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Irene M. Juarez

Irene M. Juarez

Jun 2, 2020

Irene M. Juarez, age 74, of Aurora, IL died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born March 3, 1946 in Mexico the daughter of the late Froilan Martinez and Maria Jesus Belmonte Martinez. Irene was a member of the Potter's House Apostolic Church in Aurora, IL. Irene is survived by her husband Jose...

William P. Schmidt

William P. Schmidt

May 30, 2020

William P. Schmidt, Jr., 57, of Oswego, IL, died unexpectedly on May 30, 2020 while working in his backyard. He was born in Aurora, IL on September 12, 1962, son of William P. Schmidt, Sr. and the late Judy E. Schmidt (nee Whitney). He is survived by his wife, Connie Schmidt (nee Long); three adult children, Matthew (Mary Anne) Schmidt,...

Betty J. Nee Nelson Babbitt

Betty J. Nee Nelson Babbitt

May 27, 2020

Betty J. nee Nelson Babbitt, age 89, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 21, 1930 in Aurora, IL the daughter of the late Clarence A. and Helen A. nee VanDuser Nelson. She was a member of St. Olaf Church in Montgomery, IL and the VFW Post 7452 of Montgomery, IL where she served...

William George Rich, Jr.

William George Rich, Jr.

May 25, 2020

William George Rich, Jr., age 83, peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1936 in Cicero, IL, the son of William George and Mary Anna nee Daniel Rich, Sr. William proudly served his country in the Illinois National Guard. Prior to his retirement in...

Myrtle  "Myrt" Weber

Myrtle "Myrt" Weber

May 25, 2020

Myrtle "Myrt" Weber, 88, of Montgomery, IL, formerly of Eagle River, WI, passed away suddenly on May 25, 2020, at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL. She was born April 30, 1932 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Aurora, IL to Ralph and Doris Fauth. She is survived by her children, Glen Weber, Jr. (Karen Plaster) of Plano, TX, John (Kathy)...

Edward David Mcguire

Edward David Mcguire

May 22, 2020

Edward David McGuire of Oswego, Illinois, and for 32 years a resident of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Rush-Copley Hospital. Ed was born in New York City on November 17, 1939 to the late Edna St. George and Edward V. McGuire. He is survived by his loving wife of over 55 years, Carol Johnson...

Alan Lee Kies

Alan Lee Kies

May 21, 2020

Alan Lee Kies 74, of Aurora passed away. unexpectedly May 21, 2020 at Alden of Waterford. Alan is survived by his sister Cheri Schag (Peter) of Yorkville, and his brother Ronald Kies of Aurora, as well as several nieces and nephews. Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Marjorie(Croyl) Kies, and his brother William M. Kies. Al...

David Vaughn Bratcher

David Vaughn Bratcher

May 19, 2020

David Vaughn Bratcher, 71, of Sugar Grove formerly of Montgomery, passed away in the early morning hours of May 19th due to complications post-surgery at Delnor Hospital. David is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Kathy (Clark) Bratcher, three daughters, and seven grandchildren: Sarah (Michael) Lyons, Clara, Emmi, Raelyn; Alyson (James) McKean, Jameson, Bode; Karyn (Ken) Dobizl, Grace,...

Rebecca Coleman Cathey

Rebecca Coleman Cathey

May 16, 2020

Rebecca Coleman Cathey, affectionately called Mama Re, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center. She was born in Tchula, MS on February 5, 1928, the first child of Morgan and Rebecca Jackson Coleman. She graduated from Penn High School in Chicago, IL. On November 22, 1947 she married the love of her life, House Cathey. To...

Maxa Benson

Maxa Benson

May 16, 2020

Maxa Benson, age 70, of North Aurora, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born October 2, 1949 in Haleyville, AL, the son of Walter Dewey and Orlene nee Gaut Benson. Prior to his retirement, Maxa worked as a truck driver for Geneva Construction. He was a hard-working,...

Floyd Arthur Dierzen

Floyd Arthur Dierzen

May 15, 2020

FLOYD A. DIERZEN August 25, 1941 - May 15, 2020 Floyd Arthur Dierzen, 78, of Newark, passed suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Floyd was born August 25, 1941, in Chicago, to Laura (Ratliff) and Lewis Dierzen. Starting alongside his father, Floyd was a welder and metal craftsman for Dierzen Welding in...

Althea Montagna

Althea Montagna

May 14, 2020

Althea Montagna passed away in the early morning hours of May 14th, 2020 at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora, Illinois from complications related to the COVID-19 virus at the age of 94. Althea was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall, Son-in-Law Anthony Chirico, and her 10 siblings. Althea is survived by her loving daughter, Linda Chirico and son, Marshall...

Dolores "Dodie" K. Blake

Dolores "Dodie" K. Blake

May 11, 2020

Dolores "Dodie" K. Blake, age 77 years of Oswego, IL passed away on May 11, 2020 at Bickford of Oswego in Oswego, IL. She was born August 5, 1942 in Kewanee, IL the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Florence R. nee Manthe Wiley. She was a graduate of Kewanee High School Class of 1960, an engraver for the...

Harriet May Fanchi

Harriet May Fanchi

May 11, 2020

HARRIET M. FANCHI August 25, 1942 - May 11, 2020 Harriet May Fanchi, 77, of Lake Holiday passed peaceably Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home. Harriet was born August 25, 1942 in Cicero to Harry & Susan (Tolksdorf) Glowinski. She was joined in marriage to Joseph Anthony Fanchi on June 6, 1970 in Chicago. She had retired as a...

Hugo Varela

Hugo Varela

May 10, 2020

Hugo Varela DOB: 10/19/1984 DOD: 05/10/2020 Services & Burial private

Leroy J. Wagner, Sr

Leroy J. Wagner, Sr

May 10, 2020

LeRoy J. Wagner, Sr. 87, of Oswego, IL, passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born March 6, 1933 in Elgin IL to the late William A. Wagner and Elizabeth S. Luckey. LeRoy was married to the late Maria Wagner, and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle who will be...

Jose René Villafaña Nuñez

Jose René Villafaña Nuñez

May 9, 2020

Jose René Villafaña Nuñez Born: April 2, 1964 Died: May 09, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose Rene Villafaña, on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Jose was born in Guanajuato on April 2,1964 to Juana Nuñez and Juan Villafaña. Rene was a soft -spoken man who valued education and family. He was a loving...

Richard H. "Dick" Maier

Richard H. "Dick" Maier

May 9, 2020

Richard H. "Dick" Maier, 95, of Aurora and Montgomery, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at his daughter's home. He was born January 1, 1925 to Henry C. and Ruth I. (McDole) Maier. He graduated from East High School of Aurora in 1943. He was a veteran of World War II...

Doris I. George

Doris I. George

May 7, 2020

DORIS I. GEORGE June 5, 1920 - May 7, 2020 Doris I. George (nee Holub), age 99 at rest on May 7, 2020 Doris is survived by her daughter, Dolores (David) Matel; grandchildren, Adriene (Daniel) Durancik, Brandi (Dave McAvoy) Kuykendall, Catrina (Phil) Fahlbusch and Raymond (Megan) Matel; great-grandchildren, Nicolina (Josh) Cooper, Brittany (Tyler) DeBolt and Jacob Durancik, Natasha, Cayden, and...

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