Rodney D. Aavang
Rodney D. Aavang, 89, Greenwood, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family.He was a lifelong resident of Greenwood Township, born on the family farm Aug. 26, 1927, the son of Almer and Lilly (Schroeder) Aavang. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1945. He married Libbie Barber Oct. 21, 1950, at the Greenwood Methodist Church. For more than 66 years they made their life together, farming and raising their family. He was a longtime member of McHenry County Farm Bureau, McHenry County Fair Association and Woodstock Progressive Milk Association. He is survived by his wife, Libbie Aavang; children, Dan (the late Cathy) Aavang, Fort Wayne, Ind., Sarah (Robert Lukes) Aavang, Gary (Michele) Aavang, John, JoAnn (David) Lohse;