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Loretta Warzynski
Jul 19, 2021
Loretta Warzynski, age 95, of Oswego, IL died Monday, July 19, 2021, at Alden of Waterford in Aurora, IL. She was born September 14, 1925, in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Peter and Helen nee Panlo Placek. She was a member of St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. She was active in the Yorkville Senior Center in...
Sallie L. Mitchell
Jul 11, 2021
Sallie L. Mitchell, age 92, formerly of Oswego, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Garlands of Barrington in Barrington, IL. She was born January 18, 1929 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Paul and Vivien nee Williams Huston. After her retirement from teaching, Sallie spent her retirement actively volunteering and caring for others. She was a...
Ken Vanek
Jul 9, 2021
Ken Vanek, age 70, passed away on July 9, 2021 in Oswego, IL Beloved husband of the late Darlene Vanek, Ken is survived by his daughter, Lori Vanek of Darien, IL and son, Scott (Nicole) Vanek of Marietta, GA. He was a loving grandfather to Victoria Cannici and Caden and Braylon Vanek. He will be fondly remembered by his sister-in-law,...
Paul Peter Poppish
Jul 7, 2021
Paul Peter Poppish, 65, of Oswego, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home. He was born August 29, 1955 in Pottsville, PA, son of Paul J. and Helen nee Andrescavage Poppish. Paul graduated from Nativity B.V.M. High School in Pottsville, PA Class of 1973, and from West Chester University of Pennsylvania Class of 1977. After initially working...
Judith Lynn Pugh
Jul 6, 2021
Judith Lynn Pugh, age 72, of Montgomery, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home in Montgomery with her family by her side. She was born May 19, 1949 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Alfred and Ann nee Lukaszewski Ostrowski. Judith attended East Aurora High School, and graduated in the class of '67....
Stephan Vandiggelen
Jul 6, 2021
Stephan Van Diggelen, age 71, of Wood Dale, IL died on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. He was born June 10, 1950, in Chicago, Il, the son of the late Lydia nee Van Diggelen Dietz. Steve attended Maine South High School and graduated in 1968. Though held back as a polio survivor he would...
Juanita Elaine Schmitz
Jul 4, 2021
Juanita Elaine (Ward) Schmitz, 70, of Montgomery, IL passed to eternal life on July 4th, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family after her courageous battle with stomach cancer. Juanita was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on October 23rd, 1950 to Manuel and Bernita (Hughes) Ward. She graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1968. She was an amazing stay-at-home mother...
Pascale Veronique Macarthy
Jul 3, 2021
Pascale Veronique Macarthy, 61, passed away at home on July 3, 2021. She was born January 26, 1960 in Brussels, Belgium to Jean and Maria Mairlot. Pascale married Frank Macarthy, and they shared 36 years of marriage. They have one son, Francis, whom she loved dearly. She was a loving and devoted mother and cherished spending time with her family....
Sean Patrick Barrett
Jun 29, 2021
Sean Patrick Barrett, age 48 of Aurora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Rainbow Hospice in Chicago, IL. He was born January 4, 1973 in Aurora, IL, the son of Bradley Stephen and Linda nee Steingraber Barrett. Sean was an electrician in the construction industry and member of the IBEW Local #461 until 2010. In his spare...
Charles Dewain Unruh
Jun 28, 2021
Charles Dewain Unruh, age 84, of Oswego, IL died Monday, June 28, 2021, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born January 24, 1937, in Greensburg, KS the son of the late Clarence Clifford and Grace Hazel nee Schmidt Unruh. He was a member of the Lombard Mennonite Church in Lombard, IL. He was raised in the wheat...
Genoveva M. Abad
Jun 28, 2021
Genoveva M. Abad, age 77, of Plainfield, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born March 25, 1944. Genoveva is survived by her husband and soulmate of 49 years Emmanuel Abad, children; Dennis (Irma) Abad, Angele (Chris) Cinto, Albert Abad, grandchildren; Gavin, Marisa, Sydney, Emerson, Charlie, Olivia, and her sister Fe. She...
Donald T. Bennett, Sr.
Jun 28, 2021
Donald T Bennett Sr., age 61, died suddenly on Monday, June 28, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born July 28, 1959 in Lemoore, CA. He was a member of the Class of 1977 of Aurora Central Catholic High School. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and huge Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He was employed by First...
Lena M. Ready
Jun 25, 2021
Lena M Ready, age 86, of Hinckley, IL died Friday, June 25, 2021 at Bickford of Aurora, IL. Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. A gentle woman with a beautiful smile will be missed by many. She was born May 9, 1935 in Ravenden Springs, AR the daughter of the late Thomas M and Lula Mae Smith. Prior to her...
Clemencia R. Diccion
Jun 24, 2021
Clemencia R. Diccion, age 79, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 15, 1941 in the Philippines, the daughter of Pedro and Inez nee Sena Rodriguez. Clemencia enjoyed listening to music, especially the oldies and was a fan of Elvis. She loved to spend...
William Patrick "Bill" Smith
Jun 22, 2021
William Patrick "Bill" Smith, loving husband of Nora (Conway) Smith, passed away while enjoying one of his great passions, hiking, while at the Grand Canyon on June 22, 2021 at the young age of 60. Bill was born in Aurora, IL on December 22, 1960 to Hazel and Daniel Smith. He was a licensed clinical social worker and spent the...
Eileen M. Ward-Probst
Jun 22, 2021
Eileen M. Ward of Sun City Center, FL died on June 22, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born December 10, 1929 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of late James and Clarissa Greshaw. She was preceded in death by her husband James K. Ward on March 10, 2011; first husband Arthur Probst (the father of her children) on...
Roy Richard White
Jun 21, 2021
Roy Richard White, age 84, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born in Logan Co., IL, the son of Arthur Howard and Lala Mae nee Montgomery White. Ever the dedicated worker, Roy held different jobs while he was in school. He pumped gas, did some construction work,...
William D. Wheeler
Jun 20, 2021
William D Wheeler, age 79, of Yorkville, IL died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born November 17, 1941, the son of the late Edward and Mildred nee Johnson Wheeler. Bill was a very involved member of the AuSable Grove Presbyterian Church in Yorkville, IL. He was a member of the Class of...
Carly Marie Pasteris
Jun 18, 2021
Carly Marie Pasteris, age 26 of Oswego, IL passed away at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL, Friday June 18, 2021. She was born June 6, 1995, to Peter and Laurie (Nee Fox) Pasteris. She graduated from Oswego High School in 2013 and went on to graduate from Paul Mitchell Cosmetology School in 2015. She worked at Ten Friends in...
Suzanne Schlapp
Jun 17, 2021
Suzanne Schlapp, age 83, of Oswego, IL died Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Bickford of Oswego. She was born February 2, 1938, in Council Bluffs, IA, the daughter of the late Al and Eleanor (nee Flack) Heyde. She was a member of the AuSable Grove Presbyterian Church (she had previously served as an Elder of the church), Lorraine Chapter #70...
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