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Scott H. Denman, 60, Woodstock

Scott H. Denman, 60, Woodstock, died unexpectedly April 17, 2016.  He was born Feb. 28, 1956, to Raymond and Elizabeth (Myers) Denman in Syracuse, N.Y. On Oct. 6, 1984, he married Denise Marie Gahl.  He graduated from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in 1974. He moved from Jamesville, N.Y., to Woodstock in 1980. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from DeVry Institute of Technology in February 1989. He was an application technician in the project execution group at Linde LLC for 27 years.  He was a God-fearing man who loved to travel, and he loved sports. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.  Survivors include his wife; three sons, Caleb (Samantha), Luke and Aaron; two puppies, Bailey

Ann Martha Kuziel, 93, Wonder Lake

Ann Martha Kuziel, 93, Wonder Lake, died Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry.  She was born May 8, 1922, to Frank and Johanna Primozich in Chicago.  On June 10, 1944, she married John W. Kuziel at St. Stephen Church in Chicago. Formerly of Stickney, she was a summer resident of Wonder Lake in 1976 and became a year-round resident in 1978. She worked in retail women’s apparel for Goldberg Clothing in Chicago and later was employed by the Federal Reserve in Chicago for more than 20 years. She enjoyed volunteering at the Greenwood Elementary School library and looked forward to gathering with family for Sunday dinners. Survivors include three children, John (Polly) Kuziel, David (Susan) Kuziel and Jennifer (Dave)

Anita L. Mogdans, 67, Algonquin, formerly of Woodstock

Anita L. Mogdans, 67, Algonquin, formerly of rural Woodstock, died Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Pepper Family Hospice Center, Barrington.  She was born April 17, 1949, to Frank A. and Arretus D. (West) Boeckmann in Chicago.  She was a nature and animal lover. She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be remembered for her fondness of historical trivia and legends and as being a very creative and artistic person. Over the years, she worked as an activities director at several nursing homes in the area.  Survivors include her son, David (Cindy) Mogdans, Algonquin; two sisters, Kathryn Boeckmann, Machesney Park and Elaine (Ronald) Frenk, Harvard; a brother, Frank (Christine) Boeckmann, Crystal Lake; her former husband, Karl Mogdans, Woodstock; three

Virginia A. Moeller, 68, Woodstock

Virginia A. Moeller, 68, Woodstock, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at her home. She was born Jan.16, 1948, to Frank and Alice (Eichel) Chambre in Buffalo N.Y.  On Oct. 9, 1971, she married Denis Moeller. She played a vital role in the day-to-day operations of her family’s business, Arrow Aluminum, serving as vice president and office manager. She loved collecting things, watching old movies and listening to music. She was a loving wife, fantastic mother, adoring grandmother and great friend. She always cherished spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Amanda (Gary) Weller; two grandchildren, Maren Weller and Jack Weller; two nephews, Robert Poppe and Frank (Cheryl) Poppe; and two cousins, Peggy Moeller and Pat Manley.

Kenneth P. Miller, 79, Woodstock

Kenneth P. Miller, 79, Woodstock, died Friday, April 22, 2016, at JourneyCare Inpatient Hospice Unit, Woodstock. He was born Aug. 4, 1936, to Paul and Hilda (Bauermann) Miller in Chicago.  On June 19, 1959, he married Corinne Clesen in Arlington Heights. He worked for Country Financial for 30 years as a claims adjuster in McHenry, Lake and Boone counties. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until 1962 as part of the armored division stationed in Germany and Fort Knox, Ky.  He loved working on his computer, organizing family photos and doing genealogy. He loved his dogs Mitzi and Sparky. He was loved and will be missed. He is survived by his wife; a son, Brett Miller; a daughter,

Dawsey E. 'Eddie' Elliott, 78, Woodstock

Dawsey E. “Eddie” Elliott, 78, Woodstock, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 3, 1937, to Emerald and Mae (Whithead) Elliott in Missouri.  On Nov. 19, 1966, he married the love of his life, Dorothy . He loved farming and raised many animals throughout his life. He enjoyed riding horses, reading and watching Westerns. He also enjoyed spending time with those he loved. Survivors include a daughter, Becky Nyberg; three brothers, Marvin (Peggy) Elliott, Dennis (Shirley) Elliott and Donald (Sandy) Elliott; three sisters, Dorothy Tate, Delores Johnson and Linda Mosher; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife; and three brothers-in-law, Charles

Francis James Daley, 79, Algonquin

Francis James Daley, 79, Algonquin, formerly of Grand Junction, Colo., died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at his home. He was born May 27, 1936, to Francis J. Daley Sr. and Maybell (Brewer) Daley in Evanston.  On Oct. 22, 1960, he married Louise Van Roeyen in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957. He was a member of the American Legion and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Olathe, Colo. He enjoyed traveling and hunting. He was loved and will be missed. Survivors include his wife; a son, Brian (Karen) Daley; two daughters, Karen (Werner) Haberstock and Sharon (Dave) Fetting; and six grandchildren, Jennifer, Kathy and William Haberstock and Hailey, Jake and Tony Fetting. He was preceded in

Carol Louise Ballard, 73, Lakemoor

Carol Louise Ballard, 73, Lakemoor, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Omaha, Ark. She was born Aug. 11, 1942, to Hans Robert and Irene Marie (Fitzl) Johnson in Dundee. She loved watching court TV, reading and doing crosswords. In her earlier years, she enjoyed camping, fishing and knitting. She contributed to charities including The Salvation Army, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the Humane Society. Survivors include her children, Sharon (Greg) Orbeck, Hebron, Christine (Ken) Parks, Omaha, Ark., and Thomas Ballard, McHenry; four siblings, Harold (Jeanette) Johnson, Woodstock, Elaine Johnson, Lake Geneva, Wis., Gordon (Alice) Johnson, Hebron, and Linda (Kendall) Lewis, Woodstock; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and several other family members and friends..

Norma Charlotte (Doolittle) Anderson, 92, Woodstock

Norma Charlotte (Doolittle) Anderson, 92, Woodstock, died Monday, April 18, 2016, at her home in Woodstock. She was born Nov. 10, 1923, to Emor Stillman and Amelia (Schroeder) Doolittle in Greenwood Township.  On May 7, 1954, she married Glen “Andy” Elliot Anderson, also of Woodstock, in Wonder Lake. They were married by her cousin, The Rev. Burton Schroeder. They traveled extensively, including a trip to Australia and New Zealand. She was a lifelong resident of Greenwood and Woodstock. Her favorite saying was “once of Greenwood, always of Greenwood.” She retired in January 1979 after a career of more than 35 years with the Internal Revenue Service in Chicago, where she was a tax examiner and auditor and later a personnel

Jeannette C. Sweet, 95, Woodstock

Jeanette C. Sweet, 95, Woodstock, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. She was born Jan. 17, 1921, to Arthur and Emma (May) Hergott in Spring Grove.  On Nov. 25, 1944, she married Mark Sweet. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. She worked at Woodstock Die Cast Company for more than 30 years and was a longtime member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge. Mostly, she enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved and will be missed. Survivors include two sons, Sandy Sweet and David (Sue) Sweet; two daughters, Connie (Don) Hyde and Laurie Sweet; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and the Jackson girls. She was preceded in death by

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