May 10,1927 — Jan 14,2006

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May 30,1927 — Jan 13,2006

JOSEPH W. KESSLERAge 78 of Maple Park, IL, passed away at his home, Friday morning, January 13, 2006. Surrounded by his loving family, Joe peacefully made the last steps of his journey "home". BORN / PARENTSHe was born May 30, 1927 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the son of Conrad and Hermina (Unzeitig) Kessler EDUCATIONHe began his education at St. Mary’s Catholic school but as a youth, left school to work and help support his family. Years later, long after graduating Read More…

Jan 17,1924 — Jan 12,2006

NAME Donald J. Freeland,age 81, of North Aurora, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital, Aurora. BORN: He was born January 17, 1924 on his family’s farm, the son of Harry and Mattie (Nelson) Freeland in Elburn. EARLY YEARS : Don grew up on the family farm, attended local schools and graduated in 1942 from Elburn High School. Following graduation he continued to work on the farm but later worked for Richard Wilcox Mfg., Aurora, where Read More…

Oct 29,1927 — Jan 08,2006

RONALD O. HEINAge 78 of Genoa, IL, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 8, 2006 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, IL. Surrounded by his family and compassionate caregivers, Ron gave his blessings to each family member, said his goodbyes and quietly answered his Savior’s call.BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born October 29, 1927 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Oscar and Ella (Hendricks) Hein. EDUCATION/ MILITARYFollowing graduation from Morton High School, he went on to attend Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Read More…

May 13,1921 — Jan 06,2006

Esther Dorothy Schuring Lamz, age 84 of Elburn, formerly of Elgin, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday afternoon, January 6, 2006.She was born to Christina and Albert Schuring in Dundee, Illinois on May 13, 1921. Esther was raised in the Dundee area, mostly on the family farm on Route 72 just east of Route 25, where she grew up with siblings, George, Elsie, Elmer, Eleanor, Albert, Frederick, Gladys, and Bernice. EMPLOYMENT: Esther worked at the Watch Factory for several Read More…

Mar 23,1934 — Dec 31,2005

OAN CHANDLERAge 71 of Bowling Green, MO, formerly of Kaneville, IL, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 at her home. BORN / EARLY YEARSShe was born March 23, 1934 in Elmhurst, IL the daughter of Walter & Lorna (Hagengose) Gauger. She grew up in the Warrenville & Oswego area, and attended local schools there.MARRIAGE / FAMILY On August 17, 1950, she was united in marriage to Henry Neal "Bill" Chandler in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They made their home there for Read More…

Jun 18,1985 — Dec 31,2005

BRANDON D. PETERSON ACKERMANAge 20, of Maple Park, IL, died Saturday, December 31, 2005 due to an auto accident. Though taken in a moment, from all of his hopes and dreams, he leaves a legacy of love and laughter indelibly inscribed forever after in the lives of his family and friends. GROWING UP YEARS / EDUCATIONBrandon was born June 18, 1985 in St. Charles, IL. He grew up in Maple Park where he attended Kaneland Schools and graduated with the Read More…

Aug 15,1977 — Dec 29,2005

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Nov 06,1942 — Dec 23,2005

Ruth Ann (Horn) Nelson, age 63, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed away Friday, December 23, 2005. She spent most of her childhood in Sugar Grove, IL, where she attended elementary school and later graduated from Kaneland High School with the class of 1960.Ruth Ann is survived by her husband Homer Nelson of Waldron, AR., one daughter, Barbara Gregory of Waldron, AR; two step-daughters, Sharon Melton of Stillwater, OK and Julia Reed of Pocola, OK; three sons: Brian Scott (Maria) Nelson of Read More…

Oct 24,1926 — Dec 18,2005

NAME Clarence D. Mueller, age 79 of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of St. Charles, IL, passed away Sunday evening, December 18, 2005 at home in the loving care of his wife after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. BORN: He was born on October 24, 1926, the son of Albert and Lorraine (Clausing) Mueller in Beecher, IL. MARRIAGE He was united in marriage to Virginia E. Morris-Klotz on December 8, 1946 and together, they began a lifetime of sharing the Read More…