All Obituaries

Ralph Nagel — a beloved husband, father and grandfather, Navy veteran and longtime owner and operator of Valley Typewriter Company in Geneva — died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at the Holmstad in Batavia. He was 96 years old. The only son of William and Mabel (Timm) Nagel, he was born April 22, 1922, in St. Charles. As you might guess, his favorite number was 22 — which he wore on his football jersey when he played halfback for the lightweight team of St. Charles High...

Paul Kent Steel, 88, passed away in his sleep at home on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Geneva, Illinois.  He was born December 23, 1930 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania to Robert W. and Garnet E. (Myers) Steel.  On October 12, 1957 he married the love of his life, Gayla R. Moag.  Paul proudly served his country in the Korean War and worked for many years on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. Paul and Gayla relocated the family in 1972 to Geneva because of its strong community...

Mohammed “Alex” Dosani, age 22, of Geneva, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Fort Benning in Georgia. Alex proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was a loving son and brother who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his mother Nancy (Jason) Hergenrother of Geneva; brothers Aiden and Andrew; grandparents Gail Skorberg and Arthur and Antonia Hergenrother; and many dear cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Neale...

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Marlene P. Gordon, age 81, of Batavia, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at The Grove of St. Charles with her family by her side. She was born October 13, 1937 in Aurora, Illinois. She was the daughter of Stuart and Edna (Jones) Smith. Marlene was a lifelong resident of Batavia. She loved to read, and garden. She was also a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan. However, her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. Marlene was also a girl scout troop leader, along with playing in the...

Owen C. Eldridge, Jr., age 86, of Geneva, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He is survived by his children Erik (Cindy) of Geneva, Owen III (Karen) of Arlington, VA, Valerie (Robert) Rule of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Gloria of Reston, VA; eight grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was born on January 14, 1932 in Crossville, Tennessee, the son of Owen and Sadie (Mears) Eldridge. His family lived in the first Homestead House built in Crossville, and he was...

Betty Jane (Alward) Bock, age 97 of Batavia, Illinois went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2018 after a brief illness. Betty resided in Michigan, retiring at age 76 from a family business then moving to Batavia. Betty is survived by her daughter Pamela (Bill) Schutt; grandsons Richard (Lori and Michael (Susan); great grandsons Adam, Eric, Kyle, and Justin; brother Gerald Alward; and her sister-in-laws, several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in...

Norman R. Sehnoutka, Jr., age 63, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 20, 1955 in Berwyn, the son of Norman and Elizabeth (Hastik) Sehnoutka. Norman worked as an insurance consultant in the financial services industry for many years and was the owner/operator of FSG in Geneva.  He loved traveling and spending time at his cabin in Wisconsin.  His favorite pastime however, was spending time with his...