Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2021

Mary Christine "Chris" Hartman, age 79, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Symphony of Orchard Valley in Aurora, IL. She was born August 13, 1941 at home in Centralia, IL, the daughter of the late Chris and Letha (Shaw) Shook. Prior to her retirement, she worked at Western Electric in Aurora, IL in the...

Apr 2, 2021

Sandra D. Wienke, 77, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, April 2, 2021 surrounded by her husband. She was born July 18, 1943 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of the late Vernon C. and Betty J. nee Cronin Smith of Aurora. Sandy was a graduate of West Aurora High School, Class of 1961. She was united...

Apr 1, 2021

Alfred Joseph Rucker age 89, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 1st, 2021. He was born October 6, 1931 to Gertrude (Specht) and Haswell Rucker. As a child, among other things, Al enjoyed fishing and pheasant hunting with his dad. He was a dedicated paper boy for years. When he was 14 he won 1st...

Mar 29, 2021

Joan Louise Adams, 91, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 with her husband by her side. Born February 10, 1930 Oswego to Florence and William Ode Jr. Joan is survived by her beloved husband, Cecil Adams; her nieces, Deanna (Mark) Steinke, Karen (Bob) Gutierrez, and Sandy (Jim) Ramey; her nephews, Steve Pierce, Randy (Colleen) Pierce, and...

Mar 29, 2021

Judith Ann (Johnson) Southcombe of Sheridan, IL died peacefully at home on March 29, 2021. She was born in Aurora, IL March 16, 1947 to Alvin E. and Betty J. (Stephenson) Johnson. She married William Dennis Southcombe on November 28, 1968 at Helmar Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Judy is survived by...

Mar 27, 2021

Shirley M. (Beatus) Miller, 91, of Oswego, IL, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville. She was born August 19, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of the late Lou P. and Bertha L. nee Moore Beatus. Shirley attended West Aurora Schools and married Paul Miller in 1946. She and Paul had 51 happy...

Mar 27, 2021

Francisco Mejorado, Sr. age 75, of Aurora, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 4, 1945 in Weslaco, TX, the son of Alfonso and Ysidora nee Pena Mejorado. Francisco worked as a machinist for Daco, Inc. until his retirement on June 1, 2014. He was a proud...

Mar 26, 2021

Hazel Edith Williams, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021, due to complications following a heart attack. She was born August 27th, 1944, in Durban, South Africa, to Henry and Margaret Tayfield. She married Thomas Williams in December 1966. Hazel was deeply dedicated to her work. She found purpose in helping others reach their potential, which she did...

Mar 24, 2021

Kristine Cox, 70, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora. Formerly of Ottawa, IL, she was born to Mary Lou (nee Liex) and Ralph Parr. Kristine was a long time member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Oswego, along with her husband, Lawrence. Kris was also a dedicated volunteer at the...

Mar 23, 2021

Patrick Matthew Camardo, age 64, of Oswego, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born September 24, 1956 in Chicago, IL, the son of Patsy J. and Antoinette nee Amato Camardo. Patrick worked as assistant direct business representative for the International Aerospace Machinists Union District 8 for many years. He loved to follow...

Mar 23, 2021

Walter C. "Sonny" Weeden Jr., of Oswego, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on March 23rd, 2021. He was born on May 3rd, 1938 in Chicago, the second of ten children to the late Walter C. and Evelyn (nee Excell) Weeden, Sr. Walt was married to his love Peggy for over 58 years. Longtime...

Mar 21, 2021

Mar 20, 2021

David Michael Parr, Sr., age 72, of Montgomery, IL died Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Naperville, IL. He was born August 19, 1948 in Peoria, IL the son of the late Clarence and Phyllis nee Buck Parr. Dave served his country honorably with the US Navy as a hospital corpsman at Philadelphia Naval Hospital and at Camp Lejeune, NC. During...

Mar 18, 2021

George William Curry III of Oswego, Illinois was escorted into glory by his holy angel on March 18, 2021 from our home to his eternal heavenly home. He was born on July 16, 1939 in Somerset, Kentucky. His parents were George William Curry, Jr and Alice Neel Curry. He grew up on a farm in Waverly, KY and understood the...

Mar 17, 2021

Matthews Jackson, Sr., age 75, of Yorkville, IL died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born October 10, 1946 in Mobile, AL. He served his country honorably prior to retirement from the US Army, where he had attained the rank of 1st Sgt. He was employed as a CT Technician. He is...

Mar 17, 2021

Gregory Scott Barnes, Sr., 62 and Brenda Jo Barnes, 62 of Sheridan, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at their residence. Greg was born January 28, 1959 in Aurora, IL. Brenda was born May 10, 1958 in Aurora, IL. Greg and Brenda both graduated from West Aurora High School. They married November 12, 1977. Their love blossomed five...

Mar 17, 2021

Gregory Scott Barnes, Sr., 62 and Brenda Jo Barnes, 62 of Sheridan, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at their residence. Greg was born January 28, 1959 in Aurora, IL. Brenda was born May 10, 1958 in Aurora, IL. Greg and Brenda both graduated from West Aurora High School. They married November 12, 1977. Their love blossomed five...

Mar 15, 2021

Bryan Keith Marecek, Age 77, of Plainfield, IL, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. He was born March 30, 1943 in Berwyn, IL., the son of Joseph and June nee Smith Marecek. He is survived by his wife (Whom he married on April 4, 1964 in Riverside, IL) Sharon nee Zimmel...

Mar 11, 2021

Jonathan Mario Chavez, 19, of Aurora, IL, passed away at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora on March 11, 2021. Born in 2001 to Anacelis (nee Perez; maiden name) and Jose Mario Chavez. Growing up, Jonathan loved all sports – he always had a basketball in his hand; once he even broke a rib trying to do BMX tricks on his...

Mar 11, 2021

Ron (Ronny) Allen Dierzen, 56, of Newark passed away on March 11, 2021 at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley, IL. Ron was born March 9, 1965 in Sandwich, IL, the son of the late Floyd A and RuthAnn (Chapman) Dierzen. He was preceded in death by his mother RuthAnn on December 31, 2020, his father Floyd on May 15, 2020 and...