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Virginia J. Gizel, 79, Wonder Lake

April 19, 2016

Virginia J. Gizel, 79, Wonder Lake, died Friday, April 15, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 18, 1936, to Andrew and Ethel (Pease) Dipple in Chicago. She worked for Oak Manufacturing for more than 25 years and then as a production control manager at Autotrol for more than 10 years. She was a true artist and enjoyed drawing and painting. She loved gardening and doing crafts and quilting, making quilts for her entire family. Most of all, she loved her family and she cherished the time they spent together. Survivors include a son, David Gizel; a daughter, Donna (Tracy) Juchcinski; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Gizel; nine grandchildren, Dave, Mike, Emily, Patrick (Tarahka), Dane, Veronica,

Kathy M. Stevens-Blasi, 54, Woodstock

April 13, 2016

Kathy M. Stevens-Blasi, 54, Woodstock, died Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Centegra Hospital –Woodstock. She was born Dec. 16, 1961, to William and Rose Marie (Sedar) Stevens in Kansas City, Mo. On Feb. 21, 1986, she married Michael Blasi. She worked as a real estate agent for RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Crystal Lake, and other area firms. Survivors include her husband and a daughter, Nikki Blasi. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David Stevens. A gathering of friends and relatives will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Colonial Café, 5689 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. Arrangements were made bySchneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home.

Barbara Iverson, 59, Huntley

April 13, 2016

Barbara “Barbie” Iverson, 59, Huntley, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. She was born Dec. 4, 1956, the daughter of Donald and Nadine Iverson in Denver, Colo. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and working on the computer. Most of all she found joy being with friends and family and with her dogs. She worked in circulation for The Woodstock Independent and had been an office manager for a real estate firm and had worked at Bethesda Thrift Shop. Survivors include her partner, Sharon Sherman, Huntley; a niece, Tami VanWazer; a nephew, Rick Sherman; two great-nephews, Jacob VanWazer and Ezequiel Abadie; and a sister-in-law, Audrey Sherman. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Steve Iverson. A

Richard A. Hansen, 75, New Braunfels, Texas, formerly of Harvard

April 13, 2016

Richard A. Hansen, 75, New Braunfels, Texas, formerly of Harvard, died Friday, April 8, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 14, 1941, to Lawrence and Hilma (Anderson) Hansen in Harvard. On Sept. 28, 1963, he married Carol J. Peterson in Woodstock. He graduated from Alden-Hebron High School in 1959. He worked for Admiral Corp., Harvard, for more than 13 years. He then worked for Motorola in Schaumburg until being relocated in 1978 to the plant in Seguin, Texas, where he worked for more than 23 years. Later in life, he found his niche working in the golf business. He worked at Starcke Park Golf Course as assistant pro for 15 years and was

Debbra J. Spitzbart, 62, Woodstock

April 13, 2016

Debbra J. “Deb” Spitzbart, 62, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 3, 1953, to Martin and Lucille (Berkley) Knuth in Woodstock. On Sept. 15, 1973, she married David Spitzbart in Crystal Lake. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She worked for many years as a teacher’s aide, book seller and house manager at the Woodstock Opera House. She loved the theater and worked in many capacities behind the scenes as well as producer. She served as a board member for Woodstock Musical Theatre Company and was very active with Town Square Players. She was an avid reader and home decorator. She had the uncanny ability to

David J. Nell, 67, Wonder Lake

April 13, 2016

David J. Nell, 67, Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at JourneyCare Hospice Center, Woodstock. He was born April 20, 1948, to Robert “Bud” and Marilyn (Hopp) Nell. He married Susan Karamka. He was a mold maker for more than 50 years and loved his work. He loved cars and working on cars, especially his 1972 purple Corvette. In his retirement, he loved watching movies; James Bond and John Wayne were his favorites. He loved playing video games and passed that passion down to his children. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years; four children, Ryan, Steven, Amber and Robert; and a granddaughter, Zooey; his mother; three sisters, Doris Barry, Rose Nellessen, Ruth (Tom) Wright; and

Josephine Marcarello, 95, Woodstock

April 13, 2016

Josephine Marcarello, 95, Woodstock, died Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 23, 1920, to James and Ida (Spagnoli) Ricci in Warren, Ohio. On Nov. 26, 1949, she married the love of her life, Matthew Marcarello, and together they celebrated more than 60 years of marriage. She was active in service and Bible education work as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for more than 85 years. She was a very accomplished pianist and enjoyed sharing her gift of music with her family and friends. She was an avid reader, and she loved sewing, cooking and baking. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family. She is

Dr. David A. Frey, 80, Woodstock

April 13, 2016

Dr. David A. Frey, 80, Woodstock, died at his home Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born Nov. 26, 1935, to Allen Louis and Mary Elizabeth (Larabee) Frey in Mendota. In 1957, he married Carol Boozel. They were married for 58 wonderful years. He grew up in Earlville, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Monmouth College in 1957, a Master of Science in Chemistry and a Doctorate from the University of Iowa in 1959 and 1961, respectively. He worked for Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Okla., and Morton International in Woodstock and in Chicago until he retired in 1997. He then taught chemistry at McHenry County College for one year. He was a member of the McHenry County Audubon Society

Adeline Joan (Golbeck) Jackson, Harvard

April 13, 2016

Adeline Joan (Golbeck) Jackson, Harvard, died March 31, 2016. She was born in Chicago, and moved to McHenry in 1947 with her parents. On May 24, 1952, she married Edward Jackson at St. Mary’s Church, McHenry. She retired from Ameritech after 27 years and, during her career, was presented with the Theodore N. Vail award for her outstanding helpful action in an emergency. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She and her husband enjoyed traveling. She especially enjoyed her travels to Europe. She was a gentle woman with a quiet disposition, but knew how to get things accomplished. In 2008, she was honored as a Catholic Woman of Inspiration for her involvement

Doris M. Keane, 89, Walworth, Wis., formerly of Harvard

April 13, 2016

Doris M. Keane, 89, Walworth, Wis., formerly of Florida and Harvard, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Golden Years Nursing Home, Walworth. She was born Oct. 10, 1926, to Bertrand and Marie (Cantin) Lambert in Manchester, N.H. On Aug. 18, 1951, she married Patrick M. Keane Jr., in Battle Creek, Mich. She worked as a registered nurse at Woodstock Memorial Hospital for 22 years. She was a devoted Catholic, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was kind and compassionate, charitable, strong, patient and faithful. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, sewing and word puzzles. Survivors include nine children, Deacon Michael (Deborah) Keane, Marengo, Colleen (Richard) Nelson, Woodstock, Dr. Kevin Keane, Cochranville, Penn., Mary (Terry) Whiston, Arlington Heights, Sheila (Larry) Hansen, Woodstock,