Jerry Allen Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 9, 2024.  Jerry was born on April 11, 1937, in Eau Claire, WI to parents Clarence and Georgine (Bergerson). Jerry grew up in Fairchild Wisconsin and graduated high school in 1955.  He served in Germany in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959, where he received an honorable discharge. After returning home, he attended college at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.  During that time, he married his high school sweetheart Mary (Holman) on July 1, 1961, and started a family.  Jerry graduated with a B.A. in 1964 and secured a career in cost accounting with Kraft Foods, and then worked at Motorola for a total of

Jennie E. Williams Swanson Dincecco, age 91, passed away on June 1, 2024. Jennie was born on August 5, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia to Chester Arthur and Cleo Annie (McEachern) Williams. Jennie attended Sullivan High School and graduated from Northwestern University (1954). Jennie continued her education at NIU where she received her master’s (1972) and doctorate (1976) degrees. Richard E. Swanson first saw Jennie when she was tossing a baton at a college football game. They later married (1954), and eventually built their home in Barrington, IL where they raised their three children (Laurie, Jeff and Scott). Jennie was an educator: a co-owner and teacher at Countryside Nursery School, an elementary teacher (Skokie, Schaumburg & Barrington), an administrator (Schaumburg &

Donald George Urban, 84, of Denver NC passed away on May 14, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1940 in Teaneck, NJ to the late Ernest and Dorothy Urban. Don graduated from Teaneck High School in 1958 and attended classes at Pace University in Westchester, NY in 1968. Don proudly served in the United States Army National Guard at Fort Dix during a 12–18-month service. Don worked hard throughout his life. In his youth he worked at the US Postal Service as a mail carrier. He then worked as a computer programmer at Berlex Laboratories Inc, and eventually retired from Bank of America as a computer programmer. Don married the love of his life Marie (Locovare) Urban on September

Christine M. Laux passed on May 18, 2024. Christine was born to Norman and Louise Hall on April 24, 1957. Christine met Dan Laux through the McHenry County Computer Dating Service. On July 14, 1984, Christine and Daniel were married at the Mast House. The minister was a Unitarian Universalist and they maintained membership with this denomination. First, at Woodstock Congregational Unitarian Church, and then, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin. Finally, at the Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation in McHenry. Christine and Dan loved to travel together. Their favorite places were England, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls, the Pacific Ocean, Lake Superior, and Boulder River in Montana. Christine and Dan enjoyed planning and

Joan Donna Butenschoen, 80, died peacefully on May 19, 2024, after spending a few hours outside enjoying the beautiful sunshine and the birds chirping at JourneyCare Hospice, Barrington. Joan was born November 4, 1943, to Donald and Elinor Augustine in Milwaukee, WI. She met Bill Butenschoen at Maine West High School, and they were married September 8, 1962. Joan was a stay-at-home mom while the family lived in Hoffman Estates. After moving to Woodstock to a 5-acre farmette, besides being a mom, she worked at McDonald’s and Woodstock High School, and she retired from Woodstock Memorial Hospital/Centegra Woodstock Hospital/Northwestern after many years of service. Bill made sure he took Joan to as many bodies of water as they could visit.

Dale Allan Austin, 81, passed away on May 21, 2024.  He was born on May 4, 1943, to the late Kenneth and Noreen (Fanning) Austin in Janesville, Wisconsin.  He had fond memories of growing up on the family farm in Janesville, surrounded by his brothers, sisters, cousins, and friends.  He married Connie (Delorenzo) Austin, the great love of his life, on June 3, 1976. Dale was stationed in Alaska while serving in the United States Army and worked in farming and trucking upon his return home.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at the many poolside parties he and Connie hosted at their Wonder Lake home.  He also enjoyed driving his Corvette, cruising the Chain of Lakes in

Linda S. Eissing, age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded with love by those who became her second family. She was born to Henry and Audrey Eissing in Harvard, IL., they raised her at the family farm on Franklinville Road. She was an only child, but relatives from Chicago often visited. Linda attended area grade schools; her mother ensured that she was a good reader and writer. Linda kept Hallmark in business by faithfully sending greeting cards to her family and friends. Linda lived many years in a Pioneer Center group home in McHenry where she became friends with the residents and staff. She worked at the Pioneer Center Workshop. She participated in the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association and the

Thomas A. Micek, of Woodstock, passed away on May 5, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on October 19, 1951, in Chicago, Tom had fond memories growing up there with his brothers, sisters, cousins, and friends. He loved old cars, became a pilot able to fly small planes, played the saxophone and loved to learn completing a degree in finance and masters in accounting. He loved creating spreadsheets for his budget. Tom met Patty Taylor while attending NIU, DeKalb. They were married on October 24, 1981, and had 42 wonderful years together raising 2 sons. Tom loved his family dearly. He was especially excited to become a grandpa to baby Brayden. Tom will be missed by everyone who knew

Juanita D. Whiting, 82, of Woodstock, IL passed away on Friday May 10, 2024 surrounded by family at The Springs of Monarch Landing in Naperville.   She was born in Woodstock on November 16, 1941 to Basil and Isabel (Crummer) Colburn. She married James A. Whiting on October 7, 1961 in Woodstock.  She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock. She was a very talented seamstress and a national award winning quilter.  She taught classes at Sewing Concepts in Woodstock as well as working as a designer and baker. Her family was her passion in life. She was very much loved, and her passion and vitality will be greatly missed.  She is survived by three sons, Ronald (Jill)

Orrin Wayne Kinney, 83, of Harvard, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on May 7th, 2024, at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington, Illinois.   Orrin was born on December 24, 1940, in Momence, Illinois to Clare and Myrna (Doehring) Kinney.  He was one of five children, Doris (Shourd), Melvin, JoAnn (Schaafsma), and Gary.  He married Karen Benscoter on March 10, 1962, at the First United Methodist Church in Kankakee, Illinois.   Orrin was a remarkable individual known for his unwavering dedication, creativity, and charismatic personality.  He built A-OK Incorporated, a successful manufacturing business that has thrived for over 40 years. His entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering commitment not only sustained his business but also led to the restoration of the Starline Factory.  When Orrin purchased the building in