David Allen Steffen, 74, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. He was born Nov. 11, 1942, to Walter and Bertha (Wienke) Steffen. On Feb. 28, 1970, he married Connie Pedersen. He was a 1960 graduate of Woodstock High School. He graduated from Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. He worked at Admiral Corp. in Harvard for four years. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1965. He served two years in the Navy Reserves and was discharged in 1971. He worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. from 1969 to 1994. He was an avid airplane and truck modeler. After retirement, he built working cement model lighthouses. He held an extra-class amateur radio license with the call letters AK9X. He was an avid

Martha M. Betts, 85, Ringwood, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Fair Oaks Health Care Center, Crystal Lake. She was born June 20, 1931, to John and Wendella (Dammeir) Cairns in Richmond.  On Sept. 30, 1950, she married Robert M. Betts in Richmond. She was born and raised on a farm. She spent her youth immersed in a culture of humility, compassion, hard work and unending devotion others. She and her husband built their homes with their own hands and raised their children with the virtues brought from their childhoods. She was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church, Richmond. Survivors include three children, Dolores “Dee” (David) Comella, Woodstock, Debra (Bill) Bork, Oak Park, and David (Kim) Betts, McHenry; five

Lynda Sue George, 68, Woodstock, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, after a short illness. She was an amazing woman who put her family above all else. She raised four strong children, almost all by herself, teaching them about God and His grace, a grace that loved us so much that He allowed His only Son our Lord Jesus Christ to die so we can all be reunited together again one day, giving us the greatest hope of all.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, teaching them crocheting, puzzles and how to whistle. And she shared her love for Christmas tree decorating with them.   Survivors include four children, Rinda (Dave) Gersch, Debra Johnson, Rebekah (Eric) Beck and Robert (Stephane)

Dr. Frank Richard Johnson, 100, Frankfort, formerly of Hinsdale and Woodstock, died Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the Homesteader, Benzonia, Mich. He completed his undergraduate work at Beloit College and the University of Chicago and earned a medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine. Honoring a commitment to the U. S. Navy, he served as an officer in the Navy Medical Corp during the Korean Conflict, serving aboard the USS Buckner, USS Greely and heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles. Upon separation from the Navy in 1954, he settled with his family and established his pediatric surgical practice in Hinsdale. He served as attending physician at several Chicago-area hospitals including Rush Presbyterian St. Luke, Children’s Memorial, LaGrange Memorial and Hinsdale. He

Jennie Lynn Bye, 45, Huntley, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. She was born Nov. 29, 1970, to Dale and Connie (Streit) Bye in Woodstock. She played college softball at MCC and ISU and obtained several scholarships toward her education.  She was also an excellent volleyball player.  She received a bachelor’s degree from ISU, majoring in law and criminal justice. With this knowledge, she went on to specialize in real estate investment properties and became a mortgage loan officer.  But her real role in life was being a mother. For years, she enjoyed coaching her daughter’s softball team and took time off work to raise her son. She was a loving and selfless person with the strength and determination to accomplish

Arthur R. Legnaioli, 74, Woodstock, died Thursday, July 28, 2016, at JourneyCare Inpatient Hospice Unit -Woodstock.  He was born Sept. 14, 1941, to Oscar and Winnifred (Olsen) Legnaioli. On May 23, 1964, he married Judy Stanek, in Wooddale.  For 33 years he worked as a mail carrier in Des Plaines. After retiring from the post office, he worked at Pinecrest Golf Course. He enjoyed trap shooting and hunting and was a member of the Woodstock Gun Club. He was a golfer. He loved attending sporting events that his family was involved in. He was loved and will be missed.  Survivors include his wife; two sons, Brian (Sherry) Legnaioli and Brad Legnaioli; a daughter, Brenda (Patrick) Grisolia; eight grandchildren, Sarah (Ryan)