Craig M. McConkey, 65, Lake in the Hills, died Friday, May 1, 2015, at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. He was born Aug. 3, 1949, to Robert and LaVerne (Trcka) McConkey in Berwyn. He worked for many years at Shaeffer Spring in Elk Grove Village. He was a passionate Cubs fan and enjoyed interacting on the computer. He also enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include his mother, LaVerne Armiger; a sister, Patti (Greg) Eriksen; a nephew, Keith Eriksen; and a niece, Rachel Eriksen. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Memorials can be made to any diabetes charity.

Duane W. “Dewey” McDonald, 79, Woodstock, died Sunday, May 3, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 11, 1936, to Arthur and Ardis (Householder) McDonald in Germantown, Wis.  On Jan. 20, 1962, he married Lorraine Schmarje in Belvidere. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.   He worked as a machinist for the Woodstock Autolite and Union Special in Huntley.  He was an avid Packers and Brewers fan.  He enjoyed bowling, playing darts and going fishing.  He was an active member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge, and he was always there to lend a hand.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include a daughter, Janice McDonald; a son, Rodney McDonald;

Eleanor J. (Holman) Fiedelman, 93, Holyoke, Mass., formerly of Woodstock, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015.   She was born June 12, 1921, to John and Sadie (Forman) Holman in Sheboygan, Wis. On March 23, 1947, she married Howard Fiedelman, also of Sheboygan.  She and her husband moved to Manistee, Mich., and lived there until 1957 when they moved to Woodstock.   She was a graduate of North High School in Sheboygan. She was an avid seamstress and, in the tradition of her mother, she sewed her own clothing as well as quilts and a wide array of accessories.  She had an interest in nearly every craft imaginable, and she mastered many of these pursuits, offering classes in her home on

Rudolph H. Reymann, Elgin, formerly of Wonder Lake, died Monday, April 27, 2015, at his daughter’s home in McHenry.  He was born Aug. 21, 1931, to Carl and Anna (Hoffman) Reymann in Chicago.  On March 10, 1951, he married Mary Frances Johnson.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1949 to 1953, achieving the rank of staff sergeant.  He was a founding member of the Highland Shores Rescue Squad, Wonder Lake. He was a trustee for the Wonder Lake Fire Department where he served as captain. He served as a trustee in Greenwood Township. He was a lifetime member of the Woodstock Moose and a member of the American Legion. He was an avid motorcyclist and an award-winning photographer. 

Marlon H. Gray, 78, Woodstock, died suddenly Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at his home. He was born March 29, 1937, to Coy and Lillian Gray in Princeton, Ky.  On Sept. 23, 1961, he married Dorothy M. Spaulding. He was a 1956 graduate of Woodstock Community High School and served in the U.S. Army. A lifelong carpenter and general contractor, he loved his work. In 1988, he and his son, Nickolas, formed North Suburban Builders Inc. He served as president. He was a longtime member of the McHenry County Home Builders Association, serving on the board of directors and as secretary, vice president and president. He was a good man who loved life and his family. Survivors include his wife; a

Raymond H. Stanger, 90, Tampa, Fla., formerly of Woodstock, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at his home. He was born Nov. 11, 1924, to William and Emma (Backus) Stanger in Woodstock.   He married Lucille L. Pierce and together they celebrated more than 63 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed on PT boats.  He worked for Woodstock Die Cast for more than 38 years. He loved golf and was a lifetime member of Woodstock VFW Post 5040 and the Moose Lodge. He was proud to have fought for his country and for liberty. The values he passed on to his family will forever be cherished.  Survivors include a daughter, Linda (Morry) Thorson; a

Marvin Jarrett Kimball, 79, Woodstock, died Thursday, April 16, 2015, at home with his wife at his side.  He was born July 3, 1935, in Silver Lake, Wis., to Arthur and Esther Kimball. On April 7,1956, he married Beverly Joann Gensch of Woodstock. He was a dedicated employee at Union Special of Huntley for 38 years. As a craftsman, he enjoyed constructive labor, and his greatest pride was building the family homestead. He would head to Wisconsin every spring to collect maple syrup and in the offseason practiced garden farming. His greatest passion was being the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In his spare time he used his talents to teach all his descendants how to live

Charles G. “Sam” Smith, 95, Woodstock, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at home surrounded by family and loved ones.  He was born Sept. 2, 1919, in Hebron, to Charles and Jennie (DenBesten) Smith, the seventh of eight siblings. Sam served in the United States Army Air Forces in World War II in the Pacific.  On July 5, 1947, he married Marie G. Scaran in Chicago.  He was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He was a school bus driver for Woodstock School District 200 until retirement. Skilled at working with wood, he handcrafted and painted ornamental birds for family and friends. He also excelled at bridge and pinochle. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Cynthia “Cindi” (Norman) Davern,

Thomas J. Roach IV, 33, formerly of Woodstock, died unexpectedly Dec. 10, 2014, at his home in Chicago. He was born Aug. 17, 1981, in Park Ridge.   His family moved from Des Plaines to Woodstock in 1982.  He attended McHenry County College and Northern Illinois University.  He was employed at Erwin Junker Machinery, Elgin. Survivors include his father, Thomas J. Roach III; his mother and stepfather, Judith (Tim) Low; his twin sister, Sarah Marie Roach; two brothers, Michael Eck and Gregory Eck; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Shirley Roach II; his maternal grandparents, George and Junella Schwankoff; and an aunt, Marilyn Schwankoff. A memorial gathering was held

Elaine J. Stock, 82, Rockford, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Alpine Fireside Health Center, Rockford. She was born Sept. 19, 1932,  to Paul and Ella (Schmarje) Hildebrandt in Woodstock.  On Sept. 24, 1955, she married Jack W. Stock in Woodstock.  She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Machesney Park, where she was active for many years.  She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.  She worked for several florists in the area including Nelson’s Flowers, which she owned for nine years.  She enjoyed the outdoors, bird-watching and baking, but mostly she loved spending time with her sons and grandchildren.  Survivors include three sons, Mark (Jody) Stock, Douglas (Dawn) Stock and David (Tina) Stock; five grandchildren, Andria (Stephen) Brass, Nathan