George Erber, 95, died Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Hearthstone Communities, Woodstock. He was born September 8, 1919, to George and Minnie (Seegers) Erber in Arlington Heights. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning three bronze battle stars, serving both in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and the Philippine Liberation. Following his military career, he was the co-owner of Carey Appliances, McHenry, and also sole owner of A-1 Appliances, Woodstock. Survivors include: his wife, Alice (nee Bentsen); a son, Bruce A. (Pat) Erber; a step-son, Steve (Pat) Wood; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Erber; six grandchildren, Jeff, Jason, Dana, Brad, Mike and Jennifer; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Elmer Erber; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by

Elmer T. Harmon, 91, Elgin, died Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Mercy Hospital, Janesville, Wis. He was born Dec. 27, 1922, to Elmer D. and Constence (Sausser) Harmon in Havensville, Kan.  On July 16, 1944, he married Elaine Swanson in Woodstock. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of Carpenters Union Local 363. He was a member of the Elgin Moose Lodge for 65 years. He enjoyed working with wood, boating and motorcycling. He loved his fishing trips to Canada. He also enjoyed sports, especially cheering for the Chicago Cubs and Bears. Survivors include two sons; James (Patricia) Harmon and Wayne (Rhonda) Harmon; five grandchildren, Tom (Jeri) Harmon, Beth Harmon, Ben Harmon, Stacy (Chris) Pierotti and Jameson Harmon;

Leo L. Tibbitts, Sr., 95, Woodstock, formerly of Hebron, died Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Hearthstone Communities in Woodstock. He was born Dec. 8, 1918, to Henry and Maude (Crandall) Tibbitts in Hebron. On Jan. 1, 1940, he married Minnie K. Hortin in Valpariso, Ind.  He served in the US Navy as an aviation machinist’s mate in WW II, from Sept. 1943 to Jan. 1946. He was a member of Eugene Drill Post #606 in Hebron. He worked as a tool and die maker at Woodstock Die Casting (Auto-Lite) for 33 years, retiring in 1976. He attended Hebron United Methodist Church in Hebron, and was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge. He served as a village trustee for Hebron

Charles E. O’Leary, 91, Woodstock, died Friday, July 25, 2014, at his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1923, to John and Margaret (Normand) O’Leary in Rockford. On Nov. 13, 1948, he married Helen Garrelts in McHenry. He was a veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. He served from 1942 to 1945 in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant assigned to the 274th Infantry Regiment, 70th Division, stationed in France. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock, and he had been employed with Brown Camera. He loved golfing, fishing, hunting and building things. Survivors include his wife; a son, Kelly O’Leary; three daughters, Diane (Doug) Johnson, Kathleen (Mike) O’Brien, Patricia (Brian) Petersen; six grandchildren, James

Florence LaVonne Hoyt, 96, died in her home in rural Woodstock Thursday, July 10​, 2014, three days short of her 97th birthday.  She was born July 13, 1917, to Ralph and Ada Robinett, on a newly homesteaded farm near Millarton, N. D.  She graduated from Lyons Township High School before marrying Wilson Hoyt in 1937 and settling near LaGrange.   The family moved to Woodstock in 1950. She has been a member of First Congregational Church of Huntley ever since. She was committed to the loving care of her husband, four sons and their families. Her determination to live out her life in her own home was legendary within the family.  To the end she maintained a clear faith in

Alice Mae Wilcox, 94, Woodstock, died Friday, July 11, 2014, at JourneyCare Hospice, Woodstock. She was born June 30, 1920, to Robert James Elder Low and Viola Mae (Beatty) Low in Ringwood.  On Oct. 9, 1946, she married Walter E. Wilcox in Greenwood. She was a longtime member of the McHenry County Historical Society.  She worked as a seamstress for many years, tailoring the uniforms for the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office among countless other articles of clothing and sewing projects.   She loved sewing for her many nieces; this included several wedding dresses as well as several apricot bridesmaid dresses.  She also enjoyed baking. Survivors include a brother, Robert (Susan) Low; a sister, Doris Cristy; and many nieces, nephews and

Donald James Koehler, 84, formerly of Woodstock, died Saturday, June 28, 2014, in Pekin.   He was born Oct. 21, 1929, to Orlo O. and Berniece (Sweet) Koehler in Akron, Ohio.   He was a United States Army veteran, stationed in Germany during the Korean War.   He attended school in Woodstock and was a graduate of Woodstock High School.   A graduate of the University of Illinois, he was a professional land surveyor and was a member of the Professional  Land Surveyors Organization.   Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; a daughter, Delight Bernath; and two grandchildren, Stuart and April Bernath; two brothers, Robert (Jane) Koehler, Woodstock, and Judge Ward Koehler, El Paso, Texas.   He was preceded in death

Rosemary T. Azzaro, 90, died June 11, 2014, at her home in Sun City, Ariz., surrounded by her sister Rita, nephew Tom Svejcar, niece Peggy Henson and faithful caregivers Sandra Grix and Sylma Sagahon.  She was born May 11, 1924, to Raymond and Mary A. (Murray) Donovan, in Woodstock. She married Anthony “Tony” Azzaro. Her public service career spanned of 48 years, during which she worked in the McHenry County Government Center where she was well respected for her diligence. She started as a clerk in the county clerk’s office and later served as deputy county clerk for 18 years. In 1978, she was elected McHenry County clerk, an office she held until her retirement in 1990.  She was an

Eva Elizabeth Hamann, Woodstock, died Saturday, July 5, 2014. She was born to Anna and Emil Lindblom and married Elmer Hamann. Survivors include her husband of 57 years; three children; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Anna Marie Swiatowy. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, at the funeral home.

Roman F. “Ray” Stygar, 91, Crystal Lake, formerly of Wonder Lake, died Saturday, June 28, 2014, at The Fountains, Crystal Lake. He was born July 28, 1922, to John and Sophia Stygar in Chicago.  From 1942 until 1946, he served in the U. S. Coast Guard. On Oct. 8, 1949, he married Rita Marie Faucher. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Chicago until 1958 when they moved to San Diego, where they lived for 31 years.  Before becoming residents of Crystal Lake in 2007, they lived in Albuquerque, N.M. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a recipient of a Purple Heart. He worked as a machinist for 31 years at General Dynamics and for 7-½