems. Born in Rockville Centre, New York, on January 28, 1955, John carried the quintessential traits of a New Englander – frugality, honesty, directness, with a steadfast commitment to fair play and the traditional values of home and family. An intelligent, quirky sense of humor with an overlay of