NEWS
THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
Feb. 19-25, 2014
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OBITUARIES
Nancy Thomas
Nancy (Murray) Thomas, 64, Lakeland, Fla., died of cancer Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. She was a business owner. Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hartland.
Richard Morelli Pace
Richard Morelli Pace, 84, Woodstock, died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. He was a long-time educator and retired principal of Northwood Junior High School in Woodstock. Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Ryan); a daughter, Patricia (Peter) Baltes; a son, Michael (Linda) Pace; and five grandchildren, Ryan, Briana, Carly, Jessica and Dominic. Memorial services were private.
Cole Burton Johansen
Cole “CJ” “Coach J” Burton Johansen, 67, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Woodstock, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at home, surrounded by his wife and loved ones after losing his fourth battle with cancer . He was born May 20, 1946, to Charles and Cole Evalyn Peterson JohanJohansen sen in Woodstock. On July 2, 2006, he married Trudy in a garden wedding in the backyard of their home in Iowa. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1964, where he played football and basketball and participated in track. In basketball his senior year, he and his best friend Don Anderson were the number one and two leading scorers, respectively, in their conference. He was selected to First Team All-Conference and the Chicago Tribune all-area team. He was in the Hall of Fame at Woodstock as the top scorer prior to the three-point shot being recognized. He received a full scholarship to play basketball at Iowa State University, where he played in the old Armory with Coach Glenn Anderson. He received the Frosh Free Throw Champ award for 1964-65, and he lettered his junior and senior years. One of his favorite memories of basketball was playing UCLA in California. He graduated in the fall of 1968 with a degree in physical education and entered the
Army in January 1969 at Fort Polk, Ga. It was during that time when he bravely fought his first cancer, cancer of the nasal and pharynx. He was treated at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, and medically discharged from the Army. He returned to ISU and completed his master’s in counseling in May 1972. He taught at Lake Park and Parkersburg, Iowa; worked with his former father-in-law, Dan Schwitters, in the John Deere business; and in 1987 he returned to education, counseling at Jefferson High School. The students found a guy with an open mind and a big heart. He transitioned from counseling to the classroom and taught U.S. history and economics for 20 years until his retirement in 2007 after his second and third bouts with cancer. He was a basketball and golf coach for 20 years at Jefferson. He earned the respect of every basketball coach he served alongside, and he was a great mentor for all the young coaches he worked with. He was inducted into the Jefferson Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. He and his wife shared their love of biking on trails in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and the last two winters in Panama City Beach, Fla. Last year they completed their goal of biking 1,000 miles. He also enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears, ISU basketball and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their activities and was very proud of them. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jay and Derek (Valerie); a step-son, Colin Harms (Rachael Pritchard); four grandchildren, Zachery, Cora, Sophie and Audrianna; a brother, Charles (Mary) Johansen; a sister, Charla Johansen (Clifford) Pierce; two nephews, Barry (Jamie) Pierce and Michael (Melonie) Blazier; three nieces, Shawn (Curtis) Anderson, Charla Lynn Pierce and Alyssa Whiting, and their children; his sisters- and brothers-in-laws, Kristi (Bob) Neerman, Jodi (Michael) Moore, Jon (Colleen) Lee, Mary (Jay) Meacham, and their children; his best friend from high school, Don (Ellie) Anderson; his beloved yellow lab granddog, Bella; and his Jefferson faculty family. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and his beloved dogs, Brandy and Maggie. Visitation was held Feb. 14 at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, Iowa, and a Celebration of Life service was held Feb. 15 at First Lutheran Church, Marion, with the Rev. Steve Knudson officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery, Woodstock, at a later date. Memorials can be directed to The Cole Johansen Foundation. Donors can specify in the
memo line Jefferson Boys Basketball Scholarship or Cedar Bike Trail Memorial for a bench/ tree to be placed along the trail.
Oliver ‘Bud’ Garrison
Oliver “Bud” Garrison, 86, Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at his home. He was born May 7, 1927, in Salem to Charles and Bernice (Brown) Garrison. On May 12, 1945, he married Julia Legler at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hartland. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Army during World War II and stationed in Germany. For 35 years he worked for Northern Illinois Gas Company. He enjoyed camping with his family, fishing and woodworking. Mostly he loved spending time with his grandchild and great-grandchild. Survivors include his wife; a son, James (Ann) Garrison; a daughter, Teresa Herendeen; a grandson, Tobias (Cindy) Herendeen; a greatgrandson, Garrison Herendeen; a sister, Mable Harwood; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and many brothers and sisters. Visitation and funeral were held Feb. 17 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home. Burial with military honors was provided by VFW Post 5040 at McHenry County Memorial Park.
Jeffrie Lee Whiting
Jeffrie Lee Whiting, 51, Cherry Valley, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. He was born Sept. 10, 1962, to Robert and Paula (Hyatt) Whiting. He was a CAD engineer and he worked for Union Special for more than 17 years. He also worked at Home Depot for more than 10 years, and most recently was employed at Sports ‘N More. He enjoyed home renovation, woodworking projects and being outdoors. He was an avid Steelers fan and loved watching football. Survivors include two sisters, Julie (Aaron) Smith and Jill (Gary) Mungle; two nieces, Rebecca Mungle and Kayla Mungle; his loving companion, Paula Lamont; Paula’s children, Jennifer (Jason) Hansen, Michelle (Ken) Decker and Jimmy Lamont; Paula’s grandchildren, Sofie Grupe and Braydon Decker; and many dear friends and his crew of fellow Steelers fans. He was preceded in death by his parents; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his uncle, James Whiting. Visitation and funeral were held Feb. 18 at St. Mary Catholic Church. All other services
were private. Memorials can be made to the family for designation at a later date. Arrangements were made by SchneiderLeucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home.
