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Sharon Ann Vannice

Sharon Ann Vannice

Jul 24, 2019

Sharon A. Vannice January 25, 1945 - July 24, 2019 Sharon Ann Vannice, 74, of Sheridan passed Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2019 at Valley West Community Hospital. Sharon was born January 25, 1945 in Dearborn. MI. to Raymond & Virginia (Schmidt) Vannice. She married Albert William Vannice at the Sheridan United Methodist Church on March 5, 1970. Albert passed September...

Daniel "Dan" James Fish

Daniel "Dan" James Fish

Jul 18, 2019

Daniel (Dan) James Fish, a devout Christian and family man, has passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home in Plainfield, IL on July 18th, 2019 at the age of 61. Daniel is survived by his wife Kathryn (Kathy) Fish, his children Patrick Fish (Kathryn), Joseph Fish (Alison), Anne Marie Fish (Tyndale), Andrew O'Connor, and his grandchildren Maddie Fish and...

Maria Concepcion Martinez

Maria Concepcion Martinez

Jul 18, 2019

Maria Concepcion Martinez, age 72, of Aurora, IL, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born March 25, 1947 in Mexico, the daughter of the late Genaro Hernandez Bolaños and Maria de La Luz Martinez. She is survived by her children Bobby Robbins, Jose de Jesus Diosdado, Samuel Contreras, Jr.,...

Mary "Joyce" West

Mary "Joyce" West

Jul 13, 2019

Mary "Joyce" West, 78, of Yorkville formerly from Aurora, IL. Passed away peacefully in her sleep, on July 13, 2019 surrounded by her children's love. Joyce was born on July 9, 1941 in Clarkston, KY a daughter to Mary Jane Blair. Mary Jane married Oavie T. Sims when Joyce was three years old and he quickly became her dad and...

Lorraine E. Wojcieszek

Lorraine E. Wojcieszek

Jul 12, 2019

Lorraine E. Wojcieszek, age 85, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away with her family by her side at her daughter's residence on Friday, July 12, 2019. She was born November 23, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Alexander "Alex" and Charlotte "Lottie" (nee Zalewski) Wozniak. Prior to her retirement, Lorraine worked as a nurse. She was very...

Jacqueline Jean Gaskill

Jacqueline Jean Gaskill

Jul 9, 2019

Jacqueline Jean Gaskill, age 88, of Plainfield, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Jackie was born on April 23, 1931, in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was the eldest of 10 children of John A. & Mayme B. (Jindrich) Steyne. Jackie graduated from Roosevelt HS in Cedar Rapids, IA. On November 4, 1949, she married her high school...

James Dennis (J. D.) Allen

James Dennis (J. D.) Allen

Jul 8, 2019

James Dennis (J.D.) Allen, 92, of Placida Florida, formerly of Sheridan, IL. passed Monday, July 8, 2019 in Englewood, FL. He was born August 17, 1926 in Harrisburg IL. He was joined in marriage to Mildred Katherine Greenrod on June 20, 1948 in Ledford, IL. They moved to Sheridan in 1952 and he began working at Caterpillar Tractor Company in...

Helen M. Greenrod

Helen M. Greenrod

Jul 6, 2019

HELEN M. GREENROD May 25, 1930 - July 6, 2019 On Saturday, July 6, 2019, this lady who walked each day by faith was called home by God to reap the rewards of her faith and perseverance. Helen was born May 25, 1930 in Goreville, IL. to Orville & Anna (Howell) Futrell. She was married to William "Bill" Greenrod on...

Beatrice Martinez

Beatrice Martinez

Jul 5, 2019

Beatrice "Betty" Martinez, 56 years, of Aurora, IL died Friday, July 5, 2019 at University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System in Chicago, IL with her family at her side. She was born May 11, 1963 in Aurora, IL. She was employed at Michaelson in Geneva, IL, Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL and a Loyola Hospital in Maywood, IL...

