James Richard Reed, our beloved father, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home in Woodstock with his children at his side. Born April 22, 1936, in Summerfield, Ohio, Jim spoke fondly of the country and farm life that surrounded him as a child. Jim was the son of Ralph and Hilda Reed. The family moved to Lakemore, Ohio, where Jim attended school in Springfield Township. He was involved in sports and loved hunting and fishing with his brother, Joe, from a young age. Jim met June Brotherton Reed, the love of his life, in high school and dated for several years, marrying in the day he graduated from Kent State University on Aug. 23, 1958. They were

James Tyrrell “Ty” Keller, 92, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2025, following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Theodore Keller; his brothers, “Ted” and “Jack”; and his beloved son, Tony. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 53 years, Lila; his daughter, Anita (Laurie) Scott; his son, Michael (Mary) Keller; and his cherished grandchildren, Lucas, Ally, Sadie, and Tony. Ty was born in Lexington, Ky., on Oct. 22, 1932, to Gertrude and Theodore Keller. He pursued a calling to the priesthood early in life, attending Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in Indiana, where he earned his liberal arts degree and completed two years of seminary studies.

Jeanette R. Johnson, 82, of Woodstock, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock. She was born in Elkhorn, Wis., on Sept. 8, 1942, to Christian and Elizabeth (Ketelaar) Jacobsen. She married Harold W. Johnson on May 12, 1962. Jeanette worked for Guardian Electric for many years in the purchasing department and as a supervisor. She also worked for Apple Creek in Woodstock for many years. She enjoyed volunteering, but she really enjoyed cooking and reading. She loved spending time with her loving family as well as her best friend, Linda Thorsen, who was a constant source of happiness in her life. She is survived by her three children, Renee (Keith) Huff, Chris Johnson, and Jacqueline (Jerry)

Born: January 18, 1940 Died: June 27, 2025 Clifford Frederick Pierce, 85, of Woodstock (Marengo) IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born on Jan. 18, 1940, in Charlevoix, Mich., to Dorris and Charles Pierce. He was raised by his mother, Dorris (Struthers) (Pierce) Pearsall, and his stepfather, Claude Pearsall, as the second of five siblings. He attended Charlevoix schools and graduated from Charlevoix High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball. Following high school, he went on to attend and graduate from butcher school in Toledo, Ohio, later utilizing these skills in Charlevoix, Mich., and then later in Woodstock at Pierce’s Little Store. He worked at Woodstock Die Cast for

Joan Bean passed away peacefully at the age of 74, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, in 1951, Joan grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, and South Bend, Indiana. In 1972, she moved to Joliet, Illinois, to pursue a nursing degree. There, she met and married Donald Bean, a Navy veteran and computer engineer who had offered to fix her calculator. The couple eventually settled in Woodstock, Illinois, where Joan devoted her life to nursing. In recent years, Joan and Don moved to Berlin, VT, where she passed. In 1977, Joan earned her nursing certification and began her 30-year career at Woodstock Memorial Hospital. She was a compassionate caregiver

Edwin Alexander Grell, 81, of Woodstock, passed away July 5, 2025, surrounded by his family after deciding that living on dialysis was no longer the path he wanted to take. Born on May 15, 1944, in Chicago, Ed was preceded in death by the love of his life, Margaret. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with unwavering love, laughter, and joy. He is survived by his children, Thomas (Annette) Grell, Jonathon (Jacqueline) Grell, and Jennamarie (Travis) Test; his grandchildren, Jerred, Alexandria, Edwin, Bradley, Nicholas, William, and Kaitlyn; as well as his in-laws, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. As a child, Ed lived in Woodstock for several years before his family moved to Mt. Prospect. Ed returned to

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Susan “Susie Q” Morton, 42, passed away on June 21, 2025, in McHenry surrounded by her family and friends. Born Aug. 25, 1982, in Plymouth, Wis., Susie’s vibrant soul always had a zest for life, captivating so many hearts with the simplest of smiles. Susie was the beloved daughter of Mary and Leonard (Judy), and the adored sister of Kevin, Sarah (Ernesto), Amanda Hemmrich (Kyle), and Brittney Rortvedt (Jake). She was the doting aunt of Ethan and Elsa Schuette and Lilyana and Jackson Hemmrich. She was also the niece of Tom and Ruth Reiss (John). There is nothing that Susie wouldn’t have done for her family as this unit was the cornerstone

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael “Hevy” Domek, who departed peacefully very early on the morning of June 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous three-year fight with glioblastoma. Mike was born on April 16, 1969, and lived a life marked by his visionary spirit, relentless dedication, and generous heart. Mike’s entrepreneurial journey began with humble roots and immense ambition. In 1992, with just $100, he founded VIP Tour Co., a testament to his strong work ethic and keen sales acumen, in the event-ticketing industry. This passion evolved into the creation of TicketsNow.com in 1999, an innovative online marketplace that revolutionized secondary ticket sales. Under Mike’s leadership, TicketsNow grew exponentially, earning

Brian Kennedy Buckley, 64, of Woodstock, died on Friday May 30, 2025, at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry. He was born in Woodstock on Oct. 3, 1960, to Ed and Frances Buckley. Brian attended Woodstock High School, where he participated in tennis, basketball, and baseball and graduated in 1979. He also attended Western Illinois University. Brian met his wife, best friend, and love of his life, Carol in sixth grade. They were happily married for over 37 years. Brian’s constant strength, companionship, wisdom, and laughter will be forever missed. He is survived by his wife, Carol (née Carey); daughter, Abby (Eric) Luhrsen; son, Jack Buckley; sisters, Nora Watson (Ernie Johnson) and Sheila Veltus; brother, Kevin (Mary) Buckley; many nieces and nephews;

Eugene Limbaugh, known by everyone as Gene, of Woodstock, IL passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born on July 6, 1940, to Robert James and Francis (Trisler, Chumley) Limbaugh in Woodstock, IL. After graduating Woodstock High School in 1958, he married Helen (Lois) Hunt on June 14, 1958. They were married for 66 years. He had a strong work ethic and willingness to help others, which he demonstrated when he worked at Woodstock Tire in the early 60’s, working with a lot of farmers in the area. Those were the days when the service call usually took him to a customer’s farm or maybe the farm field. In 1965, Gene partnered with