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David Lund Chelsen

David Lund Chelsen

Feb 10, 2019

David Lund Chelsen, 60, passed away on February 10, 2019, peacefully in his sleep after a nearly 4 year battle with cancer. David was born May 14, 1958 in Fosston, MN, to Pastor Ralph and Eleanor Chelsen. In 1960, they moved to Lisbon where Pastor Chelsen served until his death in 1981. As a "busy" two year old it didn't...

Benjamin Ray Dennis

Benjamin Ray Dennis

Feb 8, 2019

Benjamin Ray Dennis, age 68, of Montgomery, Illinois peacefully passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1950 in Danville, IL, the son of the late Clark Edward and Helen Elizabeth nee Keele Dennis. Prior to his retirement, Ben worked for Lucent Technologies as a Tester. In his spare time he enjoyed taking...

Dorothy Mae Fisher

Dorothy Mae Fisher

Feb 4, 2019

Dorothy Mae Fisher, age 92, formerly of Glendale, AZ, peacefully passed away with her family and friends by her side on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Harbor Chase in Plainfield, IL. She was born July 31, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Myrtle nee Hallett Mynor. She spent her life taking care of her family...

John Milton Player

John Milton Player

Feb 4, 2019

John Milton Player, age 91, of Oswego, IL , peacefully passed away in his sleep on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Autumn Leaves of Oswego. He was born May 22, 1927 in Elmhurst, IL the son of the late John Milton and Marian (Lake) Player. John was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Oswego and a member of the...

Nicholas Wasersztrum

Nicholas Wasersztrum

Feb 2, 2019

Nicholas Wasersztrum, age 76, of Oswego, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his home. He was born May 29, 1942 in Russia, a son to the late Szloma and Valentina (Miszczenko) Wasersztrum. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen (Czaja) Wasersztrum (whom he married on June 7, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois); his son, Mark (Pasqualina)...

Rachel E. Rocholl

Rachel E. Rocholl

Jan 30, 2019

Rachel E. Rocholl, age 100, of Aurora, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Alden of Waterford in Aurora, IL. She was born September 8, 1918 in Lawrence, Kansas, daughter to the late Lawrence and Becky (Lowery) Smith. Rachel was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora, where she was a librarian and a member...

George E. Knickerbocker, Jr.

George E. Knickerbocker, Jr.

Jan 27, 2019

George E. Knickerbocker, Jr., age 75, of Oswego, IL died Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Rush-Copley Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late George E. and Mary Ann nee Frodsham Knickerbocker, Sr. George served his country in the United State Coast Guard and was active with the VietNow Organization. George is survived by...

Alma Schmalz

Alma Schmalz

Jan 25, 2019

Alma Schmalz, age 87, of North Aurora, IL, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, January 25, 2019 at The Tillers in Oswego, IL. She was born August 16, 1931 a daughter to the late Rudolf and Helene (Wittmeier) Weigelmann. She was a member of the Emmanel Lutheran Church, Aurora, IL. Alma met the love of...

John Stinson Tahl

John Stinson Tahl

Jan 22, 2019

John Stinson Tahl, age 91, of Oswego, Illinois, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was born on August 22, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, to Alfred Robert Tahl and Marjorie (Remer) Stinson Tahl. A WWII Veteran, John served his country with honor as a Navy Corpsman. After the tragic death of his first wife,...

Loren Robert Smith

Loren Robert Smith

Jan 19, 2019

Loren Robert Smith, age 98, of Oswego, IL died Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born November 13, 1920 in Clay City, IL the son of the late Charles and Ethel nee McKee Smith. He served his country honorably with the US Army during World War II. He had held various positions...

Ida Prince

Ida Prince

Jan 16, 2019

Ida Prince, age 94, of Oswego, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Asbury Gardens in North Aurora, IL. She was born March 2, 1924 a daughter to the late Dale and Tilla (Henry) Potter. She was a member of the Oswego Presbyterian Church, the Twin Ponds, and an Election judge for many years in Oswego, IL....

James David "Jim" Hard

James David "Jim" Hard

Jan 12, 2019

James David "Jim" Hard, age 75, of Aurora, IL, beloved husband, father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. He was born Oct. 7, 1943, in Aurora, IL, to parents Charles Otto and Marjorie (nee MacGibbon) Hard, who proceeded him in death. Jim was a 1961 graduate of...

William "Will" Rial Lorman

William "Will" Rial Lorman

Jan 11, 2019

William Rial Lorman, age 39, of Oswego, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He was born June 2, 1979 in Winfield, IL. He was a member of Harvest New Beginning Church in Oswego, IL. He enjoyed spending his free time with his daughters, family and friends. He is survived...

Wendy Marie Lippard

Wendy Marie Lippard

Jan 10, 2019

Wendy Marie Lippard, age 37, of Bristol, IL died suddenly on Thursday, January 10, 2019. She was born November 10, 1981 in Ypsilanti, MI. Wendy was a special child/adult who attended Hope D Wall School in Naperville, IL and went onto graduate from Special Education at The Bridge High School. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...

Virginia B. Swanson

Virginia B. Swanson

Jan 9, 2019

Virginia B. nee Thomas Swanson, 93 years of Oswego, IL passed away in Aurora, IL. She was born October 8, 1925, in Aurora, IL the daughter of the late Abner R. and Helen nee Boardman Thomas. She married Carl Swanson, Jr. on July 5, 1946 in Big Rock, IL and they spent 58 happy years together until his passing on...

Marilyn A. Fortman

Marilyn A. Fortman

Jan 9, 2019

Marilyn A. Fortman, 71, of Oswego, IL, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019 at the Asbury Gardens in North Aurora, IL. She was born August 5, 1947 in Hayward, WI the daughter of Stanley George Fortman and Gloria Katherine Baker. Marilyn was active in the Oswego Senior Center and the Red Hat Society. She was a member of St....

Jeanene M. Coziahr

Jeanene M. Coziahr

Jan 9, 2019

Jeanene M nee Dienst Coziahr, age 84, of Yorkville, IL died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Rush-Copley Medical Center. She was born September 25, 1934 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of the late William and Amanda (nee Dolder) Dienst. Jeanene was a member of St John Lutheran Church in Somonauk until she married and moved into Yorkville, IL were she...

Beverly Hook

Beverly Hook

Jan 8, 2019

Beverly Hook, 80, of rural Sheridan passed surrounded by her loving family Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019 at her home. Beverly was born May 29, 1938 in Oswego to Glenn & Blanche Marian (Hill) Leifheit Sr. She had retired as a secretary for the Cargill Co. in Aurora after 35 years and her great joy in life was being with...

Marino M. Daguro

Marino M. Daguro

Jan 7, 2019

Marino M. Daguro, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2019 at 9:03 P.M at Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL. He was born on December 26, 1950 a son to Federico Daguro and Catalina Marcelino. Marino is Survived by his loving wife of 38 years Liwawa, two sons, Harold (Sherwin) Daguro, Caesar (Jeannie) Daguro; a daughter, Kathy (Miguel) Daguro-Robledo; six...

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