All Obituaries

  Lamont Lee Perington, age 77, of Maple Park, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Season’s Hospice in Naperville after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born February 9, 1942 in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Philip and Marguerite Perington.  Lee is survived by his devoted wife Barbara (Rossman); daughter Joy (Michael) Miletic of North Aurora, Illinois; grandchildren Amanda and Noah Miletic; sister Lorraine McDowell of Winthrop Harbor,...

Donald E. Stueland, age 86, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 12, 1932 in Chicago, the son of Martin and Anne (Kind) Stueland, and he carried a twinkle in his eye throughout his life. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago, Donald worked as a director of human resources for Peoples Gas for 37 years and raised his family with his beautiful wife in Northbrook. Upon moving to Williamsburg,...

William J. “Bill” Spencer, age 72, of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 1, 1946 in Montgomery, Alabama, the son of Frederick and Geraldine (Ayotte) Spencer. After graduating from the University of Iowa, Bill dutifully served his country during the Vietnam War as a long-range reconnaissance patrolman and was awarded several medals for his service. Bill worked as an executive in the aerospace industry for...

Patricia P. "Trish" Harper, age 86, of Venice, Florida, formerly of Chicago Heights, Illinois, died peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William Harper of 53 years. Loving mother of Jane (Paul) Sarmiento, William (Kellie Webber), Robert (Loretta), and Patrick. Loving grandmother to Jonathan, Claire, and Matthew. Dear sister to the late Jane (late Henry) Noonan. Sister-in-law to the late John (Patricia) Harper and the late Matthew and Marguerite...

Jeanette A. Byrne, age 54, of Geneva, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Delnor Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born February 22, 1965 in Australia, the daughter of Noel and Jean Carol Gibbons.  Jeanette was a real “People Person” & had such a caring nature. She touched the hearts of whomever she met. Her first passion was music, and at one point entertained professionally.  She enjoyed knitting & cross stitch. She recently developed a...

Kevin John Fabian, age 60, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his home. He was born December 4, 1958 the son of John and Charlotte (Hajny) Fabian. Kevin worked as a machinist in the meat processing industry for many years.  He enjoyed fishing and motorcycle riding.  He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his mother; siblings, Thomas, Kimberly (Thomas) Ahern, and Jody (Paul) VanDorn; nieces Sarah...

Beloved Chicago celebrity, Marshall Brodien (84) of Geneva, passed away peacefully early morning on March 8, 2019. Marshall may be best known for creating the Marshall Brodien Magic sets and TV magic cards with his famous tagline, “Magic is easy, once you know the Secret.” He’s also fondly remembered as the magical, wacky character Wizzo on Chicago’s Bozo Show for 26 years. Marshall, aka Wizzo, would wave his stone of Zanzibar and say the magic words,...

James Yerges, age 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at The Holmstad in Batavia. He was born August 1, 1927 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the son of Frederick and Gertrude (Kuemmin) Yerges. James proudly served his country in the US Navy.  He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his degree in mechanical engineering. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Batavia. James loved to hunt, fish, snow ski and mechanically tinker and fix things,...

Deborah A. “Debbie” Netzley, age 63, of Batavia, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva with her loving family by her side. She was born May 13, 1955 in St. Charles, Illinois the daughter of John and Jeanette (Englehart) Jackson.  Debbie worked for many years at Producer Chemicals in the customer service department until she retired in 2017.  She loved flowers, gardening, and visiting Amish country in Shipshewana, Indiana.  Debbie was a...

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