Andrew G. Whiting, 29, Woodstock, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. He was born July 29, 1986, to David and Sarah (Conway) Whiting in Woodstock. He was a 2004 graduate of Woodstock High School.  He had the kind of personality that could light up a room with just a glance and a smile.  Those who knew him would recount his friendship, loyalty and genuine care for those he loved.  He was extremely intelligent and witty.  He enjoyed playing sports and excelled at wrestling.  He was also an avid weightlifter.  He loved his dogs.  Most of all, he was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin who loved his family and friends more than anyone will ever know. Survivors include

Judith Ann Andes, 75, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice Center, Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 22, 1940, to Royal and Harriet (Petersen) Larson in Elmhurst.   On Feb. 14, 1959, she married Billy Lee Andes in Woodstock. She was an amazing seamstress and loved sewing as well as arts and crafts.  She also enjoyed gardening and going to garage sales.  She was an avid Chicago Bears fan, and she never would bet against them.  She enjoyed drum and bugle corps music.  Most of all, she was an amazing mom who always put her family first. Survivors include two sons, Scott (Amy) Andes and Dave “Bubba” Andes; a brother-in-law, Duane (Linda) Andes;

Helen E. Caprio, 94, Woodstock, died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock. She was born Jan. 3, 1921, to Gerardo and Carmella (Catalano) Gogliotti in Chicago.  On June 15, 1940, she married Nick F. Caprio. Survivors include three sons, Michael (MaryLou) Caprio, Richard (Barbara) Caprio and Ronald (Georgie) Caprio; a daughter, MaryAnn (Robert) Wiszowaty; five grandchildren, DeAnn, Gina, Carrie, Alisa and Rita; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Rocco Liotti; three sisters, Mary Godek, Angela Anderson and Jeannette Fuechsl. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and seven brothers and sisters. Visitation was Oct. 15 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home. The funeral was Oct. 16 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock, with the Rev. Jhakson

Reta M. Hill, 93, Woodstock, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice Center, Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 28, 1922, in Ringwood to Ray and Mabelle (Krohn) Merchant. On July 1, 1944, she married the love of her life, Paul E. Hill, in Woodstock. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Woodstock. She was very active in the church and a member of the United Methodist Women’s Group. She was also a member of Gideons International, a service organization dedicated to spreading the word of the Lord. She enjoyed giving back to the community and spending time with her husband distributing Meals on Wheels. She loved traveling, taking family vacations

Donald R. Gavers, 79, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at the University of Wisconsin Medical Center, Madison, Wis. He courageously battled against cancer. He was born March 22, 1936, to Otto and Ann (DeVogelaere) Gavers in Chicago. On Oct. 21, 1961, he married Sally Schumacher, and they settled in Woodstock, raised their family and became what many call “Woodstock Icons.” He served with the 82nd Airborne Division and was stationed in Ft. Bragg, N.C. He was a lifetime member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge 1329. As president and founder of Gavers Asphalt, Paving, & Excavation Company, established in 1969, he attributed his success to several simple but effective practices: Be Cautious, Be Conservative and Lots of Teamwork. While the

Judy Ann (Paepke) Matzen, 68, Woodstock, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, at her home. She was born Jan. 4, 1947, to Walter and Margaret (Krug) Paepke in Waukesha, Wis. On Sept. 3, 1966, she married Karl Matzen in Muskego, Wis. She and her husband spent a lifetime together traveling, gardening, dancing to rock ‘n’ roll, singing folk songs with friends, cooking and bicycling. They were always a team. Their ultimate passion in life was for their two children and their five granddaughters. She was involved with Off Square Music, the McHenry County Bike Club and a “Healthy Eating” woman’s group. She was a personal banker for 14 years. Survivors include her husband; two children, Gerhard and Barbara; five grandchildren, Hannah,

Arthur Clarence Nelson, 90, Woodstock, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. He was born June 7, 1925, to George and Myrtle (Sorensen) Nelson in Elk Mound, Wis. On Oct. 3, 1953, he married Edna Agnes Johnson in Boyceville, Wis. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church, Woodstock, and active in the Methodist Men’s Club. He enjoyed his work as a dairy farmer and loved being on the farm. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed his time spent with friends at the coffee shop sharing stories. Mostly he loved his family and the times spent with them. Survivors include a son, Richard (Colleen) Nelson; a daughter, Cindy (Robert) Leverenz; five

Betty A. McSweeney Aavang, 83, Woodstock, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, in Woodstock. She was born June 2, 1932, to Wilbur and Irene (Carraher) Bakke in Madison, Wis. On Sept. 6, 1958, she married James McSweeney in Madison. He preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1998. On Sept. 6, 2000, she was remarried to Victor Aavang. He preceded her in death Feb. 10, 2006. She and James moved to Woodstock from Hoffman Estates in 1991. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1955. She enjoyed traveling and experiencing everything the world has to offer. She was a member of the Woodstock Garden Club and the

Maria Heiser, 78, Woodstock and formerly of McHenry, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice Center – Woodstock. She was born May 2, 1937, to Heinrich and Margarete Kottusch in Berlin, but her childhood home was further east in the German region of Silesia (now western Poland). Quickly displaced by the war, she spent much of her formative years as a refugee. Post-war, she and her family settled into what would become East Berlin. As a teen, she openly protested the Russian occupation, her activities, in time, forcing the family to escape to the West — as luck would have it, just before the rise of the Berlin Wall. It was in U.S.-occupied West Berlin that she met an American

Maxine L. Frasier, 80, Woodstock and formerly of McHenry, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, in Woodstock. She was born Aug. 29, 1935, to Ira and Adeline (Wiser) Hyland in Canton, Wis. On Sept. 25, 1954, she married Russell L. Frasier in Chetek, Wis. She was an active member of the Eastern Star and was a Worthy Matron. She also was involved with the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved knitting and crocheting and tinkering on the computer but most of all loved spending time with her family. Survivors include four children, James (Chris) Frasier, Burbank, Dale (Kathy) Frasier, Easley, S.C., Kimberly Frasier, Woodstock, and Kay-Anne (David) Toppel, Elizabethtown, Ky.; six grandchildren, Amy (Jodey) Schmiedekamp, McHenry, Brent (fiancée Courtney) Frasier, Anderson, S.C., Tony (Charity) Frasier,