Obituary Listing

Apr 22, 2022

Cary Hessler, 66, of Montgomery, IL, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. Cary retired after a long career at JC Penny and Goodwill and spent her retirement doing the things she loved- sewing, scrapbooking, hanging out in the swimming pool, and enjoying classic muscle cars. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her grandchildren; it brought her such...

Apr 17, 2022

Apr 13, 2022

Geraldine Patterson of Oswego, IL passed away April 13, 2022 at age 87. Gerry was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Gerry was a loving wife of 67 years, sharing Bill's passion for antique cars as a member of Auroraland Auto Restorers Club. She was frequently seen at area bluegrass jams and enjoyed family vacations and reunions. Gerry is...

Apr 8, 2022

Widely known as Trent, but sometimes known as Papa, Pops, Big T, or Buzzy, Thomas Trenton Roark, Sr. went home to be with Jesus on April 8, 2022. While that is a commonly used expression, it was reality for him, as he had placed his faith in Jesus, giving testimony in baptism, and claiming the promise of John 3:16, "For...

Apr 4, 2022

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Mosher, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 4, 2022. Survived by her husband and lasting friend of 47 years, Jerrold "Jerry" D. Mosher; children, Amy L. Mosher (Lester Betsinger) of Oswego, IL, Mallory M. Mosher (Megan R. Whisler) of Richmond, VA; grandchildren Alexander "Xander" Mosher, Margaret and Vivian Johnston, and Elena Carroll; siblings Sharon A. (Paul)...

Apr 3, 2022

Norma J. (Tews) Lage, age 100, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away at Bickford of Oswego, IL. She was born June 11, 1921 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of William and Hazel nee Jones Tews. Norma was a member of the 1939 graduating class of East Aurora High School. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the offices of Schaefer's...

Mar 30, 2022

Francis Xavier Orozco Mendiola, Jr, age 23, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022 at his home in Montgomery, IL. He was born August 13, 1998 in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). He was a member of the Class of 2016 of Oswego Community High School. He continued his education at Waubonsee Community College and DeVry University....

Mar 30, 2022

Dr. Mark A. McDonald, 65, of Aurora, Illinois died suddenly of a heart attack in his home on Wednesday, March 30th. Mark was born in Oak Park, Illinois in 1956 to Elizabeth and the late John D. McDonald. Dr. McDonald was a 1974 graduate of Elgin High School and went on to receive his Bachelor's degree from the University of...

Mar 29, 2022

Robert Andrew Marklein, 96, passed away on March 29, 2022 in Yorkville, IL. He was born March 24, 1926 to Fred and Mabel (Dhuse) Marklein and was a lifelong resident of Yorkville. Robert proudly served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific tour and fought in the Battle of Okinowa. After he was honorably discharged, he met and married...

Mar 24, 2022

Susan K. (Bass) McGowan, age 66, of Oswego, Illinois, suddenly passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022. Susan is survived by her husband, James McGowan, her 3 children: Kate (Jesus) Camarena, Ryan McGowan, and Kyle McGowan, and her beloved dogs, Frank and Fern. She is also survived by her brother, Mike (Amy) Bass, 4 sister in laws, 5 brother in...

Mar 24, 2022

Shirley Worby, age 79, of Montgomery, Illinois peacefully passed away with her family by her side at her residence. She was born May 3, 1942, in Aurora, IL the daughter of Otto and Bernice nee Jones Petersen. Prior to her retirement, she worked in home health care. She was a woman of strong faith and was a member of Valley...

Mar 21, 2022

John Robert Schmitz, Sr., 78, of Montgomery, IL, passed to eternal life on March 21st, 2022. He passed with his wishes of being in his home surrounded by his loving children after his battle with colon and liver cancer. John was born at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Aurora, IL on January 22nd, 1944 to Alfred and Inez Schmitz. John...

Mar 16, 2022

Ted Raymond Tirevold, age 65, of Sheridan, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1956 in Aurora, IL, the son of Leslie and Lillian Bjelk Tirevold. Prior to his retirement, Ted worked in the armory at the Sheridan Correctional Facility. He was hard working, but always had time for his family....

Mar 15, 2022

Paul Akis Pelengaris, 69, passed away on March 15, 2022, in Oswego, IL. Paul was born on October 3, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York to Akis and Ann (Denino) Pelengaris. Prior to his retirement, Paul worked in Environmental Engineering and was a part of many of the highway and bridge projects in the Chicagoland area the past twenty-five plus years....

Mar 13, 2022

Deborah Ann Kulbartz (nee Knuth), 73, of Sandwich, formerly of Oswego, passed away at home on March 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born on January 14, 1949, in Chicago, IL. She was the fourth of nine children born to the late William Knuth and the late Margaret Knuth (nee Holtfoerster). Debbie graduated in 1963 from St....

Mar 10, 2022

Charlene Kay (Ringberg) Wheaton, age 81 of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family at her son's residence. She was born September 4, 1940 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Clarence and Clara nee Davis Ringberg. She was a member of Au Sable Church in Yorkville, IL. She enjoyed reading, bowling, fishing, trips up North and spending...

Mar 10, 2022

John (Jack) Francis Zoda died in his home on March 10, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Jack was born April 29, 1944, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Rose (Betty) Zoda. He married Diane, the love of his life, and retired from a printing company after more than forty years of service. He spent his retirement with his...

Mar 10, 2022

Dolores Frances Mikus, 86 of Oswego, IL passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 10, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born November 30, 1935 in Aurora, IL to Charles and Violet (Yonkowski) Nowodzelski. Dolores attended St. Peter Catholic School and Madonna High School in Aurora. Survivors include her loving husband, Richard; her...

Mar 2, 2022

Betty "BJ" Kolzow, 88 of Aurora , IL, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Milt Kolzow, her parents Dorothy and Robert Gillman, as well as her sister Carol and brother-in-law Ron Scheppan. Betty leaves behind her two sons, Steve (partner Lana...

Feb 26, 2022

Tammy R. Millhouse, age 60, of Cortland, IL passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born February 11, 1962 in Oregon to Ruth A. Lozano and Ray Weitz. Tammy worked for Cresswood Shredding Machinery in Cortland for many years. Tammy and her late husband loved to be in the sun...