Mar 21,1929 — May 15,2007

Benita (Martinez) Sanchez,Age 78 of Batavia, formerly of Elburn, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Since her diagnosis with Pancreatic Cancer, just six weeks ago, Benita had made her home in Yorkville, IL, with her daughter, Bea. Surrounded by the love and prayers of her family and many friends she passed away much sooner than expected, but at peace with her life and her Lord. Benita was born March 21, 1929, in Fredericksburg, TX, the daughter of Norberto and Cayentana Read More…

Dec 04,1923 — May 02,2007

William Richard Solt, age 83, of Sycamore, IL, passed away at his home folded within the love and care of his daughter and followed the path laid out before him by his loving wife Irene. BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born December 4, 1923 in Chicago, IL, the son of William and Evelyn (Gross) Solt. EDUCATIONBill grew up in Chicago and attended local schools. He graduated from Lane Tech High School on the north side of Chicago in 1941 leaving Read More…

Feb 02,1966 — Apr 16,2007

Averill "Avery" Linder Avery Linder, age 41 of St. Charles, Il, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday, April 16, 2007. He was born to this life on February 2, 1966, in Joliet, Il. the son of Floyd O. and Lois (Lyman) Linder. Avery now rests in the loving care of his Lord and Savior. When he was a toddler, he moved to Geneva, Il with his parents and his older brother Andy. The two of them grew up collecting Read More…

Apr 30,1911 — Apr 15,2007

NAME Lois Moser, age 95, of Maple Park passed away at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, April 15, 2007. Her memory will be treasured for generations to come and will live in the hearts of her family forever. BORN: She was born April 30, 1911, the daughter of Arthur and Bertha (Meyer) Nevitt in Cortland Township.EARLY YEARS :Lois grew up in rural Maple Park and attended local schools. She was a member of the Read More…

Nov 07,1920 — Apr 11,2007

NAME Jane C. Willis,Age 86, of Sandwich, formerly of Big Rock, passed away Wednesday evening, April 11, 2007, at the Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich and is now reunited with her loving husband Kenton who laid a path for her to follow in 1993. BORN: She was born November 7, 1920, one of eight children, the daughter of Earl and Grace (Gallager) Wilkison in the family home on what is now south First St. EDUCATION: Jane grew up in Elburn Read More…

Nov 18,1927 — Apr 11,2007

Teresa M. Ambre, Age 79 of Virgil, IL, passed away peacefully at her home, April 11, 2007. Though a brain tumor gradually stole her life, it seemed her spirit grew in magnified proportion to her loss. Her sister, Earlene, ever the angel of compassion and love, opened her home, day and night to a constant parade of family, friends and caregivers. Her brother-in-law, Peter, forever the patient, loving "father" through the years, kept another world of friends informed and inspired Read More…

Dec 04,1916 — Apr 06,2007

Norris H. Gould, Sr.age 90, of Elburn, passed away unexpectedly at Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora, IL, Friday afternoon, April 6, 2007, due to pneumonia. Called home on Good Friday, Norris claimed the eternal promise of his Savior and rests now in that Kingdom which has no end.BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born December 4, 1916 on the Crescent Grove family farm in Elburn, the son of Newton Seavey and Helen (Davis) Gould. It was seventeen-degrees below zero the day Norris Read More…

Jul 06,1913 — Apr 04,2007

NAME Erika M. Heft, age 93, of Sycamore, formerly of St. Charles, found peace and joy when she went "home" for Easter Wednesday morning, April 4, 2007 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb. BORNShe was born July 6, 1913 in Germany. EARLY YEARS :Erika grew up in Germany and attended local schools and graduated in 1931. EDUCATION: Following graduation she began an eight year apprenticeship program to become a secretary. Upon completion she worked for Madaus Pharmaceutical which is where she Read More…

Aug 06,1924 — Apr 03,2007

NAME James "Jim" Calkins, age 82, of Elburn, formerly of Cleveland, OH, claimed the Easter promise of his savior when he passed away Tuesday evening, April 3, 2007, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital. BORN: He was born August 6, 1924 the son of Charles "Louie" and Rose (McManus) Calkins in Cleveland, OH. EARLY YEARS :Jim grew up in Garfield Heights, a suburb of Cleveland, and attended local schools, graduating from St. Ignatius High School in 1942. MILITARY: Shortly thereafter he Read More…

Aug 28,1923 — Mar 28,2007

NAME Clarence Wisniewski, age 83, of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at Alden of Waterford, Montgomery, IL. BORN: He was born in Chicago on 8/28/23 the son of Joseph and Kate (Jurwiecz) WisniewskiEARLY YEARS :Clarence grew up in Chicago and attended local schools graduating with the class of 1942. MILITARY: Clarence enlisted right out of high school in the United States Army and served his country in European Theater of WWII. He returned to civilian life three Read More…