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Margaret "Maggie" Ireland

Margaret "Maggie" Ireland

Oct 28, 2020

Margaret "Maggie" Ireland, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center with daughter Dawn by her side. Born to the late Fred and Margaret Ireland, November 8, 1951 in Chicago, where she resided most her life and raised her daughter as a single mom. If you were to ask her what her greatest achievements were, it would have...

Linda Jean Goodspeed

Linda Jean Goodspeed

Oct 28, 2020

Linda Jean Goodspeed, 71, of Montgomery, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Season's Hospice in Naperville. Born in Berwyn to the late Henry and Dorothy Puschnig, Linda was a beloved mother and grandmother who enjoyed bowling, playing cards and Yahtzee, and collecting Emmett Kelly clowns. Linda is survived by her sons, Thomas (Jaymee), Brian (Holly) and Joey...

Charles Thomas Connelly

Charles Thomas Connelly

Oct 23, 2020

On October 23, 2020, Charles Thomas Connelly, 81 years old , of Oswego, lost his courageous 10 year battle with COPD. Chuck was born and lived in Chicago, joined the Marines after high school, and met and married Mary Fortier upon his return to Chicago. He began a 30+ year career in the printing industry, and in 1986 founded a...

Colin R. Reed

Colin R. Reed

Oct 20, 2020

Colin R. Reed (89) passed away on October 20, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born in Passaic, New Jersey. He has been a resident of Oswego, IL since 1985, and attended St. Anne Catholic Church. Colin is survived by his wife, Judith (nee Kimbel), of 45 years, his children Teresa (Craig) Brown of Portland, MI,...

Rhonda R.  Greif

Rhonda R. Greif

Oct 20, 2020

Rhonda R. Greif,54, passed away Tuesday October 20,2020 in Aurora IL. She was born November 24,1965 in Aurora IL. She was a member of The Class of 1983 of East Aurora High School. She worked at Provena Mercy Hospital in Aurora, IL as an OB tech delivering babies for 13 years. Rhonda was married to Gary M. Greif Sr. for...

Patricia Ann Bombacino

Patricia Ann Bombacino

Oct 20, 2020

Patricia Ann Bombacino, age 70, of North Aurora, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Amita Health Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born May 8, 1950 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Robert John and Frances Mary Rodgers, nee James. Patricia was an avid Elvis fan, a collector of her treasures, loved...

Matthew A. Hearing

Matthew A. Hearing

Oct 18, 2020

Matthew A. Hearing, 49, of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Born in Zanesville, OH, to Gary and Karen Hearing, Matthew developed a love of the outdoors at an early age. He was an awesome father, a great friend, a beloved son, a leader, an actor, an artist, and a photographer; he was...

John Greenwood

John Greenwood

Oct 17, 2020

John Greenwood, 58, of Oswego passed away on October 17, 2020. John graduated from Oswego High School in 1980. John married Cindy (Jarchow) in 1985. He was self-employed for 31 years. He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Lynette Greenwood of Oswego; his wife Cindy of 35 years; his son Steven and wife Hannah (Dodd); son Mike; daughter Jenny;...

Kathleen M. Jenkins

Kathleen M. Jenkins

Oct 16, 2020

Kathleen M. Jenkins, age 79, of Oswego, Illinois passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at her home, unexpectedly in her sleep. She was born on October 6, 1941 in Aurora, Illinois to the late Vance and Shirley nee Jennijohn Evans. She married David W. Jenkins, (who recently passed away June 9, 2020) in the House of God at Mooseheart, IL,...

Alda J.  Michaelson

Alda J. Michaelson

Oct 14, 2020

Alda J Michaelson, 84, of Sheridan, IL died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her residence, with her beloved husband by her side. She was born August 17, 1936 in LaSalle, IL the daughter of the late Lawrence and Vera (Nissen) McLaughlin. She had worked at Vendo and Western-Electric in Montgomery, IL; Gord Plastic Mfg. in Sandwich, IL. After many years...

