Forrest R. Knapp, 93, Woodstock, died Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. He was born Sept. 20, 1923, to Guy and Betty (Umathum) Knapp. He attended Woodstock High School until age 17 when he was recruited for military service. He was part of the Army Air Corps and stationed in Hawaii, serving two tours until he returned March 6, 1946. On Sept. 7, 1948, he married Lillian Rasmussen in Woodstock. He was a very skillful and creative man who loved spending time helping his family and friends. He was a lifetime member – for more than 50 years –  of the Woodstock Moose Club. He enjoyed recanting stories from the past and sharing them with those

William E. “Bill” Steiner Jr., 66, Woodstock, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the JourneyCare Hospice, Woodstock. He was born Nov. 23, 1950, to William E. and Cecilia (Goggin) Steiner in Elmhurst. He was an entrepreneur and the owner of Bigfoot Outrigger Pads and the Woodstock Car Wash, Woodstock.  He was a car enthusiast with a passion for building them and playing in them. He loved to build things, and there was never a task too big or too small. His attention to detail, drive for perfection and the strength in his convictions were qualities rarely matched in this world. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Linda Steiner; two sons, Scott (Joanne)

Mark William Widmer, 62, Woodstock, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017, in Madison, Wis. He was a deeply loving husband, father and grandfather. He was big-hearted and endlessly patient and possessed a quick wit and dry sense of humor. A committed educator, Mark retired after 35 years as a teacher and administrator with Woodstock School District 200. Throughout his career – and as a founding Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 329 – he was a positive influence in the lives of hundreds of young people. He was a creative and skilled craftsman whose passions fueled a lifelong interest in new hobbies and projects. He found joy in auto restoration and machining, carpentry and woodworking and traveling, especially camping and visiting his

Elaine H. Davis, 88, Woodstock, died July 20, 2017, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. She was born Nov. 23, 1928, to Charley and Helen (Ulrich) Meyer in Herrick, S.D.. On Dec. 17, 1949, she married Edwin W. Davis in Woodstock. She was a collector of many things. She loved reading, playing golf, bowling and card games. She enjoyed many vacations in Florida. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family. Survivors include a son, Bruce (Karen) Davis; and grandchildren, Mary, Danielle and Zachary. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband; and a brother, Robert Meyer. The visitation and funeral were July 25 at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. Burial was at Oakland

Lillian H. Granger, 100, Belvidere, formerly of Woodstock, died peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Heritage Woods, Belvidere. She was born  June 26, 1917, to Henry and Pauline Seibel in Woodstock. On March 25, 1939, she married Orval A. Granger. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock, where she was active with many church functions and activities. She was an active member of the Women of the Woodstock Moose Lodge.  She was an avid reader and loved gardening, cooking and baking.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family. Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie (Merle) Schultz; a son, Larry (Gayle) Granger;  grandchildren, Kathy (Dan) Hauser, Pam Schultz, Andrew Granger and Michael (Megan) Granger; great-grandchildren, Casey

Eddie M. LeCrone, lived 78 interesting and loved years. He was the beloved husband of Darlene; father of Gigi (Bruce Carlson) and Mimi (Ken Book); grandfather of Kurt (Mary Phillips Carlson), Larin (Justin Filip), Cody (Katie Book) and Jeremy Book; great-grandfather to Hank, Gus and Ike; and brother to Janet and Max. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Bertha; and a brother, Larry. Celebration of Life services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Harvard First United Methodist Church. The time is to be determined. He came from a family of simple means in central Illinois and learned frugality and ways to be creative and have fun with what the outdoors offered. In his young

Chester B. Zyskowski 89, Woodstock, died Saturday July 15, 2017, peacefully in his sleep. He was born May 14, 1928, to Nikodem and Cecilia (Grabowski) Zyskowski in Chicago. On Oct. 8, 1955, he married Jean Sochacki. He went to parochial school in Chicago at St. Brono Elementary School, and St. Rita High School.  He served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict.  He graduated from Ferris College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree and registered pharmacist certification.  He managed the pharmacy in the K-Mart store in Woodstock for many years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. Before moving to the Woodstock area, he served as president of the homeowners association at

Patti Gale Sieg, 59, Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Woodstock, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at her home surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 14, 1957, to Lynn and Joyce Judson in Burlington, Wis. On July 1, 1977, she married Dale Sieg. He died in May of 2010. She graduated from Woodstock Community High School in 1975. She continued her education, enrolling at Elgin Community College — School of Dental Assisting in 1976. She was loved and will be missed. Survivors include her parents, Woodstock; a daughter, Lorelei G. (Kyle) Quartullo, Phoenix; a son, Derek A. Sieg, Crystal Lake; two special grandsons, Aiden and Jaxson Quartullo; a brother, David L. Judson, Lake Villa;  three sisters, Linda Judson, LaGrange, Texas, Penny

Carol A. Vosburgh, 77, Woodstock, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at the JourneyCare Hospice-Woodstock. She was born Oct. 3, 1939, to Carl and Amelia (Doer) Brodbeck. She worked for the Woodstock Die Cast Company, Guardian Electric and Automatic Liquid Packaging.  She loved flowers and watching the hummingbirds at her bird feeders. She also enjoyed going out to lunch with her friends and vacationing in Florida. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Richard; a son, John Vosburgh; and two granddaughters, Lauren Vosburgh and Sarah Vosburgh. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband; a son, Shawn Vosburgh; and a brother, Ken Brodbeck. Visitation was July 17  at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin

Elaine L. Steinwehe, 83, Woodstock, died Monday, July 10, 2017, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. She was born Jan. 12, 1934, to Louis and Esther (Hermanson) Stieg in Woodstock. On Sept. 24, 1955, she married her husband of 61 years, Robert “Dutch” Steinwehe in Woodstock. She was a longtime member of the Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She attended Rush – Copley Nursing College in Aurora, received her nursing degree and went to work in a career she loved, nursing. She loved being a nurse because she loved to help others. She always put the needs of others before her own. She loved to travel, enjoying trips to Hawaii and other destinations. Cruises were her favorite and a great source of joy and