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Revisky, Katherine Josephine

Revisky, Katherine Josephine

Aug 15, 2014

Katherine Josephine Revisky, 92, of rural Sheridan formerly of Panama, IL. died peacefully at home on Friday, August 15, 2014. Katherine was born July 6, 1922 in Panama, IL. To John & Mary (Argan) Zapka. She married Louis "Babe" Revisky October 12, 1945 in Oak Lawn, IL. Louis passed August 3, 1989. She had retired from the Amphenol Co. in...

Van Vleet, Bette L.

Van Vleet, Bette L.

Aug 15, 2014

Bette L Van Vleet of Oswego Il passed away, age 91, Friday August 15, 2014 at Tillers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oswego, IL. She was born in Sandwich IL, April 6, 1923. Daughter of the late Walter "Stub" and Pearl Irene nee Bass Fritsch. She was known for her sharp wit, competitive spirit and unflagging pride in her grandchildren...

Parker, Larry Donald, Sr.

Parker, Larry Donald, Sr.

Aug 5, 2014

Larry D Parker, Sr, age 59, of Oswego, IL died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL. He was born August 29, 1954 in Deckerville, MI the son of the late Donald R Parker and Lois J nee Straffon. Larry was employed in the roofing industry his entire life and currently with Anthony Roofing in Aurora,...

Bechtel, Gloria Ann

Bechtel, Gloria Ann

Jul 21, 2014

Gloria Ann Bechtel, age 80, of Plainfield, IL died Monday, July 21, 2014 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born March 22, 1934 in Ashland, OH the daughter of the late Floyd R and Mildred nee Long Baker. Prior to Gloria's retirement she was employed as a Registered Nurse. Gloria is survived by her husband Ronald Bechtel,...

Lafrance, Paula Jean

Lafrance, Paula Jean

Jul 18, 2014

Paula Jean LaFrance, age 69, of Oswego, IL, former resident of Brookfield, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 at her residence. She was born on August 28, 1944, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Marjorie J. nee Burke LaFrance. Paula graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1965. She had a love of poster art. She...

Dorsett, Lois

Dorsett, Lois

Jul 17, 2014

Lois Joan Dorsett, 80, of Ottawa formerly of Sheridan died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. Lois was born May 24, 1934 in Millington to Cecil Howard & Nellie (Pederson) Gwin. She married Charles William Dorsett October 22, 1957 in Ottawa. Charles passed April 20, 1974. She had been a resident of Ottawa since...

Coulter, Frank Owen

Coulter, Frank Owen

Jul 16, 2014

Frank Owen Coulter, age 83, of Montgomery, IL died peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1930 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Eugene and Janie Mae (Hardin) Coulter. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Cloonen, five daughters Jeanne Coulter of LaGrange, IL, Donna (Michael) Novak of Montgomery, IL, Elizabeth...

Vodicka, Anton O.

Vodicka, Anton O.

Jul 14, 2014

Visitation: There will be no visitation Service: There will be no service

Larson, Ruth

Larson, Ruth

Jul 13, 2014

Ruth A. Larson, 91, of rural Newark died Sunday morning July 13, 2014 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. Ruth was born December 9, 1922 in Sandwich to Julius L. & Minnie (Boyd) Way. She was a graduate of the Newark Grade & High Schools. She married Simon C. Larson February 20, 1941 in Newark. Simon passed January 2, 1992. She...

Wierdak, Richard A.

Wierdak, Richard A.

Jul 11, 2014

Richard A Wierdak, age 63 of Oswego, IL died Friday, July 11, 2014 at ManorCare of Naperville, IL. He was born March 29, 1951 in Chicago, IL the son of the late George F and Jean Lucy (Kluk) WIERDAK. He has worked at Material Science Corp in Elk Grove Village, IL for 20 years and at Caterpillar Tractor Co in...

Smith-Syverson, Margaret 'Peggy' Una

Smith-Syverson, Margaret 'Peggy' Una

Jul 10, 2014

Margaret "Peggy" Una Smith-Syverson, age 88, of Oswego, IL, former resident of the LaSalle-Peru area, Aurora, IL, Plano, TX and Crossville, TN, died peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Autumn Leaves of Oswego. She was born September 26, 1925 in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late William Thomas and Annie nee Byrne Paulley. Margaret had great interest in...

Everson, Diane E.

Everson, Diane E.

Jul 9, 2014

Visitation: There will be no visitation Service: There will be no visitation

Murphy, Robert R.

Murphy, Robert R.

Jul 8, 2014

Robert R Murphy, age 77, of Montgomery, IL died suddenly on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born July 14, 1936 in Streator, IL the son of the late Roy J and Ann M nee Repyak Murphy. Bob was employed as a baker since he was 18 years old work at Rainbow and...

Simpson, Jo Ellen Kelley

Simpson, Jo Ellen Kelley

Jul 7, 2014

On Monday, July 7, 2014 Jo Ellen Kelley Simpson, 59, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her home in Oswego, IL. She was born January 31, 1955 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Joseph Henry and Ellen Anne Lockwood Kelley. Growing up in the Kelley family, there were many events and get-togethers with extended family that included...

Harney, Jodine

Harney, Jodine

Jul 6, 2014

Jodine L. Harney, 74, of Sheridan died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Jodine was born January 24, 1940 in Ottawa to Archie "Mose" & Marjorie (Charles) Anderson. Before her retirement she had been a teller at the Sheridan State Bank for 39 years. Her great joy was her gardening and her grandchildren. She...

Yeomans, Gerald Wayne

Yeomans, Gerald Wayne

Jul 6, 2014

Gerald Wayne Yeomans, age 54, died suddenly on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his residence in Naperville, IL. He was born October 21, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL the son of the late Fred and Arvella nee Buttrick Yeomans. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Aurora, IL. He was employed by NationaLease as a national sales manager for...

Dobbin, Dan C.

Dobbin, Dan C.

Jul 4, 2014

Dan C Dobbin, age 69, of Oswego, IL died Friday, July 4, 2014 at Hines VA Hospice Facility at Hines, IL after a long and lingering illness. He was born May 1, 1945 in Geneva, IL the son of the late Clifford and Margaret R nee Dehn Dobbin. Dan was a true patriot of the United States of America and...

Schelling, Margaret A.

Schelling, Margaret A.

Jul 1, 2014

Margaret A Schelling, age 88, of Yorkville, IL went home to the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Hillside Rehabilitation Center in Yorkville, IL. She was born October 21, 1925 in Sugar Grove, Il the daughter of the late Herbert and Pauline nee Ruoff Dhuse. She was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Aurora, IL. She is...

Southcombe, William Dennis

Southcombe, William Dennis

Jun 30, 2014

William Dennis "Denny" Southcombe, 69, of Sheridan died Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Morris Community Hospital. Denny was born November 15, 1944 in Morris to George Horace & Rachel Ovilda (Hanson) Southcombe. He lived in the Norway-Seneca area all his life and attended the Milton Pope Grade School and Serena High School. He farmed and operated the Southcombe Trucking...

Newton, Jolanta Boguslawa (Kuflowska)

Newton, Jolanta Boguslawa (Kuflowska)

Jun 30, 2014

Jolanta Boguslawa (Kuflowska) Newton, age 64, of Oswego, IL died Monday, June 30, 2014 at her residence. Jolanta was born March 7, 1950 in Warsaw, Poland the daughter of the late Marcin and Celine (Paleczna) Kuflowski. Jolanta came to the United States November 31, 1971 and became a naturalized citizen on September 17, 1979. Jolanta worked as an electronics technician...

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