John S. Mcgrath
Feb 18, 2021
John S. McGrath, age 83, of Newark, IL, passed away Friday, February 18, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He was born June 16, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the son of John J. and Gertrude nee Bay McGrath. John proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1954 to 1958 as a Seaman 1st...
Dennis "Smitty" Smith
Feb 16, 2021
Dennis "Smitty" Smith, 69, passed away at his home in Montgomery, IL on February 16th, 2021 following a long battle with cancer. To the end of his days, Denny was always going out of his way to help others and was there whenever anyone needed him. Denny graduated from Oswego High School in 1970, and worked for many years in...
Gary F. Raminger
Feb 15, 2021
Gary F. Raminger, 58, of Naperville, IL died Monday, February 15, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born Christmas day in 1962, in Syracuse New York to Cecilia Amy (nee Conners) Raminger. He was an HVAC Tech by trade. For 33 years he was a member of local 597 of the Pipefitters union. He had worked...
Carlos Avila
Feb 14, 2021
Carlos Avila, age 58, of Oswego, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Mexico, the son of Francisco and Maria nee Penaran Avila. Survived by his wife Margarita nee Maldonado Avila and his son, Jose Carlos (Zaira) Avila Visitation will be held on Thursday, February...
Cherie Lynn (Sauerbier) Andrews
Feb 11, 2021
Cherie Lynn (Sauerbier) Andrews peacefully passed away in the early morning of Thursday, February 11, 2021, having just celebrated her 77th birthday the day before with her family. Born Thursday, February 10, 1944 to Howard and Veronica (Condon) Sauerbier in Harvey, Illinois, Cherie was the oldest of three daughters: Melinda (Roark) and Jill (who preceded her in death). In her...
George Gerald Ashleman
Feb 9, 2021
George Gerald Ashleman, age 89, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born June 12, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the son of George Adrian and Naomi Suzanne nee Trudell Ashleman. George proudly served his county in the National Guard. After his honorable discharge from service, He enrolled in...
Beverly D Lombardi
Feb 8, 2021
Beverly D. Lombardi, age 86, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born June 7, 1934 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late William Atkinson and Emma Carlson. Beverly enjoyed traveling all over the world and the U.S., but especially loved Europe and the Caribbean. She bounced...
Sylvia Lomas
Feb 7, 2021
Sylvia Lomas entered into this world on February 7, 1949 and on her birthday, February 7, 2021, she took her last Earthly breath and entered into the gates of Heaven. Sylvia's family was the center of her world and she will be sorely missed. She is reunited in Heaven with her parents, Miguel and Eloisa (Benavides) Lomas, and three brothers,...
William James Panek
Jan 30, 2021
December 30, 1942-January 30, 2021 William James Panek, loving husband to Karen F. (Wastl) Panek. Dear father of Debbie (Jeff), Patti (Vince), Traci (Chris). Proud grandfather of Nicholas (Amy), Jessica (Anthony), Alex (Destiny), Maggie (Michael), Jason, Patrick, and Emily. After 35 years of being an auto mechanic and living in Villa Park, IL., he retired and moved to Algoma, WI....
Jesus Humberto Islas, Sr.
Jan 30, 2021
Jesus Humberto Islas Sr. of Oswego, IL lost his battle to cancer on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. Jesus was born on August 14, 1975 in Rio Grande City, TX to Tiburcio Islas and Antonia Islas. Jesus graduated from Westwood College and ITT Technical Institute. He had a strong passion for technology where...
Donald W. Race, Sr.
Jan 28, 2021
Donald W. Race Sr. went to eternal rest on January 28, 2021 after a long and challenging battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born August 19, 1942 in Aurora IL, Don was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who lived every day with a positive outlook and a strong ethical compass for his family, community and service. The oldest son...
Gurjit Kaur
Jan 23, 2021
Mrs. Gurjit Kaur, age 84, of Oswego, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 23, 2021, at her residence. She was born December 02, 1936, in Narli, Punjab, India. She is the daughter of the late Acchar Singh and the late Gurdial Kaur. She is survived by her sister Baljinder Kaur Gill. She is survived by her children and their spouses; Rajbaljinder...
Brian Douglas Reeves
Jan 22, 2021
Brian Douglas Reeves 77 of Yorkville, IL died suddenly on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Hillside Nursing Home in Yorkville, IL. He was born March 13, 1943 in Columbus, OH the son of the late Claude and Helen nee Sawyer Reeves. He was a member of the Class of 1961 of East Aurora High School and Yorkville Moose Lodge #2371....
Edwin James "Ed" Pascoe
Jan 21, 2021
Edwin James "Ed" Pascoe, age 72, of Aurora, IL, formerly from Flint, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born January 27, 1948 in Flint, MI, the son of the late James and Oneita Mary Oldfield Pascoe. Ed proudly served his country in the US Army Reserve. After his honorable...
Troy Kurtis Risk
Jan 19, 2021
Troy Kurtis Risk, 54 of Belvidere, IL formerly of Sheridan, IL died suddenly on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1966 in Sandwich, IL the son of Ellery Roland and Karen Lynn nee Studebaker. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a technician for several telecommunications companies for over 30 years. He was...
Margaret P. (Arendt) Heinz
Jan 17, 2021
God called Margaret P. (Arendt) Heinz home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born May 8, 1943 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Paul and Bessie Arendt. Margaret attended Aurora grade schools: Oak Park, St. Nick, St. Therese and Madonna High School. She retired from her and her husband's janitorial service. She was a member of the Aurora Citizen's...
Judith Ann Meehan Swain
Jan 17, 2021
Judith Ann Meehan Swain, beloved wife and best friend of Bob, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021. She was surrounded by her children, Rob (Leslie), Kate (Rich) Guger, and John (Angie), who are grieving temporarily but, more importantly, are overjoyed that Mom and Dad are finally reunited after more than twenty years apart. She lives on in her grandchildren...
