Obituary Listing

Nov 20, 2016

Esteban G. Hernandez, 87, of Oswego, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Aurora. He was born on April 8, 1929 in Del Rio, TX, the son of Esteban and Martha nee Guardo Hernandez. He married Maria Perales on January 20, 1950 in Weslaco, TX. Esteban is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Maria Perales; Children Steven...

Nov 20, 2016

Jess Ross "Tony" Rugg, age 85, of Oswego, IL passed away peacefully on November 20, 2016 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born July 3, 1931 in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Harry and Esther nee Rees Rugg. Tony proudly served his country in the US Army. Prior to his retirement, Tony worked at Fermilab for nine...

Nov 18, 2016

Adrina E. Arle, 100, of Montgomery, died Friday, November 18, 2016 in Aurora. She was born January 13, 1916 in Aurora to the late William N. and Esther M nee Myers Dano. Adrina married William J. Arle in Yorkville, IL on February 1, 1936. She was employed as a secretary in the medical field at Dreyer Medical Clinic. until her...

Nov 17, 2016

Robert S. Wolf, 70, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born May 27, 1946 to the late Robert D. and Betty nee Seaton Wolf in Aurora. Robert worked as a supervisor for Richards-Wilcox Inc. in Aurora for 20 years and owned Bob's Antique Toys and Collectibles for 22...

Nov 13, 2016

Arlene Dorothy Kallien, age 52, of Oswego, IL died suddenly on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1964 in Chicago, IL. Arlene was a member of St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL and had formerly been an administrative assistant to the pastor of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Naperville, IL. Arlene was a...

Nov 13, 2016

Nov 11, 2016

Phyllis Myrrl Loescher, 74, of Newark passed suddenly Friday November 11, 2016 at the Rush-Copley Medical Center. Phyllis was born December 5, 1941 in Sandwich to Verdell M. & Marguerite E. (Sleezer) Williamson. She married Gerald Eugene Loescher April 8, 1962 at the Millington United Methodist Church. Gerald passed June 1, 2006. For 20 years Phyllis loved cooking for all...

Nov 10, 2016

Nov 9, 2016

David Alan Futrell, 59, of Norway passed Wednesday morning November 9, 2016 at OSF. St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. David was born August 23, 1957 in Ottawa to Jack & Ruth (Richmond) Futrell. He was a 1975 graduate of Serena High School and had worked as a general laborer in construction, helping his grandfather & step father caring for...

Nov 7, 2016

Dr. Joseph "Joe" J. Foerner, DVM, 75, died Monday, November 7, 2016 at his residence in Plano, IL. He was born on June 21, 1941 in Evergreen Park, Illinois the son of the late Joseph J. and Mary nee Marshall Foerner Sr. Joe was a graduate of the University of Illinois (BS, 1963, DVM, 1965) and the University of Pennsylvania,...

Oct 28, 2016

Mary Catherine nee Anderson Bytnar, age 81, of Oswego, IL died Friday, October 28, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. She was born September 4, 1935 in St Louis, MO the daughter of the late David E and Ellen M nee Patterson Anderson. She was a member of St Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. Survivors include her daughter...

Oct 27, 2016

Barbara E. Rot, 75, of Oswego, passed away on October 27, 2016 in Naperville. She was born July 15, 1941 in Park Rapids, Minnesota, to the late Elden and Eloise nee Rogers Johnson. She married Donald Rot on June 2, 1962 in Western Springs, and attended Harvest New Beginnings Church in Oswego. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of...

Oct 26, 2016

Edward P Berwanger, age 85, formerly of Oswego, IL and Bradenton, FL. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his granddaughter's home, in Mulkeytown, IL, surrounded by family and his devoted companion dog at his feet. He was born May 8, 1931 in Calumet City, IL the son of the late Edward P and Ruby E (Galbriath) Berwanger,...

Oct 25, 2016

Maxine McCauley of Montgomery, IL died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Hillside Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yorkville, IL. She was born in Columbia, KY the daughter of the late James and Mattie Ellen (Bryant) Bohanon. She was a member of St Luke's Lutheran Church in Montgomery, IL. She was the former owner/operator of Maxine's restaurant at Rts 47 &...

Oct 22, 2016

Wayne Decker, 66, of rural Sheridan passed surrounded by his family Saturday evening, October 22, 2016 at his home. Wayne was born March 24, 1950 in Sheridan to Alva & Hallie (Meredith) Decker. He was a 1969 graduate of Serena High School. Wayne then served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam War from 1969 – 1973. He married...

Oct 21, 2016

Ronald T. Stefanek, age 73, of Lockport, IL (Oswego, IL since 2007), passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Seasons Hospice Center in Naperville, IL. He was born August 15, 1943 in Joliet, IL, the son of Anthony and Eunice (Gardner) Stefanek. Prior to his retirement, Ron worked as an engineer for Folger Adam Security, Inc. in Lemont, IL....

Oct 16, 2016

Dale Howard Manning, 54, of Sandwich passed Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home.           Dale was born April 16, 1962 in Joliet to John Aaron & Joyce Elaine (Wright) Manning. He married Karen Sue Wagner November 17, 1979 at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville. Karen preceded him in death on October 8, 2012. Dale worked for many years as a...

Oct 13, 2016

Mildred Ruth Truxes, age 97, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away at her residence with her family by her side on Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was born April 29, 1919 in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of David and Erma nee Beddeo Harris. Mildred owned the Truxes Company and was a member of the Saybrook Garden Club. She enjoyed needlepoint,...

Oct 11, 2016

Alec James Madsen, 22, of Oswego, IL died suddenly Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Born on September 11, 1994 in Winfield, IL. Alec enjoyed being on the Oswego East Boys Bowling team, where he finished 8th All conference. He is a 2013 graduate of Oswego East High School. He then went on to earn his Fire Science Certification from Del Mar...

Oct 7, 2016

Stephen Paul Linker Mills, age 28, of Oswego, IL, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016.  He was born March 15, 1988 in Dayton, Ohio.  He graduated from Oswego High School as part of the class of 2006 where he lettered in soccer and wrestling.  He then attended Waubonsee Community College.  He had a natural artistic talent, enjoyed playing percussion, and...