Franklin H. "Frank" Gatton
Jun 22, 2020
Franklin H. "Frank" Gatton, age 77, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. He was born February 1, 1943 in Robinson, IL, the son of Virgil and Florence nee Hall Gatton. Frank proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1963 to 1967 as an Airman...
David W. Jenkins
Jun 9, 2020
David W. Jenkins, age 86, of Oswego, IL. passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 18, 1934 in Rich Square, North Carolina to the late Marvin and Mary nee Conwell Jenkins. He married Kathleen nee Evans in the House of God at Mooseheart, IL., on July 1, 1961....
David Wade Paige
Jun 9, 2020
David Wade Paige, age 53, unexpectedly passed way at his residence in Aurora, IL, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was born October 30, 1966 in Aurora, IL, the son of Warren Nathan and Willadean nee Huff Paige. David was a graduate of East Aurora High School. Following graduation, as a member of the Laborers Local 582 Union, David worked...
Margaret Agnes Sweeney
Jun 7, 2020
Margaret Agnes Sweeney, age 93, of Aurora, IL formerly of Chicago and Oak Lawn, IL. died peacefully with her family at her side at Bickford of Aurora, IL. She was born May 19, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Martin F and Margaret Ellen nee Rattigan Flaherty. She was a former member of St Linus Catholic Church...
Constance M. Cherry
Jun 5, 2020
Constance M. nee Mrowczynski Cherry, age 82 years of Oswego, IL died Friday, June 5, 2020 at her residence. Constance was the daughter of the late Peter A. and Helen G. nee Gaszak Mrowczynski. She proudly worked for the YWCA for many years, was a member of the PTA, Girl Scouts of Chicago, League of Women Voters, an election judge...
Eva Slusarz
Jun 5, 2020
Eva Slusarz, age 94, of Oswego, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Symphony of Orchard Valley, Aurora, IL under hospice care by Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. She was a former member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Oswego, IL. Eva loved flowers and was an avid gardener. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John Slusarz....
Robert William Cully
Jun 3, 2020
Robert William Cully, age 75, of Montgomery, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 3rd at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora. Bob was born on September 13, 1944 in Aurora, IL, the son of Charles "Ed" Cully, Jr and Helene Urban Cully. He served in the Vietnam War, as a CH-47 helicopter gunner conducting search & rescue and in support...
Leoncio "Gerry" Geronimo
Jun 3, 2020
Leoncio "Gerry" Geronimo, 85, of Aurora, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Gerry was born in 1934 to the late Luis and Adrianna Geronimo in Taytay, Rizal, Philippines. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Cecilia (nee Menguito), his six children; Arnold (Julie), Arnel (Jane), Aris (Christina), Adonis...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
