All Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maximino Quintana, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 60. Maximino was born in Penjamillo, Michoacán, Mexico, and made his home in Aurora, Illinois, where he lived for over 26 years. He was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent many years working alongside his sons doing sealcoating. Above all, Maximino was a devoted family man whose greatest pride and joy were his ...

Judithan Franz VeZain, age 80, of Oswego, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Judithan was born and raised in Ottawa, Illinois, where she built the strong foundation of faith, family, and dedication that would guide her throughout her life. She attended Illinois State University, earning her teaching degree, and later furthered her education by earning her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Illinois. Her commitment to learning ...

Minerva Torres, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at her home in Plainfield, Illinois. Born on November 20, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, Minerva's life was a testament to her unwavering kindness and the joy she brought to those around her. She was a beloved mother, sister, titi, and friend who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Minerva was the cherished mother of Rosalino (Krystal) Torres Jr., who both felt her love and ...

With deep love and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Steven Nelson, who left this world on February 12, 2026, at the age of 58. Steven lived in Oswego, Illinois, where he built a life rooted in hard work, love, and dedication to his family. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend whose strength and steady presence meant everything to those who knew him. Steven was married to his loving wife, Amanda, and together they shared a life filled with devotion and care. Above ...

In Loving Memory of James P. Fitzmaurice Sr. and Virgie B. Fitzmaurice Passed away together on January 29, 2026 On January 29, 2026, our family suffered an unimaginable and heartbreaking loss when both James P. Fitzmaurice Sr. (born December 16, 1961, age 64, of Bay City, Michigan) and Virgie B. Fitzmaurice (born April 27, 1963, age 62, originally from the Philippines) tragically passed away in a house explosion. The shock of losing them so ...

Sally Ann (Quattrocchi) Cameron, age 76, passed away surrounded by family on February 13, 2026, in Aurora, Illinois. She was born on August 26, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Salvatore and Wilma (Riggle) Quattrocchi, both of whom preceded her in death. For roughly the past ten years, Sally battled dementia, facing the illness with quiet strength and the support of her loving family. Sally lived a life defined by compassion, service, and unwavering dedication to caring for others. She ...

Anthony Raymond Reiter "Tony" passed away peacefully at his home on February 15th after a 4 year battle with lung cancer, he was 63.  He was born June 7th, 1962 at Oak Park hospital to Ramon Lee Reiter and Joanne Hamlin Reiter.  Tony grew up in Chicago, he was an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan all of his life, he also enjoyed watching the Bears and the Chicago Cubs.  He liked the outdoors and fishing was his favorite pastime, wading the Fox River fishing for Channel Cat ...

En memoria de Leticia Pérez Espinoza 9 DE ENERO DE 1971 - 9 DE FEBRERO DE 2026 Leticia Pérez Espinoza nació el 9 de enero de 1971 y falleció en paz el 9 de febrero de 2026 en el Centro Médico Rush Copley en Aurora, Illinois. Leticia era una esposa, madre, hija, tía, hermana y abuela amorosa. Todos los que cruzaron caminos con ella sabían que Leticia era la persona más dulce, cariñosa y amorosa que podrían haber conocido. ...

Theresa Quimby was truly one of a kind, fierce, loving, and stubborn in a way that could only belong to her — this combination left an imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Grounded in Catholic roots, she embraced a spiritual journey that honored both tradition and the living world around her. She found peace in the unseen energies that bind us all and believed that sacredness could be found anywhere — in Mother Earth, one's elders, and in the wisdom carried by many ...

Paul Jean Spitz, age 80, of Plano, Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois. She was born on June 26, 1945 in Sandwich, Illinois, the daughter of John and Nina Huddlestun of Plano. She went through the Plano school system graduating in the class of 1963. She married Gerald Spitz in 1969 and gave birth to their only child, John Gerald Spitz, in 1970. She worked in accounting at gray stamping in Plano for 10 years, then went to ...