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Richard A. Black

Richard A. Black

Jun 27, 2017

Richard A. Black, age 74, of Oswego, IL passed away June 27, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born June 18, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert and Julia nee Bartolini Black. Richard retired from AlliedBarton Security Services and was currently employed by Universal Security providing security for the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton,...

Patricia A. Chirkun

Patricia A. Chirkun

Jun 25, 2017

Patricia A Chirkun, age 82, of Oswego, IL died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 28, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late John B and Agnes nee Murphy Trainor. She is a member of St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. After high school and before marriage she worked at the 1st...

Steven A. Kirchen

Steven A. Kirchen

Jun 23, 2017

Steven A. Kirchen, age 64, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away with his family by his side at home on Friday, June 23, 2017. He was born August 24, 1952 the son of Joseph G. and Doris J. nee Depew Kirchen. Prior to his retirement, Steve started his career as a cabinet maker and finished as a kitchen and bath...

Mary Louise Ambrosia

Mary Louise Ambrosia

Jun 20, 2017

Mary L. Ambrosia 88 passed away in June 2017 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in April 2014 in home hospice care. They were residents of Montgomery, IL since 1972. Fond Aunt and Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A Rite of Committal Service will be held for both Mary and William...

Ronald A. Hessler, Jr.

Ronald A. Hessler, Jr.

Jun 20, 2017

Ronald A Hessler, Jr., 81 years, of Oswego, IL died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. He was born February 10, 1936 in Forest Park, IL the son of the late Ronald A and Myrtle nee Simmons Hessler, Sr. He served his country honorably with the United States Marine Corp. in Korea where...

Dr. Lacy H. Cook, Jr.

Dr. Lacy H. Cook, Jr.

Jun 18, 2017

Lacy H. Cook, Jr., 73 of Oswego, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 18, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora Illinois. Lacy was born in Orlando, FL to the late Mavis and Lacy H. Cook Sr. on October 30, 1943. He graduated from Oswego High School and continued his education at Chiropractic School in Lombard,...

Stephen P. Davison

Stephen P. Davison

Jun 15, 2017

Stephen P. Davison age 69 of Yorkville, IL, died Thursday, June 15 at his residence; formerly of Clinton County, IN; beloved husband of Mary Terese, nee Sheehan; loving father of Rita; dear brother of Charles, of Mulberry, IN; devoted son of the late W. Eugene and the late Gladys, nee Morrow; loved by many in-laws, and fond uncle of many...

Justin Daisuke Persons

Justin Daisuke Persons

Jun 13, 2017

Justin Daisuke Persons, age 13 years, of Montgomery, IL died suddenly in a boating accident on the Jack's Fork River in southern Missouri. He was born September 25, 2003 in Aurora, IL. Justin attended Calvary Church in Naperville, IL. He attended Thompson Jr. High School in Oswego, IL and had just completed the 7th grade. He was an avid writer,...

Rodolfo Rocha, Jr.

Rodolfo Rocha, Jr.

Jun 10, 2017

Rodolfo Rocha, Jr. age 34, of Aurora, IL died tragically on Saturday, June 10, 2017.  He was born September 16, 1982 in Aurora, IL. He was a member of St Therese of Jesus Church and the Class of 2000 of East Aurora High School. He is survived by his wife Maria D nee Castro Rocha, two sons Jaiden and Maximus,...

Richard A. Gipson

Richard A. Gipson

Jun 7, 2017

Richard "Dick" Gipson, 65, of Oswego, passed peacefully from this life on June 7, 2017, at Rush-Copley Hospital while enveloped in the arms of his wife and daughters, from complications developed after suffering a traumatic brain injury caused by a serious fall. Dick was a long-time employee of Coffman Bros. Truck Sales in Aurora as a parts salesman. Over the...

Inez Zapata

Inez Zapata

Jun 7, 2017

Funeral and burial to occur at a later date in San Pablo, Zacatecas, Mexico

Rod Faxon

Rod Faxon

Jun 3, 2017

Rod Faxon, 82, of Oswego, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Seasons Hospice of Naperville. He was born on January 25, 1935 in Waterman, IL. Rod served his country with great pride as a Corporal with the United States Marine Corps from March 1952 to March 1955. He was a combat veteran in Korea with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion,...

 Dale Kermit Schultz

Dale Kermit Schultz

May 31, 2017

Dale Kermit Schultz, Sr., age 78, of Montgomery, IL died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.  He was born February 7, 1939 in Saginaw, MI the son of the late Kermit H and Wilhelmine L nee Mohr Schultz. Dale was employed as a truck driver for numerous trucking companies and was a member of Local...

Rosalie Catherine Nee Sheesley Via

Rosalie Catherine Nee Sheesley Via

May 30, 2017

Rosalie Catherine nee Sheesley Via, age 79 years of Morris, IL, formerly of Plainfield, IL, passed away peacefully,  after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Park Pointe Healthcare & Rehab Center in Morris, IL. She was born January 18, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Grant and Marie nee Blische Sheesley. She graduated from...

Lewis E. Heap

Lewis E. Heap

May 27, 2017

Lewis E Heap, 88 years, of Oswego, IL died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 24, 1928 in Aurora, IL the son of the late Clifford and Evelyn nee Cherry Heap. He was the owner of Heap Construction Co. and the developer of Lynwood Subdivision on Route 34 in Oswego, IL. Over the years he...

Dennis W. Walper

Dennis W. Walper

May 26, 2017

Dennis W. Walper, age 74, of Montgomery, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Jennings Terrace in Aurora, IL. He was born April 30, 1943 in Aurora, IL the son of Arthur Richard and Pansy nee Shoger Walper. Prior to his retirement, Dennis worked for Oswego School District 308 as a custodian. He also worked many years...

Odell O. Kittelson

Odell O. Kittelson

May 23, 2017

Odell O. Kittelson, 94, of Joliet, IL, died Tuesday afternoon, May 23, 2017, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Born January 20, 1923, near Decorah, Iowa, to Henry and Caroline (Pfister) Kittelson, Odell was baptized at Big Canoe Lutheran Churcho, confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, and received Christ as his personal Savior at East Chain Lutheran ChurcDunnh near...

Louis Dierzen

Louis Dierzen

May 23, 2017

Louis "Louie" Arthur Dierzen, 53, Newark, died suddenly Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru. Louie was born June 6, 1963 in Sandwich to Floyd and Ruth Ann (Chapman) Dierzen. He managed Dierzen Trailer Company in Newark since the early 1990s. He had also served as a volunteer fireman for Newark's Fire Protection District and as...

Cordie L. Rabenda

Cordie L. Rabenda

May 20, 2017

Cordie L. Rabenda, age 77, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL. She was born September 24, 1939 in Pikeville, KY, the daughter of McCarty and Ruby Compton Roberts. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family above all else. She is survived by her husband Boguslaw...

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