Steven P. Bartolone, 85, formerly of Woodstock, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in Lincolnshire. He was born Oct. 3, 1927, in Chicago to Salvatore and Rose (Speciale) Bartolone.  On Nov. 6, 1954, he married Dolores Marie Waldmueller in Chicago. He was a proud World War II U.S. Army veteran. He will be missed and his memory will be cherished. Survivors include four sons, Steven (Doreen) Bartolone, Ingleside, Michael (Linda) Bartolone, McHenry, William Bartolone, Woodstock and John (Jennie) Bartolone, South Carolina; two daughters, Susan (Michael) Rankin, Greenville, S.C., and Julie (James) Wagner, Vernon Hills; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Domenica “Mae” Rinozzi. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Visitation was Dec. 7 at Colonial Funeral

Evelyn K. Rutherford, 80, Wonder Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at her home. She was born July 21, 1932, in Chicago to Walter and Mary (Zgrzebnicka) Ksiazek. She moved to Wonder Lake in 1991.  She was employed as a clerk for Illinois Bell, downtown Chicago, for 30 years and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She enjoyed tending her flower garden. Survivors include two nieces, Gerry (Tom) Crawford, Fox Lake, and Christine (Kraig) Barkley, Crystal Lake; and many great-nieces and -nephews and great-great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Rutherford, in 2000; her parents; a sister, Lottie Pasko; two brothers, Chuck and Felix; and a nephew, Robert Pasko. Visitation was Dec.

David Alan Schmidt, 74, Greenwood, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Hearthstone Manor Nursing Home, Woodstock. He was born March 15, 1938, in Woodstock to William H. and Edith (Gorham) Schmidt.  On Aug. 21, 1965, he married Judith A. Walther in Chicago. He served in the National Guard from 1961 to 1966. He worked as a carpenter and was owner of David Schmidt Construction for many years. He also was a volunteer fireman with the Woodstock Rural Fire District from 1965 until 1980 and a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge.  He enjoyed fishing and working in his garden and loved all his pets.  He was loved by many and will be missed. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Karen

Wesley “Wes” A. Pribla, 96, of Lakeland, Fla., and formerly of Woodstock, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at his daughter’s home in Granger, Ind. He was born Nov. 15, 1916, in New York, N.Y., to Anton and Eugenia (Charytanska) Pryzbyla. On May 30, 1946, he married Lorraine R. Cyze in Chicago. He was the owner of the Wesley Fur Shop on the Square in Woodstock. He developed dairy pre-forming equipment and was the owner-president of Weslor Manufacturing in Woodstock. He retired to Lakeland in 2000. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, VFW, Elks, Moose and Knights of Columbus in Woodstock. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater and received the

Gilbert Warren Nienow, 90, Woodstock, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at his home in Woodstock, with his wife of 64 years at his side. He was born May 26, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Albert C. and Viola (Peuser) Nienow. On Sept. 5, 1948, he married Venus Woody in Pleasant Hill, Mo. He entered the U.S. Army in October 1942 and served in France, Germany and England. He was honorably discharged in March 1946. He met his future wife at an Army dance at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. After their marriage, they lived in Barrington until moving to Woodstock in 1953. He enjoyed gardening, archery, golf, square dancing and photography. He was proud to have worked in Boy Scouts with

Thomas David Cashin Jr., 51, Wonder Lake, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois Inpatient Unit at Centegra Specialty Hospital-Woodstock. He was born May 22, 1961, in Woodstock to Tom and Joyce Cashin. Survivors include his parents, Wonder Lake; two brothers, Richard (Kelly) Cashin and Gregory (Jennifer) Cashin; a nephew, Ricky Cashin; three nieces, Madelyn Cashin, Allyson Cashin and Kelsey Cashin; and aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Due to his wishes, there were no services, and he requested everyone remember him as they knew him in life. Arrangements were made by Colonial Funeral Home, McHenry The family would like to thank Darin and Bob

Eileen L. White, 66, Woodstock, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at her home.   She was born Nov. 19, 1946, in Chicago to Roy and Lauretta (Larson) Homo.  On March 26, 1966, she married James White at the First United Methodist Church in McHenry. She graduated from McHenry High School in 1964. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock, the McHenry American Legion Post 491 Auxiliary, Viscounts Drum and Bugle Corps,  and the Kishwaukee Valley Garden Club. She owned Hen House Crafts, was active with the Small Drum Corps Association and had marched in the color guard of the Royal Airs Drum and Bugle Corps. She loved time with her family and was her husband’s fishing buddy.

Loretta J. (Chasen) Jelen, 86, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Woodstock. She was born Sept. 17, 1926, in Chicago. Survivors include two sons, Thomas (Louise) Jelen and Jerome (Beverly) Jelen; a daughter, Carol (Scott) Beers; three grandchildren, Ryan, Jessica and Jackie; and a brother, Walter Chasen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; a sister, Violet Handzel; and her parents. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial were Nov. 23 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Crystal Lake. Interment was private. Arrangements were made by Davenport Family Funeral Home, Crystal Lake. Condolences can be sent to www.davenportfamily.com.

Rita J. Fisher, 61, Woodstock, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at her brother’s home.  She was born March 13, 1951, in Harvard to Harold E. and Bertha A. (Erckfritz) Fisher. She had been employed as a surgical tech.  Survivors include a brother, Robert (Cathy) Fisher, Harvard; three nephews, Robert Jr., Ryan and Tim Fisher; and a niece, Ashleigh Fisher all of Harvard; and a dear friend, Jill Fox, Wonder Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents.  Visitation and service were private. Arrangements were made by Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, McHenry. Online condolences can be sent at www.justenfh.com.

Pedro P. Sanchez, 75, Woodstock, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 28, 1936, in Villa Juarez, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Pedro and Higinia (Perez) Sanchez. He worked for H. & E. Sod Nursery for 37 years and also had been employed as a mechanic, working on diesel truck engines. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Eliveria Monsivais; a daughter, Yesenia Sanchez Carreno, Woodstock; three grandchildren, Andres Giovanni Carreno, Ivan Carreno and Aimee Monique Carreno; and five sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Visitation was Nov. 23 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral