Lee Muto

Lenita “Lee” Muto, of Woodstock, passed away at her home on her birthday, October 26, 2016 at the age of 74. She was born in Niagra Falls, the daughter of Leonard and Rita (nee Collins) Stivers.

Lee, after spending a lifetime in the antique business moved to Woodstock 19 years ago to build her dream home and business, The Colonial Antique Mall. Her real love was refinishing and restoring antiques to their original glory. Her passion for the look and feel of real wood, especially oak, has created lifelong antiques that live in thousands of people's homes. Lee has been a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge, which supports and provides education to underprivileged children. She loved going with other members and friends to the Moose’s Friday night Fish Fry as often as she could, which was one way to contribute to the fund. She held a special place in her heart for all the children and women who need a helping hand. Her other passions included gardening, decorating, and cooking for friends and family.

Lee is survived by her children, Al (Tammy), Kathleen, Michael (Leslie); her grandchildren, Griffin, Catalina, Justus, Mark (Kim) Fletcher, and Ryan Fletcher; her great-grandchildren, Noah and Benjamin Fletcher, Reagan Cuskelly; and siblings, Terry, Tom, Cindy, and Lori. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Stivers; sister, Elizabeth Nelson; and grandson, Eric Fletcher.

If you would like to attend the Celebration of Life for Lee on November 3rd at the Moose Lodge Family Center in Woodstock, please contact the Colonial Antique Mall at 815-334-8960.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Moose Charities, earmarked for Mooseheart Children’s Education Fund, a tax deductible contribution at 406 Clay St, Woodstock, IL 60098; or to Home of the Sparrow, who provide housing, shelter, supportive services, and outreach and prevention to over 500 homeless women and children at 4209 W Shamrock Ln, Unit B, McHenry, IL 60050.