All Obituaries

Rev. Carl C. Gray Jr, age 76, of Geneva, passed away November 27, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. Carl was born January 3, 1947, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Fulton) Gray. He grew up in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, in 1968. He went on to Princeton Theological Seminary and graduated in 1971 with a Master of Divinity. Carl and his wife, Donna Gray, also a graduate of...

Luke Engebretson, age 20, of Geneva IL, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. Luke was born June 14, 2003 in Naperville, IL, the son of Pete and Aimee (Toner) Engebretson. He was the third of four children. Luke was a junior at the University of Nebraska studying marketing. Luke enjoyed sports, both as an active participant and fan. He was a former varsity basketball player for Geneva High School and was an avid Chicago Bears/Bulls fan. In recent years, he became a big supporter of Husker...

William E. Bower, age 89, of North Aurora, passed away November 27, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side.  He was born March 27, 1934, in Lorain, Ohio, the son of Edward and Kathaleen (Fesco) Boroski.  William grew up in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School in 1952.  Outdoor life and sports were his passions.  Living along Lake Erie allowed him to enjoy water skiing, swimming, lifeguarding, ice hockey and boating.   Bill attended Miami of...

Griselda Cuevas, age 69, of Geneva, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.   Griselda was born on March 20, 1954, in Mexico, the daughter of Jose Gonzalez Ochoa and Maria Isabella Zepeda Novoa.   Griselda met the love of her life, Efrain, at 13 years old in San Juan de la Montaña where they grew up. They got married on December 8, 1974 and moved from Mexico to Aurora in 1976, with their 5-month-old daughter and a...

Services will be held at a later date. 

In Loving Memory of Georgia May Randall May 15, 1933 – November 26, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Georgia May Randall, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world peacefully at the age of 90 surrounded by family. Georgia May Randall was born on May 15, 1933, in Oswego, IL to John and Emma Unwin. She grew up in Aurora, IL and lived a life filled with love, warmth, and unwavering kindness. As a young woman, she graduated...

Beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Len Kraig was born Aug 30, 1956 and passed away peacefully at home on Nov 27, 2023. Leonard is survived by his siblings Dave of Geneva, Chris of New York, and Kimberly (Rodney) Borman of Michigan; and many other dear relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Jean Kraig and his dear nephew Vincent Kraig. Citizen of the world, he loved art, travel, food and design. He also had an affinity for writing, which was a...

Carl Oscar Johanson, 77, of Batavia, passed away November 16, 2023 at Geneva, Illinois.   He was born January 13, 1946 in Chicago, the son of Carl Enar Johanson and Ebba Maria (Peterson) Johanson. Carl was an Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam war in Germany. He later became an accomplished carpenter and general contractor, ultimately starting his business, Johanson Construction. During those years he built his own home with his first great love, Kay, raising his girls, Renee...

Edwin Lee “Ed” Ray passed away at 6:24 am on October 30, 2023 after a long illness complicated by heart, lung, and kidney disease at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. Ed was born on October 13, 1945, to Cecil V. and Eloise (Wichman) Ray at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. He attended public schools in Vincennes, graduating from Lincoln High School in May 1963.  He furthered his education at Christian Brothers College (later Christian Brothers...

Patrick G. Scialo, age 90, of Geneva, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born November 20, 1932, in Chicago, the son of Michael and Raffaella (Russo) Scialo. Patrick began his career with Seno Formalwear where he enjoyed working for 21 years.  He retired from the law firm of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in Chicago where he was employed as a director of administration.  In his free time he was an avid golfer and spent...