Ruth P. Emerson,, 86, Cary, died Sept. 11, 2012, at Crossroads Care Center, Woodstock. She was born Sept. 9, 1926 in Detroit,  to Oscar Carl and Martha (Jukuri) Niva.   She was an avid reader who enjoyed keeping up on current events and fashion trends.  She loved and cared for all those around her. Survivors include two sons, Robert Jeffrey (Diane) Emerson and Ronald (Kristie) Metzler; a daughter, Sandra Metzler; three grandchildren, Amanda and John Emerson and Lindsey King; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; a grandson, Ryan Metzler; and two sisters, Vivian Olter and Marilyn Terry. Services will be private.

Jacklyn Quinney, 27, Woodstock, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. She was born Sept. 28, 1984, to John and Teresa Quinney. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was a bright ball of free-spirited energy and loved dancing, music and squirrels. She was working toward completing her associate’s degree at McHenry County College. Survivors include her parents; a daughter, Jazlyn Sky Pacyna; her daughter’s father, Jason Pacyna; two sisters, Samantha (Ryan) Johnson and Maxine Quinney; grandparents Jacklyn (Bill Faber) Quinney Faber and Rosemary Polnow; and 48 cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Charles Thomas Quinney and grandfather Howard Eugene Polnow; and an uncle, Vincent Mark Quinney. Visitation was Sept. 13 at Resurrection Catholic Church, Woodstock. 

Darrell “Sam” Samuelson, 82, Hebron, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, while in the company of family members at his residence. He was born  Dec.11, 1929, in Iroquois, S.D., to Melvin and Lauretta (Schumaker) Samuelson. He graduated from Capron High School in 1947. On July 11, 1953, he married Margaret Ackerman in Belvidere. He worked as a carpenter for Builders Unlimited of Richmond for 45 years and retired in 2008. He was a member of Harvard Moose Lodge No.1329, a member of Richmond Lions Club and an avid bowler for many years. He served in the U.S. Air Force, from March 1949 to November 1952, as a staff sergeant during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Vanessa, (Thomas)

Patricia Lynn Fry, 57, Wonder Lake, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at home.  She was born July 8, 1955, in Chicago to Otis and Shirley (Graham) Biglow.  On July 8, 1977, she married Thomas R. Fry in Waukegan.  Formerly of Johnsburg, Patricia had been a resident of Wonder Lake since 1993. She enjoyed quilting, cooking and tending her flower garden. She treasured time with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Anastacia (Jeff) Griffin, Johnsburg, and Ashley (Antonio) Fry, Wonder Lake; a son, Tom (Selina) Fry, Ingleside; six grandchildren, James, Brian, Alyssa and Drake Griffin, Enzo Fry and Crysta Cruz; her mother, Shirley Lilla, Fox Lake; and a brother, Timothy Biglow. She was preceded in death by

John K. “Bud” Tornow, 86, died Sept. 1, 2012, at Fraser Meadows Health Care Center, Boulder, Colo. He was born Dec. 29, 1925, in Hartland to John F. and Mame (Selchow) Tornow.  He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1943. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII as a flight radio operator. He was honorably discharged July 9, 1946. On Aug. 16, 1958, he married Janet M. “Jan” Locke in Woodstock. He was a skilled carpenter and had several of his homes featured on Woodstock’s Holiday House Walk. In 1969, he moved his family to Colorado, where he continued designing and building homes until he retired. He was a devoted husband, loving father and a man

Donald M. Sesko, 62, Islamorada, Fla., formerly of Woodstock, died Aug. 14, 2012, in Islamorada. He was born July 10, 1950, in Chicago to Aloysious John and Charlotte  Eleanor (Trange) Sesko.   On April 5, 1985, he married Deb Gibson. He and his wife owned Boulder Lodge in Barnes, Wis., for 15 years. They moved to Islamorada in 2005, where Don worked maintenance for the Chesapeake Beach Resort for seven years. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jeremy and Shane Sesko, both of Woodstock; a grandson, Connor; and a brother, Ken (Sandy) Sesko, Chilliwack, B.C. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Beverly. A celebration of his life, followed by a memorial service, will be held

Keith C. Buol, 54, McHenry, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois in Barrington, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 6, 1958, in Woodstock, to Kenneth and Rose (Quall) Buol. On July 7, 1979, he married Tammy Schafer in Elkhorn, Wis. He was employed by Sloan Valve of Franklin Park for more than 35 years as a machinist. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jason Buol, Hampshire, Jeremy Buol, McHenry, and Corey (Jodi) Buol, Wonder Lake; two grandsons, Damien and Logan; his mother, Union Grove, Wis.; his mother-in-law, Darlene Schafer, Elkhorn; and two brothers-in-law, David (Sandy) Schafer, Fort Atkinson, Wis., and Kerry (Peggy) Schafer, Elkhorn. He was preceded in death by his father

Robert Reese, 88, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. He was born Oct. 1, 1925, in Woodstock to William E. and Clara K. (Stolp) Reese.  He was a lifelong Woodstock resident and 1944 graduate of Woodstock High School.  During his senior year he was drafted. He served in the U.S. Navy after completing his basic training at Great Lakes. He was a 3rd Class Petty Officer and a signalman on the troop transport ship USS Lenawee PA 195. He traveled to ports in the Pacific such as San Diego, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Pearl Harbor and  the Hawaiian Islands. He was present in Tokyo Bay Sept. 2, 1945, the day of the official surrender of the Japanese Empire and the close

Dominic R. Davis, infant son of Christopher and Theodora (Bicouvaris) Davis, Woodstock, died at birth Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Brooklynn; his maternal grandparents, Dennis and Angie Keys, Crystal Lake; and his paternal grandparents, John and Mary Davis, Crystal Lake. Visitation was  Aug. 31 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, McHenry,  followed by a prayer service at Windridge Memorial Park Cemetery, Cary. Online condolences can be sent at  www.justenfh.com.

Bettie J. Stieg, 88, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. She was born Oct. 10, 1923, in Marengo, to Theodore and Lila (Loomis) Beck. On Dec. 27, 1941, she married Walter R. Stieg Jr. in Hannibal, Mo. She loved cooking and catering for special events.  She also loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Jerry (Linda) Stieg, Woodstock; a daughter, Patricia (Andrew) Hermonson, Stuart, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Dale (Cindi) Stolldorf, Christine (Don) Linhart, Kimberly (Keith) Gonzales, Kelly (Brian) Kerwin, Michael (Mary) Stieg and Kayla and Josh Hermonson; nine great-grandchildren, Lynea, Kalli, Rachael, Noah, Kevyn, Paige, Cheryl, Jessica and Ryan; and a great-great- granddaughter, Peyton. She was preceded in