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Mary Katherine Kelley

Mary Katherine Kelley, 91, Woodstock, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Crossroads Care Center in Woodstock. She was born March 23, 1921, in Wedowee, Ala., to Robert E. and Carrie Lee.  On April 12, 1941, she married Andrew Franklin Kelley. The couple lived mostly in the south, from Alabama to Texas, for many years, eventually moving to Quebec, Canada, and Venezuela. Upon retirement in Mississippi, they moved to Illinois to be near their daughter and her family. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and being with her many good friends and neighbors. Her interests included sewing and art, dancing, playing cards with friends and especially reading. She was kind and always supportive of her family and friends. Survivors include a son,

John Francis Flanagan

John Francis Flanagan,  79, Wonder Lake, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 4, 1933, at the family farm in Dunmore County, Galway, Ireland, to Delia and Thomas Flanagan Sr. His family left Ireland for New York when he was 14. His mother died 3-½ months after arrival. He graduated from Don Bosco Prep in New York and moved to Chicago with his father and brother. On June 19, 1954, he married Winifred Jean in Chicago. In 1972, he and his family moved to Wonder Lake from the south side of Chicago. He was a plasterer for Pope Co., a member of the Pipe Fitters Union 597 and a member of Christ the King

Patricia Lynn Vivirito

Patricia Lynn Vivirito (Johnson), LaGrange Park, died Oct. 21, 2012, at Oakridge Nursing & Rehab, Hillside. She was born Aug. 3, 1954, in Memphis to Donald and Joanne Johnson. On Sept. 8, 1984, she married John Vivirito. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1972. She attended Concordia University, Chicago, earned a RN degree from Lutheran General Hospital, Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science from Loyola University, Maywood.  She worked for Loyola University Hospital for 29 years starting in the recovery room, moving up to the operating room and then the neuroscience department. Survivors include a son, Paul Vivirito, LaGrange Park; her parents, Woodstock; three sisters, Nancy (Donald) Anders, El Cajon, Calif., Diane Wagner, Dubuque, Iowa, and Ellen (Chris) Dahm,

Kenneth F. Swan

Kenneth F. Swan, 96, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. He was born Aug. 20, 1916, in Powers Lake, Wis., to Frank and Helena (Baumann) Swan.  On July 3, 1948, he married Irene Hopper. He was a charter member at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock.  He was the owner and operator of National Stamping Inc. from 1969 to 1981, and was a member of Woodstock Moose Lodge 1329. He loved to garden, and he would always lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors.  He will be missed. Survivors include three daughters, Caryl (Dr. Robert) Swanson, Ann (Stuart) Given and Barbara (Floyd) McPherson; 11 grandchildren, Bradley, Kristin, Amy, Erin, Erik, Kelly, Shauna, Wanda,

Gerald John Soulak

Gerald John Soulak, 78, Wonder Lake, formerly of Antioch, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. He was born Aug. 8, 1934, to Harold and Mary Soulak.  He grew up with his older brother, Joe, younger brother, David, and younger sister, Margie, in Adams, Wis., on his family’s 17-acre homestead. He worked for his family’s coal and ice business and later at the family-owned Adams Erection Co.  He was a proud member of Ironworkers Local No. 1 for more than 50 years.  He traveled extensively throughout the tri-state area as an ironworker and welder. He helped change the Midwestern landscape with the buildings he constructed. He helped construct countless skyscrapers in Chicago, along with buildings at the University of Illinois-Springfield and Holiday

Doris E. Anderson

Doris E. Anderson, 89, Woodstock, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock.  She was born April 24, 1923, in Boyceville, Wis., to Peter E. and Ida Elise (Larson) Johnson. On June 30, 1943, she married Raymond Groskinsky in Woodstock. He died July, 30, 1974. On Feb. 14, 1976, she married Clayton Anderson in Harvard. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvard and the Harvard Women of the Moose.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and ceramics. Survivors include three daughters, Norma (Charles) Lockwood, Harvard, Marcia (Glenn) Hanson, Harvard and Joanne (Frank) Hallberg, southern Illinois; three sons, Raymond (Karen) Groskinsky, Adams, Wis., Gerald (Barbara) Groskinsky, Harvard, and Dale (Susie) Groskinsky, Fond du Lac, Wis.; 25 grandchildren;

Lawrence E. Dhom

Lawrence E. Dhom, 64, Woodstock, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, at Inpatient Hospice Unit of Centegra Specialty Hospital – Woodstock. He was born Aug. 3, 1948, in Woodstock to Lawrence and Shirley (Salzman) Dhom.   On Nov. 25, 1967, he married Peggy Hoey. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock. He attended grade school at St. Mary and graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School in 1966. He worked at Woodstock Die Cast for 18 years and also owned and operated Bass Pro Shop in Woodstock for 18 years. He was active in Boy Scouts and loved fishing, camping and gardening. He mostly loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife; his parents; a

Helen I. Lee

Helen I. Lee, 82, Woodstock, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2102, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. She was born Jan. 25, 1930, in Harvard to Oscar and Mary (Schufeldt) Torgeson. On Feb. 11, 1949, she married Delbert Lee in Woodstock. In 1965, she went to work for the Foote Insurance Company, which later became Frisbie, Overly & Foote in 1978. She retired from Frisbie & Lohmeyer Insurance Company in 2011 after 46 years of dedicated employment. She and her husband were active members of the Woodstock VFW Post 5040.  They were members of the organizing group. She was loved and will be greatly missed. Survivors include a son, Stephen (Priscilla) Lee, California; four grandchildren, Derek Lee, Keith (Jodi) Lee, Matthew

Robert L. Dowey

Robert L. Dowey, 97, Woodstock, died Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, at Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois Inpatient Care Unit, Woodstock. He was born April 10, 1915, in Harvard to Robert and Bell (Jeffers) Dowey.   On Oct. 14, 1944, he married Gladys S. Heider.  He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock and a farmer in McHenry County for many years.  He enjoyed fishing and other sports.  But, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family. Survivors include a son, Bernard (Barb) Dowey; a daughter, Shirley Norton; four grandchildren, Kay Hart, Sherri Norton, Brian Dowey and Bruce Dowey; three great-grandchildren, Cassandra, Justin and Brittany; a sister, Dorothy (Al) Dickerson; as well as many

Christopher Dean Panagopoulos

Christopher Dean Panagopoulos, 48, Wonder Lake, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at home. He was born Oct. 6, 1964, in Chicago to Peter and Gail (Lindy) Alfeas. He worked at Follet Library Resources for 15 years. He loved golf, Chicago sports, hiking, target shooting and spending time with family and friends. He was a caring man who will be missed by all. Survivors include two sons, Jeremiah C. and Johnathan M. Panagopoulos; two daughters, Jessica C. and Shannon G. Panagopoulos; his parents, Gail Lindy and Fred Nemchausky; a grandmother, Cora Lindy; a sister, Pam Lindy; an uncle and aunt, Curtis and Denise Lindy; his fiancée, Amy Lange; and a son, Bozeman. He was preceded in death by Jerome Lindy. Visitation

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