Dean A. Hansen, 67, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, at his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1946, in Woodstock to Clarence and Marjorie (Hutson) Hansen. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Richard B. Anderson (DD-786) during the Vietnam War. He worked for Crystal Lake Community Consolidted School District 47 until he retired last year. His hobbies included hunting and fishing with his brother and father, and he was a huge motorcycle enthusiast and he loved riding. Survivors include his daughter, Katherine Krause; three grandchildren, CJ, Cory and Josselyn Krause; his mother, Marjorie Hansen; a brother, Michael Hansen; a sister, Linda Goad; and several aunts, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

Gloria Hope Scholz, 82, McHenry, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Heritage Woods of McHenry, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1931, in Lyons, to George and Jessica (Maves) Behrens.  On Sept. 7, 1957, she married Louis Scholz in Crystal Lake. Gloria was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She was a member of a quilters group, and she enjoyed making quilts for World Relief. She volunteered for many years at Senior Services of McHenry County. She also was a member of the very competitive Wii bowling team at Heritage Woods.  Survivors include four children, Michael Hansler, Chris (John) Ormerod, Lou (Lynette) Scholz, and Jeannette Scholz; eight grandchildren, Robert Hansler, Dan Hansler, Jason Stevens, Jenny

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Paul Joseph Wedoff Paul Joseph Wedoff, 47, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at JourneyCare Inpatient Hospice, Woodstock. He was born Oct. 17, 1966, in Woodstock to Eugene J. and Dorothy H. (Gerleve) Wedoff. He had many years of loving care at Exceptional Care & Training Center, Sterling.  He is survived by his mother; three brothers, Eugene (Peggy) Wedoff, Steven (Linda) Wedoff and Gary (Denise) Wedoff; three sisters, Christine (Leo) Riley, Barbara (Larry) Durso and Mary Krager; as well as 16 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Dottie J. Wedoff; and a brother, William ”Billy” J. Wedoff. The visitation was Oct. 26 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. Interment was at Calvary Catholic Cemetery,

  Christopher Allan Puckett Christopher Allan Puckett, 35, Woodstock, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 20, 1978, in Chicago to Mark and Paulette (Gilbert) Puckett.   On March 17, 2002, he married Brandy Fuller in Wingate, N.C. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Navy.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock and was active in the men’s club. One of his favorite pastimes was woodworking. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; a son, Dakota; two daughters, Hailee and Mackenzie; his father, Mark (Judi) Puckett; and two sisters, Shelley Puckett and Lisa Puckett. He was

Rita T. Siok Rita T. Siok, 91, Elkhorn, Wis., died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, at JourneyCare Inpatient Hospice, Woodstock. She was born April 12, 1922, in Chicago to Theodore and Teresa Mateja.  On Aug. 5, 1944, she married Henry S. “Hank” Siok. She and her husband retired to Elkhorn in 1977. She loved being outdoors, camping, boating and fishing. Her greatest joy was her family, and she loved nothing more than spending time and sharing stories with them. She never met a stranger, and her friends stretched from Minnesota to Desert Hot Springs, Calif., where she and and her husband spent many winters. Her laugh was unmistakable and her smile lit up the room. She loved helping people and worked

Jessica Lynn Fruehe Jessica Lynn Fruehe, 43, Woodstock, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at JourneyCare Inpatient Hospice, Woodstock.  She was born Aug. 19,1970, in Libertyville to Greg and Joan Trovillion. She worked as a corrections officer at the McHenry County Jail. She was part of the Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) and also worked on the Hostage Negotiations Team. She enjoyed reading and loved to cook. Most of all, she was a devoted mother who loved her sons and would do anything for her family. Survivors include two sons, Benjamin Robert Fruehe and John Marshall Fruehe; her parents; and two sisters, Sarah (Chris) Johnson and Anne Lawson. Visitation was Oct. 25 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. All other

Carol May Fuller, 84, Woodstock, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at Geneva Lake Manor, Lake Geneva, Wis.  She was born Jan. 1, 1929, in Endeavor, Wis., to Louis and Bertha (Karow) Norton.  On Jan. 18, 1947, she married Eugene J. Fuller in Hebron.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock, and had been a Sunday school teacher, active in Naomi Circle, served on the alter guild and had strong faith.  Survivors include four sons, Jeffrey (Ann), Winnebago, Donald, Alton, Jay (Deb), Woodstock,  and John (Lynn), Woodstock; three daughters, Nancy (Robert) Berkholtz, Harvard, Peggy (Leonard) Schmarje, Harvard, and Michelle (Jonathan)

Mary Lou Jensen, 83, Woodstock, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at her home in Woodstock. She was born June 6, 1930, in Richmond Township to Howard and Vera Frances (Bumsted) Vogel.  On Sept. 10, 1949, she married Vernon Jensen at Greenwood Methodist Church. She was born and raised on a farm in Richmond Township and as a child she was active in 4H. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1947.  After marriage, she moved to the Woodstock area and joined the First United Methodist Church, where she and her husband were members for more than 60 years.  She was active in the women’s group at the church and taught Sunday school. She worked with her husband at Jensen Plumbing

Bruce E. Steinke, 96, Woodstock, died Oct. 9, 2013, at JourneyCare Hospice Inpatient Unit, Woodstock. He was born Sept. 8, 1917, in Woodstock to Herman and Louise (Higel) Steinke.  An avid amateur short-wave radio operator, he received his first operator license at the age of 14. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On June 7, 1942, he married Evelyn Fincannon in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He worked for the U.S. Post Office in Woodstock for 37 years, retiring in 1975 as assistant postmaster. He was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher, head usher and on the finance committee. He served on the former District 72 School Board for