Wayne G. Frame, 85, Woodstock, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Hartland. He was born June 8, 1932, in Woodstock to Charles and Ann (Larsen) Frame. He married Olive M. Slavin Nov. 19, 1955, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Hartland. Wayne was a veteran, serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He served on the USS Monrovia in the communications division. He worked for Commonwealth Edison for 40 years. After retirement, he spent many winters at his home in the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas, where he volunteered at his church for Habitat for Humanity projects. In earlier years, he coached with the Woodstock Little League and for the St. Mary School

Eola “Birdie” Deppmeier, 85, Johnsburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Hearthstone Manor Nursing Home in Woodstock. She was born Dec. 10, 1932, in Chicago to John and Eola Walters. She married Henry “Jim” Deppmeier Nov. 7, 1956. She worked as a medical assistant in Dr. P. Narang’s office for many years. She also worked at the McHenry hospital and spent many hours volunteering in the emergency room. She was an active member at Chain O’ Lakes Evangelical Covenant Church in Johnsburg, now called Meadowland Church. She was loved by many and will be missed. Survivors include two sons, Brent (Suzanne) Deppmeier and Brad (Laura) Deppmeier; a granddaughter, Becky Seemann; and many friends and extended family who called her Aunt

Shelley A. Tucker, 68, Woodstock, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Centegra Hospital-Huntley. She was born June 19, 1949, to Wallace and June (Swanson) Halvorson in Duluth, Minn. On April 22, 1972, she married Irwin P. “Terry” Tucker Jr. They made their home in Woodstock. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1967 and St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., in 1971. Shelley and her family moved to Freeport in 1956. Always active, she was an accomplished synchronized swimmer, assisted with plays and was managing editor of the yearbook. She kept and nurtured a special group of high school friends for more than 60 years, the Pretzels, who became her second family. She loved the group’s yearly gatherings at Lake

Richard “Dick” Duane Schroeder, 79, Woodstock, died peacefully at his home Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 8, 1938, in Harvard to LaVerne and Marjorie (Spencer) Schroeder. He was blessed to have two wonderful women in his life. His first wife, Sandra, preceded him in death Sept. 10, 1995. He is survived by his second wife, Cathy. He served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961. He was a member of Woodstock American Legion Post 412 and served as commander and treasurer during his membership. He was a barber for 58 years, 55 of those in Woodstock. He was a staple in the community and always could be counted on for

Rosemarie (Green) Sahs, 86, Woodstock, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Hearthstone Manor. She was born March 7, 1931, in Woodstock. On Sept. 30, 1950, she married Wayland Sahs in Woodstock. She was a homemaker most of her life and took pleasure in raising her four sons. She welcomed everyone in her home with a smile, never turning anyone away. She was an avid reader and loved playing cards with her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending the winter in Florida with friends and family. Survivors include three sons, Richard (Tina) Sahs, Gary (Diane) Sahs and Philip Sahs; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Anthony “Tony” James Sahs. A private memorial for

Robert J. Mikel, 60, Wonder Lake, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, with his loving wife of 32 years by his side. His passion in life was his family. He adored his children and loved being a father but never imagined how being a grandpa would change his life. He worked as a correctional officer at the McHenry County Jail for 25 years where his coworkers quickly became his second family. He enjoyed fishing, boating, muscle cars, and above all spending time with the ones he loved. Survivors include his wife, Katherine, the love of his life; two daughters, Christina (Jay) Hansen and Cynthia (Wesley) Devries; his beloved grandchildren, Gage and Callie Hansen and Annabelle Devries; and his dear mother, Margaret

Gloria Jean Kosek, 93, Woodstock, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at Hearthstone Manor. She was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Woodstock, the only child of Jess and Hazel Rutherford. She graduated from Woodstock High School and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. After raising her children, she worked for Dr. Stahlecker and later Dr. Abando from 1965 to 1990. Upon retirement she moved to Florida, where she lived until moving to Hearthstone in 2007. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, mother and grandmother who took great joy in gathering the family for holiday activities. She also loved boating on Lauderdale Lakes, where she lived for many years before retirement, as well as extensive traveling throughout the world.

Phyllis E. Evans, Crystal Lake, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock, surrounded by her family. She was born May 16, 1937. Survivors include her children, Kim Goldberg, Rene Evans, Mickey (Lee Anne) Evans and Dana (Tom) Prichard; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ellwood “Woody” Evans, the love of her life, to whom she was married for 44 years. Per her request, there was no wake, visitation or funeral. A private Mass was held Dec. 28 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock.

Richard F. “Rich” Devinger, 85, Tomahawk, WI, died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born Sept. 6, 1932, in Chicago to Henry and Idabelle (Johanson) Devinger. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He later married Kathleen Hagerty. He owned and operated Knight Paving in Barrington for 40 years. He and his wife were part-time Tomahawk residents since 1986 and moved to Tomahawk permanently in 1997. He was a volunteer with FOTA (Friends of Tomahawk Airport), was a member of NSAR and was a member of American Legion Post 93 in Tomahawk. He loved woodworking, snow skiing and water skiing. Survivors include his wife; four

Laura L. Schoolcraft, 49, Wonder Lake, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at Alden Terrace, McHenry. She was born May 20, 1968, to Robert “Bob” Vanek and Adrienne (Stephan) Fleischman in Palatine. Anyone who knew Laura, whether it be for five minutes or a lifetime, knew that she had a fierce love for these four things: The Lord, her family, her country and coffee. Survivors include her loving husband of 25 years, Ed Schoolcraft; children, Mindy (Matt) Fetrow, Susan (Josh) Hansen, Douglas Coonen, Adam (Jill) Schoolcraft, Matt Schoolcraft and Lauren Schoolcraft; seven grandchildren; her parents, Bob Vanek and Adrienne (John) Fleischman; a sister, Lannie Vanek; aunts and uncles; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. She was preceded in