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Mathew T. Franzen

Mathew T. Franzen

Jun 27, 2024

Mathew T Franzen, 66, of Sheridan formerly of Oswego, IL died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born on September 28, 1957, in Aurora, IL.

Mathew was a member of Jerusalem Temple Masonic Lodge #90 of Aurora, IL, St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL, and the Class...

Benjamin Meredith Taylor

Benjamin Meredith Taylor

Jun 23, 2024

Benjamin Meredith Taylor, age 77, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

He was born March 26, 1947 in Olney, IL, the son of LaFayette Marion Taylor and Margaret Lucille Jones Taylor.

Benjamin proudly served his country in the US Army as a trombonist with the 8th Army...

Alaura A. Brown

Alaura A. Brown

Jun 21, 2024

Mrs. Alaura A Brown, 74, of Chicago, IL transitioned on June 21, 2024, at The Pearl of Orchard Valley in Aurora, IL.

She was born November 2, 1949, in Chicago, IL the daughter of late Katie McKinney and Charles Walker.

She is survived by her loving children Forrest L Brown II, Charles E Williams, Mary...

Gerardo J. Dominguez

Gerardo J. Dominguez

Jun 15, 2024

Gerardo J. Dominguez, age 73 of Aurora, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Aurora, IL.

He was born October 3, 1950 in Mexico, the son of Jacinto Dominguez Vera and Maria Josefina Gomez.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Maria Dominguez, mother Maria, siblings Josefina...

Susan Diane (Newsome) Ringler

Susan Diane (Newsome) Ringler

Jun 9, 2024

Susan Diane (Newsome) Ringler, 71, of Aurora, IL died suddenly on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 3, 1953, in Kansas City, MO.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a secretary at Henry Pratt Co, and ServiceMaster both in Aurora, IL. All-Steel Equipment Co in Montgomery, IL. She was a member...

Julie Ann Thompson

Julie Ann Thompson

Jun 6, 2024

Julie Ann Thompson, 47, was born in Aurora, Illinois on February 3, 1977 and passed away at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, Illinois on June 6, 2024.

Julie was the brightest star in our extended family. Her life was filled with happiness and joy despite roadblocks every so often. She always smiled at each challenge and did her...

James Peter Pienta

James Peter Pienta

Jun 6, 2024

James Peter Pienta (b. July 29, 1949), passed away peacefully on June

6, 2024 in Oswego, Illinois.

He is survived by his beloved girlfriend

Helen and dog Daisy, sister Trudy, son Daniel, daughter Amy,

granddaughter Taylor Lynn, sister-in-law Mary Anne, and mother of his

children Denise. Preceding him in...

John Irvin Shumaker

John Irvin Shumaker

May 28, 2024

John Irvin Shumaker, 99, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Accentcare Hospice in Naperville. He was born November 22, 1924 in North Lewisburg, OH, the son of the late Clemon and Amy (Fisher) Shumaker.

He graduated from Versailles High School. He served his country in the US Navy Submarine Service from 1942...

Joan Siembieda

Joan Siembieda

May 28, 2024

Joan Siembieda of Oswego, IL passed on peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her home. She was born October 9, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late W. F. and Margaret nee Memmel Grathwohl.

Joan's two great passions were talking and eating. She had the gift of being...

Deanna L. Stevens

Deanna L. Stevens

May 27, 2024

Deanna L. Stevens, age 77, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born March 10, 1947 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Walter J. and Genevieve A. nee Baumann Diederich.

Deanna worked in the accounting department of UPS for 37 years. One of her...

William Stanley Patterson

William Stanley Patterson

May 23, 2024

William Stanley Patterson age 89 peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born January 25, 1935 in Milo Township, Bureau County, Illinois, the son of Ermet Stanley and Julia (nee Fulk) Patterson. William and Geraldine (nee Friend) were married February 4, 1955, and were happily together for 67 years.

Having learned to...

Helen Ward

Helen Ward

May 18, 2024

Helen Marie Ward, 92, of Crandon WI died on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born July 19, 1931, in Beloit, WI. Helen was the daughter of the late Paul E & Norma Marie Bollinger, of Sharon Wisconsin. Helen grew up on the family farm along with 2 sisters Mary Jean Samuelson,...

Eugene (Gene) Richard Gamache

Eugene (Gene) Richard Gamache

May 10, 2024

Eugene (Gene) Richard Gamache, 87, of Oswego, IL, born on May 7, 1937 in Escanaba, MI, passed away Friday, May 10th, 2024, at Rush Copley Hospital. Gene was surrounded by his wife and children. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Dorena (Mallette) Gamache and his sister Olive White, all of Escanaba, Michigan.

Gene...

Judson Hewes Peter

Judson Hewes Peter

May 9, 2024

Obituary was lovingly written by his family.

Judson Hewes Peter, 90 years old, died peacefully on May 9th, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Judd, the son of Gerald and Lucille (Hewes) Peter, was born November 22, 1933 in Chicago Heights Illinois. He graduated from Thornton High School in 1951. He attended Thornton Junior College...

Valheria Gengler

Valheria Gengler

May 8, 2024

Valheria Gengler, 69, of Yorkville, IL passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024. Val, as she was affectionately called, was born in Monterey Park, CA on August 11, 1954 to Melvin J. and Dorothy A. (Schultz) Prince.

Val worked at several local nuclear power plants, rising to Security Manager before her retirement in 2008.

Val...

Daniel J. Nowak

Daniel J. Nowak

May 5, 2024

Daniel J Nowak, age 83, of Yorkville, IL died on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at The Reserve in Oswego, IL.

He was born July 5, 1940, in Chicago, IL the son of the late Frank and Harriet nee Rutkowski Nowak.

Daniel was a member of St Patrick Catholic Church in Yorkville, IL. He was employed...

Carol Miller

Carol Miller

May 3, 2024

Carol Miller of Aurora, IL - beloved matriarch, award-winning quilter, and renowned baker, passed away on May 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 30, 1933, in Aurora, Illinois, she was the cherished daughter of Axel and Eloise Tebell. Carol was preceded in death by her siblings, Arthur, Charlotte, Ruth, and her twin brother Carl.

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