Patricia Rico, 46, of Woodstock, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mexico on Nov. 12, 1971, to Hipolito and Basilia (Ortiz) Beltran. She completed a certificate in accounting in Mexico. She later met and married Jose Rico on Dec. 26, 1992, in Mexico. Patricia was a loving mother, daughter, wife and friend. She worked as a cook at Hearthstone Communities Assisted Living in Woodstock and enjoyed baking delicious desserts for the residents. Her smile was contagious, and she was loved by many of the residents. She had a passion for gardening and enjoyed beautifying her home according to the season. An amazing self-taught cook,

Judi Wett, 78, of Washington, Ill., formerly of Woodstock, Ill., passed away at 11:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov. 1, 1939, in Crystal Lake, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Dagmar (Dalby) Swanson. She married John K. Wett Sr. on Aug. 29, 1959, in Crystal Lake. Surviving are her husband, John; two sons, Michael (Robin) Wett of Aurora, Ill., and Stephen (Alana Mateling Flatley) Wett of Lake Villa, Ill.; two daughters, Andrea (Tim) Brooks of Columbia, Mo., and Jennifer (Brien) Friend of Washington, Ill. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother, Chester (Becky) Swanson of Random Lake, Wis., along with two sisters, Cheryl and Sylvia. Her parents and

Hervey James Warriner was born on May 29, 1952, to Rachel Jean McIntyre and William Wells Warriner in Freeport, Ill. He passed away at the age of 66 on Oct. 5, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Linda Hamer Warriner; his son, Elias William Warriner; and his niece, Rachel Benell Bednar Blanford of Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his sister, Hallie Jean Warriner Bednar, and his parents. Hervey grew up in Belvidere Ill., graduating from Belvidere High School in 1970. He then attended Millikin University-Decatur, where he majored in theater and music, performing with the university choir across the U.S. and Europe. Upon graduation, Hervey opened Copy Express print shop in Woodstock. After managing Copy Express for

Lillian S. Behrens, 99, of Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at the Valley Hi Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 29, 1918, in Savanna, Ill., to Frank and Sarah (Rath) Ehredt. Lillian grew up in Volo, Ill. She enlisted in the U.S. Army in March of 1942, serving as an RN assigned to the command of Gen. George S. Patton. She served 4 years, including 6 months overseas in the E.T.O. Honorably discharged in February of 1946, she was awarded six Battle Stars and numerous Ribbons. She was a past Commander of the American Legion in Hebron, and a member of the Woodstock VFW. Lillian enjoyed being with her family, and the company of all the family

Mary Ellen Burg, 84, of Woodstock, Ill. passed away on Sept. 10, 2018, at her home. She was born in Woodstock, Ill., on Jan. 17, 1934, to Harold and Mary Agnes (Bolger) Evans. She was the oldest of three children. She graduated from St. Mary High School in 1951. On Sept. 7, 1953, she married Joseph C. Burg at St. Mary Church in Woodstock. Together, they had five children. After graduating from high school, Mary Ellen worked at the First National Bank of Woodstock until she started a family. For many years Mary Ellen was a homemaker focused on raising her children.  She started working part time for Welcome Wagon, introducing newcomers to the city of Woodstock and its services

Craig Scott Hunt, age 56, of Webb City, Mo., passed away July 30, 2018, at his home. He was born on Jan. 9, 1962, in Woodstock to Ralph and Ruth (Sherman) Hunt. Craig graduated from Woodstock High School with the class of 1980. In 1981 he moved to California, where he lived for a few years before moving to Joplin, Mo., to live with his sister Kristy and her husband, Bill. He worked for Tamko Building Products and eventually bought a home where he lived for several years. He then bought a new home where he lived for several years and changed jobs and worked for Hampshire Products.  His next move was to a new home in Webb City, Mo.,

Charlotte W. Baxter, age 85, of Woodstock, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Sept. 8, 2018, at Autumn Leaves in Crystal Lake, Ill. She was born May 22, 1933, to Walter and Nelle (Madigan) Wilson. Charlotte grew up on a farm in Champaign, Ill. She was the youngest of eight children. Charlotte’s elementary years were spent attending Dunham School (one-room schoolhouse) with her siblings. She attended high school at Champaign Central. Charlotte pursued her dream of becoming a nurse and graduated from the Burnham School of Nursing, Champaign, in 1954. During her nurse’s training she met her best friend and future husband, Darrell Baxter, who was a student at the University of Illinois. They married May 15, 1954, in