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

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