All Obituaries

Arthur H. Black III, known as “Art” to his friends and as “Big Papa” to his grandkids, age 85, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at his daughter’s home in St. Charles. He was born September 30, 1936, in Chicago, the son of Arthur & Gladys (Witte) Black II. Early childhood years were in Illinois.  Later the family relocated to Kansas where they purchased a farm, which required lots of work, and this is where Art learned the value of a strong...

James Richard “Jim” McCall, age 78, of Geneva, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his cabin in Minocqua, Wisconsin surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 11, 1944, in Chicago, the son of Raymond Floyd and Mary Margaret (Miller) McCall. Jim graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1969 and earned a graduate degree in prosthodontics two years later. Dr. Jim began McCall Family Dentistry in 1977 and along with his son, continued to provide support for...

Ken Smith, age 89, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Brighton Gardens of St. Charles with his loving family by his side. He was born September 1, 1932, in Lebanon, the son of William and Vera (Gallaway) Smith. Ken served as a Sargent in the Korean War.  He then began a career in accounting at Furnas Electric in Batavia.  He was an avid fisher and snowmobiler and enjoyed vacationing with his family in Florida. His quick wit and compassionate spirit was known and...

Marilyn Joan (Meier) Borresen of Glen Ellyn passed away on July 30, 2022.  She was 91 years old. Marilyn was born in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Dorothy Meier. Marilyn loved her Irish Setter dogs, throwing parties, reading, playing bridge, traveling, and gardening. Cooking and baking for her family were a Marilyn specialty- whipping up elegant dinners for special occasions with equally scrumptious desserts. Her many talents included sewing, knitting, crocheting, needlework of...

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11:00 am, William Morrison, known to most as Bill, age 95, surrounded by his family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and to meet up with his beloved wife of 65 years, Edith.  While we rejoice knowing he is in Heaven greeting a lifetime of treasured friends and family, those who are left behind will miss his calm spirit and gentle nature. William was born in Irvington, NY right before the Great Depression on April 23, 1927.  He grew up in a...

Barbara Kurth, 82, of Geneva, passed away peacefully Monday, July 25, 2022, at Delnor Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born June 26, 1940, in Chicago, the daughter of Roy and Florence (Catalano) Thompson. Barbara was a devoted wife and mother who loved nothing more than to chat with friends and family over a good meal. After raising her four children, Barbara worked in retail for several years at the iconic Geneva Girl shop in Geneva, IL. She also earned a real estate...

Helmut G. Michael, age 82, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, with his loving family by his side. The son of Paul and Else Michael, Helmut was born on May 23, 1940, in Germany. At a young age his loving parents instilled in Helmut the importance of hard work that served him well throughout his life. After completing his secondary education, Helmut pursued his lifelong love affair with cars by becoming a certified auto mechanic. In 1964, he was drafted into the German Army where he served...

Burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Matt E. Bales, age 79, of St. Charles, IL passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born July 27, 1942, in Elmhurst, IL, the son of Leonard and Frances (Case) Bales. Matt graduated from York High School in Elmhurst IL and Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, where he was president of his fraternity, Sigma Tau Gamma, his senior year. After college, Matt enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country, where he was honor man for his...

Cynthia Lynn Sisto Nee Kowalski passed away on July 19, 2022.   Cynthia was born on May 16, 1947 to Eugene and Elizabeth Kowalski. Cynthia lived in Geneva for the last 49 years and was a Realtor in the Tri-Cities area.  She loved to travel with her husband, family, and friends. Cynthia had many friends who she enjoyed working out and playing cards with.  Her happy place was Marco Island, Florida, where she spent many days walking the beach and collecting seashells.  She...