All Obituaries
Joyce Arlyne Rigby passed away peacefully in Crystal Lake, Illinois on January 21, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 25, 1929 in Woodstock, Illinois to Elmer and Lillie Eckert who preceded her in death as did her sister, Mary Perrachione and brother, Dr. Elmer Eckert, grandson Jacob Rigby and beloved husband, Benjamin Rigby.
She graduated from Woodstock High School in 1946 and attended Greg Business College in Chicago. Joyce married...
Joyce Arlyne Rigby passed away peacefully in Crystal Lake, Illinois on January 21, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 25, 1929 in Woodstock,...
William Godfrey Marengo
William I. Godfrey, age 90, of Marengo, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Aperion Care in Elgin, Illinois.
He was born on July 3, 1931in Grinnell, Iowa to William E. and Genevieve (Vahrenwald) Godfrey. He married Marilyn Gunderman on January 29, 1955.
He was a United States Marine serving during the Korean War in the First Marine Division. He received a degree in Engineering and worked for the State of Illinois Highway Department. Bill was a model train hobbyist and an avid train...
William I. Godfrey, age 90, of Marengo, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Aperion Care in Elgin, Illinois.
He was born on July 3, 1931in Grinnell, Iowa to William E. and Genevieve...
Donald Wendt Woodstock
Donald G. Wendt, age 94, of Woodstock, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Barrington on February 22, 1927 to Charles and Dorothy (Gilly) Wendt. He married Theresa Hoban on May 10, 1952 in Dixon, Illinois.
Don worked for 32 years at Commonwealth Edison becoming a crew leader. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He enjoyed woodworking, furniture repair and fixing antiques from his wife’s shop in Ridgefield. He loved...
Donald G. Wendt, age 94, of Woodstock, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Barrington on February 22, 1927 to Charles and Dorothy (Gilly)...
Mariella L. "Beanie" Kleinschmidt
Mariella “Beanie” Kleinschmidt, age 67, of Woodstock, passed away January 12, 2022. She was born on December 29, 1954, in Woodstock, to Gerald and Geraldine (Dwyer) Donahue. She married Don Kleinschmidt on November 5, 1982 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Crystal Lake, IL.
Beanie grew up in Woodstock and attended St. Mary’s School; and graduated from Marian Central Catholic High School in 1973.
Beanie had a loving and caring heart. She took endless joy in raising her...
Mariella “Beanie” Kleinschmidt, age 67, of Woodstock, passed away January 12, 2022. She was born on December 29, 1954, in Woodstock, to Gerald and Geraldine (Dwyer) Donahue. She...
Samantha Anne King, Age 26, born August 19, 1995 passed away unexpectedly January 12, 2022.
Samantha received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and was currently pursuing her Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree at McHenry County College. Samantha had a love for children and a passion for helping them learn and grow. This passion was always evident in her 8 years working as an early childhood teacher at House of Children and her many...
Samantha Anne King, Age 26, born August 19, 1995 passed away unexpectedly January 12, 2022.
Samantha received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin...
Howard John Rigsby of Woodstock, Illinois (formerly of Wilmette, IL) passed away on January 8, 2022 at home with family by his side after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 11, 1949 in Jamaica, New York and was raised by his mother and adoptive father, Elaine and Doug Rigsby. After graduating from Andrew Jackson High School in New York in 1967, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served his country from 1968-1972. A significant part of his service...
Howard John Rigsby of Woodstock, Illinois (formerly of Wilmette, IL) passed away on January 8, 2022 at home with family by his side after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He...
Louise Smith Woodstock
Louise J. Smith 86, of Woodstock passed away on Saturday January 8, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital – Huntley.
She was born in Woodstock on June 28, 1935 to Lewis and Sofie (Helm) Larsen. She married Donald Smith on June 2, 1956.
She was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. She was employed at Eaton Controls in Crystal Lake for many years retiring in 2000. Then she worked at Centegra Hospital for 5 years. She was a member of the Woodstock VFW Women’s...
Louise J. Smith 86, of Woodstock passed away on Saturday January 8, 2022 at Northwestern Hospital – Huntley.
She was born in Woodstock on June 28, 1935 to Lewis and Sofie (Helm) Larsen. She...
Teresa Jean Pappas, 62, of Chicago, formerly of Woodstock, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Leucht family home in Woodstock with her family at her side.
She was born Aug. 28, 1959, in Woodstock the daughter of Chuck and Jacqueline Leucht. She was a graduate of St. Mary Grade School and a 1977 graduate of Marian Central High School. Teresa married the love of her life, John T Pappas on Aug. 1, 1981, in Woodstock. She loved riding horses, dogs of all breeds, and playing...
Teresa Jean Pappas, 62, of Chicago, formerly of Woodstock, passed away Thursday evening, Jan. 6, 2022, at the Leucht family home in Woodstock with her family at her side.
She was born Aug. 28,...
Larry F. “Piet” Pietrzak, age 81, passed away January 5, 2022 in Wonder Lake with his family by his side.
He was born on August 10, 1940 in Chicago, the son of Francis and Julie (Mirocha) Pietrzak. He married Virginia Evans on December 26, 1965.
Larry worked in the Electrical Motor Industry for many years in the Chicago land area including, WW Grainger and Molon Motors in Arlington Heights.
Larry loved playing golf and was the general manager for Chapel Hill Golf Course in...
Larry F. “Piet” Pietrzak, age 81, passed away January 5, 2022 in Wonder Lake with his family by his side.
He was born on August 10, 1940 in Chicago, the son of Francis and Julie...
Arlene Amanda Senne Benoy, 102, born to Walter Senne and Florence (Nordmeier) Senne on October 18, 1919 passed peacefully at home on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
Having lost her mother at a young age, Arlene and her sister Audrey were raised primarily by their beloved grandparents Fred and Minnie (Wille) Senne. She graduated from Woodstock High school in 1938 and on February 28, 1939 Arlene and Darrel Constantine Benoy were married. While Darrel was serving in WWII,...
Arlene Amanda Senne Benoy, 102, born to Walter Senne and Florence (Nordmeier) Senne on October 18, 1919 passed peacefully at home on Thursday, December 30, 2021.
Having lost her mother at a...
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