Dr. Rick Goins (Ricky Lee Goins), beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 31, 2023, at the age of 70, in Barrington at Journey Care Hospice Center. Rick was born on March 30, 1953, in Woodstock to his parents, Robert and Lois (Johnson) Goins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kelly Jo. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Evie); his three sons, Cody (Molly), Wyatt (Miranda) ,and Lucas; his two grandchildren, Eugene Goins and Violet Goins; his sister, Debra Sue Varga; and nieces and nephews. Rick always had a quick wit that often left his friends and family in amazement and laughter, yet loved deep conversations with others. He enjoyed reading medical

Judith Ann Kunzie (Gustafson), of Woodstock, passed away on March 27 at the age of 82, just four months after the passing of her husband, John. Born Nov. 19, 1940, in Chicago, Judie was the daughter of Edwin and Iola (Lindberg) Gustafson. She grew up in Northbrook, Ill., with her parents and her brother, Don.  While a single mother raising two sons and a daughter, she met John on a blind date. He fell in love immediately, and even though he accidentally burned a hole in her stocking with his cigarette ash, she gave him a second chance. John had two daughters from a previous marriage. John and Judie blended their families on June 24, 1972. In 1974 and 1989

Walton “Walt” Rosquist, 80, of Woodstock passed away Wednesday, March 8, at Northwestern Medicine, Woodstock. He was the son of Nels and Bernadette (Marcotte} Rosquist. Walton grew up in the Antioch area and graduated from Antioch High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. In 1978 he married Linda Blank in Crystal Lake. He was employed at Flowerwood in Crystal Lake, where he started as a floral designer, became a manager and part owner over a 40-year career. After retiring from Flowerwood, he and his wife were partners in Golddigger Perennials, Woodstock, selling wholesale to garden centers in Northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. His favorite vacations were spent near lakes in northern Wisconsin and Kentucky and beside the

Patricia “Trish” (Dirrenberger) Frank, 72, passed away in Olathe, Kan., on March 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Trish was born in Woodstock on Dec. 27, 1950, to Loran and Theresa Dirrenberger. She was the middle of three children and throughout her life maintained close relationships with her siblings despite living miles apart. On May 29, 1987, she married Werner Frank and together they created a life in Daytona Beach, Fla. While living in Florida, Trish was an avid golfer who enjoyed daily walks and singing with Sweet Adelines. She was a dedicated employee and friend of The Heart Group, where she worked as the front office administrator before retiring in 2013. Following retirement, Trish relocated to Kansas, where

Marion Noles passed away peacefully March 6, 2023, in Crystal Lake. He was born July 5, 1937, in Lynchburg, Tenn., to Jasper and Grace Noles. On Sept. 5, 1959, he married Mary Ann Clinge in Ridgefield, Ill.  Marion drove a semi for Sunrise Cartage for 38 years before retiring in 1999.  Marion is survived by his daughter, Pam Noles; siblings, Margie Graham, Betty Hill, Linda Benson, and Shirley (Danny) Perry. In addition, he is survived by brothers-in law John (Madolyn) Clinge and David (Ruth Ann) Clinge and sister-in law Donna Etters; sister-in law Nancy Noles; his aunt, Shirley Knaack; and many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ann; daughter Robbie and

John Michael Demcisak Sr., 85, currently of Woodstock, died Feb. 5, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1937, in Pottstown, Pa., to Michael and Mary Anna Demcisak.  John and his wife, Marian, lived in Hatboro, Pa., for over 50 years. It was there they raised their family while John practiced law and was a community leader. In 2019 they moved to Woodstock to be close to family.  John is survived by his wife, Marian (née Griffiths); children, Michael Demcisak (Jan Russell), St. Louis Park, Minn., Suzanne Steinberg (Brian), Crystal Lake, and Andrew Demcisak, Grand Junction, Colo.; six grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m., with a time

Dennis Michael Gray of Woodstock, our cherished husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and dear friend, sadly passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 25, 2023, at the age of 81, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Dennis was born in Chicago on Feb. 18, 1942, to Charles P. and Lois (Johnson) Gray. The family moved to Crystal Lake in 1952. He was a graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School and Marquette University. While still at Marquette, Dennis started writing copy for broadcast commercials, and thus began a more than 30-year career producing television commercials. It was a career that took him all over the country and beyond. In 1969 he married Priscilla (Avery) Gray, and

Katie (Kathryn) Meigs Macaulay, 42, died peacefully in her Crystal Lake home with her family beside her on Feb. 15, 2023.  Katie was born Oct. 12, 1980, to parents David and Margaret (Peggy) Burda. Raised in Palatine, Ill., she enjoyed spending time at her family’s cottage on Lauderdale Lakes in Wisconsin, skiing, traveling, and spending time with friends. She was a graduate of Palatine High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an education degree from Illinois State University, and a master’s degree in education. After college she began teaching social studies at Woodstock High School. There she met her husband, Bill, also from Palatine, who taught in the classroom next door. They married

Marian E. Lang, age 82, of Woodstock, passed away Feb. 11, 2023, in Huntley with her loving family by her side. Marian was born on June 8, 1940, in Greenwood, the daughter of Ralph and Cora (Wilcox) Stecker. She married Ralph Lang on Feb. 14, 1959, at First United Methodist Church in Woodstock. Marian was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 69 years and was very active in the church. She enjoyed being in the Genesis group, HCE Homemakers club, and the quilting club. She was a member of 4-H Club as well as Nash car club. She grew up working at the Lang’s News Depot on the Square doing the bookkeeping for her family business.