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Charles E. Andrus

Charles E. Andrus, Huntley, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in Door County, Wis. Survivors include a sister,  Josephine Gonzalez, and a brother, Fred Andrus. A memorial service for friends and family was held Aug. 18 at First Presbyterian Church, Woodstock. Memorials can be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 2018 N. Route 47, Woodstock, IL 60098.

Leona L. DeVogelaere

Leona L. DeVogelaere, 90, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, at her home in Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 27, 1922 in Barrington, to Frank and Emma (Gritmacker) Roth. On June 13, 1942, she  married William G. DeVogelaere in Woodstock. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock for more than 65 years. She and her husband were dairy farmers in the area for more than 30 years. She will be remembered by those who knew her for her compassion and kindness. She had an open-door policy and enjoyed baking things for people who came to visit. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors

Eleanor Maynard

Eleanor Maynard, 92, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. She was born May 23, 1920, in Walworth, Wis., to Berger and Ella Anderson. Since 1955, she lived, worked and raised her family in Woodstock. Her favorite things included gardening, cardinals, Lake Geneva, Elvis Presley, flowers and Cubs — not necessarily in that order. Most of all, she loved her family.   Survivors include three daughters, Donna Shepard, Salem, Ore., Elaine Rounds, Brandon, Man., and Linda Poore, Zionsville, Ind.; two sons, Harry (Nancy) Maynard, Woodstock, and Ken (Joyce) Maynard, Woodstock; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Roy; and a sister, Bonnie. Her strength, spirit and love will be missed. A private family

Marion J. (Dannen) Neville

Marion J. (Dannen) Neville, 90, Richardson, Texas, formerly of DeForest, Wis., died Aug. 5, 2012. She was born Sept. 30, 1922, in Renville, Minn., to Ahlrich and Christine (Schneider) Dannen. She grew up on a farm in Renville County. On June 26, 1940, she married Kenneth H. Neville. In 1948, she moved to Woodstock with her husband, where they lived until 1969. She was past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and was involved with the Order of the Eastern Star for many years.   She was active in First United Methodist Church, Woodstock, and Christian Faith Moravian Church, DeForest, Wis. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, crocheting and fishing trips to northern Minnesota with her husband and family.

Nicholas Powell

Nicholas Powell, newborn, McHenry, died Aug. 12, 2012, at the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington. He was born Aug. 12, 2012, in Barrington, to Brian and Monica (Johnson) Powell. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandfather, Edward (Penny Zimmerman) Johnson, Woodstock; maternal grandmother, Diane (Gary) Sahs, Woodstock; paternal grandfather, Bill Powell, Sharon, Wis.; paternal grandmother, Diane (Sam) Mangia, Hampshire; two great-grandmothers, Mary Lee Klabunde, Woodstock, and Irene Savino, Elgin; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial gathering of friends and relatives was held Aug. 18 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. All other services were privately held.

Marianne Elaine Janssen Herbst Hollingsworth

Marianne Elaine Janssen Herbst Hollingsworth, 83, Wonder Lake, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, at home, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Nov. 18, 1928, in Chicago, to Edward and Ruby (Janssen) Herbst.  She married Roy Hollingsworth in Chicago. She was a proud graduate of Lake View High School in Chicago.  After marrying, she and her husband moved to the Wonder Lake White Oaks Bay subdivision in 1957.  She was one of the top school bus drivers for Woodstock School District 200 for more than 28 years, and was known to her co-workers as “High Pockets.”  She was noted for her performances at bus rodeos, where she brought home prizes for her driving skills.  She also was known

Albert T. Burke

Albert T. Burke, 43, Wonder Lake, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at his home.  He was born Dec. 25, 1968, in Arlington Heights to Timothy and Christine Burke. Survivors include his wife, Janice (Novak); a son, Trey T. Burke-Nielsen;  four stedaughters, Kristy, Elizabeth and Meridith Olson and Michelle (Randolph) Wright; a stepson, John Olson; stepgrandchildren, Preston Olson and Kaelem Wright; and two brothers, Raymond and Michael Burke. The visitation and funeral were Aug. 10 at Zion Lutheran Church, McHenry. Services were arranged by Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows.

Alice Marie Walsh

Alice Marie Walsh, 77, Woodstock, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at the Inpatient Hospice Unit of Centegra Specialty Hospital – Woodstock. She was born Nov. 25, 1934, in unincorporated McHenry County to Everett and Dorothy Lusz. She was a gracious wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She  enjoyed lunch with her friends at her favorite restaurant. She also enjoyed horses and never missed a bull-riding event on TV. She was an active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Marengo.  She retired from Arnolds Engineering, Marengo, after 41 years. Survivors include three sons, Mike Billings, John (Angela) Walsh and Paul Walsh;  a daughter, Cynthia Billings; four grandchildren, Thomas and Ruger Walsh, Shannon Billings and Taylor

H.E. 'Sonny' Yeargin Jr.

H.E. “Sonny” Yeargin Jr., 80, Woodstock, formerly of Urbana, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, Barrington. He was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Nashville, Tenn., to H.E. and Margaret Yeargin. On June 17, 1954,  he married Edna M. Tenbrook in Urbana.  He attended Champaign Central High School after his discharge from the U.S. Navy. His career in mechanics spanned six decades in the Champaign/Urbana area.  He owned Sonny’s Towing Service in Urbana, as well as a service station and auto repair shop, for many years. He was an avid golfer and, after his retirement, was a ranger during summers at two local golf courses.  He loved racing, especially stock cars. He was a

Eileen C. Kulisek

Eileen C. Kulisek, 85, McHenry, formerly of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, at her home . She was born June 27, 1927, in Cicero, to Fred and Inez (Hemerlin) Kuiper.   On June 30, 1945, she married Lloyd E. Kulisek Sr. in Downers Grove. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Woodstock, singing in the choir and serving as a trustee. She was a charter member of the Woodstock Chapter of Sweet Adelines, a member of the District 10 school board and a member of Emegency Citizens Band Monitors of Woodstock, the Weather Auxiliary Reporting Network and the Telecom Pioneers.  She was a girl scout leader, was active in the local 4-H program, PTA and Music

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