Eleanor G. Helwig

Apr 20,1931 — May 15,2006

Eleanor G. HelwigOf Batavia, IL, passed away Monday, May 15, 2006 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva due to ALS.BORN: She was born April 20, 1931 in Chicago, IL. Adopted at birth by Ted and Signey (Erlandson) Goethe, Eleanor grew up in Galesburg, IL where she graduated from high school and went on to graduate from North Park College.MARRIAGE On October 20, 1951, she was united in marriage to Stanley F. Helwig. They made their home in Galesburg until 1963 when Read More…

Donald Auberg

Aug 27,1920 — May 09,2006

Donald K. Auberg, Age 85 of DeKalb, formerly of Downers Grove, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, May 9, 2006 at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation Center, DeKalb, IL. BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born August 27, 1920 in Chicago, IL, the son of John Edward and Luella Ethel (LeBaron) Auberg. Although his family moved briefly to Wisconsin, Donald’s severe asthma forced them to return to Chicago where he attended Steinmetz High School and met his future wife, Marion Baldridge. Donald Read More…

Hailey Rose Jones

May 03,2006 — May 03,2006

Hailey Rose Jones was loved from the moment her mommy and daddy knew she was expected. The news could not be contained for even a single day. Her middle name, Rose, was chosen with special care and meaning and many preparations were made for her arrival. Tim and Kristina picked out special gifts, made a lifetime of plans and shared together the wonder of Kristina’s pregnancy. Then, for reasons we do not understand Hailey Rose came before her time.Anxious perhaps, Read More…

Grace Elizabeth Isham

Dec 12,2005 — Apr 26,2006

NAME Grace Elizabeth Isham, Passed from this life to eternal life in the afternoon hours of April 26, 2006, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. She was born December 12, 2005, at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva.. Though she was destined to be surrounded by the love of her family and friends for only five short months, the love and joy she gave to her parents and others could fill a lifetime. Grace left "footprints" on the lives she Read More…

Rita Berringer

Jul 12,1924 — Apr 22,2006

Rita S. BerringerAge 81 of Maple Park, IL, passed away Saturday morning, April 22, 2006 at the Provena Pine View Care Center, St. Charles where she was admitted to hospice care Friday evening after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. BORN: She was born July 12, 1924, in Virgil, IL, the youngest of four children born to Matthew and Mary (Strobel) Sauber. EARLY YEARS / EDUCATIONShe attended S.S. Peter & Paul School, Virgil and graduated from Mount Saint Read More…

Josephine McAdams

Aug 26,1941 — Apr 22,2006

JOSEPHINE "Jo" McADAMS, Age 64, of Maple Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 22 at her home following a vicious battle with cancer. BORN / EARLY YEARSShe was born in Dover, Delaware, August 26, 1941, the daughter of Joseph Shamberger and Laura Palmer. From her early years, she was raised by several different people until she came to Illinois to join her sister, Laura. MARRIAGE & FAMILYIn search of love that was true and a life that was secure, Read More…

Albert Sloat

Sep 12,1932 — Apr 20,2006

Albert Sloat Jr. Age 73, of Sycamore, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, in the loving care of his family, Thursday morning, April 20, 2006.BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born, September 12, 1932 in Eau Claire, WI, the son of Albert and Selma (Wik) Sloat. Named after his father, he was always "Junior" to his family and "Al" to everyone else until 1955 when he married Dee Powell, who promptly dubbed him "Charlie Brown". On May 21st they celebrated Read More…

Sam Santell

May 08,1954 — Apr 19,2006

Salvatore "Sam" C. Santell Age 51 of Wasco, IL, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, April 19, 2006 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva where he was taken following a heart attack at his home. BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born May 8, 1954 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Umberto "Jack" and Naomi (Shirmer) Santell. Though his early years were spent in Leavittsburg, OH, he grew up in Warren, Ohio where his athletic career began in middle school as a "Turner Tiger" Read More…

Sadie Irwin

Apr 05,1904 — Apr 14,2006

SADIE (Christensen Johnson) IRWINAge 102, passed away peacefully at Pine Acres Care Center, DeKalb, Friday, April 14, 2006. BORN / EARLY YEARSShe was born April 5, 1904 in DeKalb County, the daughter of Martin and Marie (Madsen) Christensen. Sadie grew up in Maple Park, IL where she graduated from high school and was united in marriage to Arthur Johnson on March 31, 1928. They made their home in the LaFox area for many years and were members of the LaFox Read More…

Stanley R. McConnaughay

Apr 17,1931 — Apr 08,2006

Age 74 of Middleburg, Florida, formerly of St. Charles, IL, passed away at the Orange Park Medical Center, Middleburg, FL, Saturday, April 8, 2006.BORN:He was born April 17, 1931, in Bluford, IL, the son of John and Florence (Helberg) McConnaughay EARLY YEARS :In 1933, his family moved to St. Charles, IL where Stan graduated from high school in 1949.MARRIAGE On July 5, 1952 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Chase. Through the years that followed, they lived Read More…