Maxine R. Heckmon, 101, of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024 at home. Born November 17, 1922 in Hollenberg, KS, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Nina (Hall) Oswald. After moving to Wichita, KS, she met and married Raymond Heckmon who was stationed there in the U.S. Army during World War II. They were married in October, 1944. She was preceded in death by her late husband Raymond D. Heckmon, who was a life-long dairy farmer. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary prior to his passing in 2004. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Gary D. Heckmon, one brother, Donald Oswald and three sisters, Eldeen (Oswald) Brown,

Myra Richardson, age 100, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024, at the Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock, IL. Myra Claraine Sorbo was born December 13, 1923, in Winnebago County, Iowa, the daughter of Knut N. and Mathilde (Weblemoe) Sorbo. Myra was raised and attended schools in Emmons, Minnesota and Lake Mills, Iowa. After graduating from Teacher’s College in Ames, IA, she taught in multi-age schoolhouses in Bristol and Silver Lake, IA. She had a life-long commitment to teaching students of all educational levels, from early childhood education to community college.  On July 4, 1945, Myra married Ronald Eugene Richardson in Emmons.  They met on a train traveling to California during World War II. Ron served as a Tech Sargent,

Lawrence A. Macheroux, 83, of Woodstock passed away at home surrounded by family on June 28, 2024. Larry was born in Elgin, IL to Harry and Esther Macheroux on April 3, 1941, he was raised in Woodstock, IL.  Larry enlisted in the United States Navy in 1959 where he served aboard the USS Lancing and the USS Canberra. Larry proudly served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He married his hometown sweetheart Mary Berryman in 1962. After the Navy he returned to Woodstock and was hired by Woodstock Police Department, serving from 1967-1971. He then went on to advance his career in law enforcement with the McHenry County Sheriff Office from 1971-1997. Throughout his time at the Sheriff Office,

Patricia Pierce, 90, of Woodstock died on Saturday June 22, 2024 at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. She was born in McHenry on March 10, 1934, to Henry and Rosina Wohlert. She graduated from McHenry High School and always stressed the importance of an education.  On September 17, 1955, she married James R. Pierce, Jr of Woodstock. They settled the family in Woodstock and raised four children. They opened Pierce’s Little Store, working every day, side by side, for many, many years; enjoying visiting with all the customers, many who then became friends.  She was a fixture at Little League games and swim meets greeting all the kids at the concession stands.  She was a loyal member at St. Mary Catholic

Albert George Ideler, 96, of Woodstock passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a very long, happy and healthy life, and in his own words “everyone should be so lucky.” He was born on the family farm in Bonrechtern, Germany on April 19, 1928 to Johanna and Anton Ideler. In his mid-twenties he left Germany and immigrated to the United States to start his new life. He was sponsored by an old family friend, a landscaper in Crystal Lake, who helped bring him to Woodstock. Once he was settled and had a steady job he sent for Leni, his fiancé, who then came to the United States as well. They were married

Carol Staiger Ellinghausen passed away June 16 at Northwestern McHenry Hospital at the age of 87 from complications due to Alzheimers. She was born in Chicago on January 4, 1937 to Louis and Helen Staiger who had emigrated to the U.S. from Germany in the 1920s. Carol graduated near the top of her class at Taft High School in 1955. She went on to receive a BA degree in elementary education from Valparaiso University and began her career teaching second grade at Parkview School in Morton Grove.  Carol married Ed Ellinghausen in 1960 and they were married for nearly 64 years. She stopped teaching to be a full-time mom when children came along. The family moved to Crystal Lake in

Gennifer Lynn Johnson was born May 17, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ronald J. Szego and Linda (Katz) Harper.  She passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois. Gennifer graduated from Chagrin Falls High School in 1980.  She then attended Slippery Rock College in PA and graduated from Bryan College in TN. Gennifer is survived by her husband Scott, whom she met in Dallas, TX, while she was a nanny and he was in Seminary.  They married on May 14, 1988 in Dallas; she is also survived by  their children Mick Johnson, Courtney Larsen, Julia Repke, Wyatt Johnson, Hunter Johnson, and Solomon Johnson; her parents Ron (Sue) Szego and Linda Harper; and grandchildren Kaiya, Elianna,

Michael J. Krause 70, of Woodstock passed away on Sunday June 2, 2024 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, after suffering injuries from being hit by a car while walking his beloved dog Loki. Loki also perished in the accident. Michael loved travel, philosophy, and is known fondly by all dogs in the neighborhood as the man with the treats. Michael was survived by his wife Lynn; his son, Jamie Norris (Kimberly McCarthy); grandchildren, Paige and Timothy Norris; and four brothers, Matthew, Steve, Jon and Danny. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Jane Krause. All services will be private.

Jerry Allen Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 9, 2024.  Jerry was born on April 11, 1937, in Eau Claire, WI to parents Clarence and Georgine (Bergerson). Jerry grew up in Fairchild Wisconsin and graduated high school in 1955.  He served in Germany in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959, where he received an honorable discharge. After returning home, he attended college at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.  During that time, he married his high school sweetheart Mary (Holman) on July 1, 1961, and started a family.  Jerry graduated with a B.A. in 1964 and secured a career in cost accounting with Kraft Foods, and then worked at Motorola for a total of

Jennie E. Williams Swanson Dincecco, age 91, passed away on June 1, 2024. Jennie was born on August 5, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia to Chester Arthur and Cleo Annie (McEachern) Williams. Jennie attended Sullivan High School and graduated from Northwestern University (1954). Jennie continued her education at NIU where she received her master’s (1972) and doctorate (1976) degrees. Richard E. Swanson first saw Jennie when she was tossing a baton at a college football game. They later married (1954), and eventually built their home in Barrington, IL where they raised their three children (Laurie, Jeff and Scott). Jennie was an educator: a co-owner and teacher at Countryside Nursery School, an elementary teacher (Skokie, Schaumburg & Barrington), an administrator (Schaumburg &