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Herbert H. Kemp

Herbert H. Kemp Jr., 81, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Woodstock, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. He worked for IBM and Tousche Ross before serving more than 30 years as chief information officer at DoALL in DesPlaines. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra; two sons, Scott (Cathy) and Tripper (Kerri); and four grandchildren Kyle, Colin, Allie and Elizabeth.  Arrangements made by Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, Ft. Meyers.

Rosa Pfab Kubitzki

Rosa Pfab Kubitzki, 90, Wonder Lake, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock. She was born Aug. 3, 1924, to Josef and Maria (Sigl) Pfab in Germany, the 10th of 13 children.  In 1952, she moved to Chicago after immigrating through the Port of New York. She lived with her family in Chicago until moving to Wonder Lake in 2004. After receiving education through the eighth grade in Germany, Rosa earned a General Education Development certificate in the United States. She worked in the insurance industry beginning at the former Combine Insurance Company of America in Chicago and retired in 1996 from Aon Insurance. Survivors include three children, Helen (Stephen) Noskowicz, Wonder Lake, Rose Stewart, Wonder Lake, and

Marguerite Sara Kaufman

Marguerite Sara Kaufman, 101, Woodstock, died Saturday, Aug. 16. She was born Aug. 14, 1913, to the Rev. Dr. Roger Kaufman and Blanche (Hostetter) Kaufman in Woodstock. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, where her father served as pastor. She attended Woodstock public schools, graduating from high school in  1931. Although higher education for women was rare at the time, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carthage College in 1935 and later earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in library science from the University of Illinois. She also took doctoral-level courses. Because work was scarce during the Depression, her professional career began with two years of intermittent teaching assignments. As economic

Sylvia Fagala

Sylvia Fagala, 88, Woodstock, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Hearthstone Manor. Arrangements were made by Honquest Family Funeral Homes with Crematory, Loves Park. To share a memory or express condolences, visit honquestfh.com.

Harvey M. Schneider

Harvey M. Schneider, 70, Clemmons, N.C., formerly of Woodstock, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Wake Forest Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. He owned Glory Home Builders, and co-owned Country Club Stable, Woodstock. He was the first president of the McHenry County Jewish Congregation in Crystal Lake.¬ Survivors include his wife and best friend of 30 years, Kay, (Chalman); a daughter, Deborah (David) Minori; a son, Michael (Suzette) Schneider; two grandchildren, Ben and Anna Schneider; three sisters, Ellen (the late Nathan) Finn, Dorothy (Leonard) Finn and Sheila (Marshall) Ander; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Interment was July 25 at the Shalom Memorial Park, Chicago.  Memorials can be made to Wake Forest Baptist Medical

Christopher R. Schauer

Christopher R. Schauer, 38, Woodstock, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. He was born April 27, 1976, to Gary R. and Sharon E. (Madura) Schauer in Woodstock. In his youth, he was the Easter Seal Poster Child. He loved sports, especially basketball and baseball. In high school, he served as the manager for the Woodstock High School state finals baseball team as well as the WHS basketball team. He went on to manage the men’s and women’s basketball teams at McHenry County College where he recently was recognized for his 20 years of service. He was the founder of Basketball in the Park, a fundraiser for Give Kids the World Village, for which he raised more than $36,000. He loved interacting

Lester E. Key

Lester E. Key, 87, Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. He was born May 30, 1927, in Norman, Okla.   On Dec. 4, 1972, he married Nancy Fischer in Chicago.   A U.S. Army veteran, he served during the Korean War.  After discharge, he lived for a time in California before becoming a resident of Chicago where he met his wife.  For the past 37 years, he resided in Wonder Lake. Prior to retirement, he was an electrician at the Palmer House in Chicago for more than 30 years, retiring at age 65. He was a 55-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. As a young man, he developed an interest in martial

James H. Bangiorno Sr.

James H. Bangiorno Sr., 71, Woodstock, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at his home surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was born Oct. 20, 1942, to James George and Anne (Held) Bangiorno in Chicago.   On Oct. 8, 1994, he married Donna L. Hitchcock in Huntley.   He worked for Precision Twist Drill Company in Crystal Lake for 20 years. Survivors include his wife; seven children, Lisa Marie (Roger) Ketchum, Charlie (Diane Susong) Hitchcock, Cari Ann Bangiorno, Scott (Jenny) Hitchcock, Jim H. (Marcie) Bangiorno Jr., Kelly (Rol) Hunt, and Scott  Bangiorno; 16 grandchildren, Matthew (Kirstyn) Ketchum, Michael Susong, Bobbi Kalleck, Toni Boley, Samantha Kalleck, Nicole Kalleck, Scott Hitchcock, Samantha Hitchcock, Alexandria Jankowski, Nicholas Bangiorno, Riley Bangiorno, Damian Bangiorno,

Jessie E. Kaun

Jessie E. Kaun, 94, Ashland, Wis. , formerly of Woodstock, died Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 4, 1920, to George and Ethel (Fawn) Vanlue, in McHenry County, N.D.  On Feb. 19, 1966, she married Paul Kaun in Beloit, Wis. One of 13 children, she lived in various areas throughout her childhood. She was a hard worker during the day and loved to go dancing in the evenings.  Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Diane Malmstrom; seven grandchildren, Allen Cowan, John Cowan, Dawn Malmstrom, Michelle Ponkauskas, Tonja Woerth, Eddie Malmstrom and Steve Malmstrom; a sister; two brothers; a special sister-in-law, Amy Vanlue; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her

Sandra K. Terlikowski

Sandra K. Terlikowski, 61, Woodstock, died Sunday, July 10, 2014, at JourneyCare Hospice Inpatient Unit, Woodstock, with her loving sister, Cindy, and her brother-in-law, Chris Burns, at her side. She was born Feb. 2, 1953, to Joyce and Glen Fringer in Woodstock She met and married Norbert Daniel Terlikowski — a.k.a. Uncle Dan — and together, with no previous restaurant experience, they opened Uncle Dan’s Restaurant on the Woodstock Square. Uncle Dan’s was a popular mainstay of the Woodstock Square from 1977 to 1994. It became a meeting place for friends to experience “fine spirits and edibles” and where the motto was N.H.A.B.D. — Never Had a Bad Day. She formed friendships and shared love with her employees and customers

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