Born: Dec. 16, 1956 Died: Nov. 22, 2018 Gary J. Aavang, 61, of Greenwood, passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, of cancer. He was a life-long resident of Greenwood Township, born in Woodstock on Dec. 16, 1956, the son of Rodney and Libbie (Barber) Aavang. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1975 and attended McHenry County College. He married Michele DeYoung on July 27, 1998, in Woodstock. He was a longtime member of McHenry County Farm Bureau and McHenry County Fair Association, serving on the boards of directors for both organizations at different times. He was a proud past member and current supporter of both the 4-H and FFA organizations. He was passionate about agriculture –

Erin Davis, 21, formerly of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Lafayette, Ind. She was born May 4, 1997, to Michael and Vicki (Hansell) Davis. Erin attended Woodstock High School until 2016, after which her family moved to Detroit, Mich., then to Lafayette, Ind.. Erin was attending Purdue University at the time of her passing. Erin’s passion was helping and caring for animals of all like. She enjoyed the time she worked with HAHS located in Woodstock, Ill. She also enjoyed many exciting extrusions with family and friends across the U.S. and Canada. If you knew Erin, you know how her smile and laugh would light up the darkest of room. Memorial donations can may be made to HAHS:

Nancy Williams passed from this earth surrounded by a full house of family and friends on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at her home in Woodstock, Ill. Nancy was born March 23, 1941, in Burlington, Wis., to Verne Pacey and Lillian (Graunke) Pacey (Gaylord). She married Daniel R. Williams on March 29, 1958, in Woodstock. He preceded her in passing on Sept. 2, 2008. Nancy worked as a machine operator for Plaspros in Woodstock for many years, before retiring in 2003. Nancy loved taking care of the flowers around the house. She also found joy in mowing the lawn. Holidays were a favorite time of the year, as she loved to cook for everyone. Especially Thanksgiving dinner! She was at her

Carl Edward Mick, 89, died at his home Oct. 20, 2018, following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born April 20, 1929, at home in Hillcrest, Columbiana County, Ohio, to Eugene and Beatrice (Klavuhn) Mick. On June 7, 1958, he married Diane (Hagie) in Woodstock. They had three children. He was an Army veteran. He worked various heavy construction projects throughout the U.S., including the Illinois Tollway. He was a machinist for 5 years at Harnischfeger Corp., 34 years at Union Special, and, following his retirement, several years at Harmony Manufacturing. Carl enjoyed his leisure time relaxing, watching favorite TV shows, playing golf, traveling, volunteering at Gettysburg National Military Park, and most importantly supporting his children and grandchildren

Joyce Ann Roberts 86, formerly of Woodstock, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Northwoods Care Center in Belvidere. She was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Chicago to Carl and Anne (Collison) McWherter. She married Rhys Roberts on March 3, 1951. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Woodstock, and was also a Women Of the Moose in Woodstock. She is survived by two daughters, Katie (Ken) Spoerlein and Deb (Norm) Carlson; also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, David Roberts; a brother, Al; and a sister, Sue. The visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service at the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin