All Obituaries

Lawrence (Larry) L. Beall, age 85, of Geneva, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. He was born January 5, 1935, in Durham, North Carolina, the son of Lawrence and Virginia (McLean) Beall. Lawrence served his country in the United States Navy as a midshipman.  He worked as a mechanical engineer for the Beloit Corporation for many years.  He enjoyed opera and was a frequent visitor of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.  His greatest pastime was spending time with his family and...

Amber Lynn Mathieu, age 42, of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva. She was born January 24, 1979, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Phillip and Pamela (Cole) Mathieu. Amber was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be remembered as somebody who went through so many rough times in her life, but she got up, and continued to fight through every struggle. She had a very sweet, and humorous personality, and she put...

Charles “Chuck” Anderson, age 90, of Geneva, Illinois passed away on April14th, 2021 at his home. Chuck was born in Gosport, Indiana on December 6th, 1930 to parents Basil and Mary (nee Wright) Anderson. He enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating from high school and served as a Buck Sergeant working in the 544th Reconnaissance Technical Squadron during the Korean War at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. He married Alice Jeanne (nee Gregg)...

Loving Husband, Father, Grandpa and Friend to many, Lee Krett, age 72, of Sycamore, formerly of Batavia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born October 3, 1948 in Blue Island, Illinois, the son of Leander and Virginia (Hippman) Krett. He was united in Marriage to his loving wife Angela on February 27th, 1971 at Resurrection Church in West Chicago, IL. Dad spent most of his professional life in the Medical Imaging Industry...

Peter J. McDonnell M. D. March 25, 1955- March 20, 2021 Peter J. McDonnell, M.D., FACS, RPVI age 65, of Oak Park, Illinois died March 20, 2021 at Loyola Hospital in Maywood, Illinois, due to complications from a bicycle accident.  Peter was surrounded by his wife, four children, and brother, Alan at the time of his death. He married the love of his life, Vera McDonnell, on November 20th, 1984. They raised their four children Christopher Thomas, of Oak Park, Katherine McDonnell of Oak...

Katarzyna “Kasia” Kurek Polk, age 38, of Elburn, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Amita Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. She was born January 10, 1983, in Poland, the daughter of Wladyslaw (Wesley)  and Zofia (Zagata) Kurek. Kasia was a remarkable young woman. At 17 she went to Naperville North High School and after she graduated she attended College of Dupage. She then went to Roosevelt University in Chicago where she achieved a Masters in Business...

Frank R. Romano, age 92, of Geneva, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 25, 1928 in New York City, New York, the son of Frank Romano and Elizabeth Olm. Family was most important to Frank.  He always loved spending time together, especially with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Some of his fondest memories were annual family trips to Door County, Wisconsin, his favorite place. Frank lived a very...

Jeanne B. Van Nest, age 88, of St. Charles, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. She was born November 10, 1932 in Maywood, the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Hume) Benson. Jeanne grew up in Maywood and graduated from Proviso East High School.  She then went on to graduate from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. She was a homemaker for many years raising their five children in Lombard, Naperville and Geneva.  When she decided to work...

Charlie C. Dobbins, age 91, of South Elgin, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 9, 1930, in Lanett, Alabama.  In 1947 Charlie volunteered for the Marine Corps.  He left the Marine Corps after three years as a sergeant, only to sign up with the Army and serving our country for an additional 27 years, retiring in 1977 achieving the rank of CW4. He was primarily an engineer, though he also was able to expand his...

Carol Ann Ruth, age 81, of North Aurora, formerly of Morton Grove, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. She was born August 10, 1939, in Chicago, the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Polanek) James. Growing up in Chicago, Carol loved ice skating in Brandt park across the street from her house. Going to Riverview, where she enjoyed the roller rink, was also a favorite pastime. Carol appreciated music and spent time at the record store to hear the new releases in the...