Patricia J. Tinkey, 54, Woodstock, died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Centegra-Woodstock Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio, and adopted by Howard and Kathryn Menzel. She was a 1978 graduate of Malibar High School, Mansfield, Ohio. On Aug. 6, 1983, she married Jerry Stephen Tinkey in Mansfield. She worked as a registered nurse at several facilities in McHenry County, most recently at Sheltering Oak Nursing Home, Island Lake.  She volunteered at McHenry County Emergency Services & Disaster Agency. She had a novel published titled “Steve And Me.”  A severe automobile accident left her disabled for the past 7 1/2 years. She also was active in WICCA and Kemet religious groups. She loved her cats and

Richard F. Nevsimal, 78, Woodstock, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. He was born April 8, 1936, in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife, Bernice, and three sons, Ricky, Jerry and Bruce, all of Woodstock. All services will be private.

James O’Leary, 87, formerly of Woodstock, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty. Survivors include three children, Kathleen, Daniel and Michele; four grandchildren, Vanessa Hammond, Danielle Mertin Zovic, and Mia and Ava O’Leary Zovic; and several other relatives and friends. An honorable veteran memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services, Wauwatosa, Wis.

John E. Nihan, 82, Woodstock, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. He was born Aug. 28, 1932, to Ralph and Eva (Wolf) Nihan in Woodstock.   On May 13, 1961, he married Wilma L. Winkelman at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. Nihan served in the U.S. Navy.  He was the founding partner of the Nihan & Nihan accounting firm in Woodstock, which he opened in 1972. He continued working with his daughter, Tammy, until his retirement in 2012.   He was a member of the Woodstock Knights of Columbus, Harvard Moose Lodge, and was active in the IAAI of Illinois. In the past, he was an active member of the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed the companionship

Bruce Orr, 67, Harwood Heights, formerly of Woodstock, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014.  He was born Dec. 23, 1946, to Otis and Gwen (Mingus) Orr in Detroit .  In 1972 he married Donna Carlson. He was a graduate of Riverside High School, Dearborn Heights, Mich., and served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1969. He attended Ferris State University.  In 1972, he began his venture into building small companies. His businesses, Orr Duvall & Associates and DILLIGAF Motorcycle Rentals in Tucson, spanned 40 years. He was an accomplished artist with work sold throughout galleries in Western Michigan. His great sense of humor, generous nature and passion for motorcycles and family will be missed. Survivors include his wife; a daughter,

Helen A. Sherman, 104, Woodstock, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. She was born May 11, 1910, to John and Allie (Brown) Thompson in Woodstock.  On June 25, 1929, she married Clyde Sherman in Woodstock. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. She was born on the family farm in Seneca Township, as was her father. She was a 1928 graduate of Woodstock Community High School. Her family owned and operated Clyde & Bud’s Mobil Service Station in Woodstock. Survivors include five grandchildren, Wendy (Dean) Stolldorf, Linda (Steven) Stackhouse, Barbara (Frank) Thompson, Carol (Donald) Kagel and Brad (Gwen) Sherman; 11 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her

Karen M. Hoyt, 71, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. She was born Aug. 24, 1943, to Delmar and Isabel Carlson Shook in Woodstock.   On Jan. 15, 1966, she married John R. Hoyt at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She directed the Cherub Choir at Grace Lutheran Church for many years.  She worked at Dean Street School for 24 years.  She was active with her children and grandchildren’s sports and other activities.  Family gatherings, no matter what the occasion, were something she always cherished. Survivors include her husband; three children, Tammy (Michael) Thomas, Michael (Mary) Hoyt and Steven (Michelle) Hoyt; eight grandchildren, Nathan Thomas, Maggie Thomas, Jada Hoyt, Jaxon Hoyt, Cameron Cross, Courtney Cross, Catherine Cross and

Mary Lorraine Boehmer, 86, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. She was born Aug. 1, 1928, to Joseph Ross and Claudine (Joseph) Ollis in Mobile, Ala. In February 1953, she married Arthur William Boehmer.  Their life in the Navy followed by United Airlines was pivotal to her love of seeing new destinations. While living in Palatine, she was active in the Travelers Aid Organization at O’Hare Field.  Her love of travel carried her and her husband to many worldwide destinations, such as Russia, Egypt and Ireland, to name a few.  She booked on 38 cruises all over the world. Her fondest travel destination was Paris.  She was active in the Bull Valley Garden Club, Woodstock Fine Arts

Jean Ann Brown, 82, Rockford, formerly of Woodstock, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, following a lengthy illness.   She was born April 17, 1932, to Edgar L. and Olive (Deem) Tislow.   On Sept. 7, 1953, she married James J. Brown at St. Francis Xavier Church in Vincennes, Ind.  She was a devout Catholic and a graduate of Saint Rose Academy, Vincennes.  She was artistic and loved music, continuing her education at several schools.  She later developed a talent for collecting and restoring antiques.  Survivors include her husband; three sons, James J. Brown II, Rockford, Thomas G. Brown, Rockford, and Timothy A. (Kim) Brown, Oregon, Wis.; a brother-in-law, Ronald G. (Kay) Brown, Vincennes;

Linda L. Sankey, 62, Woodstock, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 2, 1951, to Curtis and Lucille (Miller) Blaine in Oak Park.   On June 14, 1969, she married Eugene Sankey in Woodstock. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hartland.  She enjoyed doing yard work and gardening at her home.  She enjoyed spending time in the pool, especially with her grandchildren.  Fontana Lake in North Carolina was her favorite vacation destination.  She also enjoyed going shopping. Survivors include her husband; a son, Scott (Janna) Sankey; a daughter, Kristi (Don) Lewis; four grandchildren, Carlin, Austin, Caelynn and Curtis; and a brother, John Blaine. She was preceded in death