David L Babcock
Mar 15, 2017
David L Babcock, 76, formerly a long time resident of Oswego, IL, passed peacefully on March 15, 2017 in Scottsdale, AZ. He spent his final days in the loving presence of his family. He leaves his wife of 50 years Linda (Koenig) Babcock; his daughters Christy Schumacher (Richard) of Crystal Lake, IL and Merilee McLaughlin (Blair) of Scottsdale, AZ; his...
Rafael Ramirez, Sr.
Mar 6, 2017
Rafael Ramirez Sr. 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday March 6th. He was born on July 2nd 1937 in El Zape, Durango Mexico. "Papi" as he was affectionately called by all of his grandkids fought many courageous battles against numerous ailments during his later years. Pancreatic cancer ultimately took his life but he fought until...
Karen A. Tharp
Mar 1, 2017
Karen A. Tharp, age 65, of Naperville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born June 9, 1951 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Virgil and Arlene nee Benson Stenstrom. Karen was a 1969 graduate of Downers Grove South High School. She attended the Hinsdale Covenant Church in Hinsdale, IL....
Gertrude Bohn
Feb 28, 2017
Gertrude Bohn, age 85, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 13, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Richard and Marguerite nee Siemsen Deppe. She graduated from East Aurora High School in 1949 and after attended the Chicago Musical College where she...
Verna Ann Muller
Feb 28, 2017
Verna Ann Muller, age 74, of Montgomery, IL, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 10, 1943 in Lancaster, WI, the daughter of Henry and Wealthy (Retallack) Robinson. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Thomas P. Muller of Montgomery, IL, son Michael (Katie)...
Chris E. Blume
Feb 21, 2017
Chris E. Blume, 63, of Montgomery passed Tuesday night, February 21st after a courageous battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born September 21, 1953 in Tacoma, WA. to Roger A. & Patricia A. (McGrane) Blume. He married Janet Pilkinton December 8, 1973 in Oswego. He had attended the Crossroads Church in Aurora had...
John Thomas Walker
Feb 19, 2017
John Thomas Walker, 76, of Apache Junction, AZ. formerly of Sheridan passed away peacefully Sunday February 19, in AZ. with his loving wife, Peggy by his side. John was born August 21, 1940 to Herman L. and Hazel J. (Ness) Walker in Big Grove Township, Kendall County, IL. He grew up on a farm in rural Lisbon. He attended, Newark...
Carol J. Gray
Feb 18, 2017
Carol J. Gray, 74, of Montgomery, IL. passed Saturday, February 18, 2017 at her home. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Carol was born July 5, 1942 in Peoria, IL. to Charles F. & Mary (Allovio) Gray. Carol had been employed at Lyon Metal in Montgomery for 18 years and then VWR International Laboratory in Batavia for 18 years and also at Mooseheart in Batavia. Carol...
Betty G. (Livingston) Thiess
Feb 17, 2017
Betty G. (Livingston) Thiess of Montgomery, IL, was born in Davenport, Iowa. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on August 1, 1943 and was an active member until her death. She was married to Wilber Thiess on October 14, 1972 and they were united in marriage for 27 years until his death. Betty retired from the phone company...
Phyllis Mary Diederich
Feb 8, 2017
Phyllis Mary Diederich, 86, of Montgomery passed Wednesday morning, February 8, 2017 at Jennings Terrace. Phyllis was born September 6, 1930 in Gowrie, IA. To Robert & Gladys (Edgerton) Farnham. She married Ralph Diederich February 26, 1949 in Aurora. She was a long time member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Oswego. She is survived by her husband of 67...
Milton C. Schmidt
Feb 6, 2017
Milton C. Schmidt, age 86, of Aurora, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 06, 2017 at The Grove of Fox Valley in Aurora, IL. He was born February 16, 1930 in Aurora, IL the son of Henry and Maria C. nee Rilling Schmidt. Milton proudly served his country in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. After his service,...
Preciliano Cepeda
Jan 31, 2017
Preciliano Cepeda, age 82, of Aurora, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1934 in Durango, Mexico to Leodegario and Francisca nee Zoza Cepeda. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Aurora, IL. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed watching games between his naps. He...
Helen Marie Stuhr
Jan 30, 2017
Helen Marie Stuhr, age 88, of Oswego, IL died Monday, January 30, 2017 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born August 16, 1928 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Stephen and Caroline nee Kietyka Gorowski. Prior to Helen's retirement she worked at General Telephone Company in Northlake, IL for many years. She is survived...
Carol Ann Lagow
Jan 29, 2017
Carol Ann LaGow, age 80, of Oswego, IL, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born March 24, 1936 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Arthur J. and Elva M. nee Rink Wendling. Carol was a secretary for My-Lin Manufacturing in Aurora, IL until her retirement in 2014. She was a member...
Darrell L. Gaar
Jan 28, 2017
Darrell L. Gaar, 84, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 9, 1932 in Savanna, IL, the son of Harry and Edith (Groharing) Gaar. He proudly served in the US Air Force for four years, enlisting near the end of the Korean War. He married Barbara Heitmeier...
Ruth Padovich
Jan 27, 2017
Ruth Padovich, age 93, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at The Grove of Fox Valley in Aurora, IL. She was born April 27, 1923 in Liverpool, IL, the daughter of Hugh and Maude nee McCracken Draper. Ruth loved to work on word search puzzles and crosswords. She especially loved spending time with her dogs....
Barbara J. Granholm
Jan 18, 2017
Barbara J Granholm, age 76, of Aurora, IL died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. She was born April 20, 1940 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Eric A and Emma V (Erickson) Lund. She was a graduate of nursing training from Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago, IL. She had done her...
Richard Persons
Jan 17, 2017
Richard Persons, born March 18, 1935, went to be with his Lord on January 17, 2017. He was born to Gertrude Ann (Haremza) Persons and Charles B. Persons in Superior, WI. He grew up in Superior and, in 1959, he was awarded a degree in organic chemistry from the University of Wisconsin. Later, he did post-graduate work in Iowa and...
