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Ann (Spuehler) Kohl, 85

Ann (Spuehler) Kohl, 85, passed away on Nov 9, 2020 in Schaumburg, Ill. Ann was born Oct. 13, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Ernst Spuehler and Elizabeth Walser. She was married to Lou Kohl in 1954 and lived in Palatine, Ill., where they raised their family. Ann was a manager at the Mount Prospect Bank as well as being a homemaker. Ann and Lou moved to Woodstock, Ill., in the 1980s and enjoyed their long-time home together until Lou passed away in 2007. Ann was an avid gardener, artist, competitive tennis player, and an excellent cook. Her cookie-baking skills will be sorely missed. She was a caring friend with a kind word for all. Ann was preceded in

LaVerne J. Armiger, 97

LaVerne J. Armiger, age 97, passed away Nov. 10, 2020 in McHenry, Ill. She was born on March 5, 1923, in Chicago to Frank and Josephine (Marsalek) Trcka. She married David Armiger in West Chicago. LaVerne worked in the purchasing department for American Medical Association. She and her husband, David, owned E-Zee Rental in Sycamore, Ill. She was an animal lover, owning dogs and two horses. She lived in Winfield, Ill., for over 45 years before moving to Woodstock for the past several years. She enjoyed fishing, boating and water skiing at the family’s summer home on Lauderdale Lakes in Wisconsin. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Gregory) Eriksen, and grandchildren, Keith and Rachel Eriksen. She was preceded in

David Edward Lyon, 76

David Edward Lyon (Dave), beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home in Woodstock, Ill., on Oct. 18, 2020, after a bout with emphysema and pneumonia. He will be deeply missed. Born on Dec. 11, 1943, in Tuscola, Ill., to Richard and Ruth (Bigler) Lyon, Dave graduated from Urbana High School in 1961. He joined the Marines Reserve (Reserve Officer Training Corps), where he trained for two years and became a lance corporal; he was called to the Bay of Pigs, but never went to Cuba because the mission was called off. He graduated from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, with a bachelor’s degree in English, and received a master of fine arts degree in ceramics from

Margaret Magdalene Grell, 74

Margaret Magdalene Grell, age 74, of Woodstock, passed away Oct. 26, 2020, after a courageous battle with illness. She was born on Jan. 6, 1946, in Chicago, Ill. She married the love of her life, Edwin A. Grell, on July 18, 1970, and together they built a life and family filled with boundless love, joy, and laughter. She is survived by her husband, Edwin; sons Thomas (Annette) Grell and Jonathon (Jacqueline) Grell; daughter Jennamarie (Travis) Test; grandchildren Jerred, Alexandria, Edwin, Bradley, Nicholas, William, and Kaitlyn; brothers Stanley, Glenn and Arthur, sister Genevieve; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She is proceeded in death by her parents, Magdalene, and Anthony Covelli, and her brother, Anthony Covelli Jr.  She was well known

Betty Jane (Rasmussen) Mishler, 96

Betty Jane (Rasmussen) Mishler, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Woodstock, Ill., on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Betty was born July 25, 1924, in Marengo, Ill., to Sewald and Agnes Rasmussen.  She met the love of her life, Dean Mishler, at the roller rink in Marengo. She always joked “they had been going round and round ever since.” They married on Feb. 9, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church. They lived a fun-filled, adventurous 66 years of marriage. Betty was a homemaker and raised three boys. She loved to cook and bake. She loved going to church, playing cards, and socializing. She loved reading her Bible every morning and evening. She was one of the original charter members of

Margaret Ann Lewellyn, 87

Margaret Ann Lewellyn, age 87, of Woodstock, passed away Oct. 13, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 28, 1933, in Macomb, Ill., to Floyd and Ethyl Garnet (Hellyer) Ellis. She married the love of her life, Bruce Lewellyn, on June 7, 1959. Margaret loved teaching all her life. She was the director for Vacation Bible School for 25 years. She was a Sunday school teacher for 10 years and enjoyed teaching her 2-year-old class. She enjoyed playing the organ and was the only Sunday organ player at her church from 1960 through 1976. She enjoyed playing and listening to music, gardening, vacationing to the Gulf of Mexico, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Charles E. Leucht, 92

Charles E. Leucht, 92, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully in his sleep late Thursday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2020. He was born June 9, 1928, in Peoria to William and Lona (Schneider) Hammitt and adopted by Walter H. Leucht in 1938 after his mother remarried. Several of his early years were spent at Guardian Angels Orphanage during the Depression years. He was a member of the 1947 class of Spalding Institute and a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1948. Chuck married Jacquelyn Conger on July 9, 1950, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Chicago and served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Reserves for four years during the Korean War. In 1953, he founded the Schneider-Leucht Funeral Home

Steven M. Lilja, 60

Steven M. Lilja, age 60, of Woodstock, passed away Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at Northwestern Hospital-McHenry. He was born in Harvard on May 21, 1960, to George and Marilyn (Nelson) Lilja. He was a man of faith and opened his heart to many people. As owner of Final Phase Construction company, he prided himself in doing fine work. He was loved and will be missed by all. He is survived by his parents; a son, Christopher (Rebecca) Lilja; two granddaughters, Savannah and Sienna Lilja; a brother, Scott (Doreen) Lilja; two nieces, Rhiannon Lilja and Tyler (Jaime) Cassidy; a great-niece, Hadleigh; and great-nephew, Noah. Services will be at a later date. For more information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney

Alan Duane Cornue, 82

Alan Duane Cornue passed away at the age of 82 on Sept. 22 at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee after a long illness. As one of four siblings,Alan grew up in Hebron, Ill., the son of Stanley and Meta (Felbeck) Cornue. He attended Hebron Schools & graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana, earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting and continued his education earning his master’s degree in taxation from DePaul University in Chicago. In 1966, Alan married Bonnie Robinson (Genoa City) and moved to Woodstock, Ill., where they resided for many years.  Alan began his career working for the IRS as a special agent in the Chicago office before switching to the auditing division. In the ’70s,Alan set up

Gladys Moreton Dockery, 92

June 27, 1928–Aug. 8, 2020 Gladys M. Dockery, age 92, died peacefully on Aug. 8, 2020, at the home of her niece Ruth in Round Lake, Ill. Born in Darlaston, South Staffordshire, England, to Henry and Annie May Moreton. She lived in the Wonder Lake/Woodstock area for 61 years and most recently was a resident at The Cottages of Fox Lake. Gladys enjoyed 20+ winters in Arizona with her late sister, Harriet. A member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Crystal Lake and All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church in Sun City, Ariz.; former member of Woodstock Women of the Moose Chapter 364 and St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock. She is survived by a brother, John Moreton, in

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