Linda C. Schalz, 71, Woodstock, died Monday, July 20, 2015, at her home. She was born on Feb. 12, 1944, to Arlie and Emma (Chandler) Chambers in Morrisvale, W.V. She married Matt Schalz Sr. in 1973. She loved to travel with her husband. She especially enjoyed trips back home and to Florida. She learned to use firearms and became a sharpshooter. She was committed to her Christian faith. Her greatest passion was her family and spending time with them was her greatest joy. Survivors include five children, William (Sarah) Ray, Kimberly (Roland) Fillmore, Donna Johnson, Robert H. (Brianna) Ray and Carri (Tim) Townsend; three brothers, Dennis (Vickie) Chambers, Harold (Sandy) Chambers and Doug (Sheryl) Chambers; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Karl William Knutter, 74, Wiota, Iowa, died Friday, July 17, 2015, at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System, Des Moines, Iowa.   He was born Aug. 18, 1940, to Lester and Marian (Slavin) Knutter in Elgin. On Sept. 3, 1973, he married Joan Marie Hackwell in Omaha, Neb. He grew up in rural Marengo where he attended country school. He graduated from Marengo High School in 1958. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Army, serving until his honorable discharge in 1961. He and his wife lived in rural Exira, Iowa, until 1977 and then in Adair, Iowa, until 2003. He managed Pelgas in Adair for 26 years. In 2003, they moved to Pleasant Hope, Mo., where he worked with

Donna Jo Vodnansky, 57, Harvard, died Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Wis. She was born Nov. 4, 1957, to Donald and Christine (Breakfield) Prestley Sr. She was employed at School Districts 47 and 155 in the transportation department for 23 years. She had been retired for two years and enjoyed spending that time with her grandchildren. She loved to meet new people and she loved animals, especially her cat, Chip. Survivors include her mother; a son, Matthew Vodnansky; two daughters, Laura Vodnansky and Haley Vodnansky; two grandchildren, Adriana Vodnansky and Kevin Vodnansky; three brothers, Bill (Kathy) Prestley, Donald (Tricia) Prestley and Darren (Julie) Prestley; and a sister, Carol (Bill) Schultz. She was preceded in death by her

William R. Nordlof, 75, Huntley, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. He was born Aug. 9, 1939, to Ragnar W. and Florence (Sulvan) Nordlof in Chicago. On Aug. 22, 1964, he married Virginia Schneider in Holland, Mich. He served in the U.S. Navy.  He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake. He was the owner and CEO of Aeronautical Electric, Chicago. He was an award-winning photographer. He loved to travel across the country by car, especially with his children and, later, with his grandchildren. He admired the beauty of the United States, believing it best seen by car. He stopped at every historical marker, and he would show his family how things happened in

David S. Dunlap, 79, Rockford, died peacefully at his home following a valiant two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. After his August 2013 diagnosis, he resolved to live every remaining day of his life to the fullest. He was born in Elgin and raised in Woodstock, the oldest of four children of Robert Joseph and Carol Dunlap. On Sept.13, 1980, he married Flora Mann Bauman. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1954 as a highly competitive athlete, lettering in five different sports and playing on an American Legion baseball team. He attended Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa.   In 1955, he became a lineman for Illinois Bell Telephone Company.  He joined the U.S. Army in 1957, attending electronic school and

Mark D. Reinier, 42, Sugar Grove, died suddenly at his home, Saturday, July 11, 2015. He was born Nov. 11, 1972, to Dennis and Sherrell (Albright) Reinier in Niles. He graduated from Maine West High School and then went to trade school to become a plumber. He was a member of Union Local 93 and most recently worked for Atlas Plumbing, Grayslake. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; three children, Justin, Brooke and Savanna Reinier, Woodstock; two stepchildren, Troy and Taylor Moss, Sugar Grove; his parents, Woodstock; and three siblings, Kathy (Dave) Burgin, Woodstock, Michael Collins, Franklin, N.C., and Steve Collins, Mt. Gilead, N.C. Services were held at Healy Chapel, 370 Division Drive, Sugar Grove.

Caroline P. Barry, 82, Woodstock, died Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock, with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 24, 1932, to Frank and Kathryn (Behlke) Urban in McHenry. On May 26, 1951, she married Walter R. Barry in Woodstock. She lived in Woodstock for most of her life. She worked as a certified dietary manager at Sunset Manor, now Hearthstone Manor, in Woodstock for 25 years. Her faith, the Free Methodist Church in Woodstock and spending time with her loving family and friends were most important to her. She was an amazing cake decorator and enjoyed needlework, crocheting, gardening and playing cards. She is survived by three daughters, Penny (John) Johnson, Peggy (Chris)

Lester F. Guenther, 89, Rockton, died Monday, July 6, 2015. He was born Sept. 2, 1925, to George L. and Elsie (Lemke) Guenther in Morton Grove. On June 21, 1947, he married Ruth Glade at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palatine. He was a 1943 graduate of Palatine Township High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944. He served as an engineer aboard the USS Renville (APA 227). On April 1, 1945, his LCVP crew was among the landing troops for the battle of Okinawa. He farmed in Schaumburg and then in Woodstock for 30 years. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church during his years living in Woodstock. He also was employed as a DeKalb Ag Seed rep

LaDonna A. Oberhelman, 83, Mesa, Ariz., died Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Banner Baywood Hospital, Mesa. She was born Feb. 15, 1932, to Helen (Wolf) and Charles Beyer in Miltonvale, Kan.  On June 17, 1950, she married Robert Ernest Oberhelman in Clay Center, Kan. They celebrated their 65th anniversary this year. She and her husband started a family in Clay Center and then moved to Woodstock, where they raised their two children. She loved life and was involved in many activities and organizations in Woodstock. She worked at the S&H Green Stamp Store and was a teller at Amcore Bank (First National Bank) for 23 years. She was an active member of Rainbow Girls of St. Mark’s Lodge #63, Woodstock. 

Edwin Charles “Bud” Fringer, 90, Woodstock, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at his home.  He was born Oct. 24, 1924, to Charles and Lulu Fringer.  On July 31, 1948, he married Victoria Zahradka . By trade, he was a meat cutter for more than 40 years. He was a self-taught radio and television repairman. A hard worker even after he supposedly retired, he taught many about his trades throughout the years.  He loved cribbage, scoring one perfect 29. He enjoyed gardening and time spent with family and friends. He led by example, teaching his children and friends. He loved having family around him. The Saturday before he passed, he enjoyed a family gathering.  He brought joy in numerous ways. It