Patrick Joseph Healey, 69, Wonder Lake, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry. Funeral arrangements are pending at Justen’s Wonder Lake Funeral Home, Wonder Lake

Erin Eola Seeman, 48, Woodstock, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, while vacationing with her husband in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She was born Dec. 22, 1964, in McHenry to Henry “Jim” and Eola “Birdie” (Walters) Deppmeier. On May 12, 1990, she married Robert F. “Bob” Seemann in Huntley. She graduated from Johnsburg High School in 1983. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Woodstock and enjoyed working with children, especially those with special needs. She was a caring and nurturing person. She enjoyed vacationing in Jamaica, one of her favorite places in the world, and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Seeman; her mother; two brothers, Brent (Suzanne Schumann) Deppmeier

Margaret A. Vrasich, 85, Woodstock, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Journey Care Hospice Center, Woodstock. She was born May 4, 1927, in Chicago to Robert and Pauline (Machtemes) Schultheis. On July 3, 1948, she married Peter P. Vrasich in Chicago. She was a beloved mother and enjoyed raising her eight children and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include four sons, Allan (Virginia) Vrasich, David (Terri) Vrasich, Robert (Madonna) Vrasich and Chuck (Sherri) Vrasich; two daughters, Margaret (Gary) Krispin and JoAnna Vrasich; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy (James) Bolger. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Peter and Tony Vrasich; two brothers; and a sister. Visitation was March 19 at Colonial

Ronald B. Rogers, 82, Wauconda, died Thursday, March 15, at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington. He was born May 11, 1930, in Chicago to Gerald and Alice Rogers. On March 27, 1967, he married Shirley Minute in Chicago. He enjoyed following horse racing and playing cards with friends. Survivors include three sons, Ronald B. (Sue) Michaelson, Lewis Michaelson and R. Brett (Dawn) Rogers, Woodstock; a daughter, Beth Bentley, Woodstock; 11 grandchildren, Jeremy and Joshua Velmont, C.J. Bentley, Eliana and Andrew Rogers, Kelly (Kevin) Bochenski, Krystal and Kourtney Michaelson, Christopher (Emily) Michaelson, Sean (fiancée Daisy) Michaelson and Patrick Michaelson; and three great-grandchildren, Alex Bochenski, Aidyn Ippolito and Julia Michaelson. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. The memorial

Keith A. Brandt, 20, Wonder Lake and formerly of Crystal Lake, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Indiana University, South Bend, Ind. He was born Sept. 2, 1992, in McHenry to Keith and Amy Lyn (Edwards) Brandt Sr. He grew up in Crystal Lake and attended school at Crystal Lake Central and McHenry Community High School. He was a student at Indiana University and was active in the student activity center. He was passionate about sports and volunteered at the athletic center. He was an involved student known for helping others.  Survivors include his mother, Amy Lyn Allen, and step-father, Greg Allen, Wonder Lake; a brother, Brandyn Allen, Wonder Lake; a sister, Melanie Allen, Wonder Lake; maternal grandfather, John Edwards,

Marilyn J. Becker, 78, Woodstock, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Centegra Hospital in Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 1, 1934, in Woodstock to Clarence M. and Elsie H. (Schauer) Busse. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woodstock.   She raised her two children as a single parent. Her family always came first, though she also was dedicated to her friends. She loved animals, especially her dogs.   She enjoyed spending time with her family, going out for lunch and playing Sunday nickel poker games. She retired from the McHenry County Health Department in 1996 after 27 years of service.  She cherished the relationships she developed while serving the department and

Robert “Bob” Eugene Gibson, 93, Woodstock, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 18, 1919, in Oketo, Kan., to John S. and Elizabeth M. Gibson. He moved to Illinois at a young age and lived in Woodstock for more than 60 years. In 1947, he married Dorothy M. Kopsell at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. The Rev. Roger Kaufman officiated. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and Korea and earned numerous decorations for his service, including the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He worked for Dean Foods in Huntley for 35 years and was the elected

Georgia E. Brough, 75, Naples, Fla., formerly of Richmond and McHenry, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Naples Community Hospital, Naples. She was born June 13, 1937, in Hebron to Irving and Georgia (Vasey) Townsend. On March 9, 1957, she married Harold H. Brough in Woodstock. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1955. She was employed as an account analyst at AT&T for 37 years before retiring in 1994. She also was involved in genealogy. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Trinda (Joel) Henson, Naples, and Christina (Leo Mattox) Brough, Cumming, Ga.; four grandchildren, Michael Freund, Stacy Freund, Stephanie Brough and James Combs; five great-grandchildren, Kane and Claire Freund, Skyler Nichols, Destiny Brough and Rileigh Combs; six sisters, Marjorie

Steven John Taylor, 53, Woodstock, died Friday, March 8, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 1, 1959, in Milwaukee to John and Lillian (Roth) Taylor.  On Oct. 26,1989, he married Mary Ann Sauers.  He was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge and worked as a land surveyor for many years.   He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, cooking, spending time with his grandparents, Alfred and Rose Roth and, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family members, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Rose Victoria Taylor (Josh Edwards), Harvard; two grandchildren, Breeze Marie Edwards and Buddy Steven Edwards; a sister, Pamela (Eric) Saathoff, Woodstock; two nieces, Morgan

John T. Neis, 86, Marengo, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. He was born Oct. 4, 1926, in Amboy to Adelbert and Bertilla (Dyer) Neis. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in World War II and Korea.  He was a member of the Marengo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 689910 and was proprietor of Rexall Drug Store in Ohio, Ill. He also was an insurance executive and helped establish Neis Insurance Company in Crystal Lake. Many of his clients and employees were from the Woodstock area. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Mary (Richard) Phannenstill; a son, Thomas (Marilyn) Neis; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Neis, Melissa (Chris) Wittenborn and R.J. Phannenstill; four nieces, Annie Smith, Barb