Obituary Listing

Oct 8, 2024

Oct 3, 2024

Brian Timothy Rueb, age 64, passed away on October 3, 2024 after a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Raised in Bellwood, Illinois, Brian graduated from Proviso West High School in 1978 and went on to earn Associate's degrees in both photography and architecture from Triton College. A proud and recently retired union carpenter, Brian dedicated his life...

Sep 29, 2024

Doris Jeanette Hayton

Doris Hayton, 85, of Oswego, IL passed away exactly how she lived her life, in her own way on

her own time, at Bickford of Oswego surrounded by her family on September 29, 2024.

She was born on April 24, 1939 to Charles and Hazel (Dunkley) Irwin in Haverhill, NH....

Sep 26, 2024

Larry Zimmerer, a loving husband for 46 years, a dad for 43 years, a father-in-law for 5 years, and a grandfather for almost 3 years, passed away in 2024 on Thursday, September 26th.

Professionally, Larry was a long-time car enthusiast. He began his career with Ford Motor Company, spent a stint with Hyundai in Tennessee, and then...

Sep 25, 2024

Richard Hayes Joseph died unexpectedly at his home in Ottawa, IL, on September 25, 2024.

Ricky is survived by his siblings Betty Allway (Jerry), Pam Larson (Gordon), Don Joseph (Tina), Sandi Knotts Crawford (Levi), Debi Kermeen (Marty), and Margie Joseph, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother,...

Sep 24, 2024

Leslie A. Wooten, Age 65 of Sheridan, IL. At rest peacefully on September 24, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.

She was born on July 28, 1959, in Kewanee, IL the daughter of Delmar L. and Diane (nee Durick) Gradert.

Leslie is survived by her loving husband Steven R. Wooten, her...

Sep 23, 2024

Cynthia A. Malek, age 82, of Plano, IL, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born October 12, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Anthony Bober and Tarcisia nee Zaucha Bober Gantz.

Cynthia had a long and successful career in television. A talented and highly skilled Assistant Director, she was a...

Sep 22, 2024

Maxine L. Coyle, age 89, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

She was born September 7, 1935, in Cardwell, MO, the daughter of Edgar E. and Nannie Mae nee Holland Green.

Maxine was an active member of the Church of Christ in Sycamore, IL....

Sep 21, 2024

Terry P. Leggett, Sr. age 91, of Montgomery, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Aurora, IL.

He was born February 20, 1933 in Corinth, MS, the son of Dewey and Hilada nee Hudson Leggett.

Terry proudly served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Bayfield...

Sep 21, 2024

Edith Cecilia Levedahl McDonald, 96, died peacefully in her home on September 21, 2024, four years after a devastating stroke.

She was born in Aurora, on October 27, 1927, to the late William L. Levedahl and Dorothy Lawrence-Toombs Levedahl and grew up on Hickory Avenue. She attended Beaupre and East Aurora High School and then studied Journalism...

Sep 18, 2024

Mary Louise Albright, age 97, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville, AR.

She was born August 26, 1927 in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Homer and Bessie Louise nee Schamp Scovil.

Mary graduated from the Copley School of Nursing in 1948 and spent her whole...

Sep 13, 2024

Sean Edward Fader, known for his amazing smile and magnetic personality, left us far too early in life on September 13th, 2024, in a tragic car accident- devastating his friends and family. He had just begun his senior year at Oswego High School where he showed his school spirit, but Sean had already lived a lifetime of adventure by...

Sep 11, 2024

Frank Gustav Keller III Age 83 of Oswego, IL. At rest peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL. He was born June 13, 1941, in Aurora, IL, the son of the late Frank G.II and Mary (nee Klein) Keller.

Frank is survived by his loving wife Cheryl (nee May) his six children, Frank...

Sep 10, 2024

Daniel Joseph Dewey Jr. age 74 of Oswego, IL. At rest peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL. He was born March 12, 1950, in Buffalo NY, the son of Daniel J. Sr. and Florence nee Walkowiak. A proud member of Tri-State and Clarendon Heights fire protection districts for 13 years and retired...

Sep 9, 2024

Arthur William Heidemann of Montgomery, Illinois (previously of Palatine, IL) passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 87, just shy of his 88th birthday. He was the son of Henry F. Heidemann and Jessie H (Kuecker) Heidemann Trimble, and was born in Arlington Heights, IL.

Art was proud to have served in the...

Sep 8, 2024

Junetta "Cokie" Green age 63 went to be with God September 8, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

She was born on October 24, 1960, in Wise County, Virginia. The daughter of Jessie and Lillie Sexton (Gibson).

Junetta loved baking, sewing, crocheting, antiquing and...

Sep 6, 2024

Joel "JC" Clayton, 59, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded

by family after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born on May 12, 1965, in Presque Isle, Maine,to Jon Clayton, Sr. and Sharon Kirkbride. JC grew up happily with his five siblings on a big farmin New Brunswick, Canada....

Sep 5, 2024

Lynn E. Grady.

The family regretfully announces the passing of their cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother, Lynn E. Grady, aged 84, of Serena, Illinois, who peacefully departed this life on September 5, 2024.

Lynn was born on October 2, 1939, in Ottawa, Illinois, to the late Leo and Floye (née Nelson) Grady....

Sep 5, 2024

Sep 2, 2024

William Fred Baumann, AFD, Ret., 94, of Aurora, IL passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at AccentCare Hospice in Naperville, IL.

He was born December 6, 1929, in Aurora, IL, the son of the late William A and Marie (Jahn) Baumann.

He was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church where he had gone...