Ruth O. “Ricky” Sprouse, 86, Crystal Lake, formerly of Woodstock, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Fountains at Crystal Lake, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 22, 1928, to Stanley and Vera (Matteson) Owen. In 1953 she married Claude Willard “Bud” Sprouse Jr. in Lake Forest. She was a legal secretary for Katten, Muchin & Zavis Law Firm, commuting every day to and from Chicago.  She was a devout Episcopalian. She was an avid bridge player, and she also enjoyed playing golf.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include two children, Michael (Nancy) Sprouse and Michele Sprouse Blazier; two step-children, William Glade and Cindy (Bahram Adrangi) Reid; two grandchildren, Samantha (Patrick) Houk

Ruth V. Haning, 95, Woodstock, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at her home in Woodstock. She was born Oct. 1, 1919, in Salisbury, Pa. to Samuel and Mary H. (Baum) Horchler.  On Nov. 28, 1942, she married Samuel I. Haning in Fredericksburg, Va. She was a resident of Woodstock for more than 60 years and an active member of Grace Lutheran Church.  She was an avid flower gardener, and she also enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and playing cards.  She was a league bowler and horseback rider well into her 80s. Survivors include her four sons, Jerry (Shirl) Haning, Meyersdale, Pa., Robert Haning, New Washington, Ind., Sam (Sue) Haning, Huntley and Freeman (Brenda) Haning, Salisbury, Pa.; three daughters, Susan (John)

Margaret May Langhoff Reed, 92, Woodstock, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock. She was born May 22, 1922, to Herman and Wilhelminia (Schmidt) Langhoff in Woodstock. On Aug. 30, 1941, she married Walter Merle Reed in Woodstock. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Woodstock, since 1999. She worked for many years at the Woodstock Typewriter factory. She also worked in the offices of the Chicago Medical Supply and McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District. She was involved in Girl Scouts, loved crafts and sewing and appreciated the arts. Survivors include two sons, Paul (Susan) Reed and Steven (Angie) Reed; two daughters, Cynthia Roth and Patricia Menzimer; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

Jodi Elizabeth (Martin) Farris, 54, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at her home in Woodstock, surrounded by her mother, husband, sisters, children and friends, peacefully escaping the disease that ravaged her body for so long. She was a beautiful woman who was an inspiration and model of love and courage to all who knew her. Even after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 18 years ago, she never asked why but tried to continue with her work and maintain her home as her body slowly faded. She was concerned with the well-being of others who were sick and suffering, never showing any self-pity or anger over her own condition. She was born April 13, 1960, to Leslie A. and

Steven D. Sterne, 51, Rosemont, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Crossroads Care Center, Woodstock. He was born July 15, 1963, to Wesley and Jacquelyn (Balfe) Sterne in Elgin. He was a chef with Rosemont Catering Service.  He enjoyed fishing and golf and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Survivors include a daughter, Taylor (David) Rossman; a grandson, Grant Rossman; two brothers, Wesley (Cheri) Sterne and Rodney (Lisa) Sterne; two sisters, Terrie (David) Welch and Michelle (Donald Nowack) Chapman; nine nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and -nephews; and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-nephew. Visitation was held Jan. 16 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.  The funeral was Jan. 17. 

Thomas D. Cashin, 74, Wonder Lake, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Centegra-McHenry. He was born Mar. 8, 1940, to Thomas Q. and Ruth (Tripp) Cashin in Woodstock. On Mar. 11, 1960, he married Joyce Gladden at Nativity Lutheran Church, Wonder Lake. He owned and operated Cashin Construction until he retired in 2000. He enjoyed fishing trips to Minnesota, spending time with his friends at the Busy Bee and also his cocker spaniel, Little Girl. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Richard Cashin and Greg (Jennifer) Cashin; four grandchildren, Madelyn, Ricky, Allyson and Kelsey; two brothers, Charles (Trish) Cashin and James (Mary) Cashin; two sisters, Carole (Cliff) Olsen and Betty Schlieben; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in

Christina Marie Aberle, 37, Wonder Lake, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 12, 1977, in Milwaukee to Richard and Karen (O’Donnell) Rhoades. A resident of Wonder Lake since 1998, she was a homemaker, devoted to raising and caring for her children. She was employed as a cashier at Shop and Save, Woodstock, and was an active member of Nativity Lutheran Church, Wonder Lake. Survivors include her husband, Michael; two children, John and Kayla; her father- and mother-in-law, Michael and Suzanne Aberle; and a brother-in-law, James (Erin) Aberle. She was preceded in death by her mother in 2007. The visitation and funeral were held Jan. 8 at Nativity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Susie M.

Pamela Grace Gaffga, 63, Wonder Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at her home. She was born Feb. 27, 1951, to Frances and Ruth (Sauer) McDonald in Chicago. On Sept. 28, 1977, she married Gary A. Gaffga in Chicago. She was a resident of Wonder Lake for the past two years and formerly lived in Chicago and Roselle. For 28 years, she was an employee of Jewel, working at the Bloomingdale and Buffalo Grove stores, first as a cashier and then in customer service and management. She was an avid Cubs fan, and she enjoyed camping. She was very proud of her Irish heritage, a kind and giving person, a doting grandmother and a loving aunt to her nieces and

Charlotte V. Gluff, 97, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Lexington Health Care Center, Schaumburg, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 13, 1917, to Elmer and Anastasia (Markle) Rusboldt in Chicago. On Feb.19, 1938, she married Harold Gluff . She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock, and an active member of the Mariola Club. She also was a member of the Moose Lodge. She grew up in Chicago and was always fond of her alma mater, Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School. She enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to Hawaii. Her favorite color was yellow. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Ella E. Nienhuis, 99, Woodstock, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. She was born Nov. 23, 1915, to Max and Elizabeth (Schwaab) Prufer in Chicago. She and her husband, Oney, moved west of Woodstock to a small farm in 1949. In 1962, they started planting Christmas trees on the farm. The first 10 trees were sold in 1967, and the business soon turned into a successful choose-and-cut tree farm, one of the first in the area. She enjoyed painting, figurine sculpting, pinochle and bridge. At the tree farm, she made hundreds of wreaths each year and hand painted ceramic ornaments. She was a wonderful storyteller, and her humor was enjoyed by her many friends. Survivors include two sons, John (Gloria), Marengo,