LaVerne D. Young, 71, Woodstock, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.  He was born Jan. 17, 1943, to Earl and Genevieve (Filip) Young in Woodstock.  A lifelong resident, he graduated from Woodstock High School in 1961 and was a member of the celebrated North Suburban champion football team. On July 22, 1967, he married Edwina Gawlik in Chicago, and he would often say she was the catch of his life. He served in the Navy in Vietnam, and later he was a pay technician at the Great Lakes Naval base, accumulating 20 years of military service. He also worked for UPS for 20 years. His love for the outdoors led him to become a hunter instructor with the

Harriet Wilson, 91, Wonder Lake, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, with her daughter at her side. She was born Sept. 20, 1922, to Henry and Annie May (Foster) Moreton in Darlaston, S. Staffordshire, England. On June 2, 1945, she married Stan Wilson in Darlaston.     She served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in World War II from 1940 to 1945. She was one of the first women trained on the then-new radar detection system. While stationed on the southeast coast of England, she met her future husband, a Canadian army officer. After she was demobbed from the ATS, she came to the United States on a Canadian War Bride ship in 1946. She and her husband moved to Chicago

Jose Isabel Flores Diaz, 74, Woodstock, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Centegra Hospital- Woodstock. He was born July 28, 1939, to Ignacio Flores Jaimes and Aurora (Diaz) De Flores, in El Despoblado, Mexico.  He immigrated to the United States in 1978 and brought his family to the U.S. two years later. He worked as an equipment assembler for Mathews Farm Equipment, retiring in 2004. He was also a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Martha Lagarde Flores; two sons, Marco Flores and Victor (Rosario) Flores; a daughter, Monica Flores; two grandchildren; and seven brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. The visitation and funeral were April 16, at

Quinn G. Gieseke, 31, Woodstock, died March 30, 2014.  He was born Sept. 24, 1982, to Jerry and Christine (Freise) Gieseke in Belvidere. He had a lawn care business during high school. Following his graduation in 2001 from Marengo Community High School, he worked for Bell Land Improvement. His true loves were being at Deerpass Farms and driving his truck on many trips around the country.  Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Brett (Sarah) Gieseke, Ryan (Rhonda) Gieseke and Jeremy (Kasey) Gieseke; a sister, Autumn (Marc) Bechler; 10 nieces and nephews, Ethan, Hayden, Avery, Addison, Ella, Madelyn, Michael, Gabby, Colton and Gracie; and many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George and Hilda Freise;

Irene F. Gorski,  93, Wonder Lake, died Sunday, March 30, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.  She was born March 5, 1921, to John and Anna (Meiger) Vondra, in Chicago.   On Sept. 28, 1940, she married Ted Gorski in Chicago.  They moved to Wonder Lake on Sunset Drive in 1977. She loved spending time at home with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was an avid bowler, an excellent cook and enjoyed playing cards with her friends from the Woodstock and Wonder Lake area. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Dr. Richard (Kristina) Gorski,  Ringwood; six grandchildren, Steven Gorski, Ringwood, Dr. Michael (Heidi) Gorski, Indianola, Iowa, Matthew (Erin Young) Gorski, Wonder Lake, Kathleen

Russell Edward Pemble, 57, Woodstock, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. He was born Jan. 24, 1957, to Howard and Jean (Kratunis) Pemble in Waukegan.  On May 18, 1976, he married Karen Duley in Woodstock. He was known to always be available to help, always putting the needs of others before his own. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and he loved golfing and fishing. Survivors include his mother; his wife; a son Brian (Melissa) Pemble; a daughter, Jennifer (David) Ocelotl; six grandchildren, David, Michael and Matthew Ocelotl, and Dean, Aiden and Christian Pemble; two brothers, Grant (Pamela) Pemble and Howie Pemble; and a sister, Patty Thompson. He was preceded in death by his father

Mabel Harwood, 95, Woodstock, died Friday, March  28, 2014, at a Corona, Calif., hospice. She was born April 21, 1918, to Charles and Dora Garrison in Little Rock, Ark. On Jan. 8, 1940, she married Albert E. Harwood in Dubuque, Iowa.  Gardening was a lifelong passion and she enjoyed canning the fruits of her gardening. She also enjoyed camping and fishing with her family. She was a member of  Grace Lutheran Church, volunteering at the church in the kitchen, food pantry and sewing circle. Survivors include two sons, Charles Harwood (and spouse), Western Springs, and Ron Harwood, Corona, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Loretta Skelley Harwood, Western Springs; three grandchildren; six  great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her

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