Kathryn Elizabeth Jones
Dec 7, 2019
Kathryn Elizabeth Jones, age 72 of Mt. Vernon, IL, formerly of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 with her husband by her side at Celtic Hospice in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born June 11, 1947 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Louie and Sophia nee Moyer Reid. Kathryn worked various jobs throughout her life. She...
Daniel "Dave" O'Brien
Dec 4, 2019
Daniel "Dave" O'Brien 63, passed away at his home on December 4, 2019 surrounded by family members. Dave had bravely battled cancer during the past 15 years. He was the son of Francis Woodrow and Helene O'Brien. He was born on April 1, 1956 in Aurora. Dave was a graduate of Naperville High School. On May 20, 1978, he married...
Robert I. "Bob" Mathewson
Dec 1, 2019
Robert I. "Bob" Mathewson, age 88, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born May 6, 1931 in Oak Park, IL, the son of the late Ira J. and Thelma nee Calderwood Mathewson. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army, serving from 1954 to 1956 as...
Marilyn Y. Thompson
Nov 30, 2019
Marilyn Y. Thompson, age 91, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Symphony of Orchard Valley in Aurora, IL. She was born June 14, 1928 in Lucas County, IA, the daughter of the late John L. and Mabel A. nee Walmer Ryan. Prior to her retirement, Marilyn worked part-time for the Ledger newspaper. She was...
Ian Michael Henry Oldenburg
Nov 27, 2019
IAN OLDENBURG April 4, 2001 - November 27, 2019 Ian Michael Henry Oldenburg, 18, of Newark passed Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Loyola University Medical Center. Ian was born April 4, 2001 in Joliet and was a Newark Community High School graduate (class of 2019) and was a 4-year honor roll student. Ian played varsity baseball at Newark Community...
Petra Contreras De Jimenez
Nov 23, 2019
It is with our deepest sorrow to inform every one of the passing of Petra de Jimenez Contreras, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She passed on Saturday November 23rd joining her father Reveriano Contreras and two brothers Jose & Thomas Contreras in Heaven. Petra was born on November 27th 1954 in Guanajuato, Mexico. She married the love of her life,...
Betty Karan Jackson
Nov 23, 2019
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend Betty Karan Jackson, 8/9/1938-11/23/2019, 81 years young. Betty was born August 9, 1938 in Carrington, ND to parents Herb & Charlotte Broschat., Betty grew up in Cathay, ND with brothers Robert (Verdus) Broschat, James d. (Doris) Broschat and sister Donna Lynn Peterson. After high school graduation, Betty attended trade school in Minnesota. This...
James Lyle "Flash" Likeness
Nov 21, 2019
James Lyle "Flash" Likeness 80, of Plano passed Thursday night, November 21, 2019 at the Valley West Hospital. Jim was born July 29, 1939 in Aurora to Lyle "Dutch" & Irma (Foss) Likeness. Following high school Jim enlisted in the US Army from 1957 – 1959 and served as a photo laboratory processing and developing specialist. He had been an...
Delano "Del" F. Lagow
Nov 19, 2019
Delano "Del" F. LaGow, 85 years of Oswego, IL died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born May 16, 1934 in Oswego, IL, the son of the late Lawson M. and Mary B. nee Firebaugh LaGow. Del became the scoutmaster of Oswego Boy Scout Troop 31 when his son Mike joined scouts....
Hugh Richard Pierce
Nov 18, 2019
Hugh Richard Pierce – "Dick" to his friends – died at home in the Chicago area on Monday, November 18, 2019. Dick was born in 1946 to Charles Milton Pierce and Jean Marie Shillady in Detroit, Michigan. He was one of seven children: Carol, Mary, Chuck, Peggy, Kelly, Patty. Dick was drafted into the US Army in 1969 and served...
John Alan "Al" Matson
Nov 16, 2019
John Alan "Al" Matson, age 86, of Montgomery, IL, peacefully passed away with his family by his side at his residence on Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was born November 23, 1932 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Carl O. and Gertrude C. nee Erickson Matson. Al proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean...
Evelyn Florence Breiling
Nov 15, 2019
Evelyn Florence Breiling, 86 age, of Montgomery, IL died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Symphony of the Tillers in Oswego, IL. She was born September 18, 1933 in New Munster, WI the daughter of the late Victor and Eleanor nee Lois Kerkman. She was a member of St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. She is survived by her son...
Susan Shedor
Nov 14, 2019
Susan Shedor, age 75, of Montgomery, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born May 30, 1944 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Norbert and Dorothy nee Jankowski Bielitzki. Prior to her retirement, Susan worked as a secretary in the insurance industry. She was a member of...
Donna M. Kaufman
Nov 7, 2019
Donna M. Kaufman, age 83, of Montgomery, IL died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 25, 1936 in Aurora, IL the daughter of the late Lyman D and Sylvia C nee Plante Pike. She was a member of St Anne Catholic Church, the Women's Club of the church, Montgomery Memorial Post #7452 Auxiliary. She was...
Milton Charles Kolzow
Nov 5, 2019
Milton Charles Kolzow, 86, of Naperville, IL, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2019 at Alden Courts of Waterford in Aurora. Milt was born in Hinsdale and resided in Lombard for 34 years. Milt is preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Kolzow. Milt leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Betty "BJ" Kolzow; his two sons, Steve...
John Reese Wilson
Nov 5, 2019
John R. Wilson of Montgomery, IL passed away on November 5, 2019. He was born in Aurora, IL on June 5, 1925 to Lyle & Pearl Wilson. He attended west side schools graduating from West Aurora High School class of 1943. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps at age 18 to serve his country during World War II. John...
Ruthie S. Panek
Nov 3, 2019
Ruthie S. Panek, 56, of Plainfield, IL, passed away at home with her loving family and friends by her side on Sunday, November 3, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 4, 1963 in Oak Lawn, IL, the daughter of the late Ronald J. and Nettie J. nee Kotz Rasner. Ruthie graduated from Bolingbrook HS and...
William Otto "Bill" Heise
Nov 1, 2019
William Otto "Bill" Heise, age 84, of Oswego, IL died Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 2, 1935 in Aurora, IL, the son of Otto W. and Bertha C. nee Bramscher Heise. Bill was a gentle, unassuming soul with a kind word for everyone he met. He had a ready...
Shirlee M. Crandall
Oct 31, 2019
Shirlee M. Crandall, age 83, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born May 12, 1936 in Gary, Indiana. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. She is survived by her children James (Dawn) Crandall of Montgomery, IL, John Crandall of Oswego,...
