All Obituaries

John W. Fasbender, age 74, of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Autumn Leaves in St. Charles. He was born April 21, 1949, in Rock Island, the son of Harold and Solveig (Carlson) Fasbender. John grew up in Rock Island, IL, adventuring through ravines and hunting squirrels for his mother’s famous Bridge Club Casserole (recipe not available upon request). He eventually graduated from Rock Island High School in 1967 and made his way to Northern Illinois University for his...

Paul J. McDonough, age 85, of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 15, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Nellie (Sweeney) McDonough. Paul bravely volunteered for the U.S. Army after high school and was stationed in Korea. Several years later, he started working for Miller Printing, which brought him to Chicago, where he met his wife, Barbara, and they married on July 23rd, 1966. Paul and Barbara...

Deborah Bray, age 79, of Geneva, passed away on Saturday, April 27 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 11, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of John and Dorothy Streza. She spent four of her childhood years living with her family in Trieste, Italy where she attended the American School and celebrated her First Communion. Deborah was a devout Catholic who believed in bringing out the good in every person she interacted with. As a former Catholic school principal...

Terrence “Terry” W. Brooks, age 75, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at The Grove in St. Charles after a short recent battle of cancer. He was born June 7, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Francis and Eileen (Garbett) Brooks.  Terry served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972.  He married Deborah “Debby” Larkins on February 23, 1974. Terry was a loving husband, dad, papa, brother, and uncle who will be missed by his family and...

Victoria (Vicki) Lynn Lackey passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family Friday, April 26, 2024, after complications from congestive heart failure.  She was born in Aurora, Illinois on April 20, 1948, to Walter and Elsie (Riedelsperger) Rissman.  Vicki grew up on a dairy farm in Elburn where she regularly milked the cows and enjoyed eating plenty of sweet corn and tomatoes alongside her five siblings (Darryl, Marcia, Dave, Connie, and Gary). After attending Elburn...

Larry Lee Lounsbury, age 80, a longtime resident of Geneva, Illinois passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Tower Hill Healthcare Center in South Elgin. He was born September 14, 1943 to parents Kenneth and Vivian (Koppein) Lounsbury. He grew up in Geneva with his younger sister Lynn in a house on Bennet Street which backed up to the Fox River. Larry was united in marriage to Catherine “Cathy” Happ in 1979. They were blessed with a daughter, Noel Elizabeth (Lounsbury) Turk....

Joyce Ruth Schick, 93, of Geneva, IL, was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 22, 2024. She was born in Oak Park, IL on December 6, 1930, the daughter of Herman and Ruth (Schaefer) Dreier. Joyce attended a Lutheran grade school in Forest Park, IL where her grandfather was her 1st grade teacher. During high school she was very active, performing in the junior class play, serving on the student welfare committee and Girls League promoting service projects, and working at...

Marvin L. Abramson, age 99, of Geneva, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at Highland Oaks in Elgin surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 4, 1924, in St. Charles, the son of Lawrence and Teckla (Soderberg) Abramson. Marvin was a long-time resident of Geneva. He served 7 years in the Navy in WWII and the Korean conflict. He then served 27 years as a postal carrier for the Geneva post office. After retirement Marvin enjoyed traveling with his wife Dorothy and spending time...

MaryAnn Rose, age 65, of Geneva, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Delnor Hospital with her loving family by her side.  She was born May 5, 1958, in Chicago, the daughter of Dominic and Angeline (Vespa) Errichiello. MaryAnn worked her whole adult life to lovingly provide for her family, many years for her family’s business. She adored her 2 daughters and 5 grandkids and everyone she met adored her. Her last few years were plagued with many health problems. Despite that she...

Mabel B. Veach, age 103, of Batavia, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Michaelson Health Center. She was born August 5, 1920, in Westmorland, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harry and Elizabeth Yeager. Mabel frequently spoke of the farm life she loved, and the work ethic it taught her. After moving to Illinois, she worked at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. She married William Veach and had three children. Mabel, while working as a Punch Press Operator, accidentally damaged her...