Jeanne E. Maxwell, 89, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Longmont, Colo. She was a longtime Woodstock resident and worked at the court house in the clerk and recorder’s office for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Larson and Kathy (Randy) Torgerson; four grandchildren, Cindy (Albert Koscheski) Larson, Debby Langley (fiance Todd Ray), Bobbie (John) London and Jeff (Michelle) Torgerson; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Robert Sahs, Robert Schauer and Ralph Maxwell; a brother, Robert Grammer; a sister, Mary Lou Mishler; and a son-in-law, Gayle Larson. Funeral arrangements were made by Crist Mortuary, Boulder, Colo. Online condolences may be sent to www.cristmortuary.com.

  Judith Karen (Ziller) Kaiser, 70, Woodstock, died Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the  Inpatient Hospice Unit of Centegra Specialty Hospital-Woodstock. She was born Feb. 6, 1942, in Kankakee, to Charles and Martha (Hoskins) Ziller. She and her husband lived on a grain and dairy farm near Woodstock. Survivors include her husband, James A. Kaiser; five sons, Jeffrey Kaiser, Woodstock, Barry (Debbie) Kaiser, McHenry, David Kaiser, Mt. Prospect, Kevin (Kim) Kaiser, Capron, and Jerald Kaiser, Woodstock; eight grandchildren; seven brothers, Roger Ziller, Huntley, Bert Ziller, Wheatland, Wyo., Ronnie Ziller, Genoa, Paul Ziller, Huntley, Keith Ziller, Garden Prairie, Daniel Ziller, Huntley, and Larry Ziller, Amarillo, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two

  Marion Mikkelsen Lewis, 103, Woodstock, died May 15, 2012, at Hearthstone Manor.  She was born Oct. 16, 1908, in Woodstock, to Jens and Inger Marie (Jensen) Mikkelsen.  A lifelong resident of Woodstock, she graduated from Woodstock High School in 1927.  On July 14, 1990, she married Robert F. Lewis Sr.  She was employed at Bohn’s Ace Hardware as secretary and bookkeeper for 34 years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church, Woodstock.  She served 18 years as the secretary for the Ruth Service Guild of the church. She enjoyed cooking and made excellent desserts.  Survivors include a nephew, Richard (Patricia)Nelson, Woodstock; a stepdaughter Jeannine Siefers, Wilson,

  Francis ‘Frank’ J. Dougherty, 64, Woodstock, formerly of Allentown, Pa., died Thursday, May 12, 2012. He was born Sept. 28, 1947, to Leo and Pauline Dougherty. On May 11, 1985, he married Anke Jessen Dougherty. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a Corvette enthusiast, construction superintendent, animal lover and avid cook. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his mother, Allentown, Pa.; his wife, Woodstock; four children, Patrick (Jennifer) Dougherty, Colleen (Cullen) Bailey, Kelly Dougherty and Brenden Dougherty; four grandchildren, Nickolas Dougherty, Lillian, Odin and Eleanor Bailey; and several aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. The visitation and memorial service were May 18 at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. Memorials

  Irma Kunath, 88, Wonder Lake, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Inpatient Hospice Unit of Centegra Specialty Hospital-Woodstock. She was born Aug. 28, 1923, to Hermann and Emma (Klatt) Penno. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Survivors include a son, Gary Kunath; and a daughter, Angie Kunath. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Hermann and Siegmund; and two sisters, Herta and Wilma. The visitation was May 16, at Schenider-Leucht- Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home and May 17, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, followed by the funeral service. Rev. Harold Ross officiated. The burial was at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial can be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 401 St. John’s Road,

  Phillip E. Brady, 67, Woodstock, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.  He was born July 30, 1944, in Woodstock, to Michael and Margaret (Maguire) Brady. He married Joyce Remus May 5, 1973,     in Woodstock. He owned the Day and Night Plumbing Company for 25 years. He retired from the company in 1999 and worked as a plumbing inspector until his retirement in 2006. Survivors include his wife; a son, David Brady, Woodstock; a daughter, Donna (Philip) Zaleski; a grandchild, Ella Zaleski; and nieces and nephews, Ann (Andre Bowdry) Brady, Ellen Brady Mueller, Mary (Tom) Edwards and Seanine (B.J.) Brady. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Brady. Visitation was May

  Thomas Dale Stewart, 85, Woodstock, died Sunday, May 6, 2012, at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. He was born Sept. 20, 1926, in Chicago, to Albert and Eleanor Wheeler. On April 27, 1956, he married Regina Slattery in Chicago. From 1970 until 1984, he and his wife owned and operated Stewarts Cleaners in Woodstock. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.  He was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge. He enjoyed camping with his family and his retirement years in Arizona and Florida. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Dennis Stewart and Dan (Michelle) Stewart; three daughters, Denise Brown, Donna (J.W.) Rice and Dale (Barry Vermett) Stewart; five grandchildren, Julie (Jim) Hamilton,

  Alex Misurelli, 90, Crystal Lake, died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Centegra Hospital – Woodstock. He was born April 29, 1922, in Chicago, to Louis J. and Mary (Urbanski) Misurelli.  On June 12, 1948, he married Barbara Cecelia Kreuser at St. Viator Church in Chicago. He graduated from Foreman High School.  He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 and served until 1946 as a corporal in the South Pacific during World War II in the battles of Tarawa, Saipan and Okinawa.  He was wounded June 18, 1944, while delivering a message warning of an enemy counterattack and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He and his wife lived in Des Plaines, Barrington and Richland Center, Wis., before

  Clarence Smith, 70, Wonder Lake, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Inpatient Care Unit at Centegra Specialty Hospital – Woodstock.  He was born Sept. 13, 1941,  in Manila, Ark., to Judd and Tinie (Grimsley) Smith.   On Nov. 4, 1961, he married Delores Bauman in Harvard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, water skiing and gardening.   He worked at the Woodstock Die Casting Company for 19 years until the plant closed. He also worked at Walmart for 12 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially children. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Everett Moore; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers,

  Vida M. Schneiderman, 93, Woodstock, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Inpatient Care Unit at Centegra Specialty Hospital – Woodstock. She was born May 19, 1918, in Estelline, S.D., to George and Amanda (Miesel) Mohan. On Oct. 13, 1936, she married Harm Schneiderman in South Dakota. She was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and auto racing. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd (Judith) Schneiderman and LeRoy (JoAnn) Schneiderman; a daughter, Evelyn (Al) Schneiderman; two daughters-in-law, Jean and Janet; a sister-in-law, Pearl Mohan; 17 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Melvin and Merlyn Schneiderman; two sisters, Clarys and Dolores; and two brothers, Willard