Angela V. Guevara, 38, Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry. She was born June 3, 1974, in Woodstock to Jose L. and Pamela (Morris) Guevara. Survivors include her father, Wonder Lake; two brothers, Jose L. and Michael A. Guevara; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and her grandparents. Visitation and a prayer service were Oct. 20 at Colonial Funeral Home, McHenry.  Interment was private. Memorials may be made to the family.

Alysha Thurow-Gitzinger, 19, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was born Feb. 22,1993, in Barrington to James P. and Karre J. (Thurow) Gitzinger. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 2011.  After high school she enrolled in culinary school at McHenry County College.  She loved animals and was known to always have a smile. She loved being with her family and especially fishing with her grandfather. Survivors include her parents; her maternal grandparents, Sandra and William Burri; her paternal grandmother, Bernadine Gitzinger; a brother, Jace Gitzinger; two aunts; four uncles; and seven cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Gitzinger. Visitation and the funeral were Oct. 20 at

Paul J. Miljak, 95, Woodstock, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. He was born Oct. 12, 1917, in Chicago to John and Milka (Baraban) Miljak.  He was the beloved husband of the late Sophie (Mroczkowski) Miljak. He was a veteran, serving in World War II in the Army Brigade 732 R.O.B. 3rd Army – ETO.  He was employed with United States Steel for 43 years as a foreman in Central Shops.  He enjoyed sports and was a Russel Square Little League Coach. He also enjoyed family reunions in Las Vegas.  He was a member of CFU Local 948 and Local C.L.O. 65. Survivors include a son, John Miljak; five granddaughters, Krista Brietske, Eve McKee, Nicole

Hazel Estelle Shaw, 89, Spring City, Tenn., formerly of Woodstock, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2013, at Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga, Tenn. She was born July 21, 1923, in Hope, Ark., to Thomas Larkin and Katie Taylor Finney.   Hazel married Nathan Shaw and lived in Mena, Ark.  In 1950, they moved to Woodstock, where she worked for many years as a supervisor for the Admiral Corporation.   She owned a local 7-Eleven store in Woodstock until she retired. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marengo.   She lived in the Spring City community in Tennessee since 2006.  Survivors include three daughters, Betty (Robert) Kamin, Evensville, Tenn., Ann (Paul) Violett, Harriman, Tenn., and Eva (Charlie) Chapman, Woodstock;

Anne E. Harding, 72, Woodstock, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 16, 1940, in Chicago, to Robert B. and Margery (Garvy) Emery. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock and served as a Deacon and on the Outreach Commission.  She ministered to newcomers and members unable to attend church.   She also was a very active volunteer in the community, working with the Home of the Sparrow, the Woodstock Food Pantry, Gavers Community Cancer Foundation and the Memorial Hospital for McHenry County Auxiliary.  She founded and for many years owned and operated the Blossom Shop of Lake Geneva and Woodstock. Survivors include her partner of many

Alan Robert Swanson, 90, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Woodstock to Earnest and Edith (Miller) Swanson.   On Dec. 18, 1954, he married Gladys Henrys in Woodstock. He was a member of the Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church.  He was a dairy farmer in Woodstock and was a member of the Woodstock Progressive Milk Producers Association, serving on the board for more than 41 years.   He also was a member of the Farm Bureau, the Ridgefield Grange and the Woodstock Moose Lodge.   He was a 4-H leader and an honorary lifetime member of the McHenry County Fair Board.  He served the community as

Alfredo Antonio “Tony” Trevino, 51, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, in Tijuana, Mexico. He was born Oct. 2, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas, to Alfredo and Monica Trevino.  He moved to Woodstock when he was 5 years old. He then moved to Crystal Lake and was a 1979 graduate of Crystal Lake High School. He was Chicago Bears fan. Survivors include his first wife, Betty N. Trevino; a son, Juan A. Trevino, Wonder Lake; his second wife, Estela Trevino, Harvard; two daughters, Venancia Trevino,  Freeport, and Joselina Trevino,  Harvard; two sisters, Maria A. Mathes, Eden Prairie, Minn., and Blanca E. Trevino, Tijuana; two granddaughters, Freeport; and two nephews, Fernando and Alfredo Belobaba, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Visitation and funeral Mass were

Janice Morgan, 72, Woodstock, formerly of Marengo, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.  She was born Jan. 2, 1940, in Rockford to Ray and Annabelle (Fisher) Brown.  On Dec. 19, 1999, she married Joseph Morgan in Elgin. She worked at Arnold Engineering and Florence Nursing Home in Marengo.  She enjoyed reading and shopping.  Survivors include her husband, Woodstock; two sons, Robert Eschbach, Marengo,  and Michael (Lynn) Eschbach, Ohio; two granddaughters, Nikki and Jackie Eschbach, Ohio; and a brother, Harold Brown.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Dan Eschbach.  Visitation was Oct. 9, at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, Marengo.  The funeral was Oct. 10 at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.

Leonel Q. Cruz, 27, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. He was born March 11, 1985, in Woodstock, to Guillermo and Gloria (Quintero) Cruz. Survivors include his parents; his brothers and sisters, Filimon Cruz, Sonia Cruz, Marisol Cruz, Guillermo Cruz Jr., Yesenia Cruz and Sergio Cruz; nieces and nephews, Molly Hanson, Sofia Melligan Cruz, Jasmine Macias, Mireyah Macias, Leonardo Cruz, Marisol Cruz, Xavier Cruz and Esmeralda Cruz; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jose and Angelita Quintero; his paternal grandparents, Jose and Manuela Cruz; a brother, Arturo Cruz; and three uncles, Juvencio Cruz, Hermilo Cruz and Nicolas Quintero. Visitation was Oct. 5 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. The funeral

Robbie L. Carter, 91, Woodstock, formerly of Arlington Heights, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at Florence Nursing Home, Marengo. She was born March 2, 1921, in Brownfield to Charles and Effie (Waters) Trovillion. On March 26, 1939, she married Gerald Carter in Crown Point, Ind. She moved to Chicago and worked for Montgomery Ward until her family became her priority. She lived in Arlington Heights from 1948 until 1981. She was a stay-at-home mom and loved to bake and cook for her family. She was active in the Homemakers Club, where she served as secretary. She retired with her husband to southern Illinois and loved taking walks on the family property, before returning to northern Illinois. She stayed up-to-date with