All Obituaries

Mary Kay Bavolek, age 77, of Geneva, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side.  She was born October 2, 1941 in Chicago, the daughter of George and Loretta (McDarrah) Foley.  Mary was a tender soul who loved all the people in her life, she made each and every person feel as if they were the most important to her. As a young mother, she sewed matching outfits for her and her girls. She enjoyed gardening, vacationing with family and...

Mary Evelyn Smith, age 92, of Geneva, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 15, 1927, the daughter of Howard and Evelyn (Breven) Hoffman. Mary was a native of Ludington, Michigan and played in the Ludington High School Marching Band.  She attended the U of W in Madison where she met her future husband, Howard.  Upon moving to Geneva with Howard, she was employed for several years with Illinois Bell.  Mary Ev...

Robert Patrick Shine, age 58, of Geneva, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 16, 1961 in Chicago, the son of Gerald and Eleanor (Horecny) Shine. Robert was an avid fly fisherman, coached football for the Tri-cities, and was a scout master.  He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Peter Catholic Church.  Robert was a loving family man and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his children Megan Shine of Iowa, Matthew...

Ralph Michael Bargman, age 68, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Delnor Hospital in Geneva with his loving family by his side. He was born October 29, 1950 in St. Charles, the son of Allen and Deboria (Monteleone) Bargman. Ralph loved fishing, music, auto racing, and bowling.  He was an avid Chicago sports fan, as he was an arm chair coach for the Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks.  Ralph was a loving family man and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his...

Walter F. Howler, age 58, of St. Charles, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 5, 1960 in Berwyn, the son of Walter and Susan (Randerson) Howler. Walter worked many years as a truck driver for the family business HFI in West Chicago. Walter loved riding his motorcycle and playing his guitar. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife Robyn (Stanek); mother Susan (Thomas) Nolan of Elk Grove Village; sister Lisa...

Robert James “Bob” Mason, age 72, of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at The Springs at Monarch Landing in Naperville. He was born May 8, 1947 in Chicago, the son of Joshua and Estelle Czyz Mason. The power tools are quiet, the cooking is done, the fishing pole stands alone, the hands are at rest, the fast cars and boats are still, and Bob is in the hands of the Lord. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Linda (Huntman); children Kelly (Russ) Mason-Harms...

Karl W. Kraft, age 99, of Batavia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Brighton Gardens of St. Charles. He was born June 23, 1920 in Batavia, the son of Albert J. and Annie W. (Johanson) Kraft.  Karl was united in marriage to Violet “Vie” E. (Ogren) Kraft on April 22, 1950 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles. He was a 1938 Batavia High School graduate and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Franklin aircraft...

Marianne McGraw, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Greenfields of Geneva surrounded by her loving family in Geneva, IL. She was born November 25, 1930, in Waukegan, IL to Samuel and Mary (Kasile) Denton. Marianne graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts degree in teaching French and Spanish. After raising her children, she returned to her first love – music.  She studied piano, music theory, and pedagogy and went on to teach...

Funeral Services and Interment will be held in Missouri.

Paulina Martyniuk, age 85, of Hanover Park, formerly of Geneva, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at her daughters home in Hanover Park with her loving family by her side. She was born November 9, 1933 in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk Ukraine the daughter of John and Natalie (Simanuk) Martyniuk. Paulina worked at Burgess Norton for 25 years. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend who will be dearly missed. She is survived by her daughter Helen (Ron) Baird;...