Beatrice Edith Meyer, 97, Woodstock, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Hearthstone Manor Nursing Home, Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 20, 1920, in Forfar, Scotland, to Robert and Beatrice (Cox) Byars. On Dec. 25, 1944, she married Roger F. Meyer She was employed for more than 20 years at Oak Industries, Crystal Lake. She also found the time to work many part- time jobs including at Centegra Hospital and Doctor Purdy’s office, Woodstock. She was known as an artist, sketching many things for family and friends. She loved animals, gardening and sewing. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was loved and will be missed. Survivors include a son, David (Linda Rizzo) Meyer;

Laurel Ann Ackerman, 60, died after a long battle with cancer Sunday, March, 18, 2018, in Woodstock. She was born Sept. 27, 1957, in Elmhurst, to Norman and Olga (Klimchuk) Seidensticker. On Oct. 19, 1980, she married Bruce Ackerman She was passionate about music. She was a multitalented singer and musician and was an accomplished pianist and keyboard player. She played in several bands such as Ghost Ryder, Phidget, and The Rage. She was also a devoted superfan of Spiderman. She had a great dry sense of humor that she shared with everyone. She was a loving mother who was extremely proud of her son, Charles. She will be missed by many family and friends. Survivors included her son, Charles;

Glenn F. Walkington, 96, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Sandpoint, Idaho. He was born Dec. 31, 1921, in Greenwood, to Howard and Althea (Bumsted) Walkington. On July 2, 1944, he married Sara Tuttle in Greenwood. He worked on the family farm until he was drafted in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army paratroopers. He resumed farming after serving his country. In 1948 he joined his three brothers in hauling milk from local dairy farms. At that time, milk was kept in heavy milk cans. Fortunately for “The Walkington Brothers,” a family business with a 50-year history, bulk tanks became available to farms in 1954. In 1986, Glenn and Sara sold their home in Woodstock, bought an RV, and

John Stanley Blaine, 76, Woodstock, died peacefully at his home Thursday, March 8, 2018. He was born Dec. 20, 1941, to Lucille and Curtis Blaine in Oak Park. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1959. He attended both Lincoln College and Culver Stockton College. In 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and specialized as a radarman. During his service, he traveled the world and, most notably, was part of a mission to restore peace and stability during the 1965 civil war of the Dominican Republic. He was honorably discharged in 1967 as petty officer third class. After returning home, he began working for UPS and remained a dedicated employee for 29 years. He was a devout father, set

Ruth Mary Ann Sullivan, 88, Wonder Lake, died Feb. 23, 2018, at Bickford Assisted Living, Crystal Lake. She was born May 22, 1929, in Chicago, to Richard and Marian (Shmerling) Kleeman. On July 16, 1949, she married Donald B. Sullivan at the Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Chicago. She was an avid gardener, loved mowing the grass and working in her yard. She also loved knitting, cooking, sewing, and working on jigsaw puzzles. Family was very important to Ruth because, after the death of her parents, she and her sister Ellen lived in the St. Joseph Orphanage in Michigan until they graduated from high school. She went to work as a secretary in Chicago. She also worked in the bookstore

Darlene May DeFerrari, 90, died peacefully at home Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born Feb. 10, 1928. She was a kind, compassionate, generous neighbor and friend. She taught her children a love of books, music, art, movies and plays to enrich their lives. They remain forever grateful. Her love of all animals was comparable to St. Francis of Assisi, touching many furry, feathery hearts. Her love for God led her, at the age of 80, to become the oldest person to be confirmed at St. Mary Church, Woodstock. She was overjoyed and spent hours in their adoration room praying for her family and friends. Survivors included her husband, Larry DeFerrari; children Jim Ford,