Leon M. Mcnair
Jul 3, 2016
Leon M. McNair, Jr., age 75, of Oswego, IL died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1941 in Amsterdam, NY the son of the late Leon M. and May nee Gade McNair. Leon moved to Illinois and played on the golf team at both Glenbard West High School and Southern Illinois University where the...
Angela Susan Wise
Jun 29, 2016
Angela Susan Wise, age 39, of Yorkville, IL died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was born August 11, 1976 in Aurora, IL. She was attended Community Christian Church in Montgomery, IL. She graduated from Oswego Community High School, Class of 1994. She is survived by her son Dakota Connole, parents Scott and Laurie Wise,...
Robert Lynn Knutson
Jun 27, 2016
Robert Lynn Knutson, 70, of Des Plaines formerly of rural Yorkville passed Monday evening June 27, 2016 at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Robert was born October 5, 1945 in Sandwich to Alvin & Audrey (Bagwill) Knutson. After his graduation from Yorkville High School in 1963 he attended Illinois State University. He entered the US Army in 1967 and...
Paul Walter Rathman
Jun 22, 2016
Paul Walter Rathman, age 78, of Hickory Hills, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Advocate Christ Lutheran Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. He was born February 27, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the son of Walter and Margaret nee Schumacher Rathman. Paul proudly served in the US Marine Corp. After his service, he was employed by Employer's Mutual...
Lois D. Gingher
Jun 20, 2016
Lois D. Gingher, 97, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Franciscan Courts in West Chicago. She was born November 3, 1918 in Chicago, to the late Cornelius and Catherine Hinn Dyker. She married Willard F. Gingher on June 28, 1941 at St. William Church in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1989. Lois was a member of...
Willliam Dean Paydon
Jun 14, 2016
Wm., Dean Paydon, age 94, of Plainfield, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Symphony of Orchard Valley in Aurora, IL. He was born on April 29, 1922 in Plainfield, IL, the son of Joseph Stephen and Sybilla nee Findlay. Dean was a farmer all his life in Plainfield, IL. He loved being outdoors where he enjoyed...
Kathryn Ruth Blanck
Jun 14, 2016
Kathryn Ruth Blanck, age 84, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1932 in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Arno and Elizabeth Rudolph. Kay was an expert knitter, spinner, weaver, quilter and a wonderful cook. She lived and traveled around the United States and the world. She introduced...
Grady R. Dillard
Jun 14, 2016
Grady R. Dillard, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Alden of Waterford Rehab Center. He was born April 14, 1930 in Lenoir, North Carolina to the late William I. and Zora Greer Dillard. He married Anna Anderson in 1992 in Oswego. Grady worked as a welder for Barber-Greene Company for over 30 years. He was a member...
Lawrence K. "Larry" Nickels
Jun 7, 2016
Lawrence K. "Larry" Nickels, 76, of North Aurora passed away on June 7, 2016 at Asbury Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in North Aurora. He was born on May 3, 1940 to the late Lawrence L. and Alverta Fuss Nickels. Larry graduated from Marmion High School and Northern Illinois University earning a Bachelor's Degree in biology. He then worked for...
Ronald Alan Blue
May 28, 2016
Ronald Alan Blue, 67, of Millington passed Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Valley West Community Hospital. Ron was born October 31, 1948 in Sandwich to Estes & Beulah (Johnson) Blue. He married Janet Luther July 26, 1969 at the Millington United Methodist Church. He had retired in 2000 after 33 years working at the Caterpillar Tractor Co. as a forklift...
Marvin Leroy Lawyer
May 28, 2016
Marvin LeRoy Lawyer, 91, of Newark passed Saturday morning, May 28, 2016 at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle. Marvin was born December 31, 1924 in Sugar Grove to James & May (Trish) Lawyer. He married Stella J. Berkland December 7, 1947 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Morris. Stella passed October 25, 2003. He attended the Inscho Grade School,...
Margaret Lynn Gowran
May 19, 2016
Margaret Lynn Gowran, age 75, of Aurora, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 26, 1940 in Elgin, IL the daughter of Lyman E. and Grace nee Stephens Marquis. Prior to her retirement, Margaret worked as a nurse's aide for Bethesda Lutheran Home in Aurora, IL. She is survived by her son...
Robin D. Mcclanahan
May 17, 2016
Robin D. McClanahan, 43, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was born on March 23, 1973, the daughter of Gerod McClanahan Sr. and Denise Byron. Robin is survived by her fiancé Larry DeGard; sons Dylan McClanahan and Tyler DeGard; mother Denise (Ralph) Byron and father Gerod (Kathy) McClanahan Sr.; and many family and friends. She is preceded...
Sharon M. Armstrong
May 16, 2016
Sharon M. Armstrong, age 55, of Montgomery, IL, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born on March 18, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Leonard T. and Virginia Fanaro. Sharon loved to go bowling and playing pool. Her greatest love was spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren....
Norma I. (Gleason) Smith
May 15, 2016
Norma I. (Gleason) Smith, age 94, of Oswego, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Norma Irene Smith was born on October 13, 1921 in Elkhart, IL to Martin and Vedus (Thompson) Gleason. She attended Elkhart High School and graduated in 1939. Norma married Loren Smith on July 5, 1941 and resided in Watseka, IL. During the time...
