Albert George Ideler, 96, of Woodstock passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a very long, happy and healthy life, and in his own words “everyone should be so lucky.” He was born on the family farm in Bonrechtern, Germany on April 19, 1928 to Johanna and Anton Ideler. In his mid-twenties he left Germany and immigrated to the United States to start his new life. He was sponsored by an old family friend, a landscaper in Crystal Lake, who helped bring him to Woodstock. Once he was settled and had a steady job he sent for Leni, his fiancé, who then came to the United States as well. They were married

Carol Staiger Ellinghausen passed away June 16 at Northwestern McHenry Hospital at the age of 87 from complications due to Alzheimers. She was born in Chicago on January 4, 1937 to Louis and Helen Staiger who had emigrated to the U.S. from Germany in the 1920s. Carol graduated near the top of her class at Taft High School in 1955. She went on to receive a BA degree in elementary education from Valparaiso University and began her career teaching second grade at Parkview School in Morton Grove.  Carol married Ed Ellinghausen in 1960 and they were married for nearly 64 years. She stopped teaching to be a full-time mom when children came along. The family moved to Crystal Lake in

Gennifer Lynn Johnson was born May 17, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ronald J. Szego and Linda (Katz) Harper.  She passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois. Gennifer graduated from Chagrin Falls High School in 1980.  She then attended Slippery Rock College in PA and graduated from Bryan College in TN. Gennifer is survived by her husband Scott, whom she met in Dallas, TX, while she was a nanny and he was in Seminary.  They married on May 14, 1988 in Dallas; she is also survived by  their children Mick Johnson, Courtney Larsen, Julia Repke, Wyatt Johnson, Hunter Johnson, and Solomon Johnson; her parents Ron (Sue) Szego and Linda Harper; and grandchildren Kaiya, Elianna,

Michael J. Krause 70, of Woodstock passed away on Sunday June 2, 2024 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, after suffering injuries from being hit by a car while walking his beloved dog Loki. Loki also perished in the accident. Michael loved travel, philosophy, and is known fondly by all dogs in the neighborhood as the man with the treats. Michael was survived by his wife Lynn; his son, Jamie Norris (Kimberly McCarthy); grandchildren, Paige and Timothy Norris; and four brothers, Matthew, Steve, Jon and Danny. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Jane Krause. All services will be private.

Jerry Allen Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 9, 2024.  Jerry was born on April 11, 1937, in Eau Claire, WI to parents Clarence and Georgine (Bergerson). Jerry grew up in Fairchild Wisconsin and graduated high school in 1955.  He served in Germany in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959, where he received an honorable discharge. After returning home, he attended college at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.  During that time, he married his high school sweetheart Mary (Holman) on July 1, 1961, and started a family.  Jerry graduated with a B.A. in 1964 and secured a career in cost accounting with Kraft Foods, and then worked at Motorola for a total of

Jennie E. Williams Swanson Dincecco, age 91, passed away on June 1, 2024. Jennie was born on August 5, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia to Chester Arthur and Cleo Annie (McEachern) Williams. Jennie attended Sullivan High School and graduated from Northwestern University (1954). Jennie continued her education at NIU where she received her master’s (1972) and doctorate (1976) degrees. Richard E. Swanson first saw Jennie when she was tossing a baton at a college football game. They later married (1954), and eventually built their home in Barrington, IL where they raised their three children (Laurie, Jeff and Scott). Jennie was an educator: a co-owner and teacher at Countryside Nursery School, an elementary teacher (Skokie, Schaumburg & Barrington), an administrator (Schaumburg &

Donald George Urban, 84, of Denver NC passed away on May 14, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1940 in Teaneck, NJ to the late Ernest and Dorothy Urban. Don graduated from Teaneck High School in 1958 and attended classes at Pace University in Westchester, NY in 1968. Don proudly served in the United States Army National Guard at Fort Dix during a 12–18-month service. Don worked hard throughout his life. In his youth he worked at the US Postal Service as a mail carrier. He then worked as a computer programmer at Berlex Laboratories Inc, and eventually retired from Bank of America as a computer programmer. Don married the love of his life Marie (Locovare) Urban on September

Christine M. Laux passed on May 18, 2024. Christine was born to Norman and Louise Hall on April 24, 1957. Christine met Dan Laux through the McHenry County Computer Dating Service. On July 14, 1984, Christine and Daniel were married at the Mast House. The minister was a Unitarian Universalist and they maintained membership with this denomination. First, at Woodstock Congregational Unitarian Church, and then, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin. Finally, at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry. Christine and Dan loved to travel together. Their favorite places were England, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls, the Pacific Ocean, Lake Superior, and Boulder River in Montana. Christine and Dan enjoyed planning and

Joan Donna Butenschoen, 80, died peacefully on May 19, 2024, after spending a few hours outside enjoying the beautiful sunshine and the birds chirping at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington. Joan was born November 4, 1943, to Donald and Elinor Augustine in Milwaukee, WI. She met Bill Butenschoen at Maine West High School, and they were married September 8, 1962. Joan was a stay-at-home mom while the family lived in Hoffman Estates. After moving to Woodstock to a 5-acre farmette, besides being a mom, she worked at McDonald’s and Woodstock High School, and she retired from Woodstock Memorial Hospital/Centegra Woodstock Hospital/Northwestern after many years of service. Bill made sure he took Joan to as many bodies of water as they could visit.

Dale Allan Austin, 81, passed away on May 21, 2024.  He was born on May 4, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Noreen (Fanning) Austin in Janesville, Wisconsin.  He had fond memories of growing up on the family farm in Janesville, surrounded by his brothers, sisters, cousins, and friends.  He married Connie (Delorenzo) Austin, the great love of his life, on June 3, 1976. Dale was stationed in Alaska while serving in the United States Army and worked in farming and trucking upon his return home.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at the many poolside parties he and Connie hosted at their Wonder Lake home.  He also enjoyed driving his Corvette, cruising the Chain of Lakes in