Evelyn M. Kirkpatrick, 94, Woodstock, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, at the Hearthstone Care Center in Woodstock, surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1919, to George and Alma (Gundlach) Coombs, in Wauwatosa, Wis. On Dec. 21, 1940, she married the Rev. Eustice Kirkpatrick in Dubuque, Iowa. She graduated from Livingston (Wisconsin) High School as class valedictorian in 1937. She went on to graduate from the Platteville Teachers College in 1939 and began her teaching career in a one-room school in Walnut Grove, Wis. Following their marriage, she and her husband moved to the Woodstock area, where she was a substitute teacher and a preacher’s wife. She also worked at Woodstock Auto Lite and a pharmaceutical company in

The Rev. Delbert Frank Shinabarger, 63, Woodstock, died peacefully Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. He was born March 21, 1950, to Ray and Ruth (Erdly) Shinabarger in Flint, Mich.   On Dec. 31, 1976, he married Barbara Lynne Kenney in Bradenton, Fla. He graduated from Hill-McCloy High School, Montrose, Mich., as salutatorian of his class.  He was a cadet at the US Air Force Academy from 1969 to 1971 and served in the US Army in Nuremberg, Germany, from 1976 to 1980.  He received a bachelor of arts in history from Spring Arbor College.  He earned a Master of Education degree from Boston University in counseling psychology.  He received his Master of Divinity from the Church of God

Maureen “Mo” Downes Sigman, 59, Woodstock, Ga., formerly of Woodstock, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born June 16, 1954, to William and Mary McDonald Downes in Chicago. She and her son and daughter just opened Camp Bow Wow in Woodstock, Ga. She will be missed by all her friends and relatives but especially by her children and grand-pups. Survivors include a son, Kristopher Sigman; a daughter, Kelly (Tim) Wedin; her mother; two sisters, Marylou (Michael) Borowski and Suzanne Downes; two brothers, William Downes and Timothy (Nancy) Downes; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and loving friends. She was preceded in death by her father and her sister, Jeannette Gillespie. Memorials

Daniel P. Sheahan Jr., 79, Woodstock, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 25, 1934, to Daniel P. and Dona E. (Sennett) Sheahan Sr. in Richmond. On Oct. 8, 1955, he married Diane Parker in Woodstock. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He had been employed for many years with Reichert Chevrolet in Woodstock, was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge and a past member of the Woodstock Knights of Columbus and the Woodstock Elks Lodge. He was a sports fan, volunteering as a football coach at St. Mary’s for many years. He was also a fan of the Chicago

Violet D. Haimbaugh, 98, Marengo, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. She was born March 15, 1915, to Clinton and Ida Mae (Miller) Bryant in Rochester, Ind.  On May 4, 1935, she married Omer Haimbaugh in Rochester. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Woodstock and previously a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church. She enjoyed painting, ceramics, quilting and sewing. She was a member of the McHenry County Homemakers Association. She also enjoyed traveling. Survivors include three sons, Richard (Carol) Haimbaugh, Kurtis (Judy) Haimbaugh and David (Lynda) Haimbaugh; three daughters, Mary (Donald) Secrist, Barbara Jane Hille and Karen (Gary) Tudor; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded

Andrew J. Widzisz 70, Woodstock, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, at his home. He was born July 3, 1943, to John and Wanda (Genca) Widzisz in Chicago.  On July 14, 1971, he married Wanda Roszczynialska in Chicago. He enjoyed the outdoors with his family and also liked fishing, hiking and camping. He was also a passionate gardener and enjoyed sharing his crop with friends and family. He loved being Grandpa and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Marcel (Renee) Widzisz and David Widzisz; a daughter, Nadine (Paul) Mateo; five grandchildren, Owen, Julien, Natalie, Will and Liam; a brother, John (Luanne) Widzisz; a sister, Rita (Walter) Niesluchowski; and his lifelong best friend Ronald Bishop. He was

Lois M. DeWane, 90, Woodstock, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at her home. She was born to Elmer and Marion Myers in Sugar Grove.  She was raised on the family farm. After the death of her father, she and her mother and sister moved to Belvidere where their brother was living. It was while in Belvidere that she met her future husband, Emmet J. DeWane. They were married June 9, 1951. Following the wedding, they settled in Woodstock where they raised their family and remained for the rest of their lives.  She was a beautician and later a stay-at-home mother. She also worked at Woodstock Memorial Hospital for 15 years until her retirement. Her life’s joy was her husband, children

Andrew C. Vadnais, 24, Grass Valley, Calif., formerly of Woodstock, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, surrounded by his loving family and his girlfriend after a battle with cancer.  He was born Aug. 12, 1990, to Clifford and Vernie Vadnais in Woodstock. He was a self-employed jewelry designer and gemstone expert and enjoyed collaborating with other accomplished jewelry designers. His passion was traveling to gem shows and music venues with his girlfriend. He was an inspiration to many and loved to share his craft with aspiring artists. He loved the outdoors and was fond of the many wonders of the Sierra Mountains, especially the giant redwood trees and the Yuba River. He also enjoyed animals, golfing and music. He will be

Jeffrie Lee Whiting, 51, Cherry Valley, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. He was born Sept. 10, 1962, to Robert and Paula (Hyatt) Whiting. He was a CAD engineer and he worked for Union Special for more than 17 years.  He also worked at Home Depot for more than 10 years, and most recently was employed at Sports ‘N More.  He enjoyed home renovation, woodworking projects and being outdoors.  He was an avid Steelers fan and loved watching football.   Survivors include two sisters, Julie (Aaron) Smith and Jill (Gary) Mungle; two nieces, Rebecca Mungle and Kayla Mungle; his loving companion, Paula Lamont; Paula’s children, Jennifer (Jason) Hansen, Michelle (Ken) Decker and Jimmy Lamont; Paula’s

Margaret “Cele” Perry, 76, Spring Grove, formerly of Richmond, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at Paradise Park Assisted Living, Fox Lake. She was born March 31, 1937, to John and Margaret (McLane) Powers in Peoria. On Oct. 25, 1958, she married Ronald Perry in Harvard. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary High School, Woodstock. She worked as a teller/receptionist at the State Bank of Richmond for 27 years, retiring in 2002. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Richmond, and a charter member and past officer of the Richmond Lioness Club. She loved gardening, puzzles of all kinds, reading, crafts and babysitting grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived her life joyfully, constantly giving of her time, patience