OBITUARIES

Apr 10, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Ronald Frederick Betz, age 89, of Montgomery on April 10, 2026. Ron was born on December 16, 1936, in St. Charles, IL, to the late Frederick S. Betz and Helen C. Betz. He attended East Aurora High School and Waubonsee Community College. After graduating he enlisted in the United...

Apr 9, 2026

Edwin Ocasio, born on March 22, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on April 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, faith, and devotion that will be cherished by all who knew him. Edwin was the beloved son of Alejandro Ocasio and Nitza Ocasio and the eldest of three brothers. He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 7, 2026

Joseph Pierce, known lovingly to family and friends as Joe, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Aurora, Illinois, the same city where he was born on September 19, 1952. He was 73 years old. Joe was born to the late Robert and Arlene Pierce and grew up in a home filled with the energy of five brothers, Dave...

Apr 1, 2026

Edmund "Ed" Olson, age 88, passed away peacefully in his Yorkville home on April 1, 2026.  He was born on January 18, 1938 at Berwyn MacNeal Hospital to the late Gottfrid and Catherine (McKinley) Olson.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Judith (Carlson) Olson in July 2024 and by his son, Michael...

Mar 29, 2026

Jayde Rashall Adams, of Ann Arbor , MI Was born on March 14th 1988 in Fort Smith, Arkansas and passed away peacefully at the age of 38 years old on March 29th 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Jayde was a beloved Daughter and Sister, whose presence brought warmth and light to those who knew...

Mar 24, 2026

Franchesca V. Vega, born on January 29, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Naperville, Illinois. She will be remembered with deep affection for the warmth she shared, the care she gave so freely, and the lasting impact she made on the lives of those who knew her. Franchesca lived her life caring for others....

Mar 23, 2026

Marilyn Lee (nee Strausberger), age 101, of Montgomery, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on March 23rd, 2026. She was born January 3, 1925 in Oswego, IL; she was the daughter of Martin and Emma (Marquardt) Strausberger. She was united in marriage on January 2, 1943 to Walter Lee until his passing 25 years ago.

She...

Mar 22, 2026

Mary Pat Treece, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, in her hometown of Aurora, Illinois. Born on June 9, 1952, to the late Thomas and Agnes (nee McGlynn) Braddish, Mary's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and the joy she brought to those around her. A proud graduate of Aurora...

Mar 19, 2026

El cielo recibió otro ángel en Marzo 19 2026, con profundo dolor anunciamos el fallecimiento de Efraín Heredia a tan solo edad de 59 años. Vivió una vida llena de amor y risas, siempre rodeado de su esposa Elvira que estuvieron juntos más de 30 años  y sus hijos Efraín, Jocelyn, Christopher, Roberto y Alexander.

Será recordado...

Mar 19, 2026

Christopher J. Mang, a Christian and devoted family man, passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on December 15, 1970 to his beloved mother Juandine (the late Duane) DeWees and the late John E. Mang. Chris grew up with a strong love for the Lord and the Word of God, influenced by the example...

Mar 14, 2026

Mary A. Zajac, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in North Aurora, Illinois. Born on April 23, 1948, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Mary's life was a testament to her enduring strength and capacity for love. The daughter of the late Edward and Elene Burt, Mary grew up on the...

Mar 1, 2026

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...

Feb 28, 2026

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...

Feb 19, 2026

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...

Feb 15, 2026

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...

Feb 13, 2026

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...

Feb 12, 2026

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...

Feb 9, 2026

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...

Jan 30, 2026

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, ...

Jan 29, 2026

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...