Harry H. Haymaker, 89, Woodstock and Port Charlotte, Fla., died Thursday, Sept., 26, 2013, at home. He was born March 20, 1924, in South Bend, Ind., to Harry and Opal Haymaker. On Sept. 22, 1951, he married Catherine E. Gilhooly at Our Lady of the Angels in Chicago. He was in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II. He was a Chicago police officer for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. Survivors include two daughters, Susan (Karl) Jung and Diane (Phil) Evans; three sons, Gary (Nadine), Jerry and Paul (Mary); 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild on the way; and two sisters, Adele and Mary. He was preceded in death by his parents;  his wife; a

Freda Carolyn Heaven, 85, Woodstock, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. She was born April 6, 1928, in Deer Park, Washington. She worked in insurance and real estate sales until she retired at the age of 45. She then pursued her passion, which was art, and focused on oil painting, scrimshaw and pine -needle basket weaving.  Survivors include two sons, Bruce and Dale Heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995 and a daughter in 2006.

Marjorie Ann Hayden, 86, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at home. She was born Aug. 12, 1927, in Woodstock to Albin and Celia Kuppe. On Dec. 30, 1950, she married Donald Robert Hayden. She attended St. Mary’s College, South Bend, Ind. She held variety of occupations, most notably as former treasury officer at Rockford Life Insurance Co. The focus of her life was her family, friends and her Catholic faith. She was devoted to the blessed Virgin Mary, especially in times of trial. She was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, South Beloit, Wis. She was a master knitter, loved Notre Dame, the Chicago Bears, crossword puzzles and marathon bridge games with her many friends. She loved people

Donald E. Tibbitts, 76, Woodstock, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock, surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 5, 1937, in Chicago to Edward and Mary Tibbitts.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and traveling. He was a member of the United States Army where he served proudly at home and abroad. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Judith; a son, John Tibbitts, Palatine; a daughter, Susan (Bart) Muno, Woodstock; a brother, Tom Tibbitts, Harvard; a sister, Kathy Mackey, Tempe, Ariz.; and four grandchildren, Brittany, Justin, Brooke and Brandy. He was preceded in death by his parents. His immediate family attended a private memorial service. A celebration of life memorial service for family and friends

Jerry L. Ray, 75, Woodstock, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 23, 1938, in Ripley Tenn., to Charles Lackey and Lillie Pearl (Walden) Ray.   On Dec. 21, 1958, he married Nina R. McLemore in Ripley. He worked at Brake Parts for more than 35 years. He loved the outdoors, especially when he was going fishing with his children, his grandchildren or his buddies. He also enjoyed gardening.  He was an active member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge and was a devoted Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son.  Survivors include his wife;  a son, Michael (Barbie “Gale”) Ray,

Tyler B. Young, 28, Marengo, formerly of Woodstock, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Feb. 22, 1985, in Woodstock to Garth and Donna (DeDina) Young.   On Sept. 22, 2012, he married Erin M. Cooney in Woodstock. He was employed with Specialty Cleaning & Restoration and focused on home repair and restoration.  He was an avid racing fan and participated in numerous demolition derbies at the county fair.   He was a member of the EOD and the LMDC. Survivors include his wife; his father; his mother and stepfather, Donna and Ken Fosterud; a brother, Carl F. Young and friend Marci; two sisters, Brandi L. Young and Rhiannon “M.C.” Young; maternal

Myrtle Beresh, 96, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at her home in Delavan, Wis.  She was born in Illinois to Gustaf and Anna Katherine (Madsen) Persson. On Aug. 21, 1953, she married Alexander L. Beresh.  She was member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Delavan, and a longtime waitress at Jess’s Restaurant in Delavan. Survivors include a son, Donald (Sharon) Beresh, Cincinnati; a daughter, Betty (Dr. Robert) Riedner, Waukesha, Wis.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred (Bill) Luallen and Esther Wienke, both of Woodstock; nieces; nephews; in-laws; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in January 1990; a son, Lawrence; two brothers; a sister; and in-laws. The funeral was Sept. 14 at the Chapel at Roselawn

Peter J. Pusateri, 89, died Saturday Sept. 7, 2013, at Alden Terrace Nursing Home, McHenry. He was born April 12, 1924, in Chicago to Antonino and Mary (Mangione) Pusateri. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II.  He also was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed the simple things in life and was happiest when doing something kind for others. He never asked for anything in return. He will be remembered for his selflessness and generosity to everyone whose path he crossed, but he will be most remembered for being the best daddy in the world. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie (Dan) Carzoli; two sons, Tom Whaples and Rick Whaples; 10

Gerald R. Nitz, 69, Woodstock, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. Originally from Anamoose, N.D., he lived in Indianapolis for many years and retired in Woodstock. He earned Bachelor of Science and  Master of Science degrees in agricultural economics from North Dakota State University and the University of Arizona, respectively. He had a successful career in sales and marketing at Eli Lilly and Co./Elanco. He was a supportive, loving father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. Survivors include two daughters, Carrie (Peter) Georgitsis and Laurie (Scott) Howard; a son, Robert Nitz; their mother, Jane K. Nitz; seven grandchildren, Katie, Mark and David Betancourt, Manos Georgitsis and Michael, Kathleen and Alexander Howard; a sister, Frances (Arthur) Prom, Harvey, N.D., and a

Robert J. Gerloff, 87, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at his home in rural Woodstock, the same house where he was born, on the farm where he lived his whole life.  He was born July 14, 1926, to August and Helena (Stake) Gerloff. On May 24, 1952, he married Eleanor Lorraine Eckert at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. He was a longtime member of Woodstock Progressive Milk Producers Association – a farmer-run co-operative – and served for many years on the board of directors.  Together, he and his wife raised five children and worked in the dairy business. In 1972, they sold their first registered bull for use in artificial insemination. The sale of registered dairy cattle from their small family