Matthew J. Wintersdorf, 63, Round Lake, formerly of Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at home. He was born July 27, 1950, in Chicago to Peter and Mary (Rutherford) Wintersdorf.  He moved to Round Lake in 2011. He was a chief operating engineer for LaSalle Partners and Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399.  He enjoyed summers in Wisconsin at Lake Jordan, and he loved the outdoors. Every evening he had a bonfire. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed music by Celine Dion. His grandchildren were his world. Survivors include a son, Jason V. (fiancee Natalie) Wintersdorf; two daughters, Heather E. Wintersdorf and

Katherine E. Cardella, 95, Woodstock, formerly of Crystal Lake, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock.
She was born June 10, 1918, in Chicago to John and Elizabeth (Gerger) Krach.  On Aug. 24, 1940, she married Sam Cardella in Chicago. She worked for 15 years in the Crystal Lake High School cafeteria. She was known as the “Cookie Lady.”  She was not only known for her cookies but also as a great cook. She had a great sense of humor, and she could light up a room with her smile. Survivors include two sons, Sam (Carol) Cardella and John (Lizabeth) Cardella; a daughter-in-law, Georgia Cardella; five grandchildren, Nina Cardella, Rita (Omar) Bouzoubaa, Matthew (Kiyomi) Cardella, Phillip (Sherri)

Troy Edward Farkas, 43, Wonder Lake, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, at Centegra Hospital–McHenry.
He was born Nov. 18, 1969, in Harvey to Carl E. Avallon and Nancy Laux.  On July 8, 2004, he married Shannon Lawwill of Woodstock. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and boater. Most important to him were his family and friends. Survivors include his wife; parents, Nancy and Andy Farkas; two daughters, Krista and Alexandria, Round Lake; a son, Troy Farkas Jr., Round Lake; a grandchild, Peyton; five siblings, Kimberley (Dave) Schumacher, Crystal Lake, Toni (Mike) Ballstaedt, Crystal Lake, Lee Farkas, Crystal Lake, Brigitte Berryhill, Commerce Township, Mich., and Erin Avallon, Lake Forest; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.  He was preceded in

Mary Jane Shanahan-Koch, 79, Woodstock, died Sept. 7, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by her daughters. She was born July 24, 1934, in Chicago to Daniel J. and Lorraine A. (LaVigne) Shanahan.  She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Mary Church in Woodstock.  She attended Trinity High School in River Forest.  She was employed as a receptionist for Dr. Leo Reyes for many years.   She loved politics and was a staunch Republican. She was passionate about her Cairn terriers, Mattie and Mitzi, but she received her greatest joy in life by spending time with her daughters, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family members. Survivors include six daughters, Sharon (Mark) Adams, Woodstock, Kathryn Olson, Woodstock, Brenda (Chris) Kaepplinger,

Georgia A. Kaspryk, 53, Woodstock, died Friday Sept. 6, 2013, at Cancer Treatment Center of America,  Zion. She was born Aug. 27, 1960, in Libertyville to George and Arline (Wickman) Nawrot. She married John Kaspryk. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock.  She loved being with family and friends and she also loved to garden. Survivors include her husband, Woodstock; her parents; three sons, John, Justin and Jacob; a daughter, Olivia; two brothers, Robert (Josie) and David (Angela); two sisters, Rose (Don) Kolumbus and Anita (Lester) Wilson;  a niece, Amy; and numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Grace Lutheran Church 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road Woodstock. The

Gary Quamen, San Francisco, formerly of Woodstock, died Monday, July 8, 2013, after a long illness. He was born and raised in Woodstock. In 1968, he moved with his family to the San Francisco Bay Area. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Long Quamen; two sons, Eric Quamen and Ed Quamen; two daughters, Ann Engbrock Quamen and Hilary Clark; and Allan Quamen, Debra Blechle Quamen and Eleanor Kraft Quamen.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rohl Quamen and Charlene Amborn Quamen. He is loved and will be greatly missed. Arrangements were made by Spencer Mortuary, Castro Valley, Calif.

Joseph “Joe” “Papa” Albert Flashing, 71, Woodstock, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 13, 1942, in Chicago to Joseph John and Gertrude Flashing. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Judy (Quinn) Flashing; a son, Joseph E. (Cindy) Flashing; three daughters, Jennifer (Phil) Heuck, Kathy (Tom) Manka and Karen (Dave) Holden; eight grandchildren, Joseph J. Flashing, Jazmin Flashing, Hannah Blakey, Emma Heuck, Katelyn Manka, Frank Manka, Alison Holden and Andrea Holden; a sister, Barbara (Dan) Burke; nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. 
Visitation was Aug. 29 and 30 at Davenport Family Funeral Home, Crystal Lake. A funeral Mass was Aug. 30

James Paul Jackson Sr., 76, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry.
He was born Nov. 2, 1936, in Johnsburg to Ford and Mayme (Frett) Jackson.  On July 27, 1957, he married Sandra Leonard in Woodstock. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for his brothers, Joe and Ed Jackson of Woodstock Construction and later for R&D Thiel Carpenter Contractors as vice president.   He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps  and was stationed in Twentynine Palms, Calif.   He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast who enjoyed his grandchildrens’ sporting events to a fault.  He was a loving father and grandfather who loved a good laugh.  He also was ready to help

Ralph Cervantes, 72, Woodstock, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, surrounded by those he laughed with, lived for and loved.  He was born Aug. 9. 1941, in Chicago. He graduated from St. Jude Seminary, Momence. He attended Elgin Community College and was employed in the printing and retail businesses.  On Oct. 11, 1975, he married Patricia Kolls. He cared deeply about his family and friends, his heritage, the church and his beloved Chicago Cubs. He will be remembered for his generosity of spirit and sense of humor. Survivors include his wife; five daughters Sue (Don) Trede, Lisa (Mike) Frauens, Margaret Cervantes, Laura Cervantes and Jennifer Cervantes; seven grandchildren, Brad (Courtney) Trede, Lauryn Trede, Bret Wienke, Shannon Cervantes, Jared (Alyssa) Wienke, Andrew

Dr. Kenneth Gardner, 68, Woodstock, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, in Woodstock.  He was born Dec. 16, 1944, in Decatur to Lewis and Oma Gardner.  He graduated from Illinois State University in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in biology.  He received his master’s and doctorate degrees from Northern Illinois University.  He was a junior high and high school science teacher in Woodstock School District 200 for 35 years.   He will be remembered for his passion for science and education and for his dedication to his students. He also was a loving husband, father and friend. He enjoyed traveling, reading, cheering for the Chicago Cubs, golfing and learning. In his retirement years, he spent time as a professor at George