Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2025

Ruth Anne Strope, age 80, of Ottawa IL, passed away peacefully alongside close friends and family, after a courageous battle on December 7th, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1945, Pingree Grove, IL to the late Alfred and Josephine nee Feyereisen Augsburg. Ruth Anne graduated from Waterman High School and attended Northern Illinois University

Ruth Anne...

Dec 7, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce that James L. Johnson died on December 7, 2025, at the age of 71. Jim was born on November 22, 1954, in Sandwich, Illinois, to Marvin and Helen (Anderson) Johnson. He was the youngest of five children and graduated from Newark Community High School in 1972.

Upon graduation, Jim...

Dec 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor C. Kerkman, who left this world on December 5, 2025, at the age of 81. He was a current resident of Newark, IL, and a former resident of Oswego, IL. Born on January 3, 1944, in Burlington, Wisconsin, Victor was a devoted husband, a loving father, and...

Dec 5, 2025

Judith Sroka, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, at the age of 66. She is now reunited with her late husband, Mike, whom she loved and missed profoundly.

Born on June 16, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of George and Lillian (nee Burton) Jennrich. Judith's life...

Dec 2, 2025

Anna "Bernie" Vickery, beloved mother and grandmother, 87, of Minooka, IL, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet, IL. Anna was born on March 11, 1938 in Joliet, IL. She started her career of 33 years at Diageo North America as a bottling line operator in 1967 and later retired in 2000. She...

Dec 1, 2025

Linda Marie Staffeldt

With immense sadness and steadfast faith in God's promises, we announce the sudden passing of Linda Marie Staffeldt, the heart and matriarch of our family. She was welcomed into God's loving arms on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 66.

Linda was born on August 6, 1959, in Bangor, Maine,...

Nov 29, 2025

James E. Mohn, "Jim", 87 of Montgomery, IL passed away on November 29, 2025, at home with his loving wife by his side. Jim was born in Peoria, IL September 25, 1938, the son of Chet and Betty nee Balsinger Mohn. He graduated from Shabbona High School in 1956. Jim served in the Army from 1961 to 1963. On...

Nov 23, 2025

Hazel Waclaw, age 97, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 5, 1928, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Russell and Sina nee Hawkins Herbold.

Hazel was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL for more than 60 years. She retired from...

Nov 22, 2025

Obituary was lovingly written by her husband

Kathryn Ellen (Hayslip) Mozingo

June 24, 1942 - November 22, 2025

Kathryn Ellen (Hayslip) Mozingo, 83, of Yorkville, IL, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, after struggling several years with crescentic glomerulonephritis, a rare auto-immune disease. She was born on June 24, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio,...

Nov 18, 2025

Yvette Gormaz of Aurora, IL, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at the age of 40. Born on July 30, 1985, in Aurora IL. She was the daughter of Adolfo F Amador and Elisa Amador.

Yvette lived her life for her children. She was a devoted mother and a great friend. She was kindhearted and always...

Nov 17, 2025

Louise M. Christian, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend departed this life on November 17, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on March 29, 1937, in Aurora, Illinois, Louise was a lifelong resident of her hometown, where she touched the lives of so many with her unwavering love, kindness, and culinary talents.

Louise was...

Nov 14, 2025

Our beloved father, Elemer A. Halvax of Montgomery Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 91, at Accent Care Hospice, in Naperville, Illinois.

Elemer was born on December 15, 1933, the only child of Vincent and Elizabeth nee Domonkos Halvax in Sopron Hungary. He was the devoted husband, of 61 years,...

Nov 10, 2025

Mildred Bennett Kelley, of Aurora, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 96, with her family by her side.

Millie was born in Philadelphia in 1929 to the late Samuel Bennett and Mary Jane Ott. She married John (Jack) P. Kelley in 1951, and together they raised five...

Nov 8, 2025

Leah Rae (Holly) Mills passed away Saturday November 8th, 2025 in Montgomery Illinois;

surrounded by family members and her beloved dog, Oreo, after a short battle with lung cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Mills, and her son James Nelson;

and is survived by her children; Tracy Shachtay, Scott...

Nov 7, 2025

Charles R. "Chuck" Johnson, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the age of 85, in Aurora, Illinois.

Born on September 14, 1940, in New Lexington, Ohio, Charles was the beloved son of Eugene 'Gene' E. Johnson and Mary C. (Fuchs) Johnson. He is survived by his devoted...

Nov 5, 2025

On November 5, 2025, the world lost a remarkable soul, Angelyn Wiencek, who graced us with her presence for 79 beautiful years. Born on January 5, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Angelyn was the beloved daughter of Dominic Anthony Donile and Bernice (nee Trombatore) Donile. She was preceded in death by her parents and her cherished brother, Joseph Donile.

Oct 31, 2025

Gerald "Gerry" Wayne Cornwall, 97, of Oswego, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Bloomington, Illinois.

Born on October 13, 1928, in Aurora, Illinois, Gerry was the son of Howard B. and Esther Cornwall. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Ruth, and brothers Marvin and Kenneth.

On September 7, 1963,...

Oct 31, 2025

Bruce H. Baum, a beloved patriarch, cherished father, and dedicated friend, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 16, 1931, in Geneva, Illinois, Bruce lived a life marked by love, hard work, and deep family connections. He was the son of Emery D. Baum and Mary L. (nee Gould) Baum and...

Oct 29, 2025

James Allen Wiese 8/24/1928 10/29/2025

Private inurnment Elerding Cemetery Sheridan.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sheridan American Legion on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.

James Allen Wiese, 97, of Sheridan, Illinois, affectionately known to many as Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on October 29,2025, in...

Oct 29, 2025