Linda Sue Natschke, 58, Wonder Lake, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry.  She was born May 26, 1957, in Chicago.  A longtime resident of Woodstock and Wonder Lake, she grew up in the city, where she forged a lifelong commitment to nurturing others. She was a homemaker who grew to be a mother to far more than her own four children. Her zest for living life to its fullest regardless of challenges was reaffirming to all who knew her. She possessed an innate sense of others’ struggles and an uncanny ability to soothe them.  She adored being a grandmother and celebrated the triumphs of members of her biological and adopted families. Her cherished presence will be sorely missed.

Robert R. Basile, 87, Crystal Lake, formerly of Wonder Lake, died Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at the Illinois Veterans Home, LaSalle.  He was married to his first wife, Madeline, for 45 years. Eighteen years ago, he married Trudy Norman. He was a retired lithographer. He served in the U.S. Army for six years during the Korean War.  Survivors include his wife Trudy; a son, David Scott Basile Sr., Haines Falls, N.Y.; a step-daughter, Carol (Donald) Lischalk, Palatine; a grandson, David Scott Basile Jr., Joliet; two step-grandchildren,  Carol Dian Ladd, Cary, and Brett (Tiffany) Lischalk, Lake Zurich; three great-grandchildren, Taryn, Raney and Noah; a sister, Harriet (Gerald) Dupree, North Carolina; a nephew, Dennis A. Basile; and a niece, Sandra N. Basile. 

Alice A. Grabbert, 93, Crystal Lake, formerly of Hebron, died Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Fountains of Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake. She was born Feb. 9, 1923, to Edwin and Freda (McMillin) Berry in Richland Center, Wis. On Aug. 24, 1941, she married Edward C. Grabbert in Hebron. She graduated from Harvard High School in 1941. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hebron. She was a member of Hebron Service Club, Hebron Senior Coffee Mates and Harvard Moose. She worked as a painter at Autolite in Woodstock for more than 30 years. She lived a full life and enjoyed traveling to many countries. Living in Hebron most of her adult life, she was a “winter Texan” and lived

Lavergne Peters, 96, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Crossroads Nursing Home, Woodstock.  She was born Dec. 10, 1919, to Frank and Lisetta (Kott) Erickson in Chicago.  On May 11, 1946, she married Clarence W. Peters in Chicago.  She worked as a secretary for Peters Antiques and Peters Motors. She and her husband were members of the Antique Car Club in Woodstock. She loved reading and music and passed on that passion to her son.  Survivors include a son, Craig (Wendy) Peters, Crystal Lake; two grandchildren, Tracy Peters, Sweden, and Ryan (Audrey) Peters, Woodstock; two great-grandchildren, Kane and Adrian Peters; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sisters, Florence Zarth and

Richard Louis Shallenbarger, 73, Woodstock, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 20, 1942, to Emerson O. and Rose (Zahradka) Shallenbarger, in Pana.  On July 24, 1986, he married Shirley (Dahse) Garrison in Woodstock. He worked for Woodstock Auto Lite and Woodstock Die Cast for many years. He was a former member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge. He also coached Little League and was an active leader in the Awana Club. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family. Survivors include his wife; nine children, Brett Shallenbarger, Scott (Brad Burke) Shallenbarger, Chett Shallenbarger, Yvonne Jones, Geri Hall, Greg Garrison, Jeff (Gina) Garrison, Brian (Jen) Garrison and Steve

Dennis R. Dormann, 82, Wonder Lake, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Alden Terrace Nursing Home in McHenry. He was born June 23, 1933, to Vivian Dormann in Mountain Lake, Minn. He worked for many years as an independent distributor for the Chicago Tribune Newspaper. Survivors include a daughter, Beth (Steve) Laing; a son, Keith Dormann; six grandchildren, Alex, Cassie, Megan and Bridget Laing, Daniel and Drake Dormann; a step-daughter, Diane (Frank) Brokaw; a brother, Richard (Ealane) Wollin; his longtime companion, Geraldine Holmes; and his second  wife, Patricia Dormann. He was preceded in death by his mother; his first wife, Betty Lou Dormann; a brother, Dean Wollin; a stepson, Ron Stock; and a stepgrandson, Zach Brokaw. A memorial gathering will

Olga Elizabeth Grasser, 91, a lifelong resident of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at her home. She was born Feb. 8, 1925, to Arvid L. and Matilda (Lienow) Nelson in Woodstock.  On Dec. 8, 1945, she married Francis “Fritz” Grasser in Woodstock.  She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. For many years she worked as a dental assistant and receptionist at Dr. Duddleston’s Woodstock office. She loved to garden, especially growing roses. Survivors include a son, James Grasser; a daughter, Susan E. Gall; five grandchildren, Cynthia, Michael and Christopher Gall, Jamie (Jeffrey) Fox and Andrew Grasser. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Oct. 10, 2010; and an infant son, Gary John. The visitation