Charles E. Carroll, age 80, of Woodstock, passed away at his home on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Charles was born May 27, 1942, in LaFollette, Tenn., to Walter and Myrtle (Benge) Carroll. He married Betty Rose Shallenbarger on July 23, 1966, and spent many years with her until her death on April 23, 2010.  Charles enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, and watching Hallmark movies. He shared a special bond and much of his time with his grandson Andrew.  He is survived by his children, Raymond (Victoria) Carroll, Brian (Carri) Carroll, Kevin (Cindy) Carroll, Edward (Andrea) Carroll, and Kimberly Carroll; brother, Kenneth (Utah) Carroll; grandchildren, Rebecca, Bethany, Mark, Charlie, Brenton, Christopher, James, Nicole, Deanna, David, Alli, Bailey, Brandon, Gunnar, Keegan, Andrew,

Virginia Mueller Hinner, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on June 23, 2022. She was born on April 16, 1927, to parents Lisette Fluck Mueller and Emmet John Mueller, in Detroit, Mich. Virginia was predeceased by her husband, John William “Bill” Hinner, whom she married on May 25, 1946. She is survived by her three children, their spouses, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Oldest daughter Kathryn Hinner Jones is married to William Crawford Jones, with two children, Virginia Jones Reagan and Ian William Jones. Virginia’s son, John Emmet Hinner, is married to Mary Lu Yunker Hinner, with three children, Lauren Hinner Monastra, Annie Hinner Sawyer, and Clare Hinner Roach. Virginia’s youngest daughter, Susan Hinner Leigh, is married to Richard Ronald

Russell Shane Graff, 54, of Capron, was put into God’s hands as an angel on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford. Born Feb. 23, 1968, to Rita (Gurtowski) and Al Graff in Woodstock, Russ was the loving husband of Hollis (Holly) Piquette Graff and father to daughters Reaganne and Addison (Addie). Russ and Holly were married on May 23, 2003, when his father, Al, with whom Russ shared a special relationship, served as his best man. He and Holly were “tied at the hip,” and he was the biggest supporter of his girls in their schooling and interests. Russ was always there to cheer them on. Russ was a valued colleague at American Ad Bag, where he

Mary Ann Noles, 86, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 15, 2022.  She was born June 18, 1936, in Barrington, the daughter of the late John Carl and Marie Anna (Pepper) Clinge. On Sept. 5, 1959, Mary Ann was united in marriage to Marion Noles in Crystal Lake.  Mary Ann was a housewife and mother first and foremost. Mary Ann had many jobs in her life that included working for the phone company before she married, working for family friends at their dry cleaners, a shoe store, and finally working for District 200 as a “lunchroom lady.” The job she was most proud of was being a wife and mother. Mary Ann was also

Wright Sprinkel, 95 Verna Sprinkel, 95 Wright and Verna Sprinkel celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in heaven on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Verna Sprinkel, 95, went home to be with her Lord on June 8, 2022, and Wright Sprinkel , 95, joined her on June 17. They had been living with their son, Pastor Jim Sprinkel, since May 2021 for health reasons. Verna was born Aug. 11, 1926, on Oak Ridge Road in Crystal Lake, the daughter of Carl I. Sr. and Mattie Nelson. Wright was born Nov. 14, 1926, in Aurora, the son of James Michael and Jennie Marie Sprinkel. They both graduated together from Woodstock High School (1944), after which Wright enlisted in the Navy. After his service, they

Thomas R. Matterness, age 90, passed away peacefully at home in Woodstock on June 17, 2022. Tom was born in Spring City, Pa., on Feb. 14, 1932, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Biehl) Matterness. After graduating from Lebanon Valley High School in 1950, he enlisted in the Navy for 4 years, where he attended Great Lakes Naval Academy. Tom met Sondra in July of 1958; they were engaged on Christmas of 1958, and married in Everett, Pa., on May 23, 1959. Tom took great pride in his career, working for General Electric as a field engineer, then Motorola for 30 years where he retired in 1993 as vice president and national service manager. He was a longtime member of

Helen June Stanger, age 103, of Woodstock passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, in Woodstock.  She was born June 13t, 1919, in Woodstock to Earl Giles and Elta (Schroeder) Giles. She married Edward R. Stanger on Dec. 3, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa. Helen attended a one-room country schoolhouse in Shabonna, Ill., and finished her education in Woodstock. She worked at a Woodstock retail/record store for 25 plus years. She was a music lover, playing favorite songs for the younger generation who frequented the store. She was a supervisor at Elco-Hillcrest Manufacturing of Woodstock, where she then retired in 1984. Helen was a Sunday school teacher and, in later years, a volunteer at Grace Lutheran Church of Woodstock. Helen

Darlene E. Wojcieszek (née Lazar) of Woodstock, formerly of Norwood Park, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born on Nov. 2, 1937, to John and Mary (Gill) Lazar in Chicago. She married Henry J. Wojcieszek on Aug. 4, 1956; they spent 28 years together before his sudden passing on July 17, 1984. She was employed by Centel Phone Co. for 35 years, but her greatest joy in life was her role as Amma to her grandchildren. She also enjoyed singing, dancing, and cooking for friends and family, who were always welcomed into her home. Surviving are her children Therese (Paul) Conklin, Dianne Wojcieszek, and Lorrayne Karmis; brother, Daniel