Christopher Michael Watts
Jul 30, 2016
Christopher Michael Watts, 24, of West Palm Beach, FL. formerly of Yorkville passed Saturday July 30, 2016 in West Palm Beach. Christopher was born February 26, 1992 in Aurora to Michael & Cheryl (Piller) Watts. He was a 2010 graduate of Yorkville High School. He was working as a forklift driver for the Bayside Truck & Trailer Co. in West...
John V. Strasky, Jr.
Jul 28, 2016
John V. Strasky, Jr., 62, of Oswego, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. He was born on March 31, 1954 in Berwyn, Illinois, to the late John V. Sr. and Kathryn Marie Petrisko Strasky. John earned his Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb in marketing. He later married Paula Piasecki Johnson on September 21, 2008 at Arrowhead...
Bertha Mae Shackelford
Jul 28, 2016
Bertha Mae Shackelford, age 80, of Aurora, IL died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at ManorCare in Naperville, IL. She was born November 19, 1935 in Huntsville, AL the daughter of the late William H and Katie Jo nee Sharp Cavender and step-father Reuben A Moore.. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Calumet City, IL. She is...
Francis Kenneth Bennett
Jul 18, 2016
Francis Kenneth Bennett, age 78, of Montgomery, IL, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. He was born June 25, 1938 in Aurora, IL, the son of Elmer and Violet nee Carrier Bennett. Francis worked for Caterpillar in Montgomery, IL as a machinist for 33 years. He was a member...
Elmer Eugene Wilcox, Sr.
Jul 13, 2016
Elmer Eugene Wilcox, Sr., age 70, of Marseilles, IL died Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1945 in Ottawa, IL the son of the late Walter Harold and Edith Marie (Nettleson) Wilcox. Prior to his retirement after 32 years he was employed at All-Steel Equipment Co in Montgomery, IL in various department/job titles. He...
Thomas J. Butler
Jul 10, 2016
Thomas J. Butler, age 70, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 10 2016 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He was born on December 26, 1945 in Saint Paul, MN, the son of Norval and Viola nee Thomas Butler. Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. Following his service, he worked...
James H. Bristol
Jul 9, 2016
James H. Bristol, 84, of Sheridan, passed Saturday afternoon, July 9, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. James was born February 28, 1932 in Wedron, to Harry J. & Nettie M. (Benson) Bristol. He graduated from Serena High School in 1949. He served in the US Army from 1952 – 1954 and had been stationed in Austria...
Roberto G. Flores
Jul 9, 2016
Roberto G. Flores, Sr., 77, went on to be with The Lord on July 9, 2016 in Naperville, IL. He was born April 18, 1939 in Pharr, Texas to the late Alejandro and Maria Guzman Flores. Roberto married Emilia A. Hernandez on January 1, 1958 in Alamo, Texas. He worked for many years at General Mills as a forklift driver...
Nancy C. Rink
Jul 7, 2016
Nancy C. Rink passed peacefully from this life early Thursday morning, July 7, 2016 at her home. Nancy was born May, 31, 1933 to John F. And Helen (Matlock) Cherry in Aurora, IL and with the exception of her college years, lived her entire life in Oswego. She graduated from Oswego High School with the Class of 1951 and continued...
Clare Mudge, Jr.
Jul 5, 2016
Clare Mudge Jr., 86, of Montgomery, passed away on July 5, 2016 at 12:10 AM in Oswego, IL. He was born July 12, 1929 in Grosse Point Park, Michigan to the late Israel Clare and Lilian Bastien Mudge. Clare proudly served his country in The United States Army Air Corps during WWII, which included service during the Berlin Airlift campaign....
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...
