Marjorie M. Carle, 97, Woodstock, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Valley Hi Nursing Home. She was born May 15, 1919, to Robert and Rosemund (Garland) Schwass in Des Plaines. On Oct. 12, 1940, she married Elmer Carle in Des Plaines. She attended Maine Township High School and Elmhurst College.  She was the manager of the national award-winning classified department at the Arlington Heights Herald in Arlington Heights. She later served as secretary and personal assistant to Stuart Paddock. She was also an excellent artist with a talent for painting landscapes and a flair for portraits, which she painted well into her 80s. Survivors include two daughters, Susan (Christopher) Sergel and Christina Carle; three grandchildren, Christopher (Jeanette) Sergel III, David

Margaret Hrncar, 80, Woodstock, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 17, 1936, to Fred and Bernice (VanRiemsdyk) Solms in Chicago.  On Oct. 26, 1957, she married Stephen Hrncar. She graduated from St. Bernard’s School of Nursing in Chicago. She began her career at Woodstock Memorial Hospital and discovered a passion for emergency-room nursing. She was an avid reader and lover of books and a member of the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family. Survivors include four children, Denise Hrncar, Stephen (Carol) Hrncar, Diana (Steve) Raney and Michael (Valerie Lang) Hrncar; five grandchildren, Katrina Steadman, Stephanie (Dan) Christensen, Joshua Farrell (Terry Teele), Abigail (Eric) Guzman and Amber (Josh Sainor) Raney; five great-grandchildren,

Carlen Dacia McMahon, 64, Island Lake, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington.  She was born June 22, 1952, to Edward and Pauline (Green) Brown in Chicago.  On Nov. 23, 1996, she married Raymond P. McMahon, Island Lake. As a teen, her family moved to McHenry County, where she lived the rest of her life. She raised her children in Woodstock before moving to Island Lake in 1995.  She was very creative and artistically talented. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting, painting, decorating, gardening, writing and garage-saling. She was an avid collector of jewelry and dachshund paraphernalia. Most of all she loved her family. She had the biggest heart and would be the first person to help you

Corinne Holly (Crossman) Steffen, 60, Apopka, Fla., died unexpectedly Friday, July 8, 2016, at Florida Hospital, Altamonte Springs, Fla., surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Dec. 25, 1955, in Harvard, to Lester W. and Genevieve Enid Crossman. She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1974. Her professional life was spent as a real estate closing agent, most recently at Mestdagh & Wall, Maitland, Fla. She was most proud of being a mother and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life, and she never missed an opportunity to talk about them. She was a wonderful, caring daughter and sister, and a kind, loyal and everlasting friend to many.  Survivors include two children, Anthony John (Jen)

David George Pattinson, 60, Woodstock, died Friday, July 22, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1955, to Robert George Pattinson and Mary (Stanberry) Pattinson in Woodstock.  On Oct. 29, 1983, he married Suzanne Vierke. He worked for many years at Eastwood Manor Water Company. He was a licensed septic installer. He will be remembered as someone kids and adults could go to for help or advice. He also loved all kinds of animals. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Katherine (Jesse) Pattinson; a son, Chuck (Fletcher) Wille; his precious grandchild, Kadence Pattinson; and a nephew, Travis (Mary) Pattinson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Theodore George Pattinson. The funeral was at 1

Edna Mae Eckert Steadman, 93, Woodstock, died Friday, July 22, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 29, 1922, to Herbert and Bertha (Fenstemaker) Eckert in Woodstock. On Nov. 26, 1943, she married Charles Steadman in Seattle. She taught Sunday school and Bible school from many years. She was an accomplished artist, and several of her paintings were sold at craft shows on the Woodstock Square. She was a member of Questers, McHenry County Historical Society and Seneca Ladies Literary Society. Besides spending time with her family and friends, she enjoyed gardening, bird watching, sewing and arts and crafts. Survivors include her son, Daniel (Marilyn) Steadman; four grandchildren, Troy Steadman, Rebecca (Toby) Sorensen, Angela

Jennifer A. Halper, 45, Woodstock, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.  She was born Aug. 28, 1970, in Oak Park.  She was a devoted mother, daughter and sister. She was loved and will be missed.  Survivors include her son, Devon Halper; her father, Paul C. (Debbie) Halper Jr.; two brothers, Paul C. (Kim) Halper and Christian Halper; and a sister, Stephanie Halper.  Visitation and the funeral were July 25 at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. The Rev. Susie Hill officiated.

Jimmie A. Ward, 67, Woodstock, died Sunday July 10, 2016, at Hearthstone Manor, Woodstock. He was born Oct. 1, 1948, to William Allen and Mary Wilma (Hale) Ward in Trenton, Tenn. On Nov. 6, 1976, he married Cheryl Brieschke. Survivors include his wife; three children, Amanda Cole, Kristina Johnson and Adam Ward; three grandchildren, Chloe, Cameron and Sarah; a sister, Barbara Armstrong; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and -nephews. The visitation and funeral were July 13 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. Interment was private. Memorials can be made to any veteran’s organization.

G. Mitchell “Mike” Kane, 94, Belleville, died Sunday, July 10, 2016, at St. Paul’s Senior Community, Belleville. He was born May 14, 1922, to Earl and Luella (Mitchell) Kane in Diamond Lake.  He was married for 62 years to his only love, Florence (Kmet) Kane, who died in 2006. They lived in Diamond Lake, Ringwood and Richmond, then in Mequon, Wis., and finally Mt. Vernon from 1994 to 2016.  He was a 1943 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture.  His vocational passion was agricultural. A 4-H and Future Farmers of America member in his youth, he started his working life as a dairy farmer and ended his career in agricultural lending in Woodstock.  He was actively involved