OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Oswego, Montgomery, Yorkville and Aurora, Illinois and the Surrounding Areas
Gary L. Stamper
May 3, 2024
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Edward Kunz
Apr 23, 2024
Edward Kunz, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 23rd 2024 at the age of 60 while vacationing with his family in Mexico. Edward was born in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Marlene Kunz. He was the eldest of his siblings, which include his sister Theresa Pietrusiak and his brother Nick Kunz. He graduated from Addison...
Christopher K. Haase
Apr 18, 2024
Christopher K. Haase, born November 23, 1963, in Chicago, peacefully passed away on April 18th, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Norma L Haase (nee Castillo), and children Christopher M Haase, Kelsey E Haase, and Gabriella N Haase.
He is also survived...
Nancy K. Justis
Apr 10, 2024
Nancy Kay Justis, aged 76, was born on August 16th, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana. She peacefully passed away on April 10th, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois. She described herself as an army brat moving from base to base but eventually settling in Champaign, Illinois, where she grew up and went to high school. Downers Grove, Illinois, became her home...
Phyllis Ann Kehoe
Apr 2, 2024
Phyllis A. Kehoe, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, at The Bickford in Oswego, Illinois. Born on March 8, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Phyllis's life was a rich tapestry of family, artistry, and service that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Phyllis, a graduate of Aquinas High School, grew up...
Betty Ann Ens
Mar 25, 2024
Betty Ann Ens, 82 of Oswego, passed away with family at her side on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.
Betty was born on August 17, 1941, in Greeneville, Tennessee to John Seth Knight Sr. and Darra Mae Knight. It was during her youth growing up in Greeneville that she developed...
Robert Eric Traul
Mar 25, 2024
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Barayigenera Erive
Mar 18, 2024
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James "Jim" Jacobs
Mar 14, 2024
James "Jim" P. Jacobs, 64 of Oswego, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois with his family by his side.
He was born September 8, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois to Gerard and Joan (nee Skeggs) Jacobs and grew up in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. He married Patricia Orel on April 9, 1988, at St....
Teresa J. Shopnitz
Mar 12, 2024
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Carole A. Boots
Mar 3, 2024
Carole Anita Boots, 84 of North Aurora, formerly of Oswego and Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2023.
Carole was born in Chicago on November 21, 1939, to John and Sophia (nee Bednarek) Jamrock. She grew up in Chicago in the 79 th and Exchange neighborhood before moving to Chicago Heights. On October 18,...
Andy Vickers
Jan 29, 2024
Surrounded by the people who loved him most, Andrew James (Andy) Vickers of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2024, at the University of Chicago Center for Care and Discovery. Some people call cancer a battle or a fight. In reality, it's a war. Andy's body has been at war with Acute Myeloid Leukemia since July 2023....
Robert M. Corl
Jan 10, 2024
Robert Melvin Corl "Bob", 91, of Oswego, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, with members of his family at his side.
Bob was born on July 31, 1932, in Maytown Illinois to Melvin and Dorothy (Didier) Corl. He spent his childhood on the family farm with his parents and his brother, Raymond.
...Denise Meyers
Jan 4, 2024
In loving memory of Denise M. Meyers, born on February 19, 1963, in Euclid Ohio. A resilient soul who courageously faced illness for many years, Denise's enduring spirit touched the hearts of many, leaving an indelible mark on those who had the privilege of knowing her. She peacefully passed away on January 4, 2024. She is survived by the...
Jimmie F. Pace
Dec 12, 2023
James Floyd Pace (August 30,1930 - December 12, 2023) Affectionately known as "Jimmie" passed peacefully of natural causes. He loved his family, lived a full life and always had great fun doing so. He was an Army veteran and served our country proudly as a Staff Sergeant and Non- Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) of Rail Traffic in South...
Helen Moky
Dec 9, 2023
Helen Connelly McQuillan Moky, age 80 of Oswego passed away at home Saturday, December 9, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Helen was born on July 2, 1943, in Dundee, Scotland to James and Elizabeth Hutchison. She emigrated to the United States in 1959 to be near her sister Vera. She was married to John Moky in...
Lance B. Ely
Dec 2, 2023
Lance Benjamin Ely, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born in New Jersey to Harvey and Insoon Ely.
Lance grew up an "Army Brat" and moved several times following his father's career in the Army. He graduated from Arundel High School and attended Towson State University. He met Julie Weith, and...
William "Bill" Alfred Taibl
Nov 15, 2023
William "Bill" A. Taibl, age 76 of Oswego, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at AccentCare Hospice in Naperville, IL on November 15, 2023. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to William and Lillian (Lyndoe) Taibl.
Bill grew up in Wheaton, IL. and graduated from Wheaton Central High School in 1965. Growing up, he...
Michael J. Bowling
Nov 13, 2023
Michael John Bowling, 76, of Yorkville, Illinois, passed away on November 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mike, as he was known to his friends and family, was born in Marshall, Michigan, on November 16th, 1946 to Robert and Eloise Bowling. He spent his youth on the family farm in Tekonsha, Michigan, living...
Walter “Wally” D. La Plante
Nov 3, 2023
Walter (Wally) D. LaPlante, Sr., 79 of Oswego, Illinois died peacefully on November 3, 2023. He was born in Harvey, Illinois on January 31, 1944 to Louis and Henrietta LaPlante. Wally is survived by his wife Carol (Finchum), daughter Suzanne (Tim) Woelfer, granddaughters Breanne, Rachel, Kelsey and Holly, great grandchildren Joey, Jaxson, Kainan, Hazel, Anthony, Belle, Addie and Matt...
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