Jun 24,1949 — Sep 07,2006

Thomas Martin ClementsAge 57 of rural St. Charles , passed away late Thursday evening, September 7, 2006 at Delnor Community Hospital , Geneva . He was born June 24, 1949 in Chicago , IL , the son of Winton and Dolores (Siessmann) ClementsTom’s growing up years were spent in Rolling Meadows , IL , where his father owned a Brown’s Chicken franchise and Tom worked at the restaurant through his high school years. Following graduation from St. Viator’s High School Read More…

May 17,1920 — Sep 01,2006

MYRTLE E. GWALTNEYAge 86 of South Elgin, IL, left this life as she had hoped; living to the very last but leaving in a heartbeat when she heard her Savior’s call. Friday, September 1, 2006, Myrtle enjoyed a visit from her loving great-niece, Debra. Neither could have known it would be their last but when Debra returned a few hours later with dinner, Myrtle was gone. The apparent heart attack that claimed her life, was surely a shock, yet so Read More…

Feb 24,1932 — Aug 11,2006

NAME Jacqueline "Jackie" Watson,age 74, of Maple Park, IL, passed away peacefully at her home following a brief but fierce battle with Burkitts Cancer that took her body, but never her spirit. Claiming the promise of her savior, she past from this life to the next surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, August 11, 2006. BORN: She was born February 24, 1932, the daughter of Albert and Rosalie Spencer in Hannibal, MO.EARLY YEARS :While she was still Read More…

Dec 17,1918 — Aug 06,2006

NAME Michael W. Altepeter,age 87, of Maple Park, IL, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Bethany Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in DeKalb. BORN:He was born December 17, 1918, the son of Stephen and Johanetta "Nettie" (Deutsch) Altepeter on the family farm in Virgil. EARLY YEARS : Mike would spend his first 30 years on the family farm and in between chores he attended S.S. Peter & Paul Catholic School. Following graduation, He went on to attend St. Joseph College Read More…

Sep 05,1924 — Jul 30,2006

Ruth E. Krieghbaum, age 81, of Sugar Grove, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006, at the Rush Copley Hospital, Aurora after a long and courageous battle with failing health.She was born September 5, 1924, at Cylinder, IA, the daughter of Andrew and Mayme (Cook) Nelson. In 1930, her family moved to Little Rock, IL, and later farmed on Wheeler Rd. They moved several more times before making their home on Scott Rd. near Sugar Grove. Ruth graduated from Sugar Grove Read More…

Jan 12,1946 — Jul 29,2006

VIVIAN ADAMIAN, Age 60 of Elburn, IL passed away early Saturday morning, July 29, 2006 at her home. She was born January 12, 1946 in Cairo, Egypt the daughter of Melkon and Eugenie (Adam) Tazbaz.In 1963, Vivian became a U.S. citizen and immigrated to the United States with her brother Antoine and settled in Chicago, IL where Vivian worked as a seamstress for Hart-Marx Clothiers. In the years that followed, other family members would follow in their footsteps.MARRIAGE & FAMILYWhile Read More…

Oct 28,1927 — Jul 28,2006

On Friday, July 28, 2006, Grant, with loved ones at his bedside, left Central Florida and stepped into the arms of Jesus Christ, his Savior and Lord. A heavenly host of family, friends and co-workers welcomed Grant to his eternal home. Grant’s parents, Grant Sr. and Bernice, and four older brothers, Earl, LeRoy, Warren and Harry, welcomed Grant into this world on October 28, 1927, in Monmouth, Illinois. He attended schools in Monmouth, Chicago, and Elburn, Illinois. While still attending Read More…

Oct 21,1920 — Jul 26,2006

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Oct 21,1920 — Jul 26,2006

Ruth M. DickensAge 85, of Aurora, passed away, unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Provena Mercy Hospital, Aurora where she was recovering from a hip fracture. BORN / EARLY YEARSShe was born October 21, 1920 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Foster and Lottie (Lawler) Webster.Ruth graduated from East Aurora High School where she made many life long friends with whom she still kept in touch. Following graduation she began working at the National Brush Company, Aurora, where her brother, Read More…

Nov 25,1918 — Jul 25,2006

Elaine Needham, was born November 25, 1918, Sycamore, IL, the eldest daughter of the Rev. Carlton and Amelia (Clarke) Williams. As a preacher’s daughter, Elaine’s growing up years were spread across Sycamore, Sandwich, Poplar Grove and Kaneville, to name a few.It was at Kaneville, however, she met the love of her life, Gordon Needham. Following Elaine’s graduation from Kaneville High School in 1937, her family moved on to her father’s next assignment, but Elaine remained in Kaneville with the Phelps Read More…