Robert “Bob” F. Fuchs, 90, of Woodstock, died Friday, July 6, 2018, at JourneyCare Woodstock surrounded by his family. He was born June 15, 1928, to Albert J. and Magdalen (George) Fuchs. Bob was raised in Woodstock, where he met and later married Eileen R. Demuth on Sept. 16, 1950, in Woodstock. From Nov. 10, 1950, to Oct. 28, 1952, Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. After returning home, he worked at Woodstock Die Cast for many years. Bob loved to garden and would grow enough food to feed his family all winter, also sharing his bounty with friends and neighbors. He was a “Master Gardener” before people used that term. You could always count on

Elsie Jane Darby, 94, of Belvidere, Ill., passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Northwoods Care Centre. Elsie was born on Aug. 23, 1923, in Belvidere, Ill., the daughter of Otto and Blanche (Franklin) Klaas. She was a 1941 graduate of Belvidere High School. Elsie married her high school sweetheart, Russell E. Darby, on Nov. 4, 1943, on the Naval Base in Corpus Christi, Texas. She spent most of her working career at Dean Foods in the administration office. Elsie and Russ enjoyed their retirement in their beloved lake home in Three Lakes, Wis. She was an avid sports fan, especially cheering on her Chicago Cubs. Her whole life was devoted to helping her family, friends and neighbors. Elsie

Craig Hunt, age 56 of Webb City, Mo. passed away July 30, 2018, at his home. He was born Jan. 9, 1962, in Woodstock, to Ralph and Ruth (Sherman) Hunt. Craig graduated from Woodstock High School in 1980. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was proud to wear his Woodstock Thunder sweatshirt because his nephew Jason was a basketball coach at Woodstock North High School.. He also loved to cook. He was a former employee of Blue Buffalo. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph; one sister, Kristy Hunt; and one niece, Rachel Markham. Craig is survived by his mother, Ruth; one sister, Lori Stock and her husband,

Jacqueline M. Tucker, 79, of Woodstock, died Sunday, July 15, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. She was born Jan. 30, 1939, in Chicago to John and Libusa (Mayer) Jacobs. She married Terrence Tucker Sr. Nov. 9, 1957. Mrs. Tucker was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was known to keep a close eye on politics and history and was ready for conversation on either. She loved her coffee at Dunkin Donuts in Woodstock. She also enjoyed anthropology, archeology and geology. She also loved to garden. She is survived by three sons, Terrence Tucker Jr., Patrick (June) Tucker, and Sean Tucker; and eight grandchildren, Stacey, Jim, Terrence III, Heather, Michael, Eric, Molly and Brett. She was preceded in death by her parents; her

Robert D. Hahn, 78, of Marengo, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Centegra Hospital-Huntley. He was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Woodstock to William and Clara (Wilkens) Hahn. He married Patricia Ehlert on March 7, 1959, at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Bob, or “Rags” as he was known to many, owned R.D. Hahn Masonry for 35 years and was known countywide for his workmanship. He had been a volunteer fireman for the Woodstock City Fire Department. He loved to tell stories about his life, some fact, some fiction. His home in the woods outside Marengo was known as the “Hahndarosa.” Bob was an avid Cubs and Bears fan, and he loved the outdoors, his younger days as a sportsman

Clara R. Capaccio, 92, died July 18, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born March 11, 1926, to Martin and Josephine (Hylock) Pejza. She married the late Vito Capaccio on May 20, 1950, in Chicago. Clara was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church for 60 years. She enjoyed being active in the church by running funeral luncheons and helping out whenever she could. She and her husband owned Red Mill Restaurant from 1966 until 1976 and very much enjoyed the people there. Clara loved making scrapbooks and photo albums to celebrate her family’s journeys through life. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. Clara is survived by three children, Cathy Zimmerman, Bruce (Celia)

Eugene Albert “Teener” Philipp, 91, of Woodstock, died July 10, 2018, at the Hospice Care Center in Woodstock. He was born Sept. 20, 1926, to Albin and Addie Philipp. On Aug. 9, 1963, he married Hazel Mae Lappin at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. Mr. Philipp was a veteran, serving in the Army during World War II. He had worked for McHenry County Title Co. for 44 years before retiring in 1988. He was elected as the city clerk of Woodstock in 1969. “Teener” was an avid sports fan and lifetime Cubs and Blackhawks fan. He was thrilled when the Cubbies won the World Series. He loved to read books; do crosswords and acrostics puzzles; play bingo, video poker, and slots;