Dolores E. Martinez, 85, Crystal Lake, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.    On Aug. 10,1946, she married Leonard Martinez in Chicago.  She moved to Algonquin with her family in 1957. She and her family started Leonard and Sons Building Services in 1966. She retired in Florida in 1988 and moved to Crystal Lake in 2012. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Walden and Lorrie Kemble (longtime partner Warren Haake); two sons, Len (Mary Ann), Woodstock, and Rich (Pam);  11 grandchildren, Carrie (Gene) Jenke, Michele (Arland) Wingate, Kris (Phil) Farrell, Joe (Trisha) Martinez, Beth Martinez, David (Tammy Cole) Kemble, Ryan Kemble, Amanda Martinez, Melinda Martinez, Seth (Michelle) Martinez  and Caleb (Jaime) Martinez; 17 great-grandchildren, Jenna and Kiera

Bryan G. Barry, 41, Harvard, died Monday, May 27, 2013, in Walworth, Wis.  He was born Oct. 26, 1971, in Woodstock to Walter and Doris (Nells) Barry.  He worked at Jim Olson Collision Center in Woodstock and loved the outdoors. He will be missed by many who loved him.  Survivors include his wife, Ruby; his parents; a son, Tayler; two sisters, Robin (Rich) Knapik and Lynette (Tim) Ashmore; maternal grandmother, Marilyn Nell; a niece, Brittany Knapik; a nephew, Michael (Kelly) Knapik; and a great-nephew Konner Knapik.  Visitation was May 30 and 31 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. The funeral was May 31. Burial was at McHenry County Memorial Park.

Kenneth Glenn Gabel, 90, McHenry, formerly of Wonder Lake, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Fox Point Manor, McHenry. He was born Aug. 2, 1922, in Evanston to Harry A. and Lydia (Manthie) Gabel.  On Sept. 6, 1947, he married Betty Jean Fiala. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He received three Bronze Stars and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, and he  had achieved the rank of corporal at the time of his discharge. He was a resident of Wonder Lake since 1947 and moved to McHenry in 2006. He was a former  employee of Althoff Industries, where he worked for 43 years. He was a member

Michael J. Kelly, 87, Woodstock, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 9, 1925, in Flint, Mich., to George and Elizabeth (Dollohan) Kelly.   He married Marietta F. McLoughlin. He was a veteran and served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was decorated with the Air Medal from General Dwight D. Eisenhower for showing bravery in saving the lives of his crew. He was founder and chairman of the board of Kelco Industries and a renowned industrialist, author and philanthropist. Survivors include three sons, Michael Shawn (Ann) Kelly, Kevin George (Cricket) Kelly, Brian McLoughlin (Erin) Kelly; two daughters, Karen Kelly Conway and Kimberly (Dan)

Lorraine Fejedelem, 91, Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at home. She was born Jan. 19, 1922, in Chicago to John and Alice E. (Ofenloch) Tolemy. On April 7, 1939, she married Edward E. Fejedelem in Chicago. She was a resident of Wonder Lake since 1964. She was a longtime member of Nativity Lutheran Church,Wonder Lake, and taught Sunday school until she was 82 years old. She was Mrs. Claus at the Nativity Christmas bazaar for 20 years and was involved in many other Nativity events. She participated in many community activities and was a member of the Memory Maker/Story Tellers, the Wonder Lake Senior Citizens Club, the McHenry Senior Center and the Young at Heart Travel Club. She

Louise Schmarje, 92, Hebron, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at JourneyCare Hospice Inpatient Unit, Woodstock. She was born Aug. 30, 1920, in Burlington, Wis., to Gustav A. and Meta A. (Pallatz) Spitzbart. On April 11,1942, she married Robert Charles Schmarje.  She was a member of Nativity Lutheran Church, Wonder Lake, and worked, lived and raised her family on farms in Woodstock and Hebron. She loved gardening and enjoyed growing flowers.  Most of all, she loved being with her family, her children and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved and will be missed.  Survivors include a son, Laverne Schmarje; three daughters, Linda (Richard) Wappler, Anita Schmarje and Diana Schaefer; six grandchildren, Kenneth, Dale, Scott, Heather, Lisa and Kelly; and

Frederic E. Rachford, 81, Woodstock, died Thursday, May 16, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. He was born June 12, 1931, in Chicago to George and Mary (Mulhern) Rachford. On July 5, 1952, he married Kathleen Hayes in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 until 1955. He was pilot for United Airlines for 36 years until he retired in 1991. He was an avid White Sox fan and enjoyed playing baseball, softball, hockey and working out at the McHenry County College gym. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Tom (Julie) Rachford, Tim (Chris) Rachford, Marty (Jenn) Rachford and Michael (Gayle) Rachford; four daughters, Pegg (Gene) Stoddard, Kitty (Armond) Dinverno, Tricia Rachford and Lori (David) Wipf; 16

Sophia M. Hoeft, 95, Naperville, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. She was born Nov. 25, 1917, in Monterey, Neb., to Herman and Josephine Kaup. On March 2, 1946, she married Walter Hoeft in Chicago. They moved to Naperville in 1949.  The youngest of 11 children, she attended St. Boniface Grade School and St. Angela’s Academy, Carroll, Iowa. She graduated from Creighton University, St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, in June 1939. She served the United States Public Health Department in multiple facilities around the country. She worked as a registered nurse in the nursery at St. Charles Hospital, Aurora, and later worked as an industrial nurse at the Nabisco Plant, also in Aurora. She was a longtime parishioner

Kelly VanReeth, 44, Woodstock, died Friday, May 3, 2013, from heart and lung complications.  Family and friends were at her bedside. She was born March 7, 1969, in Elk Grove Village.  She earned a culinary degree and, later, a business degree. She most recently worked at Abbott Labs and Sears Holdings. When medical conditions kept her from working full time, she became a certified life and business coach and worked from home.  She loved her work and was not the type of person who liked to sit still. Survivors include her husband, Phil “P.J.;” her mother, Alice Harriett; a sister, Tracy (Frank) Macino; nieces and nephews, Francesca and Anthony Macino, Joseph, Shannon and Kate VanReeth and Austin and Elizabeth Ordway.

Barry Leonard Rusche, 67, Portland, Texas, formerly of Woodstock, died May 5, 2013, with his family at his side. He was born June 24, 1946, in Chicago to Frank Rusche (June) and Roberta Bennett.  He graduated from Woodstock High School and proudly wore his letter jacket until the end.  He received an associates degree from St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida, in 1970 and went to work for State Farm Insurance. Eventually, he became agency manager. He was known as the “Famous Insurance Guy.” During his tenure at State Farm, he won numerous awards and was asked to develop and publish essential training materials. After spending many years with State Farm, he decided to become an independent insurance agent and sold