Donna Mae Dobbratz (née Schuring), 88 of Woodstock, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. She was born on Sept. 8, 1937, in Belvidere, Ill., to Lester and Irene (née Sawallisch) Schuring. She married Harold C. Dobbratz on Nov. 1, 1958, in Marengo, Ill. Donna worked for Oak Industries in Crystal Lake and the Lampshade Factory in Woodstock until they closed, and she ended her career at Automatic Liquid Packaging in Woodstock. She was an avid milk glass collector and loved to show off her latest piece being prominently displayed. She enjoyed going to tractor shows and many other events, and going out to eat was always a special occasion. Donna was deeply

C. (Charles) David Pierce, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed on from this life on March 22nd, 2026, at the age of 93.  David was born in Geneva, IL to Hazel (Earl) and Theodore Pierce. He graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1950 and studied Music Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He met Sally Emrich in the Illinois Concert Band – he played trombone and she played baritone, so their seats were near each other. The two were married in 1953. David received his Bachelors (1954) and Masters (1955) degrees from UIUC and went on to live a life of service. He served 18 months in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division band. After his

Gordon James Dunnett Sr. of Woodstock passed away on March 21, 2026. He was 76 years old. He was married to Nancy Dunnett (Miller) for 46 years until she passed away in 2014. He had two children and three grandchildren. Gordy spent his career excavating, and his true passion was restoring antique tractors, hobby farming, and raising farm animals with his granddaughters. His love of tractors was passed down to his son and grandson, who carry on the renovation of antique tractors in their spare time. He loved playing checkers with his grandkids. His grandchildren were his pride and joy! He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Dunnett; his parents, Stella and James Dunnett; his sister, Lois Terell;

Jane Kunzie-Brunner, 67, of Lake Barrington, Ill., passed away gracefully on March 19, 2026, after a fierce and heroic battle with cancer. A former pastor at Lutheran Church of the Atonement of Barrington and Bethlehem Lutheran Church of St. Charles, she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois (UIUC), a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, and a JD degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in Indiana.Family meant everything to Jane. She is survived by her children, Kathryn Kunzie and Alex Brunner; her siblings, Julie (Kevin) Peters, Steve (Kim) Kunzie, Scott (Coleen) Kunzie, Tammy (Scott) Baier, Amy (Jeremy) Sangermano, and Laura (Adam) Monnier; as well as many

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Joyce M. Wiemuth, 84, of Woodstock, who left this world peacefully on Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by the family she cherished above all else. Born on June 6, 1941, in Indianapolis, Ind., Joyce grew up in Woodstock, where she graduated from Woodstock High School in 1959. Not long after, she met the love of her life, Joseph Wiemuth II. Married in 1961, they built a beautiful life together over 64 years – one centered on love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Joyce dedicated many years to serving the community through her work at the State Bank of Woodstock, Amcore Bank, and later at Woodstock Memorial Hospital. She was a proud

Joanne Irene (Howard) Boppart, 84, of Harvard, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Feb. 25, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1941, in Harvard, the daughter of George and Ellen (Walsh) Howard. Joanne earned her master’s degree in business education from Northern Illinois University. On June 13, 1964, she married the love of her life, Eugene Boppart, at St. Patrick Church in Hartland. Together, they celebrated 61 beautiful years of marriage. Joanne and her husband, Eugene, had three children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren with a third great-grandchild on the way. Joanne is survived by her children, Gina (Jim) McConoughey, Michelle Boppart (Jon), Howard (Gina) Boppart; grandchildren, Elizabeth McConoughey, Spencer Ocean, James (Nicole) Militello, Mary (David)

Denis J. Moeller, 83, of Woodstock passed away at home comfortably, peacefully, and surrounded by his loving family, on Feb. 23, 2026.  Affectionately known as “Denny” and “Grandpy,” he was born in Chicago and grew up in Mount Prospect. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, going on many adventures with his “crew,” including Tom, Essie, Jim, David, and Ken. He served in the Army with SGS (Secretary General Staff) during Vietnam, driving Generals stateside and taking Princess Grace and her children to the World’s Fair. He knew his loving wife, Ginny, through family and, at a family party while wearing a mesh shirt and pirate pants (her telling the story), he fell in love. They were married and had

Michael Hayes, 79, of Bull Valley, IL passed away February 24, 2026, in the care of Suncrest Hospice in Elgin, IL. Mike was born August 18, 1946, in Dallas Texas to Johnny and Gloria Hayes. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in 1964 and proudly served his country in the U.S Marine Corps from 1964-1967. He was a Vietnam and Agent Orange Veteran. Mike went on to be a Chicago Local 63 Architectural and Ornamental Iron Worker until retirement. He married Carol (Koester) Hayes, his pen pal sweetheart in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 20, 1968. They were married 57 years. Mike is survived by his beloved wife: Carol (Koester) Hayes; his loving son: Scott W. (Christina) Hayes; sister: Jeanne

Marge passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on February 14th (St. Valentine’s Day), she was 100 years old. Marge was born in Waukegan Illinois on March 15th 1925 to Slovenian immigrants. She attended Mother of God grade school and graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1942. She graduated from St. Francis Hospital Nursing School in 1946 and began working at Victory Memorial Hospital and ended her career at St Theresa’s Hospital in Waukegan. Marge married Thomas J. O’Grady in 1949 with whom she had 5 children. A second marriage to Gilbert J. Heaphy, which provided her with 3 additional step children, and she embraced them as her own. Upon retirement Marge and Gil traveled internationally through

Stephen Carl Rust, of Findlay, Ohio, left this earthly life peacefully, unexpectedly and suddenly on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026. He was born in Bryan, Ohio on July 25, 1952, living a life devoted to God, caring for his family and enjoying life to the fullest each day.  Stephen, or “Rusty” as he liked to be called in recent years, was born to the late Rev. Harold C. and Anna Heller Rust. The son of a pastor, he lived in Bryan, Ohio, Baltimore, MD, Wheeling, WV and then Oak Harbor, OH during his youth. He was a state cross country and track qualifier in high school. After graduating from Triadelphia High School (Wheeling), he attended Capital University (Columbus, OH), participating