Arlene Rose Bechtold, 97, Union, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock. She was born March 26, 1916, in Woodstock to John and Rose (Schultz) Seagrist. She was raised in Woodstock by her father and her stepmother, Minnie. She was a very caring and giving mother. She loved music and playing organ. Her sense of humor and generosity will be remembered forever.  Survivors include a son, Thomas Bechtold; two daughters, Mary Ann Kendrick and Judy (Rick) Lamz; a stepdaughter, Shirley (Donald) Stanley; a brother, John (Barbara) Seagrist; two stepgranddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Emerich Bechtold, in 1998; her parents; two brothers, Howard Seagrist and Eldon Seagrist; and a

Ruth Jean Gonzalez, 78, Woodstock, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at home. She was born July 16, 1935, in Chicago to Rossman and Florence Kees.  On June 26, 1982, she married Anthony Gonzalez in McHenry. She was a resident in McHenry County for more than 40 years. For 20 years, she was a dedicated employee at Serve-All in Crystal Lake.  She was a member of the Fox Lake Lions Club and she loved to be with her large extended family and they loved being with her. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Karen (Don) Beyer; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild on the way; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Cheryl; a son,

Mary Ann Ruggero, 87, Wonder Lake, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Kendall, Mich., to John and Josephine (Regula) Kiss. She was raised on a farm. Her family moved to Chicago, where she attended Wells High School, followed by St. Elizabeth Hospital Nursing School, becoming a registered nurse. On Jan. 4, 1947, she married Santo Lucio Ruggero, M.D.,at St. Sylvester Catholic Church of Chicago. She and her husband moved to Wonder Lake in 1950 and set up their home and private medical practice. She was a full-time mother until 1977, when she then began to work part time as an RN in her husband’s office. She and her

Russell L. Stieg, 74, Milwaukee,  formerly of Woodstock, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. He was born Aug. 13, 1938, in Woodstock. He served in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Unit. He was a longtime employee of Capitol Engineering, a division of Mercury Marine. He retired in 2004 and enjoyed spending his time fishing. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey (Laurel) Stieg; a stepson, Steven Kriofsky; a grandson, Colton Stieg; the mother of his son, Peggy Lydic; a sister, Elaine (Robert) Steinwehe; a nephew Keith Steinwehe, Woodstock; a niece, Renee (Brian) Trei; and two great-nephews, Nick and Alex Trei, Charlotte, N.C. Visitation and the funeral were July 1 at Heritage Funeral Home, Milwaukee. Interment

Frederick W. Noble, 87, Woodstock, died Monday, July 8, 2013, at home. He was born Sept. 6, 1925, in Richmond to Fred and Edna (Smith) Noble. On Sept. 4, 1949, he married Rae Carlson in Woodstock. He worked as a machinist for Arnold Engineering and was a shop steward and member of local 1832 International Machinists and Aerospace Workers until his retirement in 1993. He also worked as a mechanic on the Chicago North Western Railroad. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in England, France and Germany from 1943 to 1945. He was a lifelong member of the VFW and was VFW honor guard commander for many years. He also was commander of VFW

Delores May Swanson, 53, Woodstock, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at her home in Woodstock, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 4, 1960, in Elgin to Alan and Gladys (Henrys) Swanson. She was raised on a local dairy farm where values, a hard-working attitude and love of family were instilled in her. She was a teacher for Alden-Hebron School District 19 for more than 28 years.   She held masters degrees in administration as well as reading. She loved working with the students, parents, teachers and staff at Alden-Hebron District 19.   She was a very dedicated, talented, caring, giving and supportive person who always was willing to take on any challenge and become involved in anything that

Barbara A. Walker, 71, Woodstock, died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford. She was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Chicago to Anthony and Beatrice (Sobie) Zane.   On Aug. 21, 1965, she married David Walker in Mt. Prospect. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock.   She loved flowers of all kinds. Her favorite hobby was working side-by-side with her husband making beautiful flower gardens. She also looked forward to the annual family vacation to Minnesota. It was a place of many happy memories. Her life was centered around her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life.  She was a loving wife and a devoted mother

Albert Ronne Baumann 74, Mission, Texas, formerly of Woodstock, died Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock. He was born June 6, 1939, in Fargo, N.D., to Albert and Isabel (Anderson ) Baumann.  He married Marguerite Fitzgerald. He graduated from Worsham College in 1987 with a degree in mortuary science. He was a former partner at Schneider-Leucht,-Merwin, & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock, and was formerly employed at Union Special, Huntley. He was a member and past exalted ruler of the Woodstock Elks. He was a resident of Tropical Valley Acres, Mission Texas, and served as president and member of the board. He also was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Mission. He enjoyed golf and fishing

Robert J. Zimmermann, 83, Woodstock, died Friday, July 5, at home. He was born Aug. 17, 1929, in Chicago to Fred and Theresa (Gart) Zimmermann. On April 7, 1951, he married Barbara Haack at St. Mary Church, Woodstock. He moved to Woodstock at the age of 9 and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church ever since. He was employed with Woodstock Die Casting Company and, after retirement, ventured into several different jobs ranging from selling fertilizer to working at a car wash. He was a dedicated family man and received enjoyment from his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Steven (Kathleen) Zimmermann, Palatine, John W. (Diane) Zimmermann, Fresno, Calif.,  and Jerome “Jerry” Zimmermann, Woodstock; five

Miriam Lydia Eggum, 95, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born Aug. 23, 1917, in Chicago to Herbert and Amelia (Schmidt) Schrecke.   On July 24, 1937, she married John Eggum. She moved with her family to Woodstock in 1956.   She enjoyed playing bridge and volunteering for the hospital auxiliary gift shop. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church for more than 50 years, the Woodstock Garden Club and McHenry County Homemakers Extension.  She lived for her children and grandchildren and all the wonderful holidays they celebrated together.  Survivors include two sons, John N. (Pamela) Eggum, Oak Park, and William A. Eggum, Monroe, Wisconsin; a daughter, Karen A. (Jerry) Wells, Woodstock; four grandchildren, Donald