William Richard Prince

William Richard Prince

Jul 4, 2019

William Richard Prince of Oswego Illinois died peacefully at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago on July 4, 2019. He was born in Joplin, Missouri on September 2, 1935, the first child of Paul and Charlotte (Bearden) Prince. Bill spent his early years in Cisne, Illinois and subsequently earned both a BS and MS in Education from Eastern Illinois University. He began...

Patricia "Pat" A. Batastini

Patricia "Pat" A. Batastini

Jun 26, 2019

Patricia "Pat" A Batastini, 77 years of Wheaton, IL died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at DuPage Care Center in Wheaton, IL. She was born August 2, 1941 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Bruno and Lydia nee Busch Kragulski. Pat was a loving mother to three daughters Sheri (Rick) Batastini of Lombard, IL, Lori (Tim) Dorn of Aurora,...

Janet L. Ketchledge

Janet L. Ketchledge

Jun 25, 2019

Janet L. Ketchledge, age 88, of Naperville, IL, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Monday, June 25, 2019 at Bickford of Oswego. She was born May 6, 1931 in Williamsport PA, the daughter of the late James Maneval and Elizabeth Mahaffy. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an administrative assistant at Bell Laboratories. She was...

Marcelino Mendez

Marcelino Mendez

Jun 22, 2019

Marcelino Mendez, de 80 años, viudo de María de la Luz, se encontró cara a cara con Jesus rodeado de su familia el Sabado 22 de Junio del 2019. Marcelino llego a conocer a María de la Luz y en el año 1960 se juntaron para comenzar una vida juntos. Esa vida fue llena de 58 años de amor lo...

Michael Don Smith

Michael Don Smith

Jun 22, 2019

MICHAEL DON SMITH On September 22, 1953 a red-headed, brown eyed boy was born to Shirley (Felts) and Levi Donald Smith at the Air Force hospital in Greenville, Mississippi. Michael Don Smith was the first child born to his parents. As the family grew to include three daughters and another son, Mike welcomed the siblings and cherished his role of...

Wallace P. Sexton

Wallace P. Sexton

Jun 16, 2019

WALLACE P. SEXTON April 4, 1942 - June 16, 2019 Wallace Perry Sexton, 77, of Newark passed Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his apartment at the Newark Senior Center. Wallace was born April 4, 1942 in Sparksville, KY. to Edgar Muriel & Mary (Janes) Sexton. He was joined in marriage to Lula (Roberts) Sexton on August 6, 1960 in Oak...

Philip J. Ruff

Philip J. Ruff

Jun 16, 2019

Philip J. Ruff, 67 years of Oswego, IL died Sunday, June 16 2019 at his home with his wife and daughters at his side. He was born July 29, 1951 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Louis and Ethel nee Brophy Ruff. He was an active member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. He was a...

Efren Davila Cuevas

Efren Davila Cuevas

Jun 15, 2019

Efren Davila Cuevas, age 82, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was born in Mexico on October 15, 1936 a son to the late Efren Cuevas Sr. and Leonor Davila. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Blanca Rios Cuevas, three children, Oscar Cuevas, Gustavo (Alma) Cuevas, and Cesar (Austin) Cuevas; four...

Larry James Grossman

Larry James Grossman

Jun 15, 2019

Larry James Grossman, age 68, of Plainfield, IL, passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1951 in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Wallace and Sara nee Lewis Grossman. Originally from Cleveland, OH, Larry re-located to the Chicagoland area where he met Karen Knieling at...

Nathan James Brainerd

Nathan James Brainerd

Jun 12, 2019

Nathan James Brainerd, age 28, of Montgomery, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born April 22, 1991 in Aurora, IL, the son of Ira F. and Debra nee Wiltgen Brainerd. Nathan was a 2009 graduate of Oswego High School and in addition received his Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts with...

Judith Kay Severson

Judith Kay Severson

Jun 10, 2019

Judith Kay Severson, 70, of Newark passed Monday, June 10, 2019 at her apartment at the Newark Senior Center. Judith was born April 17, 1949 in Newark to Gerhard & Kathryn Marie (Bailey) Severson. She was a lifelong member of the Newark Lutheran Church. Judith is survived by her brother Ronald Severson of Aurora; a stepbrother, Roger Severson of Ottawa...

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