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.

Martin Korving, 88, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 8, 1925, to Kryn and Lena (Tapteski) Korving in Chicago. On Sept. 24, 1955, he married Magdalena Reif. He loved reading, especially anything that had to do with history. He also enjoyed gardening. He was always meticulous when it came to taking care of his tools and other possessions. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; two sons, David Korving and Martin Albert (Jenni) Korving; a daughter, Diana (Robert) Smithana; six grandchildren, Theodore R. Kopis, Tennessa Kopis, Matthew Kopis, Jazlyn Korving, Kristina Smithana and Ryan Smithana; one grandchild and one great-grandchild on

Edwin Charles Corra, 91, McHenry, formerly of Wonder Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014. He was born Sept. 29, 1922, to Frederick and Stephanie (Jondura) Corra in Ogden, Utah, shortly before his parents returned to their home in Chicago.  On Oct. 30, 1943, he married Jean (Genevieve Szulczynski) at St. Mary Catholic Church, Des Plaines. He was a faithful member of St. Mary for the first 50 years of his life. He continued his faithfulness as he and his wife, Jean, relocated to Buffalo Grove, Sarasota, Fla., Venice, Fla., Wonder Lake and McHenry. He served stateside in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945 as an aviation machinist Mate 3/C. Following World War II, he became a plumber and then

Bessie Jean Hames, 72, Wonder Lake, formerly of Crystal Lake, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore. She was born Oct. 12, 1941, to John and Addy (Reeves) Morton in Petersburg, Tenn.  On Dec. 24, 1957, she married Jerold G. Hames in Petersburg. She worked at home raising children and running the household. She also enjoyed volunteering with the Crystal Lake Little League. She was loved and will be missed. Survivors include her husband; a son, Douglas Hames; two daughters, Rhonda (Gary) Hall and Carolyn (Robert) Montgomery; five grandchildren, Zak (Amanda) McManaman, Rebecca (Adam) Watkins, Katelin Hall, Jacob Hames and Andrew Hames; a brother, Jerry Morton; and two sisters, Louise Titsworth and Johnnysue Scurloc. She was preceded in

Leah Emma MacDonald, 104, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at home in Woodstock, surrounded by her family.  She was born Dec. 21, 1909, to William and Hildegard (Jurries) Haffron in Hinckley .  On May 2, 1941, she married Raymond W. MacDonald.  She graduated from West Chicago Community High School in 1928. As a young woman, she worked as a nurse for Dr. Harry W. Kinnie for many years, helping deliver babies. Except for a stint living at Fort Benning, Ga., while her husband served in the Army during World War II, she lived in West Chicago for much of her life, enjoying her many friends and charitable endeavors.  She also took great pride in being the “First Lady of DuPage

Hansing, 79, Woodstock, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at JourneyCare Inpatient Hospice Unit, Woodstock. She was born March 17, 1935, to Otto and Pearl (Hoeft) Wirth, in Ridgeland, Wis. She lived in the Woodstock area for more than 60 years. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She earned a General Education Development certificate from McHenry County College in October 1977 and a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from MCC in July 1997. She was proud of these accomplishments. She worked at Harvard Hospital in the early ‘60s, and, in 1997, she worked in the home health field as a CNA. She worked as a plastic molder for many years and also at the Illinois Unemployment Office as

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, 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