All Obituaries

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Leo Schlee, age 67, of Woodridge, formerly of Geneva, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville. He was born March 26,1953 in Peru, Illinois the son of Klemens and Florentine (Weber) Schlee. Leo graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in physical therapy and worked many years as a physical therapist for Central Du Page Hospital.  He enjoyed fishing and being in the great outdoors. He is survived by his sisters Rosemarie (Joe) Suhayda and...

Jimmy J. Johnson, age 87, of Geneva, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Greenfields of Geneva. He was born September 24,1932 in Grinnell, Iowa the son of Virgil and Vera (Jay) Johnson. Jimmy graduated from Drake University in Des Moines.  He worked many years as the assistant vice president of quality control for Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Joan (Kies); his second wife Virginia “Ginny” (Schanz);...

Dennis R. Skulborstad, age 68, of Geneva, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at home with his loving family at his side.  He was born February 8, 1952 in Belvidere, the son of Parnell and Elaine (Tufto) Skulborstad.  Growing up, Dennis enjoyed many sports, particularly basketball, but in later years spent most of his spare time fly fishing, golfing, and enjoying his family.  Dennis graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1970, DePauw University in 1974, and...

Gilma E. Hughes of Rochelle, formerly of Geneva, passed away at age 92 on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Rochelle Rehab and Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. She was born February 10, 1928, in Geneva, the daughter of Charles and Victoria (Loftgren) Mann. After graduating from high school, Gilma traveled to both coasts, working at a newspaper in Pennsylvania and as a nanny in California. Later, she worked at various factory jobs to help support her family.  She is...

Czeslawa “Chessie” Lewkowski, age 77, of Surprise, Arizona, formerly of Addison and Chicago, passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 24, 2020, at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born September 17, 1942 in Poland, the daughter of Stanislaw and Bronislawa (Okulczyk) Lajewski. Chessie enjoyed bike riding, reading, and gardening.  She was a wonderful cook and a very humble person who loved to nurture people as often as possible.  She...

Marianne Elizondo, age 61, of Geneva, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 27, 1958 in Chicago, the daughter of James and Dolores (Ghelfi) Cogley. Marianne enjoyed knitting, painting, going on walks, and playing with her grandchildren. She had a love of food and coffee like no other. Those who knew her will always remember her deep love of the ocean and sunshine. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She...

John Elton (Jack) Discher, age 90, of Geneva, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Autumn Leaves of St. Charles surrounded by his family. Jack was born on February 21, 1930 in Flint, Michigan the son of Elton and Elvera (Peterson) Discher. Within his first 5 years the family moved to 3 homes around Detroit.  In his youth, the family grew, moved East to New Jersey and Massachusetts, changing homes five times. The family relocated to Elmhurst, Illinois in 1943 when Jack was...

  Daniel “Dan” Andrew Stone, age 57, of Geneva, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Northwestern Delnor Hospital in Geneva, surrounded by his family. He was born August 16, 1962 in Seattle, Washington. He was lovingly chosen by his parents, Jack and JoAnn (Burgwald) Stone, when Daniel was six months old in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in Naperville, Illinois.  Dan was a graduate of Naperville Central High School. He proudly earned his metallurgical...