May 28,1925 — Nov 17,2006

NAME Marjorie "Marge" Nelson, age 81 of Ocala, FL, formerly St. Charles, IL, passed away on November 17, 2006 following a battle with cancer. BORN: She was born on May 28, 1925 the daughter of Harry and Julia (Fagan) Hanson in Geneva, IL. EARLY YEARS :She grew in Geneva and attended local schools graduating from Geneva High School in 1943. Following graduation Marge went on to the University of Indiana for several years before returning to Geneva where she met Read More…

Mar 19,1929 — Nov 10,2006

HOWARD E. DIXON,Age 77 of Elburn, passed away Friday evening, November 10, 2006 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva after several months of declining health. BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born March 19, 1929 in Geneva, IL, with his twin brother "Herb" the son of Roland James and Elsie (Cupp) Dixon. He and his five brothers and sisters, grew up in West Chicago, IL where Howard graduated from high school with the class of 1948.EDUCATIONBoth Howard and Herb had a gift Read More…

Oct 03,1989 — Oct 26,2006

HADESSA "Hadi" A.P. FLORA Age 17, of Batavia, IL, died suddenly, Thursday, October 26, 2006 of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Gone from sight but so very much alive in the hearts of hundreds, it could be said that Hadi didn’t die, she just "graduated" early to Eternity. From the time she could run into her parents arms, she would, at the last moment, turn and fall back into them. Secure and safe in their love, she came to Read More…

Dec 03,1928 — Oct 22,2006

NAME Guenther Fred Hartung, age 77, of Genoa, formerly of Janesville, WI, passed away Sunday evening, October 22, 2006 at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore, due to complications following a stroke in June.BORN: He was born December 3, 1928 in Chicago, IL. EARLY YEARS : At age two, Fred went with his family back to Germany in 1930 and spent the rest of his childhood near Hamburg. EDUCATION: Following graduation in 1945 he alone made the journey back to the United States Read More…

Sep 20,1947 — Oct 15,2006

NAME Edward "Ed" R. Dowling, age 59, of Hampshire, IL, passed away on October 15, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elgin. BORN: He was born September 20, 1947, the son of James and Florence (Hertel) Dowling in Evanston, IL. EARLY YEARS: Ed grew up in Elgin and attended local schools, graduating from Larkin High School in 1966. Following graduation, Ed was drafted into the United States Army where he specialized in Atomic Demolition. He served his country in Read More…

Jul 23,1934 — Oct 14,2006

Dr. George B. Maxwell Jr. Of Batavia, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Saturday afternoon, October 14, 2006 after an apparent heart attack. BORN / EARLY YEARSGeorge was born, July 23, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the son of George B. and Gwendolyn (Soothill) Maxwell Sr. EDUCATIONHe grew up in Riverdale, IL and attended Thornton High School where he graduated with the class of 1952. George went on to graduate from Thornton Junior College in 1955 and shortly afterward, enlisted Read More…

Sep 30,2006 — Oct 12,2006

Alaina "Lainie" Grace Wood,Was born September 30, 2006 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, IL. Anxious to enter this world, Alaina arrived several weeks early. She weighed four pounds _1__ ounces but every ounce received a ton of love from her parents and grandparents, family and friends who were anxious too. Without warning, in her early days, an infection appeared and on Tuesday, October 10, Alaina was rushed to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL. Surrounded by the best of Read More…

Sep 07,1929 — Oct 04,2006

NAME Nancy A. Otto, age 77, of Elburn, formerly of Smithville, Upper Saddle River, and Franklin Lakes NJ, passed away on October 4, 2006 at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva. BORN: She was born September 7, 1929 the daughter of John and Evelyn (Christopher) Kievit in Glen Rock, NJ. EARLY YEARS:Nancy grew up in Midland Park and attended local schools. MARRIAGE Nancy was united in marriage on February 11, 1955 in Midland Park to John Otto. They began their new life Read More…

Jun 01,1936 — Sep 23,2006

HARRY CHRYSLER ERICKSON,age 70, of Hinckley, passed away suddenly following an episode at his home, at Provena Mercy Center in Aurora on Saturday, September 23, 2006. BORN / EARLY YEARS He was born June 1, 1936 the son of Chester A. and Winifred (Chrysler) Erickson in Denver, COEDUCATION Harry grew up in Wheatridge, a country suburb of Denver, and attended local schools. Following his graduation from high school, he attended Northern Colorado University for his undergraduate work only later to Read More…

Feb 01,1917 — Sep 10,2006

Ella Vondrak, Age 89, of Elburn, formerly of Arlington Heights passed away unexpectedly, Sunday evening, September 10, 2006 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva where she was admitted following a recent fall.BORN / EARLY YEARS/ EDUCATIONShe was born February 1, 1917 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Ralph Gordon and Ella Gladys (Gunn) Holmes. The eldest of three girls, Ella’s youngest sister died in 1929 at the age of five and in 1934, her mother died as well. As the family Read More…