Family and friends are mourning the passing of John T. McGowan, aged 71, of Woodstock, Illinois on April 7, 2026. John leaves his wife of 38 years, Scarlet, their two children, Colin, and Alyson Shaughnessy (Andrew), and his goddaughter, Carrie Beth Waghorn. His surviving siblings are Mary Weems (Thomas), Susan Case (Ken), Jean Kline (Jon), and Patrick. John was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Helen (Simsbury, Connecticut), and brother-in-law Thomas Weems. Born in Rockville Centre, New York, on January 28, 1955, John carried the quintessential traits of a New Englander – frugality, honesty, directness, with a steadfast commitment to fair play and the traditional values of home and family. An intelligent, quirky sense of humor with an overlay of

Sherry Lee (Beyer) Cown of Loganville, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. A Memorial Service was held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home.  Sherry was born in Woodstock, IL on October 11, 1960, to Harold and Nancy Beyer. She was the youngest of 4 siblings and attended Robert Morris College in Carthage, IL. Sherry was a devoted mother and a pillar of her community. She poured her heart into her children’s lives. Whether she was reading in their classrooms, stepping in as a substitute teacher, or cheering from the sidelines of band practice, softball games or gymnastics, she was always present. Sherry was a fierce humanitarian who lived by the

Peggy Joyce (Schwake) Benedict, 76, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Poplar Grove, Illinois. She was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to William and Anita (Messmann) Schwake on February 19, 1950. Peggy graduated from Woodstock High School in the class of 1968. She worked at Union Special in Huntley, Illinois for many years. She also worked at Follett Library Resource in McHenry for several years. She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, and listening to country music. She loved her family, her cats, and the Chicago Cubs. She is survived by her siblings, Carole Sova, Jim (Eunice) Schwake, Nancy McMillan, and Kathy Ingram; her nieces and nephews, Debbie (Jim) Boettcher, Robert (Belinda) Sova, Kevin (Connie) Sova, Keith (Barb) Sova, Larry (Patsy)

Robert (Bob) Webster, 85, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2025, at Valley Hi Nursing Home. He was born on April 21, 1940, in Harvard, Ill., to Bernard and Eleanor Webster. He married Diana (Alvarez) Webster on Feb. 27, 1960; she preceded him in death on Ja. 19, 2021. Bob was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandpa and great-grandpa. He and Diana were blessed with four children: Theresa (Dan Buss), Daniel (Beth), Ralph (Kristen), and Heather (Brett Heidtke). His greatest joy was becoming grandpa to his eight grandchildren: Jarrad (Becky), Jamie (Rob Ehlenburg), Tyler (Kate), Bryce (Allie), Tate, Taylor (Kayla), Payton, and Aj; as well as his 15 great-grandchildren: Sophia, Oliver, Hudson, Patton, Ari, Boden, Magnolia,

Dale E. Stolldorf Sr., a hard working and loving family man, passed away on March 17th, 2026 in his granddaughter Jessica’s home, surrounded by loved ones and laughter. Dale dedicated 45 years of his life to the Eagle Food Chain, where he was admired for his unwavering work ethic and steady presence. Before beginning his long career, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. Dale was also well known in the Woodstock community as the co-owner of Wayne’s Lanes, where he enjoyed years of friendship, laughter, and connection with those who walked through its doors.  Dale spent his retirement years in Lake Egypt, Illinois for over 25 years and took annual trips to Gulf Shores,

Donna Mae Dobbratz (née Schuring), 88 of Woodstock, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. She was born on Sept. 8, 1937, in Belvidere, Ill., to Lester and Irene (née Sawallisch) Schuring. She married Harold C. Dobbratz on Nov. 1, 1958, in Marengo, Ill. Donna worked for Oak Industries in Crystal Lake and the Lampshade Factory in Woodstock until they closed, and she ended her career at Automatic Liquid Packaging in Woodstock. She was an avid milk glass collector and loved to show off her latest piece being prominently displayed. She enjoyed going to tractor shows and many other events, and going out to eat was always a special occasion. Donna was deeply

C. (Charles) David Pierce, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed on from this life on March 22nd, 2026, at the age of 93.  David was born in Geneva, IL to Hazel (Earl) and Theodore Pierce. He graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1950 and studied Music Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He met Sally Emrich in the Illinois Concert Band – he played trombone and she played baritone, so their seats were near each other. The two were married in 1953. David received his Bachelors (1954) and Masters (1955) degrees from UIUC and went on to live a life of service. He served 18 months in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division band. After his

Gordon James Dunnett Sr. of Woodstock passed away on March 21, 2026. He was 76 years old. He was married to Nancy Dunnett (Miller) for 46 years until she passed away in 2014. He had two children and three grandchildren. Gordy spent his career excavating, and his true passion was restoring antique tractors, hobby farming, and raising farm animals with his granddaughters. His love of tractors was passed down to his son and grandson, who carry on the renovation of antique tractors in their spare time. He loved playing checkers with his grandkids. His grandchildren were his pride and joy! He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Dunnett; his parents, Stella and James Dunnett; his sister, Lois Terell;

Jane Kunzie-Brunner, 67, of Lake Barrington, Ill., passed away gracefully on March 19, 2026, after a fierce and heroic battle with cancer. A former pastor at Lutheran Church of the Atonement of Barrington and Bethlehem Lutheran Church of St. Charles, she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois (UIUC), a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, and a JD degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana.Family meant everything to Jane. She is survived by her children, Kathryn Kunzie and Alex Brunner; her siblings, Julie (Kevin) Peters, Steve (Kim) Kunzie, Scott (Coleen) Kunzie, Tammy (Scott) Baier, Amy (Jeremy) Sangermano, and Laura (Adam) Monnier; as well as many

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Joyce M. Wiemuth, 84, of Woodstock, who left this world peacefully on Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished above all else. Born on June 6, 1941, in Indianapolis, Ind., Joyce grew up in Woodstock, where she graduated from Woodstock High School in 1959. Not long after, she met the love of her life, Joseph Wiemuth II. Married in 1961, they built a beautiful life together over 64 years – one centered on love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Joyce dedicated many years to serving the community through her work at the State Bank of Woodstock, Amcore Bank, and later at Woodstock Memorial Hospital. She was a proud