Alec John Kaiser, 16, Woodstock, died Sunday, July 1, 2012. He was born May 29, 1996, to Jerald Kaiser and Tiffany and William Sevcik. He touched many people in his life with his bright smile, charm and all around good nature. He loved being on his family’s dairy farm and working with the animals. He especially loved tinkering with the machinery with his uncle Jeff.  He also enjoyed showing his sister and brother the baby animals on the farm, giving them rides on his four- wheeler, spending time with them at home, wrestling and playing games on the Wii. He was their hero. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish with his stepfather and good friends Gavin and

Jacob Samuel Norys, 16, Woodstock, died Sunday, July 1, 2012. He was born Nov. 16, 1995, to Stephen and Judy (Rausch) Norys, Woodstock.  He had just completed his sophomore year at Woodstock High School. He was passionate about many things and loved soccer and fishing. He showed a talent for soccer at a very young age and often played with teams coached by his father. He recently had completed a successful season in the top division of the Young Sportsmen’s Soccer League. He was an accomplished goalie and was known by his teammates as the “Kung Fu Panda of the Goal.”  He also was known for his smile and positive attitude. He will be dearly missed and forever remembered by

Fortino I. Hernandez, 87, Woodstock, died Sunday, June 24, 2012.  He was born Aug. 11, 1924, in Mexico. He was a full-blooded Native American Indian from the Apache tribe.  He started out as a farm laborer and worked himself up to a manufacturing position at Precision Twist Drill Co., Crystal Lake, where he retired as foreman.  He was well-known for his jovial personality and enjoyed playing practical jokes. He had a contagious smile and enjoyed gardening. He was a jack-of-all-trades and wore many hats. Survivors include three daughters, Maria (Chita) Welch, Dora Sicurella and Marissa Huffman; a son, Fortino Hernandez II; and nine grandchildren, Miguel Hernandez, Katrina Hernandez, Sonny and Sammy Sicurella, J.J., Gina and Amanda Hernandez, Tino Hernandez III

Elizabeth H. Harrison, 58, Wonder Lake, died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Centegra Hospital – McHenry. She was born Feb. 19, 1954, in North Platte, Neb., to Arnold F. and Lucille M. (Powell) Freeman Sr.  On July 1, 1990, she married Robert J. Harrison at Greenwood Methodist Church, Greenwood. She was employed by Mercy Health System, Woodstock as a registered nurse. An excellent crafter, she was known for making and handing out little angels to everyone she came in contact with. She was devoted to her family and friends. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Elizabeth M. Harrison, Wonder Lake; two sons, James (Eliza) Butler and Conrad Butler; and two brothers, Arnold F. Freeman Jr. and David Freeman. She was

Erna Anita (Mahler) Kline, 94, Woodstock, died Saturday, June 23, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 2, 1917, in Lincoln, to William and Ida Mahler. She lived in Gardner until age 13, when she moved to Chicago.  On June 28, 1941, she married Dean Kline. She and her husband moved to Homewood, where they lived for more than 50 years on Burr Oak Road. She moved to Woodstock in 2003 to live at Hearthstone Village. She was dedicated to her family andfriends and enjoyed feeding anyone who visited. She was a gentle and gracious lady whose smile could light up a room. She was the best wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include two sons, John (Hiroko) Kline

Viola Helen Justen, 95, Woodstock, died Friday, June 22, at Crossroads Care Center, Woodstock.  She was born Sept. 26, 1916, in Crystal Lake, to Bert and Mary (Demien) Maynard. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She worked at Oak Manufacturing in Crystal Lake for 20 years. She loved the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was loved by her family, and she will be missed. Survivors include a son, Joseph (Nancy) Justen; eight grandchildren, Ted Justen, Robin Covington, Terri Davis, Joel Justen, David Justen, Crystal Blevins, Cathe Ladner and Lori Woolsey, and their spouses; 22 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters. The

Jeanette Kaminski, 82, Woodstock, died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Inpatient Unit of Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, Centegra Specialty Hospital, Woodstock. She was born Nov. 14, 1929, in Chicago, to Stanley and Julie (Lachcik) Kraus. On June 18, 1949, she married Roman S. Kaminski at Holy Innocents Church, Chicago. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Paul (Betty), Thomas (Rita) and Kenneth Kaminski; five grandchildren, Amy (Sean) O’Brien and Chris, Krystin, Sarah and Beth Kaminski; two great-grandchildren, Ella and Miles O’Brien; and a sister, Lorraine Lapczynski. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Alvin Kraus. The visitation was June 25 and 26 at Colonial Funeral Home, McHenry.  The

Thomas G. Changelon, 66, Wonder Lake, died Sunday, June 3, 2012.  He was born June 23, 1946. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Helen (Ziel) Changelon; and a son, Dean Rodriguez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Evelyn (Yore) Changelon. Interment was in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.

Betty Lee Kellner, 74, Woodstock, formerly of Crystal Lake, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012.  She was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Chicago to James and Ruth (Anderson) Goode. She grew up in Crystal Lake, raised her family in McHenry and then moved to Woodstock. She was a stay-at-home mom and later worked as a bookkeeper for companies including Citicorp, Cardinal Savings and Hill Top Center, all in Crystal Lake. In her free time she enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, bird watching and spending time with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, Michael (Cheryl) Kellner, Thomas (Linda) Kellner and Kenneth (Jeannine) Kellner; a daughter, Deborah Kellner; six grandchildren, Shane (Quincy) and Clover Campbell, Jennifer (Joe) Semro, Lindsay Kellner, Kelsey Kellner

O. Lee  House, 91, Woodstock, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. He was born June 23, 1921, in Cedar Grove, Tenn., to Jacob and Mattie (Leach) House. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, Ron (Ruthann) and Donald (Marian) House; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; a daughter, Shirley; his parents; and six siblings. The funeral was June 20 at the Mausoleum Chapel of McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock. Funeral arrangements were made by Windridge Funeral Home, Cary.