Susan M. Sincere, 75, Woodstock, formerly of Palatine, died Friday, July 8, 2016, at JourneyCare Hospice Inpatient Unit in Woodstock. She was born Sept. 6, 1940, to Raymond and Genevieve (Sturch) Carroll in Chicago.  On May 5, 1962, she married Paul Sincere in Evanston. For more than 38 years she and her husband lived in Palatine and were members of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church. In 2003, they moved to Woodstock and became members at St. Mary Catholic Church and volunteered with many church activities. She especially enjoyed playing bridge with her church group. She had worked in the human service department at United Stationers. She enjoyed working on genealogy. Her best times were spent with her family and

Donald Kent Ferris, 89, Woodstock, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, peacefully at home.  He was born March 13, 1927, in Clarkdale, Ariz., to Gladys Dickerson Ferris and Wallace Fields Ferris.  He remained close to his parents throughout their lives. He spent his early years growing up in Duluth, Minn., before his father took a job in Minneapolis and moved there. He went to high school in Minneapolis. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy straight out of high school at the tail end of World War II and was in training at the Great Lakes Naval Air Station in Illinois when the war ended. After being discharged from the Navy, he enrolled at and graduated from Stanford University. He married Ruth

Michael Byard, Westminster, S.C., 64, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at his home after a strong fight against a brain tumor. He was born Jan. 24, 1952, to Howard and Rose (Rustile) Byard. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1969. He served in the Marines from 1970 to 1974. He traveled the U.S. and worked in Alaska, Texas, Washington, North Carolina and, finally, South Carolina. He worked in many trades including underwater driver, ironworker, welder and pile driver and in construction. He was always up for a challenge, and he will be missed by many. Survivors include three daughters, Kemah, Leah and Amy Byard; five granddaughters, Cheyenne, Lydia, Katelyn, Alexis and Kayla; a brother, John (Peggie) Byard, Woodstock; a

Manuel Popoca Jr., 38, Woodstock, died Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born July 11, 1977, to Manuel and Ines Popoca in Chicago.  In 2001 he married Jessica Noster in Elkhorn, Wis.  He was the youngest of seven siblings and found his calling as a writer by blogging for Moviepilot.com.  He founded his own entertainment media site PopCultHQ. He frequented the Comic-Con circuit interviewing actors, writers, directors, artists, celebrities and comic book creators. He was passionate about writing and loved the entertainment world including comic books, movies, television, art, interviewing entertainers and engaging with his writing staff. His eyes were brighter and his smile filled with pride when he spoke of his work. Most of all, he loved spending time with his

Yvonne Lee Wolff, 85, formerly of Woodstock, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Mountain View, Mo. She was born Feb. 13, 1931, to Guy Crain and Frances Irene (Price) Crain in Elgin.  On Aug. 21, 1948, she married Howard Theordore Wolff. She worked for Woodstock Memorial Hospital for many years and also volunteered in the emergency room.  She was a longtime member of the VFW Auxilary as well as St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock, where she held many different positions including being on the vestry. She was a loving, supportive mother and grandmother with a great sense of humor.  She always made time to attend all of her children’s and grandchildren’s activities and events.  She was a strong, independent

Raymond D. Brooks, 96, died Friday, June 24, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 2, 1920, to Delbert and May (Evard) Brooks in Fort Wayne, Ind.   On Oct. 26, 1942, he married Dorothy A. Lewis. He earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Indiana Tech. He worked at Northrop Grumman for many years and was a member of the Association of Old Crows.  He served as a  deacon at the North Riverside Community Presbyterian Church. He also served as the school board president for the North Riverside School District. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family. Survivors include two daughters, Linda M. Brooks and Joan (Ted) Pierce;

Amy Joy Thornton, 43, Woodstock, died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. She was born Aug. 29, 1973, to David and Susan (Jozwiak) Sweet in Woodstock.  On July 10, 1998, she married Michael Thornton in Woodstock. A Celebration of Life was held June 26 at the Woodstock Moose Lodge. Memorials and help for the family can be made at www.gofundme.com/23madjw.             Arrangements were made by Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home.