Obituary Listing

Mar 7, 2016

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to a dear wife, devoted mother and grandmother. Leota J. Hummel passed away March 7,2016. Leota was born in her family home on August 24, 1929 to Heber and Pearl Collins of Minooka. She graduated from Minooka High School and attended Illinois State (Normal)University where she earned her teaching certificate. While there she was...

Mar 3, 2016

Vickey Ann Thames, age 52, of Aurora, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 7, 1963 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Charles Ray and Thelma Irene nee Guinn Saulsburry. Vickey was a former member of the Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church in Dallas, TX.  She was an...

Feb 26, 2016

James G. Argyilan, age 80, of Montgomery, IL, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Season's Hospice in Naperville, IL. He was born April 25, 1935 in Aurora, IL, the son of Isador and Mary nee Tolian Argyilan. James was an owner/operator of ACE Heating and Cooling and was Director of ETI School for Skilled Trades for many years....

Feb 25, 2016

Mary L. (Dressel) Sweeney, 84, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Alden Estates of Naperville. She was born February 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Sylvester A. and Cecilia W. Howard Dressel. She married Frank M. Sweeney on August 8, 1959 in Ironton, Ohio. He preceded her in death. Mary is survived by her children Barbara Sweeney...

Feb 22, 2016

CRAIG M. LARSON January 19, 1963 - February 22, 2016 Craig Manley Larson, 53, of Aurora formerly of rural Sheridan passed Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home. Craig was born January 19, 1963 in Sandwich to Larry & Sharon (Thorson) Larson. He was a graduate of Serena High School and attended Joliet Junior College. He had served in the...

Feb 20, 2016

STEVEN C. JOHNSON April 28, 1967 - February 20, 2016 Steven Charles Johnson, 48, of Sheridan passed Saturday morning February 20, 2016 at the Decatur Memorial Hospital. Steve was born April 28, 1967 at the Sandwich Hospital to Hallie & Sharon (Stanley) Johnson. He had been an operator for the past nine years at the Stewart Spreading Co. He is...

Feb 20, 2016

Charles G. Cameron, age 44, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born July 15, 1971 in Sandwich, IL the son of Scott Cameron and Sally Cameron-Redmon. Charles was a truck driver for many years and was the owner of CSC Enterprises. He is survived by his former...

Feb 15, 2016

WILLIAM J. RICHMOND JR. March 1, 1953 - February 15, 2016 William John Richmond Jr., 62, of Sheridan passed Monday Morning, February 15, 2016 at his home. Bill was born March 1, 1953 in Aurora to William & Iona (Young) Richmond Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of West Aurora High School. He married Janice Fox December 10, 1984 in...

Feb 7, 2016

Gloria Hernandez Martinez, 62, passed away on February 7, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home in Aurora. She was born November 11, 1953, the daughter of Domingo M. and Aurora Perales Hernandez in Mexico. Gloria married Samuel Martinez on November 13, 1970 in Aurora, IL. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Aurora...

Feb 3, 2016

WILLIAM D. WHALEN February 17, 1929 - February 3, 2016 William "Bill" D. Whalen, 86, of rural Seneca passed Wednesday February 3, 2016 at the Ottawa Pavilion. Bill was born February 17, 1929 in Streator to Vincent & Irene (Hennessey) Whalen. He was a 1947 graduate of Newark High School. He entered the US Army in 1950 and served as...

Feb 3, 2016

JAMES ZIMMER James Zimmer, 64, of Sheridan passed Wednesday February3, 2016 at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home Ltd. in Sheridan

Jan 31, 2016

Jean Marie Vartiak was born on June 28, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois and passed peacefully at home on January 31, 2016 after courageous battles with cancer: breast, thyroid, leukemia and pancreatic. Jean had several careers over the years: licensed cosmetologist, real estate agent, and phlebotomist, but her favorite job was being a stay-at-home wife and mom. Jean is survived by...

Jan 30, 2016

Miriam B. Tranchita was born on Easter Sunday April 4, 1926 and passed away on January 30, 2016 after an extended illness. She is affectionately known as "Mimi" by her family and friends. She is a devout Christian and regularly attended St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Mimi was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Tranchita, Sr. in 1971 and...

Jan 28, 2016

Jan 20, 2016

Robert G. (Bob) Tate, formerly of Hermitage, Pa. and Greenville, Pa. died after an extended Illinois on Wednesday (1-20-16) in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Tate was born July 5, 1935 in Sharon, Pa. to Albert and Katherine (Tate) Brinkley. He was a graduate of Hickory High School. Mr. Tate had a long career with GATX Corporation working in Sharon, Pa. and...

Jan 17, 2016

Robert L. Hilliard, 95, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2016 at Symphony Orchard Valley Nursing Home in Aurora. He was born April 20, 1920 in Elmhurst to the late William and Berniere (Laramie) Hilliard. He married Lois Kirkpatrick on January 2, 1943 at Fort Monmouth, NJ and was sent immediately to the European Theater of Operations where he served...

Jan 16, 2016

Delmar Gerhardt Gerth, 92 "years young" (as he liked to say), of Montgomery, passed away peacefully at home with family beside him on January 16, 2016, after a brief illness. He was born in Kearney, NE on June 1, 1923, the son of Rev. Paul and Louise Gerth. In 1944, Del joined the Army and was stationed outside of Paris....

Jan 14, 2016

NORMAN B. TOFTOY February 7, 1928 January 14, 2016 Norman B. Toftoy, 87, of Newark passed away Thursday afternoon, January 14, 2016 at Tillers Nursing & Rehabilitation in Oswego. Norman was born February 7, 1928 in Fox Twp. Kendall Co. to Konrad & Anna (Phillips) Toftoy. He was united in marriage February 18, 1950 to Iva Jean Goodwick at the...

Jan 14, 2016

John R. DeCillo, 68, passed away on January 14, 2016 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born November 12, 1947 in Chicago, the son of Anthony J. and Sophie nee Majewski DeCillo. John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force in Vietnam working as an aircraft mechanic. He later worked for Midway Airlines as an A&P...

Jan 13, 2016

Clifford Edward Bogda, 85 of Oswego, IL. passed away on January 13, 2016, at Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL. He was born January 10, 1931 to Walter & Gertrude Bogda. He attended Nazareth Lutheran School & Lindblom Tech, where he played basketball & football. He won a football scholarship to Purdue University. Cliff met the love of his life in...