Eugene L. ‘Geno’ Schuler, 68, Harvard, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. He was born Sept. 27, 1945, to Frank M. and Marie E. (Papenbrok) Schuler Jr. in Elmhurst. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for many years, and most recently, he worked for the Hebron School District doing maintenance. He also worked as an umpire for the Fox Valley Umpire Association. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf. He was an avid Jeopardy fan and was known as a walking encyclopedia. He was an active leader and loved helping all kids. Survivors include his mother; a brother, Tom Schuler Sr.; a sister, Eileen (Larry) Guthrie; his aunt, Ann Haberstich; four nephews; one niece; 10 great-nieces and -nephews;

Deanna Lee Steinmetz, 71, Westby, Wis., died Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wis. She was born Oct. 12, 1942, to Dewey and Patricia Thompson. On Sept. 19, 1964, she married Merlin Steinmetz in Woodstock. She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, singing in the choir, crocheting, making birthday cakes, playing the accordion, making ceramics and gardening. Survivors include her husband; three children, Donavon (Kristie), Lori (Steven) Hayden and Kenneth (Julia); five grandchildren, Alexander, Ethan, Conrad, Timothy and Samara; a brother, Jack Thompson; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Katherine Hayden. The visitation and funeral were held March 29 at the LaFarge Free

Frances L. Behrens, 90, Hebron, died Monday, March 24, 2014, at Harvard Care Center, Harvard. She was born Sept. 3, 1923, to Elmer and Olive (Fink) Bottlemy Sr. in Alden. She was a 1941 graduate of Alden High School and salutatorian of her class. On Feb. 26, 1943, she married Melvin L. Behrens in Hebron. She was a member of the Merry-Go-Round Card Club and enjoyed the Cubs, Bears and Bulls.  She was a member of Alden United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, James (Marsha) Behrens, Oregon, Ill., Jerry (Muriel) Behrens, Cody, Wyo., and  Dennis (Cheryl Jones) Behrens, Woodstock; six grandchildren, Kathy (Jeff) Strogen, Tige Oleksy, Sarah (Jay) Lemon, Joe Behrens, Carrie (Carl) Gose and Buddy (Amanda) Kile;  two

Beverly A. Vanagas, 73, Woodstock, died Tuesday March 11, 2014, at St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford. She was born Nov. 20, 1940, to Addison and Ruth Alma (Hagen) Shultice in Des Moines, Iowa.  She married Tony Vanagas May 1962 in Des Moines. She was a member of Fox Valley Baptist Church in Dundee. She enjoyed Bible study. She also enjoyed being a homemaker. Most of all she treasured time spent with her family.  She is survived by her husband; a son, Jordan (Sherri) Vanagas; a daughter, Melissa (Raymond) Flavin; eight grandchildren, Derek, Dean, Rachel, Grace, Nathan and Bennett Vanagas, Kelly Reinert and David Flavin; two brothers, Gene (Diane) Shultice and Joe Shultice; and a sister, Marilyn Booth. She was preceded in

Edna C. Adamski, 92, Woodstock, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the JourneyCare Hospice Inpatient Unit, Woodstock. She was born on July 29, 1921, to Richard and Elizabeth Nelson, in O’Fallon.  On June 29, 1957, she married Joseph R. Adamski in Melrose Park.  She worked at the Republic Drill and Tool Company, which was converted into a war plant during Word War II. In 1942, the plant earned a U.S. Army-Navy “E” Award, and Edna and her co-workers received pins for their excellence in production of war equipment. In addition, Edna was named Miss Personality of the war plants and received special recognition by the U.S. Army-Navy. She was always proud to have received such a distinct honor for her

Donald C. Sturm, D.D.S, 86, Wonder Lake, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, at JourneyCare, Barrington, with his family at his side. He was born May 19, 1927, to George Albert and Vera Mae (Hickman) Sturm in Macomb. He joined the Navy immediately after graduating from Macomb High School in 1945 and served as a pharmacist’s mate. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he married his high school sweetheart, Esther Chloe Vogler, Feb. 12, 1949, in Macomb. He attended Western Illinois University and then Loyola University’s School of Dentistry, receiving his D.D.S. in 1953. He and his wife moved to Wonder Lake, and he opened a practice on Hancock Drive in the same building with Dr. S.L. Ruggero. He practiced

Jill C. Anderson-Schnulle, 45, Woodstock, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1969, to Don and Suzanne (Winemiller) Anderson in Walnut Creek, Calif. She was employed at the McHenry County Government Center for many years. She found the greatest enjoyment from her dogs and watching her children play in various sporting events. Survivors include her children, Jason, Mitchell, Madison and Paige; her mother, Suzanne Moeck, Napa Valley, Calif.; her father, Donald (Beverly) Anderson, Walnut Creek; a brother, Scott Anderson, San Francisco; and her loving dogs, Wrigley and Nike. Visitation and funeral were held Feb. 27 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home. Interment was private. Memorials in her name can be made to a McHenry

Dale K. Silker, 87, Machesney Park, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1926, to C. Kenneth and Ester (Winters) Silker in Pleasant Grove, Minn. In 1948, he married Jeri Doran in Rochester, Minn. They lived in Waterloo, Iowa, where Dale worked for Doran Equipment Company. In 1971, he married Leone “Jodi” McGowan.  He worked at the Taylor Company in Rockton, where he enjoyed his work and the people he worked with. After retirement, he and Jodi enjoyed extensive traveling and the time they had together. Survivors include his second wife of 42 years; four children, Cynthia Bagus, John (Deb) Silker, Linda (Bob Freed) McGowan and Will Silker; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two

Penny L. Hefner, 70, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.  She was born Sept. 6, 1943, to Eugene and Frances (Bird) Kuhn in Woodstock.  On Feb. 18, 1966, she married Roger W. Hefner in Rockford. She was employed with AT&T for 32 years. After she and her husband retired, they spent a great deal of their time at their home at Table Rock Lake in Missouri. There she enjoyed fishing, reading and relaxing days with her husband, who was her life. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Idstein, Florida; a grandson, James (Joanne) Rich; two great-granddaughters, Lilly Rich and Juliette Rich; two brothers, Steven (Jan) Kuhn, Sycamore, and Tom Kuhn, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. She also

George W. Rose Jr., 87, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.  He was born Feb. 14, 1927, to George and Mary Rose (Holmes), Clear Lake, Iowa.  He graduated from Mason City High School in 1947. He was a resident of Woodstock for more than 50 years and served the McHenry County area for years as a technician for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. He spent his last years residing at Valley Hi Nursing Home.  Survivors include four children, Cynthia Rose (Dennis) Lubecke, Elizabeth Rose (Dan) Kamp, Janaan Rose and Melodee Singh; two grandchildren, Clinton Selzer and Serena Selzer (Robert) Montgomery; two great-grandchildren, RJ Montgomery and Sierra Rose Montgomery; and his cousins, Maxine Eldridge, Carolyn Albers and Lois Barringer.  He was