All Obituaries

John "Mike" Dale Waychoff Jr., age 78, of Woodstock, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. He was a United States Navy Veteran. In keeping with his wishes, no funeral services will be held.  Saunders Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Waychoff family. 

Gerald J. Stoneburner, 66, of Woodstock, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Son of the late William E. and Norma J. (Schlies) Stoneburner, Jerry was born on October 2, 1959, in his beloved hometown of Crivitz, WI.   A lifelong outdoorsman, Jerry loved life in Wisconsin. He was an avid marksman, trapshooter, hunter, and fisherman who found comfort in the quiet beauty of nature. He was also an aquarium hobbyist, meticulously maintaining massive saltwater, freshwater, and ...

Joan Christine Romer, age 74, of Marengo, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her home. Daughter of the late Donald and Estelle Romer, Joan was born on April 28, 1951, in Chicago, IL. She attended Mundelein College, now part of Loyola University Chicago, studying accounting. Joan was financially savvy and impressively owned her own condo at El Lago on Sheridan Road in her younger years. On November 21, 1985, Joan was united in marriage with Salvador Antonio Guedes. In the ...

David W. Dulberg, 69, of Woodstock, roared down life’s highway on his own terms until his final ride on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.  Born on July 27, 1956, in Puerto Rico, he was a rule breaker at heart who was never afraid to question authority, bend the rules, or live outside the lines. A proud Harley-Davidson enthusiast, Dave found his freedom on two wheels, the wind in his face and open roads.  He wasn’t one to follow maps or expectations; instead he created ...

Christos Gavriilidis, 83, of Woodstock, IL passed away on September 13, 2025. Christos was born on April 13, 1942, in Greece the son of Nicholas and Emorfia (Iorthanidou) Gavriilidis. Christos grew up in Greece where he met the love of his life, Vasiliki, and the pair wed on July 2, 1967. He is survived by his wife Vasiliki and their children Nick Gavrilidis, Soula Apostolopoulos and Emorfia (Frank) Apostolakides; as well as seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. There will be a ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David Otto Payne on August 25, 2025, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. David was born November 7, 1939, in Huntley, IL, to Charles H. and Lydia E. (Steinke) Payne. He married the love of his life, Marie Ann Hunter, on March 17, 1962, both graduates of Woodstock High School. David and Marie resided in Hartland Township for their entire married life, living happily in tune with the birds, wildlife, and farmland ...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sidney Jabbar Cox on August 5, 2025, at the age of 53. Jabbar was born on April 17, 1972, in Kalamazoo, MI, the youngest of Theodore and Helen (Hooker) Cox’s children. He grew up in Michigan, a loyal and devoted Detroit Lions fan, and moved to Illinois during his teen years.  After graduating from Dundee-Crown High School, Jabbar attended Elgin Community College and kickstarted his working career. He officially launched his ...

Dennis “Birdman” Michael Zwerenz, 80, of Hampshire, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Dennis was born on January 27, 1945, in Chicago, IL to Charles and Lillian. Dennis worked many years for TRW as a computer programmer/analyst and retired from CR Industries in the same field. In his free time, he enjoyed art, fishing, bowling and bird watching, especially waiting for his favorite species, The Purple Martin! He holds an unofficial record ...

Gerardo Garcia Villalva, 39, of Chicago, and formerly Woodstock, IL entered eternal life on July 17, 2025, in Chicago surrounded by his family. Gerardo was born in Mexico on July 2, 1986, the son of Gerardo Garcia Portillo and Maribel Villalva. He was a hard worker since he was a teen and was committed to working hard throughout his life. Gerardo was a production manager at Santa Monica Seafood where he was known for being reliable, helpful, and knowledgeable. Gerardo loved his children so ...

John "Jack" Van Camp, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2025, in Woodstock, Illinois. Born on June 19, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, Jack was the son of Paul and Doris (Evans) Van Camp. From an early age, he demonstrated a keen intellect that would shape the course of his life. He pursued higher education with distinction—first earning his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University before going on to receive an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of ...