Dale E. Downing 77, Woodstock, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at his home. He was born Feb. 13, 1938, to Eugene and Irma (Austin) Downing in Woodstock. On April 18, 1959, he married Beverly Skinner. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He was employed by Commonwealth Edison for 37 years. He was a 57 year member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge, and the American Legion. His hobbies included working with horses, fishing and hunting. He was a licensed pilot and he enjoyed woodworking.  Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Debra (Chuck) Perenchio and Denise (Richard) Riggs; five grandchildren, Josh Widmayer, Katie (Chris) Olson, Amy (Rudy) Torres, Brian (Ashley) Riggs and Stephanie Riggs; two sisters, Patsy (Leo)

John “Jack” Knox, 54, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline. He was born Jan. 17, 1961, to Gordon and Florence (Persson) Knox in Woodstock. He was a plumber by trade and an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Survivors include a son, Jordan Knox, Bettendorf, Iowa; a sister, Judy (John) Bloom, DesMoines, Iowa; two brothers, Tim (Jan) Knox, Moline, and Jim (Pam) Knox, Milan; many nieces and nephews; and two aunts, Mildred (William) Luallen and Esther Wienke, both of Woodstock. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Tom Knox, Florida. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Scandinavian Cemetery, Woodstock.  

Kathleen Brock, 75, Woodstock, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, at the JourneyCare Hospice Center – Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 19, 1940, to John and Marrietta (Patterson) Tomorsky in Muskegon, Mich. On Feb. 3, 1961, she married Barry Charles Brock in Tecumseh, Mich. She graduated from the Mercy Nursing College, Toledo, Ohio, and worked as a registered nurse for more than 54 years. Most recently she worked for Kindred Home Healthcare. She was instrumental in helping write the original Illinois CNA Licensing Program. She was also instrumental in helping open the Alcohol Recovery Unit at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock, as well as the Women’s Residential Services for Lake County. She enjoyed trips to Marco

Dorothy Louise (Burg) Kohl, 92, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock.  She was born Sept. 24, 1923, to Chris and Anna (Ahlers) Burg near Manitowoc, Wis.  On Feb. 21, 1945, she married George J.W. Kohl at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. After completing school, she left home and followed her older brothers to Woodstock where she settled, found employment and met her husband. Together, they raised two children, Annette and Michael.  She happily served as cafeteria manager at Clarence Olson School in Woodstock for more than 30 years.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her two sisters, and together they took part in many activities over the years including ceramics, stitchery, shopping and traveling. Survivors

Dr. James Harold Wille, 74, formerly of Woodstock, died peacefully Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Houston, surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1941, to Harold F. and Edna L. Austin Wille in Hartland. He married Diana F. Perry Wille in 1964. He grew up in Woodstock, where he excelled in football, track and basketball. In 1959, during his senior year at Woodstock High School, he played on the varsity football team that won the Illinois North Suburban Conference. He met his wife in 1961 while attending Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Education in 1966 at the University of Houston, and later completed his Master of Science in Education