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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Include Many With Long Lives and Some Who Died Far Too Soon

Here are brief remembrances and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia.

      LINK TO LAST WEEK'S NOTICES: Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Community Mourns Loss of Mark Smith, 57, of Geneva

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, until the time of the funeral service at 10 a.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 40W451 Fox Mill Boulevard, St. Charles.

Longtime Genevan, 1974 graduation of Geneva High School and the husband of Kane County Associate Judge Katherine Moran died unexpectedly Wednesday at the age of 57. “It was with profound sadness that we learned of the unexpected and tragic death of Mark Smith, husband of Kane County Associate Judge Katherine Moran," Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon said in a released statement Thursday. “We grieve with her and her family and offer them our unbending support during this very difficult time.” Smith died Wednesday May 15, 2013 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva surrounded by his family and friends, according to an obituary on the Malone Funeral Home website. He was born Jan. 14, 1956, in Nevada, IA, and was a die-hard Iowa Hawkeyes …

maggie s.

4:37 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013

Uncle Mark was a sweet, kind, and genuinely caring man who was taken from us far too soon, a truly wonderful member of our family who will be so missed. We love you, Uncle Mark.   more ›

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Include 105-Year-Old, a Pastor, Loving Grandmothers

Here is a brief remembrance and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia.

LINK TO LAST WEEK'S NOTICES: Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices: A Phillips 66 Owner, Teachers, Veterans, Cubs Fans and a Spiritual Director

Here is a brief description and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia.

Malone Funeral Home     LINK TO LAST WEEK'S NOTICES:   Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Friday, May 3, 2013

Geneva Teacher and Principal Norm Collins Dies at 80

He had a rare gift and love for teaching children and won several “Educator of the Year” awards.

  Norman Arthur Collins, 80, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Mr. Collins was born in Momence, IL on March 3, 1933. He moved to The Villages in 2000 from Connestee Falls, NC. Norm retired after a long and rewarding career as an elementary school teacher and principal, mostly spent in Geneva, Illinois.  He had a rare gift and love for teaching children and won several “Educator of the Year” awards. His co-workers said he combined warmth, artistry, enthusiasm, structure, flexibility, and humor to create a model teaching environment. Many of his former students kept in touch with him through the years and fondly recall the positive effect he had on their lives. Norm was an avid fisherman who fished almost every opportunity he could. He …

Mark B.

11:23 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013

I still have wonderful memories of Mr. Collins and Mr. Anderson playing touch football with the boys,during the lunch hour at Western Avenue School.You will be missed Mr.Collins.   more ›

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices: Longtime Educators, Veterans, Jim's Pizza Owner Among Those We Lost

Here is a brief description and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles.

        LINK TO LAST WEEK'S NOTICES:   Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

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Rick Nagel

11:50 am on Friday, May 3, 2013

To share memories of Andy Eisele: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Andrew-Eisele&lc=1581&pid=164568558&mid=5517310   more ›

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices: A Longtime GHS Teacher, WWII Veterans, Business Leaders, Wives and Mothers

Here is a brief description and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from St. Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles.

        LINK TO LAST WEEK'S NOTICES:   Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices: A 'Picture Lady,' Young Man Who Battled Brain Cancer, Greeting Card Verse Author

Here is a brief description and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia.

    Margaret E. Lukitsh, 90, of Montgomery, formerly of West Chicago and Wheaton, was an accomplished greeting card verse author. She was active in the war effort during World War II working in a munitions plant while her husband served in the Air Force. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  LaVerne E. “Andy” Anderson, 85, of St. Charles, proudly served his country in the Navy at the end of World War II, worked at Western Electric in Cicero for 35 years and loved to travel with his family, having been to all 50 states.   LINK TO LAST WEEK'S NOTICES:   Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral …

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Include TWA Flight 847 Hostage/Veteran, Owner of Pete's Citgo, Fermilab Employee and Business Owners

Here is a brief description and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia.

LINK TO LAST WEEK'S NOTICES:   Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Include U.N. Worker, Beloved Teacher, 5-Time Bronze-Star Veteran, Many More

Here is a brief description and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia.

    Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles  

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