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Patricia Ann (Hackathorn) Wenzel

Patricia Ann (Hackathorn) Wenzel

Feb 3, 2022

Patricia Ann (Hackathorn) Wenzel passed away on February 3, 2022, at the age of 96. Her daughter Sue was with her, lovingly singing one of her favorite hymns and telling her it's okay to go to Jesus. It was a joyous meeting with her Lord and Savior Jesus in Heaven as she was reunited with her beloved parents, siblings, and...

Lavon Lee Christensen

Lavon Lee Christensen

Feb 2, 2022

LaVon Lee Christensen age 84, of Oswego, IL, at rest peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 13, 1937 the son of the late Harry and Stella (Nee Drought) Christensen. LaVon was a graduate of West Aurora High School Class of 1957. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an archery...

Gary Lee Shilts

Gary Lee Shilts

Feb 2, 2022

The adventurous spirit of Gary Lee Shilts left this earth for destinations unknown on February 2nd, 2022. Gary was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 25th, 1943. Anxious to see the world after graduating from West Aurora High School in 1961, Gary joined the Air Force which sent him to Darmstadt, Germany. When he arrived Gary knew only one German...

David A. Watgen

David A. Watgen

Feb 2, 2022

David A. Watgen, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born March 14, 1956 in Aurora, IL, the son of Jerald L. and Claire Watgen, née Ecklund. Dave started at Fox River Foods at age 16 loading trucks. He soon after became a truck driver and ultimately retired...

Mr. Jose Reyes

Mr. Jose Reyes

Jan 31, 2022

There will be a private family visitation. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, St. Anne Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL, 60543.

Mrs. Aurelia P. Reyes

Mrs. Aurelia P. Reyes

Jan 28, 2022

There will be a private family visitation. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022, St. Anne Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL, 60543.

Kathleen S. Kelly Gallegos

Kathleen S. Kelly Gallegos

Jan 28, 2022

Kathleen S. Kelly Gallegos born December 20, 1966 died January 28, 2022. She is survived by her beloved son, Frank Gil Gallegos, Jr.; her mother, Anne Margaret Kelly; her sisters, Patricia Anne Kelly and Katrina Raffetto Schmidt; the love of her life for 17 years, Bryan G. Hunt; and the Raffetto family; Marilyn, Tony, Jim, and a nephew and four...

Thomas Michael Stempien

Thomas Michael Stempien

Jan 28, 2022

Thomas Michael Stempien, 55 years old, went to his heavenly home on January 28, 2022 with his mother, Marian and dear friend, Tina by his side. His battle with Covid that started December 26, 2021 ended in Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. The Gentle Giant was born in Chicago on March 31, 1966 to Marian (Edman) and Thomas T. Stempien....

Lonnie Edward Frye

Lonnie Edward Frye

Jan 26, 2022

Lonnie Edward Frye, age 78, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022. He was born August 14th, 1943 in Chicago, IL, to the late Edward John Frye and Lena Antionette Ciccio. Lonnie proudly served his country in the US Navy on the USS Pyro. Lonnie founded Proex, Inc in 1989 and was the President until his retirement...

Edward G. Arnold, Jr.

Edward G. Arnold, Jr.

Jan 18, 2022

Edward G. Arnold Jr., age 61 of Oswego, IL peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born December 22, 1960 in Aurora, IL; the son of the late Edward "Gene" and Cathryn nee Berkes Arnold, Sr. Ed attended East Aurora schools, Waubonsee Community College and earned a degree in Music...

Donna Marie Cantalupo

Donna Marie Cantalupo

Jan 15, 2022

Donna Marie Cantalupo, 58, of Oswego, IL, passed away at her home on January 15, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born in Peoria to James and Rose Marie (Gebhardt) Slattery. Donna married Mark Cantalupo on June 16, 1990. They would go on to share many happy years together, and have three children- Alex, Adam, and Abbie....

Kurt Thorsen

Kurt Thorsen

Jan 13, 2022

Kurt R. Thorsen, age 33, of Oswego, IL died unexpectedly but peacefully at home on January 13, 2022. Kurt was born on November 7, 1988 to Robert and Jane Thorsen. Kurt graduated from Oswego High School (Class of 2007). Following graduation, Kurt attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science Degree...

Edward J. Hein, Jr.

Edward J. Hein, Jr.

Jan 13, 2022

Edward J. Hein, Jr. died January 13, 2022, in Daytona Beach Florida. Formerly of Chicago.

Ed was a retired Illinois Bell Telephone company employee, where he worked as a cable splicer for 25 years. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army. He enjoyed the beach, Chicago Bears and Black Hawks.

Ed was...

Roger George Liddicoatt, Jr.

Roger George Liddicoatt, Jr.

Jan 12, 2022

Roger George Liddicoatt, Jr., 88, of Oswego , IL passed away to be with our heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Roger was born March 27, 1933 in Lombard , IL , the son of Roger George Liddicoatt, Sr. and Margaret Frances Fitzgerald. As a young child he and his father were very involved...

Trudy A. Murray

Trudy A. Murray

Jan 11, 2022

Trudy A. Murray, age 73, of Aurora, IL died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at her home. She was born March 2, 1948 in Canton, IL to the late Tony and Ruth nee Draper Padovich. Trudy worked at the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District as the Controller for 34 years prior to her retirement. She was an avid animal...

Hilda Frances "Fran" Coffman

Hilda Frances "Fran" Coffman

Jan 8, 2022

Hilda Frances "Fran" Coffman, age 89, of North Aurora, IL passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St Patrick's Residence in Naperville, IL. She was born July 7, 1932 in Cottage Grove, TN the daughter of the late William and Ethel nee Bradley Sykes. Fran graduated with an Associate degree in Nursing from Triton College. She worked at Westlake...

Kenneth W. Timmons

Kenneth W. Timmons

Jan 6, 2022

Kenneth W. Timmons, Age 80 of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022 with his family by his side. Born June 1, 1941, in Danville IL he was the son of the late Paul and Blanche Timmons. Ken was a life-long learner and devoted much of his time to studying Biblical history, comparative religions, physics, and astronomy. Whether...

Donald Wayne Friebele

Donald Wayne Friebele

Jan 5, 2022

Donald Wayne Friebele, age 88, of Oswego, IL died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born August 4, 1933 in Aurora, IL the son of the late Herman and Dorothy nee Hibbard Friebele. He was proud to have the distinction of being a 4th generation to be born, raised, educated, and still...

John T. Condon

John T. Condon

Jan 1, 2022

John T Condon, age 77, of Aurora, IL died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL, after a courageous battle. He was born June 24, 1944 in Aurora, IL the son of the late Charles W and Rose Mary nee Wynne Condon. John was a member of the Class of 1962 of Oswego Community High School, St...

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