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Emmy Burel

Emmy Burel

Sep 2, 2018

Emmy Burel, 72 years, of Joliet, IL went into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet, IL. She was born March 8, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Louis and Lola nee Carmigiani Giannini. She was a faithful member of Harvest New Beginnings Church...

Russell Raymond Frank

Russell Raymond Frank

Aug 31, 2018

Russell Raymond Frank, 72 years, of Montgomery, IL died Friday, August 31, 2018 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born November 8, 1945 the son of the late Russell and Marguerite nee Staggenborg Frank. Russell served his country honorably with the US Navy as an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a HVAC technician...

Lynnette Kay Banker

Lynnette Kay Banker

Aug 28, 2018

In the summer of 1970, my mother wanted my sister Jill (age 4) and me (age 5) to have new clothes. She had grown up poor on the east side of Aurora in a small house on Indian Avenue, where her father eventually added indoor plumbing. She met my father after both had graduated from East Aurora High School. My...

Kelly Elizabeth Cook

Kelly Elizabeth Cook

Aug 21, 2018

Kelly Elizabeth Cook, 37, of Montgomery, IL passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Rush Copley Medical Center.  She was born February 21, 1981 in Oak Lawn, IL, a daughter to Bucky and Sandi Bracket Kerr. Kelly will be remembered as an endearing mother who loved life, whose greatest joy in life was being a mother and a grandmother. She...

Dennis F. Ziemer

Dennis F. Ziemer

Aug 19, 2018

Dennis F. Ziemer, age 75, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a fierce 7 year battle with prostate cancer. He was born July 9, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Ralph J. and Florence C. nee Belka Ziemer. Dennis served his country in the United States...

Delores Claudette "Dee" Light

Delores Claudette "Dee" Light

Aug 16, 2018

Delores Claudette "Dee" Light, age 80, of Oswego passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. She was born October 22, 1937 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of the late Albert and Betty nee Sullivan Fredricksen. Dee was united in marriage to Roger Light on June...

Michelle Anne Caffarello

Michelle Anne Caffarello

Aug 15, 2018

Michelle Anne Caffarello, age 43, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on ­­August 15, 2018 at JourneyCare Hospice in Glenview, IL after fighting cancer with incredible strength for two and a half years. She was born on October 17, 1974 in Winfield, IL, the daughter of Robert and Libia Marie nee Cuva Caffarello. She received her Bachelor's degree from Bradley...

Melisa Ann Tomanek

Melisa Ann Tomanek

Aug 7, 2018

Melisa Ann Tomanek, 35, of Oswego, IL died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Northwest Community Hospital after a courageous battle. She was born July 21, 1983 in Southfield, MI. Melisa was employed as the Director of Events at Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn, IL. Melisa is survived by her husband Steven E Tomanek, her feline companions Chewy and Drogo, her...

Peggy Ann Quirin

Peggy Ann Quirin

Aug 5, 2018

Peggy Ann Quirin, 78, of Sandwich, IL died peacefully at home Sunday, August 5, 2018. She was born August 26, 1939 in Aurora, IL the daughter of the late Quinlen "Whitey" and Beatrice nee Friebele Meetz. She was a member of the Oswego Presbyterian Church in Oswego, IL. She graduated from Oswego Community High School Class of 1957, then went...

Trey Nathan Key Soesbe

Trey Nathan Key Soesbe

Aug 4, 2018

Trey Nathan Key Soesbe, son of Nathan William Soesbe and the late Kelly Green was born on May 15, 1988 in Silvis, IL. He proudly served in the Illinois Army National Guard as a Specialist. Trey graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and was pursuing his master's degree in public administration from the...

Melva M Ramey

Melva M Ramey

Aug 3, 2018

Melva M Ramey, 83 age, of Montgomery, IL died Friday, August 3, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL, She was born February 27, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Harold and Annette nee Moir Wilkinson. Melva was a member of the First Baptist Church in Aurora, IL. She was a member of the Auxilary of the...

Mary Anna Gerth

Mary Anna Gerth

Aug 2, 2018

Mary Anna (Berg) Gerth, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Edward Hospital surrounded by her family. Mary was born on July 2, 1929 in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Alvin & Anna Berg. Mary was baptized on July 28, 1929 and confirmed on April 18, 1943. She graduated from Evanston Township High School in June of...

James Garbe

James Garbe

Jul 30, 2018

F. James "Jim" Garbe, age 90 years of Oswego, IL died Monday, July 30, 2018 at Symphony at the Tillers in Oswego. He was born December 11, 1927 in Aurora, IL the son of the late Frank B and Lucille Garbe. He worked at Garbe Iron Works in Aurora, IL from 1950, serving as the President and Chairman of the...

Pete Childers

Pete Childers

Jul 26, 2018

Pete Childers passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home in Oswego, IL surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 26, 1932 in Lockport, IL, he was the son of Threll and Helen (nee Stegall) Childers. Pete was the co-owner (with partner and friend, Dean Johnson) of Imperial Electronics for 45...

Thomas M. Stoneberg

Thomas M. Stoneberg

Jul 23, 2018

Thomas M Stoneberg, age 85, of Yorkville, IL died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born June 25, 1933 in Aurora, IL. Tom served his country honorably with the US Army and proudly displayed the US flag at his home. He was a member of St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL, Illinois...

Cricket Hailey

Cricket Hailey

Jul 16, 2018

Cricket Hailey, age 63, resident of Somerville, TN formerly of Montgomery, IL, departed this life Monday morning, July 16, 2018 at her residence. Cricket was born December 14, 1954 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of the late Harold Regnier and the late Eva Harper Regnier. She was a graduate of Aurora East High School in Aurora, Illinois and was a...

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