Nicasio E Zuniga

Nicasio E Zuniga

Oct 9, 2020

Nicasio E. Zuniga, 80, of Aurora, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at his home. He was born October 11, 1939 in San Antonio, Solis, Mexico. Nicasio was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather who was sociable, liked to help others, and enjoyed playing the harmonica. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Francisca; eight children: Oliva...

Juan L. "Johnny" Hernandez

Juan L. "Johnny" Hernandez

Oct 9, 2020

Juan L. "Johnny" Hernández, 42, of Aurora passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 in Aurora surrounded by his family. Johnny was born September 29, 1978 in Mexico, the son of Carlos and Leonor Hernandez. He had a big heart, always caring for others especially his family and loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" (Saucedo); children, Adrian...

Clifford John Jahp

Clifford John Jahp

Oct 8, 2020

Clifford John Jahp JR 81 years old, of Yorkville IL died Thursday October 8th 2020. Cliff was born January 2nd 1939 in Batavia Illinois the oldest son of the late Lucille (nee Martens) and Clifford Jahp Sr. He attended grade school and high school in Batavia and graduated from Aurora University with a Bachelor's Degree. Cliff was united in marriage...

Thomas John Schmitz

Thomas John Schmitz

Oct 7, 2020

Thomas John Schmitz, 76, of Oswego, IL, passed away at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from neuroendocrine cancer. Born in Pana, IL, to the late Eugene and Thelma Schmitz, Thomas would develop a lifelong love of the St. Louis Cardinals while attending baseball games with family. He would go on to get his Bachelor's degree from Quincy...

Antonio Hernandez

Antonio Hernandez

Oct 5, 2020

Antonio Hernandez, age 66, of Aurora, IL, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born September 18, 1954 in Mexico, the son of the late Antonio and Amalia Hernandez. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Teresa (Herrera) Hernandez, children Mary (Juan) Hernandez, Juan (Joanna) Hernandez, Laura Hernandez, Elizabeth Hernandez, grandchildren Juan Jaquez,...

Kenneth Edward Betz

Kenneth Edward Betz

Oct 3, 2020

Kenneth Edward Betz, 80, of Aurora, passed away at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago after complications following surgery. He was born in East Canton, Ohio to the late Earl and Mildred Betz. Kenneth honorably served his country in the Army Corps of Engineers and would then go on to start his own business. When not working, Kenneth loved spending...

Charles R. Brown, Sr.

Charles R. Brown, Sr.

Sep 30, 2020

Charles R. Brown, Sr., 81, of Montgomery, IL passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. He was born February 10, 1939 in Darby, PA the son of the late Russell S. and Margaret Mary Phillips Brown. He served his country honorably with the US Army from 1961 to 1963. He was employed as a lab technician at...

Timothy James O'Reilly

Timothy James O'Reilly

Sep 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of Timothy James O'Reilly, 51 in Aurora, IL. Tim was a devoted dad to his four children Kaelan (23), Colin (22), Jackson (20) and Payton O'Reilly (11), all of Oswego, IL. He was a cherished son to James and Linda (nee Hanson) O'Reilly and the older brother to Tom,...

Diane Blocker

Diane Blocker

Sep 25, 2020

Diane Blocker, 77, passed from this life to her heavenly realm on September 25, 2020, resting peacefully at home with her loving husband Gary at her side. Diane was born on October 30, 1942, in Elmhurst, IL, to George and Victoria Guenther, and married Gary on September 30, 1960. Diane spent the last 48 years as resident of Oswego, always...

Judith "Judy" A. Metzen

Judith "Judy" A. Metzen

Sep 25, 2020

Judith "Judy" A. Metzen, 78, of Montgomery, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 7, 1942 in Spring Valley, IL. Judy graduated from Hall High School in Spring Valley in 1960. She married Kendall L. Metzen on July 22, 1962 in Mendota, IL. Judy was employed by Western Electric/AT&T in...

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