Susan Randall, 89, Woodstock, died Friday, April 6, at White Oaks Manor, McHenry. She was born July 3, 1928, to Roy and Birdie Kindelspire in Morris. She was a graduate of Lutheran Deaconess College with a nursing degree and spent several years as a registered nurse in her hometown of Morris. Although classmates from the same high school, she renewed her friendship with Randy Randall while treating him for a minor injury, and they fell in love and were later married. She left nursing to raise her two boys, Bruce and Jason, who now survive her.  Survivors also include her daughters-in-law Marie and Joann; and three grandchildren, Erin, Evan and Grayson. Susan and Randy celebrated 63 years of marriage shortly

Diane M. Schreiber, 63, Woodstock, died Sunday, April 1, 2018, at her home. She was born Aug. 17, 1954, to Richard and Margaret “Peggy” (Hallisy) Menzel in Woodstock. On Sept. 27, 1975, she married Leroy Schreiber at St. Patrick’s Church, Hartland. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock, and a graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School. She was employed for many years at Buschkopf Pharmacy, Woodstock, and most recently with American Ad Bag. She was a very talented seamstress, having made wedding gowns and dresses for dozens of weddings, as well as creating costumes for events such as the Renaissance Fair. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth (Joshua) Rowe, Forest Park; her parents, Dick and Peg

Everett L. Kuhn, 102, of Marco Island, Florida, and Woodstock, died March 26, 2018, with his life partner, Lois Nelson, at his side. Born May 9, 1915, and raised in the farm country of Richmond, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vena Smith Kuhn. Always interested in mechanical endeavors, Everett built and overhauled cars before he finished high school. In addition, he worked for the state, starting as a surveyor and eventually doing bridge and building engineering. He was offered an opportunity to work for the Kraft Foods Co. in its engineering department. His career took him all over the U.S. and to the Panama Canal to supervise new construction and renovation of acquired food manufacturing facilities.

Timothy Downes, 62, of Woodstock, died Sunday April 1, 2018, in his sleep at home. He was a 1974 graduate of Woodstock High School and a lifelong resident of Woodstock. Tim and his wife, Nancy, were married for 31 years. He was in outside sales in the corrugated packing business. Tim was an avid golfer and gardener with the wonderful sense of humor of a true prankster. Tim is survived by his wife, Nancy; his mother, Mary; a daughter, Eva; a son, Nolan, a sister, Marylou; a sister, Suzanne; a brother, Bill; and many cousins, extended family and good friends. His father, William and two sisters, Jeannette and Maureen, preceded him in death. A celebration of life was held April

Lena E. Newman, 101, died Sunday, March 25, 2018, in her sleep at home in Woodstock. She was born Jan. 1, 1917, to immigrant Belgian parents, Elodie (Van Compernolle) and John DeBrower, in Harvard. On Oct. 12, 1940, she married Charles H. Newman in Woodstock. She was valedictorian of her 1934 class at Harvard High School. Even though times were hard after the Depression, she went right to work for Jewett & Wright Abstract Co. in Woodstock, which eventually became the McHenry County Title Co. From 1943 to 1955, she took time off to raise her family, while also working part time as a bookkeeper for Hahn Oil, the Smoke House Tavern, and her husband’s businesses, Newman’s Log Cabin and

Ward Lee Koehler, 91, of El Paso, Texas, and formerly of Woodstock, died March 22, 2018. He graduated from Woodstock High School, where he was a band member. He graduated from Illinois College Phi Beta Kappa, and the University of Michigan Law School. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he participated in the liberation of the Philippines and was awarded two Bronze Stars. Judge Koehler was an attorney in El Paso before being elected judge of the 168th District Court and justice on the 8th District Court of Appeals. He received many honors, including the El Paso Bar Association’s Outstanding Jurist and Outstanding Senior Lawyer awards. He was active in the Republican Party and served

Pat Biestek, 73, died Friday, March 23, 2018, after a courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease. Pat’s spirit, strong will, intelligence, and compassion influenced the many activities she undertook. A strong believer in learning from mistakes and celebrating successes, Pat exemplified being able to accomplish anything one set her mind to. Pat loved gathering with family and friends, spending time by the water, bickering with her husband of 51 years, Rich, and trying out new recipes. She was an avid gin rummy player, enjoyed reading, cross stitch and crocheting, and was always up for traveling, a trip to the movies, or to try out a new restaurant. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 5, at St. Patrick’s Church, Hartland,