Audrey Frances (Menzel) Haager, 75, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by her family. She was born June 4, 1939, to Herbert W. and Emma M. (Michnick) Menzel in Woodstock.  On April 11, 1959, she married James Frederick Haager at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1957.  In her younger years she worked as a clerk at the Woodstock Dry Goods store.  She also worked at the State Bank of Woodstock in the accounting office.  More recently, she served as a jury commissioner at the McHenry County Courthouse.   As a member of Grace Lutheran Church, she was active in Naomi Circle and served as the Sunday school superintendent and a

Dr. Kathleen “KC” Casteel, 61, Madeira Beach, Fla., died Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. She was born Oct. 10, 1952, to Buford Kenneth and Cheiko Casteel in Fukuoka, Japan. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Middle Tennessee State University, a master’s at DePaul University and a doctorate at National Chiropractic College, Lombard. She began her career as a medical technologist in Tennessee. She then went on to become director of strategy development at Baxter Travenol. She decided to change her health care path and pursue a doctorate of chiropractic, which truly was her passion. After earning her doctorate she opened a multi-doctor chiropractic clinic in Woodstock, where she practiced for 20 years. She retired and moved to Florida, where she passionately

Kenneth John Bohn, 75, formerly of Woodstock, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at his son’s home near Greenville, Mich. He was born Aug. 15, 1938, the third son of Ernest and Betty Bohn.   He graduated from Woodstock Community High School in 1956. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock and the Order of DeMolay, and worked as a teenager with his parents and brothers in the family business, Bohn’s Ace Hardware.   On Sept. 7, 1959, he married Mary Margaret (Maggie) Smith in Princeton. He graduated from Carthage College in 1961. As an adult he worked for several manufacturing companies in the area of material control.  He and his family lived in several states where he

Sidney M. Edinger, 85, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at the JourneyCare Hospice Unit, Woodstock, with his family by his side. He was born July 24, 1929, to Lester (“Doc”) and Marian Edinger, in Woodstock. He was a 1947 graduate of Woodstock Community High School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton College in 1951. Upon graduation, he entered naval officer training school and subsequently served in the Navy aboard a destroyer during the Korean War. He retired from the Navy Reserves after serving for 20 years. He joined Kimberly Clark Corporation in 1953. His position was senior vice president of marketing and logistics when he retired in 1988. He married Devona Frisbie and moved to

Shirley Stolzke, 80, Woodstock, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, at Journeycare Hospice Inpatient Unit, Woodstock. She was born Oct. 29, 1934, to John and Marian (Wolf) Hanley in Woodstock.  On June 9, 1956, she married Arthur Stolzke. She loved to travel with her husband, especially trips to Las Vegas. She enjoyed garage sales and making crafts. Mostly she loved spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, Daniel Stolzke and Robert (Debbie) Stolzke; a daughter, Susan (Richard) Motley; 13 grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeanna Hughes, Jill (Jason) Zupansic, Angela (Mark) Brose, Tracy Motley, Heather (Ryan) Lamb, Lacey, Nicholas and Shannon Stolzke, Alexandra (Caleb) McConnell, Robert Barrios, Greg Uden and Brian Nowasky; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by

Lynne Anderson, 72, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, at the JourneyCare Hospice Inpatient Unit, Woodstock, surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 30, 1941, to Frank and Marie (Clam) Hurley in Chicago.   On Oct. 28, 1988, she married Lester Anderson in Paducah, Ky.  He preceded her in death Dec. 27, 2009. Lynne enjoyed sewing and crafts.  She cherished the time she spent living on the farm with her husband.  Most of all, Lynne enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include two daughters, Beth Faulds (Jeff Liljekuist) and Nancylee (Roy) Landrey; a son, Michael (Ana) Anderson; nine grandchildren, Zachary Schau, Stephanie (Mark) Goza, Nicole Gillespie, Jessica Gillespie, Daniel (Angela) Anderson, Timothy (Nicole) Anderson, Christina (Mykail) McHardy, Priscilla

Kathryn Joyce McCormack, 80, Harvard, formerly of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Sept.10, 2014, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 27, 1934, to Irvin and Margaret (Rhodes) Berry in Sheffield, Ala. She served as a nurse in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1959.  She enjoyed cooking and baking for her loved ones. She also enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like going shopping and going to garage sales. Family outings were cherished, her family always came first, but the love she had for her cats was a close second. Survivors include three children, Ronald (Jill) Youngblood, James (Emma) McCormack and Patricia (Chris) Lawrence; four grandchildren, Christopher and Bryan Youngblood and Melanie and Morgan Lawrence;

Clare Gabrielson, 85, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, at Lexington Health Care, Streamwood. She was born Dec. 7, 1928, to Christopher and Anna (Ahlers) Burg in Manitowoc, Wis.   On July 10, 1948, she married Tennes Gabrielson in Woodstock. He died in May 1978. She married Vernon Hanson in 1986, and they were together for more than 10 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. She spent her adult life raising her children, and she used to say, “I was responsible for each and every one.”  She took great care creating a loving home for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed camping, bowling and stitchery and shared her home with several cats over the

Marjorie M. Hansen, 92, Woodstock, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, at Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock. She was born Nov. 13, 1921, to Mark and Lulu (Francisco) Hutson in Woodstock.  On June 28, 1941, she married Clarence B. Hansen. She was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge, and she enjoyed gardening and yard work. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Goad; five grandchildren, Christopher (Jessie) Hansen, Vonnie Hansen, Amy (Bill) O’Brien, Carrie (Jamie) MacDonald and Katherine Krause; 11 great-grandchildren, Mollie, Mariah and Nicholas Hansen, Emma, Ava and Cameron MacDonald, Kylee and Connor Hansen and Cory, C.J. and Jocelyn Krause; two sisters, Hazel Harvey and Greta Carlisle; two sister-in-laws, Arleen Hutson and Alice Schillburg; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in

Michelle A. Nordlof, 46, Chicago, died Aug. 26, 2014, at her home.   She was born Jan. 4, 1968, to William R. and Virginia A. (Schneider) Nordlof in Chicago.   She was a 1986 graduate of Crystal Lake Central.  She earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 1990, a Master of Business Administration from Illinois Benedictine University in 1992 and a master’s degree in mechanical enginering from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2005. She managed the family business in Chicago for 24 years.  She loved dogs and scuba diving. Survivors include her parents, of Huntley; and a brother, Keith Nordlof. A gathering of friends and relatives was held Sept. 4 at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.