Jun 11,1926 — Oct 26,2007

NAME Dorothy Helene Knight, age 81, of Virgil, passed away at her home, surrounded by the love of her family and into the arms of her savior, Friday, October 26, 2007. Called home on her mother’s birthday and parents wedding anniversary, the celebration from her homecoming could be heard Heaven-wide. BORN: She was born on June 11, 1926, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Sage) Werner in Jersey City, NJ and attended local schools. EDUCATION: Dorothy graduated with the class Read More…

Aug 24,1911 — Oct 26,2007

Neva King, age 96, of Maple Park, IL, passed away quietly in the early moring hours of Friday, October 26, 2007, leaving her tired and worn earthly body, she exchanged her cross for a promised crown.She was born August 24, 1911, in Pierce Twp., IL the daughter of Edward and Nellie Pearl (Ziegler) Dellenback. She attended local schools and graduated from Hinckley High School with the class of 1929. Neva was united in marriage to Edward King on February 21, Read More…

Mar 19,1918 — Oct 20,2007

NAME Joseph E. "Joe" Kovalick, age 89, of Sugar Grove, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 20, 2007. BORN: He was born March 19, 1918, the son of John and Anna (Schroba) Kovalick in Hazlebrook, Pennsylvania. EARLY YEARS:Joe grew up in Hazlebrook and attended Hazle Township High School. MILITARY: Joe began serving his country on April 3, 1942 in the 306th Medical Corps in the 77th Division of the Army as a technical Read More…

Mar 13,1915 — Oct 15,2007

Louise E. StromAge 92, passed away Monday afternoon, October 15, 2007 at the Oak Crest Retirement Center, DeKalb. After many months of declining health; of patiently gleaning the best from each day, Louise died as she lived: with quiet faith in the purpose and promise of her Savior. BORN / EARLY YEARHer life began on March 13, 1915 in Genoa Township, DeKalb County, IL where she was born the daughter of Henry and Hannah Johnson. Her dad was a dairy Read More…

Jul 22,1974 — Oct 13,2007

NAME Thomas E. "Tom" Purvisage 33, passed away at his home in Eldridge, IA, Saturday, October 13, 2007.BORN: He was born July 22, 1974 the son of Tom and Kay Purvis in Moline, IL. EARLY YEARS :Tom grew up in Reynolds for several years until June of 1985 when the family moved to Elburn. EDUCATION: He then went to Kaneland High School and graduated with the class of 1992. Tom went on to attend several colleges for the next four Read More…

Jul 04,1925 — Oct 11,2007

FRANCES B. CESARIOAge 82 of Elburn, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 11, 2007 at the Marian Joy Rehabilitation Hospital where she had recently been receiving dialysis treatments.BORN / EARLY YEARSShe was born July 4, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Philip and Rosalia (Nicolosi) Rincione. Frances grew up in Grand Rapids where she graduated from Godwin High School.MARRIAGE & FAMILYShe and her sisters were fond of coming to Chicago to visit their aunt and, on one of those Read More…

Nov 17,1927 — Oct 05,2007

Shirley E. Duncan, age79, of Batavia, IL, formerly of St. Charles, passed away suddenly Friday, October 5, 2007 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva.She was born November 17, 1927 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Henry G. and Daisy M. (Gwen) Gerling. She grew up in Belton, MO where she attended local schools. Following graduation from Belton High School she went on to attend college in Gulfport, MS.Shirley’s family were making their home in Harlingen Texas when Shirley met Warren Read More…

Jun 18,1968 — Oct 04,2007

MICHAEL "Mike" J. HULKEage 39, of Kingston, formerly of Elgin, passed away following a car accident Thursday afternoon, October 4, 2007. BORN: He was born June 18, 1968, the son of and John and Linda (Smith) Hulke in Elgin, IL. EARLY YEARS :Mike grew up in Elgin and attended local schools, graduating from Larkin High School in 1986. He then went on to attend Illinois State University. OCCUPATION / WORK HISTORY Mike worked for R.R. Donnelly in the graphics department Read More…

Aug 13,1950 — Oct 03,2007

Geri (Gordon) Crete "Gee Mom"of Leland , IL, passed away Wednesday morning, October 3, 2007 at the Rehabilitation Care Center, Sandwich, IL where she had recently become a patient under care with the DeKalb Hospice. BORN / EARLY YEARS She was born August 13, 1950 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of Robert Harold and Helen Jean (Gilkey) Gordon. Geri grew up in Elburn and went on to graduate from West Aurora High School with the class of 1968. After high Read More…

Sep 26,1912 — Oct 01,2007

ELIZABETH ANN FORDHAMAge 95 of Elgin, IL, passed away early Monday morning, October, 1, 2007 at the Pine View Care Center where she had celebrated her 95th birthday September 26th. Her last birthday, like all the days of her life, was surrounded by family and filled with love and laughter. BORN / EARLY YEARSElizabeth’s life began in Loughborough, England where she was raised by her grandmother and older sister, following the death of her parents at a young age. As Read More…