Charlotte Sobczyk, 87, Woodstock, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. She enjoyed having her family together for home-cooked meals, and she was a gambler. Survivors include four children, Deborah (James) Skozek and David (Kathleen), Christine and Mark (Joyce) Sobczyk; five grandchildren, Rebecca (Michael) Swenson, Jessica (Wesley) Escondo, Michael Skozek, Maura and Olivia Sobczyk; and four great-grandchildren, Jannelise, Alexander, Evelyn and William.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Arthur; and six brothers and sisters. Visitation  was Jan. 21 at Cumberland Chapels, Norridge. The funeral Mass was Jan. 22 at Our Lady Mother of the Church, Chicago, Interment was at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Chicago.

Ralph G. Hartmann, 85, Sister Bay, Wis., died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014. He was born Jan. 25, 1928, in Oak Park to Werner and Esther Hartmann. On Sept. 17, 1949, he married Vivian Mae Reek. He was a graduate of the Chicago Art Institute. He was a member of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church and a long-time member of the Sister Bay Lions Club, and was awarded the Melvin Jones Award. His love and passion were art, music and family. He and his wife were owners and operators of Hartmann Sign Studio for 40 years. Survivors include a son, Donald J. (Lisa) Hartmann, Woodstock; two daughters, Carol J. (Marc) Champeau, Ellison Bay, Wis., and Judy H. (Greg) Cain, Jefferson,

John J. Grasser Sr., 55, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at Centegra Hospital- Woodstock. He was born Nov. 19, 1958, to Lloyd and Michiko (Ogata) Grasser in Woodstock. He worked at Brown Printing in Woodstock in the IT department. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and he enjoyed reading. Mostly he loved his time spent with his family. He will be remembered as a loving and caring person. Survivors include a son, John Grasser Jr.; two sisters, Anna Grasser Rehorst and Kathryn (Jay Berman) Margason; nieces and nephews, Michelle Rehorst, Jaclyn (Chet) Haas, Joseph (Melissa) Margason, Jacob Margason and Nicklaus Berman; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-niece,

Warren Arley Hager, 82, Woodstock, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at St. Luke Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis. He was born July 24, 1931, in Union to Leon Arley and Alma (Thomas) Hager. On July 8, 1961, he married Joan Michels in Elkhorn, Wis. He was a 1949 graduate of Woodstock High School.  He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He farmed in the Hartland area all his life and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Hager and Kevin (Kim) Hager; a daughter, Kimberly (Richard) Schleiger; six grandchildren, Chad (Samantha), Andrew, Antonio, Katelyn, Caleb and Joel; and two sisters, Deloris (Glenn) Hildebrandt and Evelyn (Tom) Stock. He was preceded in death

Agnes Hinderlider, 77, Woodstock, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. She was born Jan. 19, 1937, in Czechoslovakia. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Gerald; three sons, William, Michael (Karen) and Larry Hinderlider; four grandchildren, Marcus (Brittany), Jill (Charlie), Michael (Melissa) and Kristin (Patrick); and three great-grandchildren, Lorin, Aubrey and Emma. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and a daughter-in-law, Lori. Visitation and funeral were Jan. 13 at Resurrection Catholic Church, Woodstock. Arrangements were made by Davenport Family Funerals.

Santo L. Ruggero, M.D., 91, Wonder Lake, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, in McHenry. He was born Jan. 24, 1923, to Lucio and Maria (Cutaia) Ruggero in Chicago. On Jan. 4, 1947, he married Mary A. Kiss at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He attended Loyola University, the University of Chicago and the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola. He interned at Cook County Hospital and practiced family medicine in Chicago. In 1950 he began his family practice in Wonder Lake, continuing to serve the community until 1991. He was an active staff member at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County from 1950 until 1991 where he was chief of

Doris L. Andrews, 72, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at her home in Wonder Lake. She was born to John W. and Marie (Smith) Walters on June 5, 1941,  in Norris City. On July 7, 1959, she married Charles Maynard, and they later divorced.  On Oct. 28, 1972, she married James A. Andrews Sr., in Woodstock. She worked as a CNA at Valley Hi Nursing Home and Harvard Retirement Home.  She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing bingo.  Survivors include her 10 children, John (Sarah) Maynard, John Andrews, Michelle (William) Evans, Lisa (Mark) Thomsen, Mandy (Bill) Mitchell, James (Susan) Andrews Jr., Mark (Karen) Heeter, Barb Svitak, Dawn Brohammer and Garnet (Steve) Standish; 23 grandchildren,

Edward P. Schroeder, 69, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at his home in Crystal Lake. He was born April 12, 1944, in Chicago to Edward and Dorthea (Brunke) Schroeder.  On Oct. 9, 1976, he married Patricia Menge. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1968 to 1970, stationed in Kansas City, Mo. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially at his cabin in Manitowish Waters, Wis., and spent many wonderful days with his family there. He was loved and will be missed. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Ryan (Julie) Schroeder, Jason (Tom) Schroeder, Chris (Cori Molenda) Schroeder; a daughter, Tracy (Sean) Pederson; a brother, Keith (Mary) Schroeder; a sister Susan (Jesse) Thomas; three grandchildren, Landon, Charlie and Holden

Robert Edward Rhead, 70, Woodstock, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. He was born April 25, 1943, to Richard and Agnes (Haskell) Rhead in Monterey Park, Calif.   On Aug. 23, 1964, he married Beverly M. Stone, his childhood sweetheart, in Yucca Valley, Calif. He was a member of the Woodstock Assembly of God Church for more than 32 years, serving as the secretary treasurer for more than 27 years.  He was also the head of the Grands Ministry at the church.  He coached basketball for Woodstock Christian School, leading his team to the championship game.  He also coached a Little League team. Growing up in the desert, he enjoyed rock climbing and

Marian L. Engstrom, 90, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, at her home in Woodstock surrounded by her family.  She was born Oct. 30, 1923, in Rapid City, S.D. On Nov. 15, 1945, she married Howard J. Engstrom in her hometown.  Over the years, she and Howard traveled to 50 states and 13 countries. Along with  traveling, Marian enjoyed reading, writing poetry, studying genealogy, taking nature walks, gardening, interior decorating, picking berries and sitting in the sun. She was an active member in her community as a hospice volunteer, putting on charity vintage fashion shows, assisting at the Woodstock Opera House and helping out at the PADS homeless shelter. Her entrepreneurial spirit sparked two catering businesses and an antique shop. A