Melissa Ann Wood
Feb 26, 2022
Melissa Ann Wood, 68, of Newark, IL, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on February 26, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1953 to Walker and Dorothy (Ricketts) Rainey. Melissa's occupation was focused on hospitality and healthcare. Melissa was a nurturing and loving grandmother and great grandmother; she devoted her time to raising...
Martin F. Wildermoth
Feb 26, 2022
Martin F. Wildermoth, 88, of Montgomery, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Montgomery, NY, to the late Martin and Barbara (Meiselsach) Wildermoth. Martin proudly served in the United States Air Force. Following his discharge, he worked as a truck driver with Illinois Bell until his...
Drake Louis Darlak
Feb 22, 2022
Drake Louis Darlak, 76, of Oswego, Illinois passed away at home on February 22, 2022. Drake was born on February 10, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Louis A. and Suzanne (nee Wojciezak) Darlak, who preceded him in death. Drake is survived by his precious love and wife, Pamela, his daughter Stacey (Paul) Smith, grandchildren Cody (Emily) Drew,...
Madeline Elaine Rowe Mead
Feb 13, 2022
Madeline Elaine Rowe Mead, 92, of Yorkville, IL, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2022. She was born at home on the Advent Christian Campgrounds in Mechanic Falls, Maine in 1929 to Rev. Linwood Abbot Wilder Rowe and Elsie Clarise (Strout) Rowe. Madeline was a highly educated woman- following her graduation from Whitman High School in Whitman, MA,...
Marilyn Suzanne Marklein
Feb 8, 2022
Marilyn Suzanne Marklein, age 93, of Oswego, IL peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at The Reserve of Oswego. She was born September 8, 1928 in Oswego, IL, the daughter of Jeffery and Margaret nee Davis Rogerson. Marilyn attended the Little White School, the Red Brick School and graduated from Oswego High School in 1946, and from Gregg...
John "Jay" Fann
Feb 6, 2022
John "Jay" Fann peacefully passed away on February 6th, 2022. He is survived by his wife Virginia "Ginny" Fann. Daughter's Tina Kufeldt married to Kevin Kufeldt and Kimberly Ragsdale married to Joseph Ragsdale. Also survived by his sister, Wilma Hill and Brother, William Hartley. Preceded in death by his son, William Fann, brother, Edward Fann and sister, Una Mae Hampton....
Daniel Scott Whitt
Feb 5, 2022
Daniel Scott Whitt, 57, of Waterman, IL, passed away on February 5, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb. He was born in Aurora, IL, to Russell and Janice nee Leifheit Whitt. Dan went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Navy from 1984-1989 before becoming a Union plumber. Dan loved being outside, whether it was...
Mark R. Millhouse
Feb 5, 2022
Mark R. Millhouse, age 57, of Cortland, IL passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born May 1, 1964 to Robert and the late Georgene "Genie" nee Korody Millhouse. Mark recently retired from AT&T after 25 years where he was an air pressure technician....
Norma Jean Carragher
Feb 3, 2022
Norma Jean Carragher, age 88, of Naperville, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at The Pearl of Naperville. She was born January 19, 1934 in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Everett Francis and Mildred Ruth nee Bennett Castle. Norma graduated from Xenia High School and finished nursing training at Christ College of Nursing. Prior to her retirement,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
