Donald R. “Don” Steffen, 67, Rockford, formerly of Woodstock, died Jan. 3, 2016, in Alpine Fireside Health Center.  He was born Sept. 9, 1948, to Walter and Bertha (Wienke) Steffen in Woodstock.  On July 8, 1972, he married Ruth Mahnke at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rockford.  He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1966. He then attended the University of Houston. His education was interrupted by U.S. Army service. He served a tour of duty in Vietnam as a radio operator and was awarded the Purple Heart and other medals. After his discharge, he attended Herzing Institute in Rockford where he met his future wife.  He completed his education at Northern Illinois University. His entire career was in the computer field.

Robert L. Foerster, 81, Woodstock, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice Center, Woodstock. He was born May 30, 1934, to John and Alberta (Able) Foerster.  On May 12, 1956, he married LaVerne Bornhoff in Northbrook.  He was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church, Woodstock. He and his wife moved to Woodstock in 1963 and raised their children on Walnut Ridge Farm on Greenwood Road. He was passionate about farming and enjoyed it until 1976 when he changed careers and pursued another passion, being an independent over-the-road trucker. He retired from that successful business in 1993 and returned to his first love, farming, working at Harms Farm.  He and his wife enjoyed a full life together, traveling in

Delwin G. Krause, 67, Woodstock, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. He was born Dec. 6, 1948, to Alfert and Dolores (Menching) Krause in Woodstock. He worked as a cement truck driver. He enjoyed canoeing and spending time outdoors. He liked watching sports and was an avid Bears fan. Many people will remember him for his fun-loving charm and his unforgettable nickname, “Yogi.” Survivors inlclude his stepmother, Mary Krause; a stepbrother, John Bargmann; four stepsisters, Joan (Chuck) Hardy, Mary Quigg, Linda (Adrian) Smith and Beth (Raymond) Gabinski; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home,

Thomas G. Fox, 62, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 23, 1953, to Ralph and Voreta (Guinn) Fox in Erwin, Tenn.  On Aug. 10, 1974, he married Janis Wyneken in Peru, Ind. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as vice president of operations for KidCo. He was an avid reader and enjoyed family vacations in Florida and Arizona. He was a loving husband and father, and his family meant everything to him. He will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife; a son, Bradley (Sarah) Fox; two daughters, Stephanie Fox and Erin Fox; his mother; a brother, Terry Fox; and a sister,

Wilma Rae Owens, 86, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock, where she was loved and cared for the last 10 years of her life. She was born Aug. 2, 1929, to Henry and Dorothy (Bond) Dailey in West Frankfort. On Jan. 27, 1945, she married Norman Dean Owens. She loved to sew and taught sewing to anyone who asked. She sewed her daughter’s wedding dress and bridesmaids’ dresses and her granddaughter’s wedding dress. She was known as an expert entertainer and hosted many events for family and friends in her home. She loved to line dance, garden and fish. She was active in her church and was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge. She was loved

Elva Colcord, 93, Capron, died Sunday, Dec.20, 2015, at St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford. She was born Nov. 20, 1922, to Earnest and Ella (Jacobson) Bauman in Hebron . She loved quilting, doing crafts and collecting teapots. Survivors include a son, David (Joanne) Colcord; three daughters, Janice Colcord, Joyce (David) Bauer and Joan Colcord; four grandchildren, Scott (Tricia) Colcord, Aaron (Natalia) Colcord, Valarie (Robert) Svihlik and Clint Westphal; eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Zachary, Charlie, Katie, Allie, Joshua, Christina and Rachel; and her beloved cat, Nora. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Colcord; a son, James Colcord; and three brothers, Earnest Bauman, Herbert (Josephine) Bauman and Irwin Bauman. Visitation and funeral were held Dec. 26 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin &

Norma J. Dolan, 95, Woodstock, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock. She was born June 6, 1920, to Oral E. and Edith (Jansczsky) Thurber in Chicago.  On Oct. 21, 1944, she married Robert Dolan in Chicago.  She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. She worked for the Woodstock Dry Goods store and at Farm & Fleet, Woodstock. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include three children, Dr. Margaret Dolan, Niles, Edward (Fatima) Dolan, Needham, Mass., and Mary (Allen) Austin, Woodstock; four grandchildren, Sean (Lindsay) Austin, Sarah Austin, Daniel (Megan) Dolan and Andrew Dolan; six great-grandchildren, Rian, Eadlin and Braedan Austin, Caleb Hafner and Katie and Anna Dolan.  She was preceded in