William F. Litzenberger Sr., 98, Woodstock, formerly of Sunset Beach, N.C, from 1994 to 2014, and Franklinville, N.Y., died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at Hearthstone Manor. He was born March 30, 1916, to Emil and Marie (Morlok) Litzenberger in Buffalo, N.Y. On Sept. 7, 1939, he married Betty Washburn. His family moved to Franklinville, N.Y., in 1924, and he graduated from Ten Broeck Academy, Franklinville, in 1935. The same year, he began working with his father at Quality Bakery in Franklinville; he purchased the business in 1951 and retired in 1984. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed on the USS Midway during her shakedown cruise in the Caribbean. He earned the American Theatre Medal as

Nancy L. Kormanak 77, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. She was born Nov. 10, 1937, to Irving and Elizabeth Stoller in Waban, Mass. The family moved to Chicago, and she graduated from Maine Township High School. On Aug. 28, 1958, she married Steven Kormanak at St. Paul Holy Cross Church, Park Ridge. She was a homemaker a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Survivors include five children, Steven (Ruth), Joseph (Lisa), Nicholas (Bobby Jo), Mary Kormanak and Christine (Angel) Quinones; eight grandchildren, Bessie, Amber (Rick), Andrew (Amanda), Jacob, Zachary, Anna, Macy and Ryan; two great-grandchildren, Ryder and Wyatt; two sisters, Connie Swenson and Eva Ditilo; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in in death by her parents;

David Michael Miller, 41, McHenry, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1973, to Michael and Barbara (Parker) Miller, in Woodstock. He was a loving, kindhearted man. His compassion for art, technology and good spirit was amazing. He was always there for his family and would give the shirt off his back for a complete stranger. He will always be remembered as the crazy go-getting big brother. Survivors include a son, Nathaniel; his parents; three siblings, Andrew (Julia) Miller, Becky (Derek) Pasternock and Mike (Jenny) Miller; a niece, Kiera Miller; a nephew, Mathew Austin Pasternock; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Ellen Miller and Russell and Dorothy

Ronald J. Okrie, 79, Woodstock, died Sunday, Dec, 21, 2014, at JourneyCare-Woodstock. He was born July 10, 1935, to Anthony and Mae (Kara) Okrie in Chicago. On Oct. 27, 1956, he married Veronica Papp in Berwyn. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. He and his wife owned and operated the Edgetown Bowling Alley in Woodstock from 1968 until retiring in 2001. He also served as secretary of the McHenry County Bowling Association. After retirement, he spent a great deal of time at their cottage in New Lisbon, Wis., where he made many new and good friends. Being an all-around handyman who could fix anything, he would always be lending a hand to his friends and neighbors.

Shirley Ilene Leanna, 71, Palmyra, Wis., died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, in her home surrounded by loved ones, ending her fight against cancer. She was born in Woodstock to Dorothy and Kenneth Casey. She graduated from Woodstock Community High School in 1961 and continued to celebrate yearly reunions with her classmates where she found friendship and support. On Dec. 15, 1962, she married the love of her life, Raymond Leanna Jr., in Marengo. They moved to Palmyra in 1965. She ran the office for Ray Leanna Construction for 40 years. Anyone who knew her knew she was an impeccable bookkeeper. Her checkbook was balanced to the penny, and if it wasn’t, she was going to find out why. She also

Mary Ann Wieberg, 86, Burlington, Wis., died Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at Geneva Lake Manor. She was born May 4, 1928, to Clarence and Opal (McCann) Dickman in Lake Geneva, Wis. Her early life was spent in Lake Geneva and Delavan. She attended and graduated from Delavan High School. On May 24, 1947, she married Arnold Wieberg. Following their marriage they resided in Zenda, Wis., before moving to Woodstock in 1951. They lived in Woodstock for more than 40 years before moving to Burlington. She worked at Montgomery Ward as a customer service manager for 24 years. She loved shopping, working on crafts and painting, especially with oil. She had a unique sense of humor that will be missed by

Chad William Winter, 18, Woodstock, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, on Sanibel Island, Fla., while on vacation with the love of his life, Lauren Akers. He was born Feb. 6, 1996, in Woodstock, to Kerry (Enders) Warren and Kevin “Chick” Winter. He was a kind-hearted, loving child who worried about everyone else’s well-being, even if it compromised his own. His siblings said he was the greatest brother, and they held an unbreakable bond. He will be greatly missed by his large family, friends and girlfriend. He was an avid longboarder, and he also enjoyed his bright yellow car and video games. A graduate of Woodstock High School, he had many friends. He is survived by his parents, Kerry (Scott) Warren,

Lawrence James “Feez” Feezel, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, after a well-lived life. He began life Oct. 20, 1942, in Union, the seventh of 13 children born to Floyd and Alice (Bogard) Feezel. On Nov. 4, 1961, he married Mary Rita Daly; he never did figure out how he pulled that off. He was a lifelong resident of McHenry County, a past president of the Woodstock Jaycees, a member of Laborers’ Union Local 25, a popular karaoke singer, founder of Minuteman Press of Crystal Lake, a devout White Sox, Bears, Bulls, Hawks, Huskies, Illini, Cubs and Wolves fan and a great guy. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment was helping create the concrete outer skin for the new Comiskey Park. Survivors

Jerome Lee “Jerry” Bough, 69, Hebron, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1945, in Shoals Ind., to Daniel N. and Mary C. (Clement) Bough.   On Aug. 26, 1967, he married Jane Douglass in Shoals. He served in the U.S. Navy.  He was a member of the American Legion, the Woodstock Snowmobile Club, the Midwest Antique Motorcycle Club, the Venture Riders Motorcycle Club, the Lake County Scuba Divers Club and the Ham Radio Club.  He served as a trustee for the town of Hebron as well as a member of the village board.  He was part of the McHenry County Emergency Management volunteer team, the Hebron Search & Rescue team and the McHenry County

The Rev. Roger H. Olson, 86, Woodstock, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Hartland. He was born Nov. 5, 1928, to Harry and Ruth (Nelson) Olson in Altona. On Feb. 23, 1963, he married Diane Hidebrands. Roger was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1956. He spent 20 months stationed in Nagoya, Japan. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in animal husbandry from Iowa State University in 1954 and began a career in farming in the Altona area and also in McHenry County. He earned a Masters of Divinity from Augustana College and went on to serve in many churches: pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Centralia from 1966 until 1971;