Harold E. Collier, 74, Chemung, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at his home. He was born Sept. 15, 1940, to Harry and Irene (Saunders) Collier in Harvard . On July 30, 1966, he married May Lou Holtfreter. He served in the U.S. Army. He was an avid Bears, White Sox and NASCAR fan. He was a longtime member of the Harvard Moose. He enjoyed going to casinos, fishing, camping and square dancing. He was loved and will be missed. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Jeniffer (Adam) Boukal; and a sister, Eleanor Swanson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Albert; two sisters, Margaret and Marion; and three brothers-in-law, Robert Swanson, Bud Anderson and Jay Toombs. The

John Elmer Buhrow, 76, Crystal Lake, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015. He was born Dec. 3, 1938, to Elmer “Baggy” and Lillian (Hue) Buhrow, in Elgin. On Aug. 13, 1960, he married Merle Gray. In 1956 he graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School. He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crystal Lake. He retired from Unisys Corporation in 2000. Early in his career, he worked at Admiral Corporation, Harnischpheger Corporation and Reliance Insurance Company. After his retirement he worked as the business manager at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He most enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his

Charlene J. Marco, 80, Bull Valley, died in her home Sunday, March 1, 2015, after battling Alzheimer’s disease. On June 14, 1958, she married John F. Marco in Chicago.  She grew up in Chicago, graduated from Taft High School and studied at Wright Junior College and the Art Institute of Chicago. She worked in the 1950s as a secretary for International Harvester and Hazel-Atlas. They moved to McCullom Lake in 1960 and to Bull Valley in 1964. She was an artist who raised a family and did custom sewing. She made many beautiful clothes for herself, her family and local clientele. She contributed her time by making Christmas ornaments for the Woodstock Hospital Auxiliary’s “Coners” group in the 1970s and

Christine A. Perkins, 53, Woodstock, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Sherman Hospital, Elgin. She was born March 30, 1961, to Albert and Theresa (Owczarz) Reed in Chicago.  She was a loving and prideful mom who was deeply devoted to her children. Her home was often the second home to many of her children’s friends. She worked at PCCR as an IT systems administrator. She was well-versed in a little of everything. She stayed current with the new developments in her field and in 2012 received an associate’s degree. She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Woodstock. She enjoyed completing many projects around the house and also loved giving homemade gifts. Enjoying and spoiling her grandson

Eleanor Lillian Mungle, 90, Woodstock, died Saturday, March 7, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Aug. 15, 1924, to Matthew A. and Elsie H. (Siebel) Schmarje.  On July 22, 1944, she married Gerald N. Mungle in Woodstock. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She also was a member of the Woodstock VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved the annual Memorial Day Parade. She enjoyed the pleasures of raising her family on the farm. Her family was always most important to her, especially when it came to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Edward Mungle, William Mungle and Gary (Jill) Mungle; three daughters, Ruth Ann (Ken) Brodeski, Virginia (Frank Piska) Radloff, and

Guadalupe Velasquez Sr., 72, Woodstock, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Crossroads Care Center, Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 12, 1942, to Ernesto and Maria Velasquez in Cotulla, Texas.  He was a huge Elvis fan. He was a kind-hearted person who worked hard and loved his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his mother; three children, Guadalupe Velasquez Jr., Christella Velasquez and Rachel Velasquez Romo; five grandchildren, Eric Ratliff, Raquel Marie Coleman, Jordin Romo, Cassandra Sophia Velasquez and Juan Diego Romo; two great-grandchildren, Ayden Jacob Coleman and Ava Marie Coleman; 10 siblings, Minni Guerrero, Elsie Soto, Miluy Perz, George Velasquez, Irene Holinka, Yolanda Rios, Lucinda Velasquez, Estella Skytte, Ernesto

James E Tegtmeier, 78, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at his home. He was born May 28, 1936, to Frederick James and Ruth “Tad” Marjorie (Evans) Engle in Elgin. In subsequent years, Tad married Edward Tegtmeier, Crystal Lake, and Frederick married Vera Beu, Woodstock.  On Dec. 30, 1961, he married Barbara Ann Zanck, and they shared 35 years together in a loving relationship based on a strong, mutual commitment to marriage, family, home and work. Barbara died Aug. 20, 1996. He found a second love in Jacqueline Witt. They were married April 1, 1998. He grew up in Huntley, and after high school, he worked for Union Special Corporation. He later worked as a sales representative. He began his

Richard “Dad,” “Dick,” “Rich” Raymond Borst, 71, Marengo, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in Belvidere. He was born April 6, 1943, to Donald and Shirley (Maier) Borst in Red Wing, Minn. He graduated from Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth, Wis., in 1961. He went into the Army Reserves then transferred into the U.S. Air Force, earning a degree as an aircraft mechanic. He later earned a certificate as a master mechanic for Chrysler Corporation. Other jobs included semitrailer owner/operator, and diesel/auto mechanic. He recently retired as a Harley-Davidson technician for Woodstock Harley-Davidson. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW and the Experimental Aircraft Association. He had many hobbies. He played guitar and sang ‘50s, ‘60s and country music

Roger J. Wroblewski, 67, Wonder Lake, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry. He was born Aug. 20, 1947, to Norbert and Leone (Eckstein) Wroblewski in Chicago .   On Aug. 27, 1966, he married Peggy Sue Barnett at the First Baptist Church Carpentersville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968.  He was the recipient of a bronze service star.  After serving his country, he worked in sales and later was a truck driver.  He remained very active with veterans organizations and enjoyed outreach activities to help other veterans.  He was the past-president of the McHenry County Chapter of VietNow, holding all offices through

Lawrence R. Heckathorne, 52, McHenry, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at his mother, Janet Adams’, home after battling pancreatic cancer.  He was raised on a small farm on Pleasant Valley Road, Woodstock.  He attended Woodstock District 200 schools and excelled in sports, including football, track and baseball. He worked in construction in Illinois, Wisconsin and Arizona until 2007.  His next career was as an on-board service attendant for Amtrak; his favorite run was the Empire Builder from Chicago to Portland, Ore., and back. He enjoyed cooking and improving many dishes with his own touch.  He loved the beautiful voice and music of Sarah Brightman.  Survivors include a daughter, Rachael Hansen, Chicago; his mother; a brother, Eugene (Dorothy) Heckathorne, McHenry; a