Endel Vann, 81, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Wonder Lake, Ill., passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 9, 2018. Endel was born Sept. 28, 1936, to Hindrek and Miina (Maripuu) Vann in Saaremaa, Estonia. Endel immigrated to the United States in November 1949. Endel graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School and then served in the United States Army for three years. Endel was employed by TC Trucking Co. of Crystal Lake, Ill., as a trucker until his retirement. On March 11, 2006, Endel married Geraldine (Gerry) Bernert. Endel will be sorely missed by his dear wife, Gerry. Endel is survived by his wife, Geraldine; by his three children, one stepdaughter, and four grandchildren.

Leroy Edward Knudsen, 85, of Woodstock, Ill., passed away on Aug.16, 2018, while in the care of JourneyCare. He was born on Dec. 24, 1932, in Wabach, Neb., to Oluf and Margaret Knudsen. On June 15, 1957, he married the love of his life, Carol Emricson Knudsen. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Emricson) Knudsen; three children, Kendra (Patrick) Puzzo, Kevin Knudsen, and Kecia (Mic) Griffin. He has eight grandchildren, Hannah Puzzo (Alex Badzor), Andrew (Maggie) Puzzo, Ben Puzzo, Kristen Knudsen, Kendall Natrop, Collin Natrop, Molly Griffin and Maggie Griffin. He has three great-grandchildren, Malyk, Tyanna, and Ariel. He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret (Nestor) Knudsen; father, Oluf Knudsen; sister, Wilma Knudsen Moore; and granddaughter, Amanda

Josefina Garza, 88, of Woodstock, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Feb. 11, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas. She was loved by many, and will be missed. She is survived by her children, Mario Garza of Portland, Ore., Art (Sarah) Garza of Woodstock, Dolores Garza of Muskegon, Mich., Joe (Jill) Garza of Wonder Lake, Mary Ann Garza of Belvidere, Angie (Paul Nevers) Garza of Newport, Ore., Richard Garza of San Antonio, Texas.; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy U. Garza; a daughter, Anna M. Garza; and two grandsons, Steven M. Garza, and John M. Garza. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sept.

Dorothy (Langan) Sorensen, 1923-2018, a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church, member of Legion of Mary and resident of Woodstock, Ill., returned to Our Lord Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at A.G. Rhodes of Wesley Woods in Atlanta, Ga. Dorothy, born in Cedar Rapids, Neb., married Victor Sorensen in 1941. Dorothy was a loving woman who enjoyed cooking, sewing and being with her family. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Karen (Ken), Donna (Robert), and Barbara (William), and son, James, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Carrie; husband, Victor; sisters, Luzetta, Ida, Mary, Mabel and Alice; brothers Elwood, Elmer and William; son, Allen; and grandson, Jacob. Visitation was on Thursday, Aug.

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 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