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Jacqueline “Jackie” Gerber

Jacqueline “Jackie” Gerber, resident of Warrenville, Ill., and formerly of Woodstock, Ill., passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. Jackie was the beloved wife of Al Gerber; loving mother of Nick Herscha; and step-mother of Cindy (Kevin) Houy, Christy (Jeff) Bohmer, Caryn (Erich) Doering, and Charles (Dannielle) Gerber; cherished daughter of the late Howard and Linda Brewer; and proud grandmother of 12. Services in celebration of Jackie’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jackie’s memorial fund in care of the family at 28W379 Batavia Road, Warrenville, IL 60555.

Hazel M. Church

Hazel M. Church 94, of Woodstock, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at Centegra Hospital in Huntley. She was born in Harvard on May 18, 1924, to Sanford and Georgia (Gallup) Sweet. She married Robert Church on April 24, 1946, in Woodstock. He passed away March 12, 1995. She was a 50-year member at First United Methodist Church in Woodstock. She worked for many years as a painter at Woodstock Die Cast. She was a member at the local UAW, and a 50-year member of the Woodstock Moose. Hazel was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her house was open to anyone at any time. Many family and friends would “drop by” to visit and enjoy her conversation. She was known

Robert “Bob” F. Fuchs

Robert “Bob” F. Fuchs

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

Elsie Jane Darby

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

Craig Hunt

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,

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Jacqueline M. Tucker

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

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Robert D. Hahn

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

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Clara R. Capaccio

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)

Nancy R. Maynard

Nancy R. Maynard, 68, of Hebron, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at her home. She was born Oct. 29, 1949, in Woodstock to Raymond and Margaret (Willig) Kollenkark. She married Harry Maynard on July 15, 1967, in Woodstock. Nancy had worked for Woodstock Confectionary for many years. She was currently with the McHenry County Clerk’s Office, where she had been for the past 25 years. Working for the confectionary gave her a love of all things sweet. Christmas was literally made of candy at her house. She also loved to bake. She was an animal lover and had volunteered with the humane society. She appreciated all animals, but was partial to her cats. In addition, she followed baseball and football,

Robert “Bob” James Wescott Tirk

Robert “Bob” James Wescott Tirk, 75, died July 3, 2018, in Woodstock. He was born May 29, 1943, in Boston, the son of James Wescott and Marguerite (Greb) Wescott. After James Wescott died while serving in the Coast Guard during World War II, Marguerite married Richard “Dick” E. Tirk, who adopted Bob at age 4. Bob grew up in New York and also spent time with the Greb family in Wisconsin. Bob graduated from Briarcliff High School in New York and was one of many family members to attend Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., where he majored in music education. There he met fellow music student Ann Uber, who was performing an opera double bill. They married June 19, 1965,

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