Joan Murphy-Galloway, 94, of Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, at her home. She was born May 30, 1924, in Macomb, Ill., to Howard and Gladys (Simpson) Newland. Beloved wife of two wonderful husbands, the late Clifton “Clink” Murphy, and the late Richard Galloway; loving mother of Thomas M.D. (Jennifer) and Paul (Anita) Murphy; proud grandmother of Tommy M.D. and Caitlin Murphy; dearest sister of Jean Wheeler and the late Barbara Subject; loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Joan attended Western Academy in Macomb. She was a past president of the Woman’s Auxiliary of Centegra Hospital. She enjoyed crafts, playing bridge, and being in a book club. She will be missed by all who knew her. There

Betty M. Thiede, 91, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec.7, 2018, at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock with her family by her side. She was born in Chicago on April 4, 1927, to Loyd and Pearl (Allen) McCannon. When the Depression hit in 1929, she moved with her family back to Woodstock to be raised on a dairy farm. She attended the University of Illinois for one year before coming home to be a legal secretary for Hugh Deneen and Vette Kell. After that she started at the McHenry County Courthouse, where she worked for 29 years becoming the secretary of the McHenry County Board. She enjoyed being in McHenry County’s political circle. She was a current

Terry Michael McNeese died at Peppi’s Hospice Home in Tucson, Ariz., on Nov. 24, 2019. Terry battled Stage 4 lung cancer for three years with courage and fortitude through many rounds of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. He was continually surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Belvidere, Ill., on June 17, 1945. Terry attended Marengo High School and upon graduation entered the United States Air Force from 1964-1968. Terry met his wife, Gretchen Saladin McNeese, in 1969 while Gretchen was attending Northern Illinois University. The two were married Aug. 15, 1970. In 1970 Terry owned and operated Beard & Stovall on the Woodstock Square with his partner Rich Mann. Terry later became sole owner of Beard & Stovall

Robert Schnulle, 77, of Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at his home. He was born Oct. 8, 1941, in Woodstock to Lester and Vera (Hildebrandt) Schnulle. He married Gail Selzer. Bob had worked for Althoff Industries for 31 years. He went to work for Associated Electrical in 1990, where he stayed until his retirement in 2001. He was an avid sports fan, and loved the Chicago Cubs and the Indianapolis Colts. He loved spending time with his family, and watching his grandkids grow up. Bob was a member of the Electrical Union Local 117, the Woodstock Knights of Columbus, the Woodstock Moose Lodge, and the Chain Gang for Woodstock High School. He was a past member of

Nancy O’Donnell Schuette died in her home on Nov. 21, 2018. She suffered a cerebral venus thrombosis on Oct. 23, 2018. After a long and valiant fight, and through many complications, Nancy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born Nancy Elizabeth O’Donnell in Chicago, Ill., on March 10, 1959. Nancy attended Woodstock High School and went on to study at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill. She earned a bachelor’s degree in special education, and she subsequently earned a master’s degree in education from Aurora University in 2008. Nancy met her husband, John Schuette, at MacMurray College in 1977. The two married on Aug. 3, 1985. They went on to have four daughters: Claire, Madeline, Bridget, and Olivia.

Judith (Judi) M. Sova, 73, of McHenry, Ill., passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Judi was born on Jan. 16, 1945, to John Wood Sr. and Mildred Wood (née Allen). She spent her early life in Mexico, New York, married Bruce Sova, and they moved to Illinois. Judi was employed at Precision Twist/Sandvik until her retirement. Her pleasure in life was spending time with her family and friends, her cats, watching Westerns, M&M characters, and everything Elvis. She enjoyed visiting her family in New York as often as possible. Judi is survived by her sister Nancy Murphy, sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan Wood, David Darrow, Josephine (Dick) Rauch, Daniel (Theresa) Sova, David (Carole) Sova,