Fernanda C. Gosser, 94, Woodstock, died Monday, March 23, 2015, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. She was born April 13, 1920, to Luigi and Emma (Rossi) Settimini in Rome, Italy.  On Oct. 27, 1945, she married Francis A. Gosser in Rome at St. Peter’s Basillica. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her job as a homemaker was her passion. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was a loved member of the Mama Mia Club. Survivors include a son, Francis (Colleen) Gosser; four daughters, Maria Celeste Welch, Barbara Ann (Charles) Pioli, Mary Catherine Baribeau and Esther Maria (Peter) Voss; 10 grandchildren, Jeremy, Wesley, Alex, Adam, Cristina, Katherine, Hannah, Aaron, Michelle and Kaitlin; and four great-grandchildren.

Gloria H. Loy, 88, Crystal Lake, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice Center, Woodstock. She was born June 7, 1926, to Frank and Hazel (Larson) Merrick in Chicago. On June 8, 1946, she married Edward Loy. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Algonquin.  She enjoyed bowling, golfing and babysitting for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed traveling. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy (Terry) Stanger, Woodstock, and Claudia (Scott) Larsen, Dundee; four grandchildren, Erik Larsen, Jennifer (Mark) Smith, Beau (Richard) Nowicki and Dirk (Kelly) Stanger; 11 great-grandchildren, Mykela, Colette and Kylie Nowicki, Peyton, Carter and Grant Larsen, Braeden and Hailey Smith, and Madison, Myles and Emerson Stanger; a close niece and nephew, Gail Walsh

Walter “Butch” Barry, 64, Harvard, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice Center, Woodstock. He was born Feb. 23, 1950, to Charles and Elizabeth (Tracy) Barry in Woodstock. On Oct. 21, 1967, he married Doris Nell in Woodstock. He was a member of the Saddlebag Saloon.  He enjoyed motorcycle riding, fishing and music.  He was proud of his Native American heritage. As a descendant of the Mesquakie Tribe, Native American culture and lore fascinated him.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family and dear friends. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Robin (Richard) Knapik, Lynette (Timothy) Ashmore and Dawn VanHoorn; four grandchildren, Mike (Kelly) Knapik, Brittany Knapik, Tayler Barry and Travis Price; a great-grandson, Konner

Loretta L. Judson, 77, Woodstock, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at her home in Woodstock surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 17, 1937, in Tiskilwa, to Lance E. and Elsie L. (Barker) Blackburn.  On Feb. 27, 1957, she married John J. “Jim” Judson at Greenwood Methodist Church. She was a deputy clerk at the McHenry County Clerk’s Office for many years.  She was a fabulous baker and cake decorator, making countless birthday cakes and wedding cakes for her children, grandchildren, other family members and close friends. She always was involved in family activities.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially to Nashville, attending performances at the Grand Ole Opry.  She also enjoyed traveling to Disney World with

Gary Michael Gharidini, 55, Woodstock, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. He was born Jan. 24, 1960, to Albert L. and Vivian M. (Sather) Gharidini in Highland Park.   On June 20, 2014, he married Julie Antonello. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.  He served in the Army Rangers.  He was an avid Chicago Bears and Blackhawks fan, and he loved riding his motorcycle.  He was a generous person who would always reach out to help others.  Even in death, he donated his organs to help others in need. Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael L. Gharidini; four stepchildren, Daniel Biondi, James Tomaso, Darriante Tomaso and Valarie Biondi; a sister, Victoria L. Julin; and his

Jeannine Lucyle Siefers, 85, Wilson, Kan., formerly of Woodstock, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at Ellsworth County Medical Center, Ellsworth.  She was born July 3, 1929, to Robert and Lucyle (Schwamb) Lewis in Woodstock.  On July 3, 1954, she married Merrill E. Siefers in McHenry.  She was a 1946 graduate of Woodstock High School. She was an active member and an elder of the First Presbyterian Church, Wilson, a member of the site council of the Wilson Senior Center and a member of the Monsignor John F. McManus Post 262 American Legion Auxiliary.  She loved her dog Lady and enjoyed spending time in the kitchen cooking, especially Christmas cookies. Survivors include a brother, Robert (Elaine) Lewis Jr., Henderson, Nev.; a

Neal C. Heimbecker, 75, Woodstock, died Monday, March 23, 2015, at JourneyCare Hospice Center, Woodstock. He was born July 4, 1939, to Milton C. and Irene (Sell) Heimbecker in Highland Park, Mich.  On July 14, 1962, he married JoAnn Repke in Wonder Lake. He attended Grace Fellowship Church, Woodstock. For 38 years he was a dedicated employee at Union Special in Huntley as a machinist. He enjoyed camping and family vacations. He loved to stay busy with home projects. He enjoyed the companionship of his cat Tootsie. Most of all, he loved time spent with his family. He was loved and will be dearly missed. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Linda (Henry) Vosburgh, Lisa (Jim) Korczak and Laura (John)

Vernon L. Jensen, 88, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at his home. He was born Jan. 31, 1927, to Forest and Edna (Barnard) Jensen in Woodstock.  On Sept. 10, 1949, he married Mary Lou Vogel, the love of his life, in Greenwood. He attended Woodstock High School before serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.  He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Woodstock. Jensen’s Plumbing and Heating was opened by his father, “Rusty” Jensen in 1942. He worked with his father upon his return from the Navy, building up the company, and then purchased the business from his father in 1972. He ran the business until his retirement in 1994, but he still kept

Merrill K. Douglass, 104, Woodstock, died Monday, March 16, 2015, at his home in Woodstock. He was born July 22, 1910, to Edwin and Emma (Boughton) Douglass in Hebron Township.   On Oct. 8, 1936, he married Delia Riemer in Woodstock. He was a dairy farmer, farming with his father from 1933 until going on his own in 1945. He worked his own farms in the Greenwood and Woodstock areas until 1958.  He did custodial work for Woodstock High School and then Dean Street School until retiring in 1975.  He was instrumental in the creation of School District 10, which encompassed rural schools in the Woodstock area.  After his retirement, he traveled extensively visiting family and friends. His travels took

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Davis, 91, Woodstock, died Friday, March 13, 2015, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. She was born July 31, 1923, to Paul C. and Alma M. (Baril) Gossmann in DeKalb. On Feb. 12, 1955, she married Jack Davis. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock.  While living in Aurora, she worked at Western Union for 15 years. After moving her family to Woodstock, she took a job at the Woodstock Public Library where she worked for 20 years. She enjoyed genealogy work and her time volunteering at Sheltered Village. She was loved and will be missed. Survivors include two sons, John (Yvonne) Davis and Michael Davis; a daughter, Laura (John) Marsh; five grandchildren, A.J. (Laura) Marx, Michelle