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Kolas Sr., Thomas

Kolas Sr., Thomas

Feb 8, 2014

Kolas Sr., Thomas 61, of Oswego, Illinois passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 14, 1952 to the late Robert John and Dorothy (Besdon) Kolas. Tom was a loyal family man. He loved his family and cared for others before himself. He enjoyed working on old trucks and going...

Roake, William Donald Jr.

Roake, William Donald Jr.

Feb 6, 2014

William Donald Roake, Jr., age 59, of Yorkville, IL passed away on February 6, 2014 at the Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born September 10, 1954 in Geneva, IL, the son of William Donald and Lois Jean nee Petersen Roake, He worked many years as an owner operator of Roake Flooring of Yorkville, IL. His greatest passion...

Makoui, Rayehe

Makoui, Rayehe

Feb 6, 2014

Rayehe Makoui, age 88, of Oswego, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 6, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. She was born February 21, 1925 in Russia, the daughter of Abraham and Ziafat Makoui. Family was her life and was a constant gardener to her children. She is survived by her children, Manoocheher...

Leonard, Frances Anne

Leonard, Frances Anne

Feb 1, 2014

Frances Anne Leonard, age 69, of Montgomery, IL died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Seasons Hospice of West Lake Hospital in Melrose Park, IL. She was born April 26, 1944, the daughter of Alvin Edward and Vera Elizabeth nee Francis Grensky. She worked many years as an owner of a cleaning company and was a long time member of the...

Gipson, Michelle Rae

Gipson, Michelle Rae

Jan 31, 2014

Michelle Rae Gipson, age 27, of Chicago, IL passed away at her residence on January 31, 2014. She was born April 4, 1986, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Allen Reid and Cynthia Reid. She worked many years as a teacher in the special education field. Her greatest passions were her students and anti-bullying messages she shared through music and...

Peter, Lois Marie

Peter, Lois Marie

Jan 30, 2014

Lois Marie Peter, age 48, of Oswego, IL died Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born on August 5, 1965 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Marvin LeRoy and Alma Joanne nee Coop McCullough. Lois worked for over 25 years as a manager for the Wheaton Eye Clinic. She is survived by her...

Rutherford, David Michael

Rutherford, David Michael

Jan 29, 2014

David 'Mike' Rutherford, 54 years, of Montgomery, IL died suddenly on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1959 in Aurora, IL the son of the late Paul Rutherford and Mary A. nee Gray Godbey. Mike had been employed as a truck driver for 17 years and prior to his retirement he was employed for...

Henderson, Uarda Una

Henderson, Uarda Una

Jan 22, 2014

Henderson, Uarda Una, 100, of Plainfield, IL, completed her life's journey on January 22, 2014, at the family farm house, where she was born. She was born April 17, 1913 the first child of the late Reuben & Amanda (Hummel) Hafenrichter. Her father's notation in his daily journal read, "Planting oats - Urda Una arrived at 11 AM", misspelling Uarda....

Hiemenz, John D.

Hiemenz, John D.

Jan 17, 2014

John David Hiemenz, age 78, of Oswego, IL died peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Autumn Leaves of Oswego, IL He was born May 1, 1935 in Aurora, IL the son of the late Valentine P and Mildred E nee Testin Hiemenz. John was a member of St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. He served his country honorably...

Pachnik, Thelma Lea 'Teddy'

Pachnik, Thelma Lea 'Teddy'

Jan 15, 2014

Thelma (Teddy) Lea Jordan Pachnik, (age 90), passed away on January 15, 2014. Born August 12, 1923 in Glen Ellyn, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Mona (Bridgewater) Jordan; two brothers, Robert G. Jordan and Donald E. Jordan, both of Chicago; and also her husband, Joseph H. Pachnik. She is survived by her daughter Lynn...

Fischer, Patricia Ann

Fischer, Patricia Ann

Jan 14, 2014

Visitation: There will be no visitation Service: There will be no services

Gleason, Eldon L.

Gleason, Eldon L.

Jan 13, 2014

Eldon L. Gleason, age 83, of Oswego, IL, formerly of Kewanee, IL, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at The Tillers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oswego, IL. He was born November 19, 1930 in Kewanee, IL, the son of the late Roy W. and Dorothy M. P. nee Heuer Gleason. He served his country honorably with the US Army during...

Westbrook, Glenda R.

Westbrook, Glenda R.

Jan 9, 2014

Cemetery: Burial will be in Odin, IL at a later date Visitation: There will be no visitation Service: Memorial Service will be held at a later date

Birecka, Joanna

Birecka, Joanna

Jan 2, 2014

Visitation: There will be no visitation

Chaffin, Donal Curtis

Chaffin, Donal Curtis

Dec 30, 2013

Donal Curtis Chaffin, age 77, of Aurora, IL died Monday, December 30, 2013 at Presence Mercy Center Hospital in Aurora, IL. He was born September 10, 1936 in Gainesboro, TN the son of the late Hulan and Ora Mae Lee nee Chaffin. He served his country honorably with the US Air Force during the Viet Nam Conflict. Don is survived...

Quigley, Robert

Quigley, Robert

Dec 28, 2013

Robert J. Quigley, age 64 years, of Aurora, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family on Saturday December 28,2013 at Rush-Copley Medical Center .He was born on December 8,1949 in Aurora, IL, the son of Robert Lee and Ann nee Hernandez Quigley. Robert worked at Aurora Central High School for many years as the head technician of maintenance...

Kuszynski, Marie G

Kuszynski, Marie G

Dec 28, 2013

Marie Gloria Kuszynski, age 88 years, of Oswego, IL, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. She was born February 10, 1925 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Alberto and Lillian nee Taladciewicz Colletti. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, an avid knitter and loved Bunko. Marie is...

Johnson, Jerry R.

Johnson, Jerry R.

Dec 17, 2013

Jerry R Johnson, 54, of Yorkville, IL died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born July 30, 1959 in Kalamazoo, MI. Jerry was employed as a bus mechanic at Naperville School District #203 for 15 years and for the past 19 years at Valley View School District U365. Jerry is survived by his...

Ruffolo, Judith

Ruffolo, Judith

Dec 15, 2013

Judith Sue Ruffolo, age 71 years of Oswego, IL died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook, IL. She was born September 20, 1942 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of the late Jerome and Clara Sue nee Jonas Minikowski. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and was an avid reader and collector of cookbooks....

Schreiber, Michael J

Schreiber, Michael J

Dec 11, 2013

Michael J Schreiber 59 of Oswego, IL died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Seasons Hospice In Patient in Naperville, IL. He was born April 14, 1954 in Key West, FL. Mike was employed by the US Postal Service as a semi-truck driver for many years. Mike is survived by his wife Donna (nee Hoff), three step sons Dean (Adrienne) Kellum...

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