Margaret ‘Cele’ Perry
Margaret “Cele” Perry, 76, Spring Grove, formerly of Richmond, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, at Paradise Park Assisted Living, Fox Lake. She was born March 31, 1937, to John and Margaret (McLane) Powers in Peoria. On Oct. 25, 1958, she married Ronald Perry in Harvard. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Mary High School, Woodstock. She worked as a teller/receptionist at the State Bank of Richmond for 27 years, retiring in 2002. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Richmond, and a charter member and past officer of the Richmond Lioness Club. She loved gardening, puzzles of all kinds, reading, crafts and babysitting grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived her life joyfully, constantly giving of her time, patience and humor through good times and hardship. She was a fierce advocate for family and friends and will be remembered by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include four daughters, Linda Dubs, Genoa City, Wis., Nancy (Richard) Klay, Springfield, Cindy (Terry) O’Brien, Spring Grove, and Barbara Perry, Harvard; a son, Daniel (Laurie) Perry, Geneva; 14 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Mary (Hy) Resnick, Woodinville, Wash., Rosalyn (Nate) Smith, Surprise, Ariz., and Kathy (Franklin) Lowe, Larkspur, Calif.; three brothers, John (Jenny) Powers, Milton, Wis., Jerome (Mary) Powers, Bayside, Wis., and Patrick (Marsha) Powers, Brownsburg, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Nov. 22, 1982; and a sister, Carmella Skupien. The family would like to extend their appreciation to all her caregivers and friends at Paradise Park. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 19, at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 Main St., Richmond. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 10519 Main St., Richmond, with Deacon Dennis O’Halleran officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Richmond, at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 307, Rockford, IL 61108.
POLICE BLOTTER Q Jaime K. McLeer, 45, 4412 Gayle Drive, Woodstock, was charged Jan. 25 with driving under the influence at Highway 14 and Lake Avenue. McLeer posted $300 bond. Court date was set for Feb. 20. Q Maira Yannette Cortes-Rodarte, 33, 424 Pleasant St., Woodstock, was charged Jan. 27 with driving without a driver’s license and unsafe backing on a roadway at her home. Cortes-Rodarte posted $150 bond. Court date was set for March 6. Q Roberto Cervantes, 48, 1924 Hilltop Court, Woodstock, was charged Jan. 29 with driving with a suspended license at Route 47. Cervantes posted $150 bond. Court date was set for March 6. Q A Capron-area juvenile, 17, was arrested Jan. 25 for retail theft at 1275 Lake Ave. The juvenile was released to his parents. Bond and court date was to be set. Q Keith M. Staulcup, 58, 1000 Northwest Highway, Fox River Grove, was arrested Jan. 29 on an outstanding warrant from DuPage County for domestic battery. Staulcup was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $20,000. Court date was to be set. Q Tapia Columbia, 34, 891 West Ave., Woodstock, was charged Jan. 30 with driving without a driver’s license and disobeying a stop sign at Church and Jefferson streets. Columbia posted $150 bond. Court date was set for Feb. 20. Q Matthew J. Walsh, 22, 158 E. Bailey Road, Naperville, was arrested Jan. 31 on
an outstanding warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections for a parole violation and also charged with walking on a highway at Madison Street and Route 120. Walsh was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond and court date are to be set. Q Johnathan H. Kalenda, 23, 7201 Mallard Way, Cary, was charged Feb. 1 with assault at 226 Main St. Kalenda posted $150 bond. Court date was set for Feb. 27. Q Donna L. Liljekvist, 45, 1117 N. Madison St., Woodstock, was charged Feb. 2 with two counts of domestic battery at her home. Liljekvist was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond and court date are to be set. Q Jeanette L. Nelson, 39, 615 McHenry Ave., Woodstock, was charged Feb. 4 with driving with a suspended license at Greenwood Road and Route 47. Nelson posted $150 bond. Court date was set for Feb. 28. Q Noah Weston Hardt, 31, 4602 Somerset Court, Woodstock, was charged Feb. 6 with driving under the influence, driving under the influence over, improper lane usage and uninsured motor vehicle in the 600 block of Washington Street. Hardt posted $300 bond. Court date was set for March 28. Q Tommy L. Garcia, 33, 1729 Wicker St., Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 6 in the 3000th block of Raffel Road, on an outstanding warrant from Boone County for failure to appear on a driving while license suspend-
ed charge. Garcia posted $500 bond. Court date was set for Feb. 21. Q Carvonna N. Gibson, 22, 531 Central Parkway, Woodstock, was charged Feb. 8 with driving while license suspended, driving without insurance, failure to yield while exiting a private drive at Route 47 and Lake Avenue.
Gibson posted $150 bond. Court date was set for March 20.
Any charges are merely accusations, and defendants or suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.