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Michael Richard Johnston
Jan 29, 2020
Michael Richard Johnston, born January 17, 1952 in Aurora, IL to Doris Winders Johnston and Richard Oliver Johnston, died on January 29, 2020. Michael is survived by his wife Deborah (Smith) Johnston; his daughter Brooke (James) Guddendorf; sons Benjamin and Matthew Johnston, his grandchildren, Levi Johnston-Hajat and Loretta Beribak. His sister and lifelong champion Jennifer (Roger) Cobb, an aunt, Doris...
Ronald Joyce Holverson
Jan 26, 2020
RONALD J. HOLVERSON April 10, 1934 - January 26, 2020 Ronald Joyce Holverson, 85, passed away peacefully in his Newark, IL home on January 26, 2020. Ronald was born on April 10, 1934 in Sandwich to Russell and Irylla (Peterson) Holverson, the eldest of four children. Ron attended Newark High School and graduated from Northern Illinois University. He worked for...
Kevin E. Bruton
Jan 26, 2020
Kevin E. Bruton, age 64, of Yorkville, IL, peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side at his residence on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born August 16, 1955 in Chicago, IL the son of John Edward and Mary Jane nee Faloon Bruton. Prior to his retirement, Kevin worked as a forklift driver for Estes Express. His...
Jean Chaplin Stickney
Jan 26, 2020
Jean Chaplin Stickney, age 85, of Yorkville, IL died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Symphony of the Tillers in Oswego, IL. She was born February 11, 1934 in Plainfield, IL the daughter of the late George and Marcella V (Cleveland) Chaplin. She was member of the Wheatland Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, IL and very active in the Tabatha Group knitting...
Joseph Ernst Pfeifer
Jan 24, 2020
Joseph Ernst Pfeifer, age 88, of Yorkville, IL died peacefully at his residence on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born in Germany October 4, 1931, the son of the late Jakob and Anna (Steidel) Pfeifer. Upon coming into the United States of America, he was drafted into the US Army where he served his new homeland honorably. He was...
Jean Marie Covello
Jan 21, 2020
Jean Marie Covello, age 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Johnston R Bowman Health Center in Chicago, IL. She was born December 25, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Peter and Madgaline (Balslyak) Hyrn. She had worked as a secretary for GMAC in Chicago, IL. Her greatest love was her family along with her...
Glen Clarence Rott
Jan 20, 2020
Glen Clarence Rott aged 68 of Oswego, IL passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born December 13, 1951 in Hinsdale, Il, son of George V. Rott and Martha M. Rott nee Rotz. He is survived by his his former wife Susan Rott, and son and daughter, Justin and Bonnie Rott...
John Lawrence Glancey, Jr.
Jan 20, 2020
John Lawrence Glancey, Jr, age 75, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born August 22, 1944 in Chicago, IL the son of John Lawrence and Josephine nee Maggio Glancey, Sr. John proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a SP4. Following...
Modesta Buzo
Jan 19, 2020
Modesta Buzo, age 50, of Aurora, IL died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born September 19, 1969 in Mexico the daughter of Florencio T and Maria T (Sanchez) Buzo. She graduated from East Aurora High School Class of 1987. She had worked at H&R Block and went on to operate Modesta Buzo...
Betty Lou Morel
Jan 19, 2020
BETTY LOU MOREL April 29, 1930 - January 19, 2020 Betty Lou Morel, 89, of rural Norway passed Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home. Betty was born April 29, 1930 in Berwyn, IL. to Norman Melvin & Betty Kay (Naylor) Nelson. She was joined in marriage to Eugene D. Morel September 16, 1950 at the Sheridan United Methodist Church....
Joyce Benes
Jan 16, 2020
Joyce Benes, age 57, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born November 8, 1962 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Peter and Marjorie nee Peterson Piecuch. Joyce loved all animals, especially horses. She was a member of the AQHA and she showed and trained horses. She also...
Jaime Rubinze Escobedo
Jan 16, 2020
Jaime Rubinze Escobedo, age 37, of Aurora, IL crossed over Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born July 9, 1982 in Aurora, IL. He graduated from East Aurora High School Class of 2000. In his short time here he touched many souls & made plenty of joyous memories. His spirit remains with us all, never to be forgotten. He is...
Judith Ann Nee Lyman Brown
Jan 16, 2020
Judith Ann nee Lyman Brown, age 80, of Aurora, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born June 5, 1939 in Ottumwa, IA, the daughter of Robert and Nell nee Weinger Lyman. Judith proudly served her country in the US Air Force. Following her service Judith worked as a...
Eleanor Ruth "Ellie" Salisbury
Jan 12, 2020
Eleanor Ruth "Ellie" Salisbury, age 84, of Montgomery, IL died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 15, 1935 in Adams Township, LaSalle County, IL the daughter of the later Louis C and Viola C nee Erickson Meyer. Prior to her retirement in June of 2000 she was employed...
Linda L. Pelhke
Jan 12, 2020
Linda L. Pehlke, 70 of Galena, IL and formerly of Montgomery, IL passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Holy Trinity Church, Scales Mound, IL where friends may call after 10 AM until time of mass. Friends may call...
Roger W. Nelson
Jan 11, 2020
ROGER W. NELSON April 7, 1931 - January 11, 2020 Roger Wayne Nelson, age 88 of Goodyear, AZ formerly of Big Rock, passed January 11, 2020 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born April 7, 1931 in Morris, IL to Willard and Esther (Moe) Nelson. He graduated from Newark High School in 1949. Roger served in the US Air Force Reserve...
William Franklin Howorth
Jan 7, 2020
William Franklin Howorth, age 87, of Oswego, IL died peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Bickford of Crystal Lake, IL. He was born July 29, 1932 in Waterman, IL the son of the late Daniel and Dorothy Grace nee Rohm Howorth. He served his country honorably with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was formerly a member...
John H. Whalen
Jan 3, 2020
JOHN H. WHALEN September 23, 1965 - December 31, 2019 John Hennessey Whalen, 54, of Sheridan passed December 31, 2019 at his home. John was born September 23, 1965 in Sandwich to William & Carole (Brown) Whalen. He was a 1983 graduate of Serena High School and received an associate degree from Joliet Junior College. He married his best friend...
Robert W. Suess
Jan 2, 2020
Robert W. Suess, age 73, died January 2, 2020. Robert retired as a Sargent after 40 years with the Chicago Police Officer. He was the beloved husband of Regina M., fond father of Robert Wesley (Amy) Suess, proud grandfather of Kyle Robert and Ryan William, brother to Kathryne and was a dear son of the late Robert and Regina K....
Joyce Arlene Rockenbach Cormany
Jan 2, 2020
Joyce Arlene nee Rockenbach Cormany, age 89, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. She was born February 6, 1930 in Joliet, IL the daughter of the late William Federick and Gladys Angelica Earls Rockenbach. Joyce enjoyed sewing and making blankets and most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren. She devoted her life to her...
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