All Obituaries

Our beautiful Jeff passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon, September 18, 2020. Jeff was born on December 17, 1997 in LaGrange, IL, the son of Robert and Desiree Kass. Carefree, joyful and kind.  Jeff was a free spirit who loved his friends, family and had a passion for people.  He was always smiling, laughing and not sweating the little things.  Jeff was about people. He would listen, build you up and tell you everyting was going to be OK.  He wanted people to feel...

Brian D. Purcell, age 66, of Batavia, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home. He was born April 3, 1954 in Berwyn, the son of Charles and Gertrude “Trudy” (Harty) Purcell. Brian was the co-owner/operator of Purcell Brother’s Firestone in Batavia with his brother Patrick.  He was an accomplished bowler and an avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed cheering for the Chicago White Sox.  Brian was a major car enthusiast and loved attending car shows....

Halyna “Helen” Martyniuk-Baird, age 57, of Hanover Park, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Elmhurst Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born October 17, 1962, in Russia, the daughter of Andrew Hrochow and Paulina Martyniuk. Helen and her mom emigrated to the United States in 1969 and were proud to become US citizens in 1982. Helen graduated from Geneva High School where she met and later married the love of her life Ron.  With Ron by her side,...

  Lillian Rosemarie Skaar arrived in Heaven on Friday, September 11, 2020. Lillian was born on July 30, 1927 and raised near Wrigley Field in Chicago, the youngest of five children. Her parents, Andreas and Katharina (Gunnesch) Mork, were recent immigrants from Austria. Their family was poor in money, but they were very rich in love, kindness, and wholesomeness, all qualities that were very deeply embedded in Lillian’s soul. After graduating from Lakeview High School in...

Roberta J. (Clevenger) Gerbrecht Grayson - "Bobbie" 5/21/46-9/7/20 We were all blessed beyond measure when Bobbie was born on May 21st, 1946. She was the daughter of Robert and Isabaelle (Arft) Clevenger. She spent her childhood with her siblings in Elmhurst IL and attended Elmhurst College. Bobbie's siblings meant the world to her. She was the oldest of 4 children. Dianne (Clevenger) Hutchison, Douglas (Coral) Clevenger, and Brian (Mary) Clevenger.  In 1968...

Services for John will be held privately.

Joanne L. Mickelsen, age 79, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. She was born February 20, 1941 in Oak Park, the daughter of John and Lillian (Sandell) Johnson. Joni graduated from Augustana Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago in 1962.  She worked most of her career at DuPage Internal Medicine in Carol Stream, IL as a registered nurse.  Joni loved to read and play bridge.  However, her greatest...

Sally E. Kelton, age 70, of Geneva, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 after a six-and-a-half-year battle with ovarian cancer. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.  She was born April 7, 1950 in Chicago, the daughter of Robert and Geraldine (Keller) Smith. Sally received her master’s degree from Marquette University and worked as a speech pathologist in the public schools for over 30 years passionately helping others find their voice. She...

Gaetano “Guy” Ricci, age 93, of Chicago, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Geneva surrounded by his family. He was born January 1, 1927, in Chicago, the son of Paul and Corinne (DiPietro) Ricci. Guy served his country in the United States Army during WWII.  He worked as a pressman for Barrett Bindery in Chicago for over 50 years.  He enjoyed fishing and working with his hands.  He created beautiful rosaries and wood works for...

William C. “Bill” Awe, age 74, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home in St. Charles surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 22, 1945 in Genoa, Illinois the son of Delbert and Helen (Meyers) Awe. Bill started life in the farming community of Genoa, Illinois.  After graduating from NIU, Bill served two years as a U.S. Marine.  Returning to civilian life, he started a career in the insurance industry.  His professional life let...