Betty M. Anderson, 90, Woodstock, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 23, 1925, to George and Elizabeth (Norton) Meyer Sr. in Woodstock. On Sept. 1, 1951, she married Raymond C. Anderson in Woodstock. He died May 9, 1982. She graduated from Woodstock Community High School. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. After her husband’s passing, she visited and traveled with her children. She also babysat for a number of children, many of whom still visited her and sent her birthday cards, Christmas cards and gifts. Survivors include three children, Ginny (Gary) Hansen, Sandy (Kevin) Sheahan and Todd (Indira) Anderson; a son-in-law, Ed Wettig; seven grandchildren, Christopher

Edna L. Torgeson, 87, Woodstock, died peacefully Jan. 28, 2016, at her daughter’s home – the same home she and her husband built in 1963 – surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 5, 1929, to Gleason and Pearl (Darr) Thompson in Coral.  On July 14, 1949, she married Don G. Torgeson. They celebrated 38 years of marriage before Don died in 1987.  She had a passion for baking, sewing, puzzles, watching tennis and cheering for the Cubs. Survivors include six children, Peggy (Dennis) Gaul, Gerry (Susie) Torgeson, Doug Torgeson, Pam (Roy) Stackhouse, Sue (Tim) Brady and Lori (Frank) Sullivan-Ehredt; 16 grandchildren, Kati (Mike) Meli, Erik (Sam) Torgeson, Kelsy (Tory) Hutchison, Wade Torgeson, Abbie (Justin) Massa, Lindsay Torgeson, Ryan Torgeson,

Annette Crossman Bechaud, 57, Marengo, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.  She was born Aug. 16, 1958, to Lester W. and Genevieve (Enid) Crossman in Harvard.  On Oct. 6, 2007, she married Jack P. Bechaud in Woodstock. She was a 1976 graduate of Woodstock High School. She worked for State Farm Insurance for many years, most recently for Mark Krueger, Lake in the Hills. She was very creative and enjoyed doing arts and crafts. She was a great cook and loved to read. She loved being an aunt, and she loved life. Survivors include her husband; her mother, Genevieve (Enid) Crossman Reichardt; two sisters Corinne Holly Steffen and Brenda (Philip) Stack; six nieces and nephews, Jamie Michele Steffen,

Paul Kleven, 86, West Frankfort, formerly of Hebron, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at his home. He was born June 4, 1929, to George and Esther (Konksgaard) Kleven in Chicago.  On Aug. 31, 1957, he married Edith Hunt. He worked for TC Industries for more than 42 years. He served as a Cub Scout leader for seven years and was a Webelos leader for five years. He enjoyed camping, was a history buff and an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He loved old cars and trains and he enjoyed many trips to the Volo Auto Museum.  He supported many charities throughout his life, donating blood at least twice a year. He always went out of his way to help someone

Vernon Lee Foat, 76, Westfield, Wis., died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. He was born Sept. 2, 1939, to Raymond and Louise Foat in Woodstock.  On Dec. 10, 1975, he married Janet Rounds in Woodstock.  He was an amateur roller skater in McHenry who participated in competitions. He worked most of his life as a produce grocer and retired from Alexander’s of Westfield. He enjoyed fishing, Western movies and music, repairing small engines at his repair shop, and operating J+V Video, a store he shared with his wife. Survivors include a sister, Nancy Nusbaum; five children, Michael Foat, Jeffrey (Linda) Foat, Toni (Jim) Hoy, Candy Foat and Christina Angel; two stepchildren, Ralph (Diane) Rounds and Janet (Timothy) Bieschke; 22 grandchildren; 14