Katherine M. Kapsalis, 50, Woodstock, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at her home. She was born Dec. 18, 1962, in Chicago to Horst and Julia (Oleniak) Achs. On Sept. 27, 1995, she married Stephen Kapsalis Sr. in Waukegan.  She graduated from Antioch High School in 1980 and received an associate degree in art from Lake County College. She loved to paint and create pottery. She worked as a preschool teacher for 10 years and was a member of New Life Christian Center in Woodstock. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Lacie Schief, McHenry; two stepsons, Nick Kapsalis, Mundelein, and Stephen (Excia) Kapsalis Jr., Hebron; two grandsons; a granddaughter; two sisters, Judith Diamond, Bristol, Wis., and Shelly (Robert) Meusling, Hebron; and a

Joanne M. Penza, 80, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., formerly of Woodstock, died Tuesday Feb. 12, 2013, at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. She was born Dec. 3, 1932, in Racine, Wis., to Frank and Clara (Mueller) Braun. In 1954, she married Don Penza, captain of the 1953 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.  She enjoyed growing strawberries, sports, and mastering the art of sewing.  Her athleticism rivaled that of her husband. A fearless competitor, even the occasional black eye from playing baseball with the boys didn’t discourage her zeal for the game. As a Junior Belle in the 1940s, she was said to have scored the tying run in the 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Rockford Peaches. She passed on her

Anthony J. “Tony” O’Donnell, 48, Poplar Grove, formerly of Woodstock, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Swedish American Hospital in Belvidere. He was born Dec. 12, 1964, in Woodstock to Edward and Rosina (Curran) O’Donnell. On June 6, 1992, he married Terri Jo Walter in Marengo. He was a mechanically-inclined person and loved working on cars and following car races. He was a member of Good Tymes Car Club and loved talking about cars with other members. He worked on a farm, drove a milk truck and loved having fun and being with everyone who loved him. He will be missed and always remembered. Survivors include his wife; his father; a son, Michael O’ Donnell; a daughter, Ashley O’Donnell; a

Robert A. Korslin, 90, Belvidere, formerly of Woodstock, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 12, 1922, in Rosholt, Wis., to Oscar H. and Ella F. (Schlenvoght) Korslin. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from May 1943 to March 1946. He achieved the rank of aerographer’s mate, 3rd class and always was proud of his military service. On Aug. 23, 1947, he married Virginia M. Miller in Waukegan. He was a farmer at heart, and he and his wife raised four children on a dairy farm in Harvard. He later worked as a machinist and a real estate salesman and was a member of First Presbyterian

Nancy Svenson, 69, Wonder Lake, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. She was born Jan. 26, 1944, in Waukegan to Vern L. and Dorothy J. (Musch) Barnstable. On Feb. 1, 1975, she married Glenn Svenson at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Antioch. She was raised and educated in Antioch and moved to Wonder Lake in 1979. She worked for State Bank of the Lakes as a teller for nearly 10 years. After the birth of her son, she was a stay-at-home mom for several years until taking a job at McHenry High School-West Campus, where she was a study hall monitor and worked in the audio-visual department for several years. Prior to retirement, she was a bus driver for

Helen Peleck, 97, Wonder Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. She was born Dec. 25, 1915, in Chicago to John and Mary (Wilczek) Truty. She married Roman Peleck and raised four children. She moved to Skokie and worked until she was 70. She learned to drive at age 65 and provided transport for people in need until age 85. She loved music, crafts and traveling. Survivors include four children, Toni Steinmetz, James Peleck, John (Susan) Peleck and Michael (Michelle) Peleck; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, John (Angie) Truty; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers, Joe and Walter Truty. Visitation was Feb.

Mary Krchak, 88, Woodstock, died Thursday, Feb. 7, at Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois Inpatient Unit at Centegra Specialty Hospital – Woodstock. She was born Aug. 3, 1924, in Little Prairie, Wis., to Albert and Florence Huth. On Feb. 18, 1950, she married Frank Krchak. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Woodstock for more than 50 years and worked as a dietary assistant at Memorial Hospital in Woodstock for more than 25 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, and the beach and her garden were her favorite places to be. She also was artistic and enjoyed painting and drawing. She was loved and will be missed. Survivors include a son, Fred (Lucy) Krchak; a daughter,

Marie J. Malone, 89, Woodstock, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Hearthstone Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Chicago to Charles and Angeline Rizzo. She owned and operated Casa Maria Beauty Shop in Niles and Mt. Prospect. She was a single mother who worked hard and raised two children while putting herself through beauty school. She was proud to receive her high school diploma at the age of 50.   In her spare time, she enjoyed playing golf, listening to music, dancing, making pottery and crocheting.   She loved her dogs, Susie, Heidi, and Blackie. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen Harris;

Corinne Josephine Meyer, 83, Woodstock, formerly of Bradenton, Fla., died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock.  She was born March 18, 1929, in Chicago to Albert C. and Josephine (Bussema) Higgins. She graduated from Austin High School in Chicago.  On Jan. 17, 1948, she married Raymond C. Meyer in Chicago.  Survivors include a sister, Patricia Feeley, Sarasota, Fla.; two sons, Randall (Karen) Meyer, Woodstock, and Jeffrey (Karen) Meyer, Downers Grove; a daughter, Gail Meyer, Falls Church, Va.;  four grandchildren, Carrie, Scott, Brian and Jason; and a great-granddaughter, Haley.  She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, William (Bill) Higgins. Visitation and the memorial service were Feb. 9 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, McHenry. Interment will

Eileen R. Fuchs, 86, Woodstock, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois Inpatient Unit at Centegra Specialty Hospital – Woodstock. She was born Feb. 19, 1926, in Farmington, Minn., to Ernest and Hattie (Jonas) Demuth, the fifth of 14 children. On Sept. 16, 1950, she married Robert F. Fuchs in Woodstock. She loved to cook and was an extraordinary baker. She also enjoyed traveling back to Minnesota to visit with her many siblings. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Shirley (Thomas) Firak and Lynda (Gary) Christopher; a son, Robert J. (Karen) Fuchs; four grandchildren, David Blue, Elise Harland and Jordan and Jace Fuchs; a great-granddaughter, Mia Harland; and many siblings. She was preceded in