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Kelly A.  Thomas

Kelly A. Thomas

Oct 28, 2024

My Kelly,

It would often start with, "Hi I'm Kelly" and with that simple statement, you would soon find yourself unexpectedly making a new friend. She would meet a Surburu customer for a short review and end up on the appointment well over an hour as Kelly and her new friend would be talking about everything under...

Edward J. Maher, Iii

Edward J. Maher, Iii

Oct 23, 2024

Edward J. Maher, III, 77, of Oswego, IL passed on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born June 14, 1947, in Bronx, NY, the son of the late Edward J and Dorothy nee Lohmann Maher, II.

He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Aurora; IL and a graduate of the Oswego Citizens...

Karen Lea Nissen

Karen Lea Nissen

Oct 23, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Karen Lea Nissen, passed away at Accentcare Hospice in Naperville, IL. on October 23, 2024, She was 78.

Karen was the heart of our home and family. She raised Michelle in a happy and loving home full of every opportunity she could offer. Karen was married for 57 years to her dedicated...

Jean Katherine Mahaney

Jean Katherine Mahaney

Oct 18, 2024

Jean Katherine Mahaney, age 93, of Yorkville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, while in Hospice Care. She was born on August 20, 1931, in Aurora, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Theodore and Mary (née Hamman) Schomer. Jean was united in marriage to William T. Mahaney in May 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Aurora,...

Oakley Ryder Kempiak

Oakley Ryder Kempiak

Oct 16, 2024

Oakley Ryder Kempiak, 34, of Wayne City, IL formerly of Sheridan, IL died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born March 28, 1990.

He was a member of the Class of 2008 of Serena High School.

He is survived by his life partner Kristina Benson, a daughter Kinsley Kempiak, three sons Keden Benson,...

Gail Laird

Gail Laird

Oct 15, 2024

Gail Laird, 79 of Oswego, IL sadly passed away on October 15, 2024 with her daughter Andrea by her side.

She was born June 21, 1945 in LaGrange, IL. Gail grew up in Western Springs, IL and attended Lyons Township High School, graduating class of 1963. She worked at Lions Club International, a charitable organization, in Oak...

Stanley Edward Dzik

Stanley Edward Dzik

Oct 14, 2024

Stanley Edward Dzik, Age 85 of Oswego, IL, at rest peacefully on October 14, 2024, at Hillside Rehab and Care Center in Yorkville, IL. Stanley was born May 13, 1939, in Chicago, IL.

Stanley was a hardworking family man with his loving wife of 49 years. He was always fixing something or working on little projects around...

Lloyd Dean Territo

Lloyd Dean Territo

Oct 13, 2024

Lloyd Dean Territo, age 92, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 in Naperville, IL. He was born January 9th, 1932 in Glenwood, IA, son of Charles Territo and Fern Margaret Cooper. Dean proudly served his country in the US Army as a Corporal in the infantry. After his honorable discharge in 1953, Dean pursued a...

Michael A. Costello

Michael A. Costello

Oct 12, 2024

Michael A. Costello Age 79 of Montgomery and Normal, IL. at rest peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at AccentCare & Hospice Palliative Care of Illinois, Naperville, IL. following a brief stay in the hospital. Michael was born in Chicago, IL and was raised in St. Charles, IL. He received his BA from Aurora University and a MAE from...

Peggy Sue Figgins

Peggy Sue Figgins

Oct 10, 2024

Peggy Sue Figgins

The spiritual world has gained a beautiful soul.

Peggy Sue Figgins, 66, of Newark, IL, formally of Sheridan, IL passed away on October 10, 2024 at Edward Hospital in Naperville surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandson.

Peggy was born in Sandwich, IL on June 14, 1958 to Melvin...

Brian Timothy Rueb

Brian Timothy Rueb

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...

Doris Jeanette Hayton

Doris Jeanette Hayton

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....

Larry W. Zimmerer

Larry W. Zimmerer

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...

Richard Hayes Joseph

Richard Hayes Joseph

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,...

Leslie A. Wooten

Leslie A. Wooten

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...

Cynthia A. Malek

Cynthia A. Malek

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...

Maxine L. Coyle

Maxine L. Coyle

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....

Terry P. Leggett, Sr.

Terry P. Leggett, Sr.

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...

Edith Cecilia Mcdonald

Edith Cecilia Mcdonald

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...

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