Tuesday, March 26, 2013
St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia lost some remarkable people in the past week. Here is a brief description along with links to their stories and funeral arrangements.
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The former St. John Neumann pastor was named a Prelate of Honor by His Holiness Pope John Paul II on June 24, 1998, and was a former director of Campus Ministry for the Diocese of Rockford and dean of the Elgin Deanery.
Rockford Diocese Bishop David J. Malloy will be the main celebrant at the March 27 funeral Mass of former St. John Neumann pastor, the Rev. Monsignor Robert B. Hoffman, who will be remembered for his long and distinguished service in the Rockford Diocese and at parishes throughout the area. The Rev. Hoffman died Saturday, March 23, 2013, in his home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born May 29, 1935, in Aurora, to John and Sarah (McLaughlin) Hoffman. He attended high school at Marmion Military Academy, Aurora, Loyola University, Chicago, and Loras College, Dubuque, IA, and attended seminary at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. He was ordained July 1, 1962, and was named a Prelate of Honor by His Holiness Pope …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia lost some remarkable people in the past week. Here is a brief description along with links to their stories and funeral arrangements.
Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva/St. Charles Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia; Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles From Out of Town If you have a relative or loved one who passed away out of the area, please post an obituary notice in the Announcements on Patch. 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
The multi-talented actor, author and composer—whose credits include "Damien-Omen II, "The Untouchables" and Dr. Hull in "Somewhere In Time"—was also an accomplished writer and compose and former president of the TV Actors Studio in Chicago.
Who knew that so famous an actor was also a resident of Geneva? Paul M. Cook, a well-known actor, author, composer and resident of Geneva, died Saturday March 16, 2013, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation Center in DeKalb after a long battle with Parkinson Disease. He was 84. He was born May 20, 1928, in San Antonio, TX, the son of Henry Barnard and Letha (Frame) Cook. As an actor in TV commercials, industrial films and movies for 45 years, he was with the Shirley Hamilton Agency in Chicago. His movie credits include Damien-Omen II, The Untouchables and he played Dr. Hull in Somewhere In Time. Cook served many years as a Dale Carnegie instructor, was a regional vice president of Screen Actors Guild in Detroit and president of TV Actors Studio in …
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia lost some remarkable people in the past week. Here is a brief description along with links to their stories and funeral arrangements.
Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva/St. Charles Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia; Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles From Out of Town 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, March 5, 2013
Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles lost some remarkable people in the past week. Here is a brief description along with links to their stories and funeral arrangements.
Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva/St. Charles Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia; Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles Patch Funeral Home Guide 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
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Scores turn out for funeral service for St. Charles East grad, Elgin Community College student Michael D. Fairbanks.
Nearly 200 people turned out Saturday afternoon to share fond memories of and bid a tearful farewell to Michael D. Fairbanks, a young man who by all accounts leaves a legacy of kindness, compassion, humor, acceptance of others, and fearless leadership. Fairbanks, 19, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 26, at a home in Elburn. The large visitation room where the St. Charles East High School graduate’s casket awaited visitors was packed to overflowing for the 2 p.m. service that included scripture readings and prayer, but also a time for his family and friends to step up and, sometimes with tears, other times amid laughter, to share poignant memories of a young man who had deeply touched the lives of those around him. “We’ve lost such…
Friday, March 1, 2013
Friends of Michael Fairbanks voiced grief, love and fond memories on Twitter this week, after the 19-year-old Tri-Cities resident and Elgin Community College student was found dead Tuesday in an Elburn home.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles lost some wonderful people in the past few weeks. Here is a brief description along with links to their stories and funeral arrangements.
Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva/St. Charles Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia; Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles 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, February 19, 2013
Visitation is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, and funeral Mass is Friday for the Geneva alderman who died Monday at the age of 56. Also remembered Tuesday at City Hall is beloved Geneva music teacher Adella Granquist, who died Feb. 15 in California.
After a moment of silence for Ralph Dantino, Fourth Ward Alderman Ron Singer summed up a community's feelings about his fellow alderman, who died Monday after a four-year battle with cancer. "If love could have saved him, he would have lived forever," Singer said. Dantino was remembered Tuesday night at City Hall, where he had held a 5th Ward seat for the better part of the past four years. "Ralph was a great husband, a great father and a great friend, and he will certainly be missed," said Dean Kilburg, a 3rd Ward alderman and close friend. The moment of silence was extended, as well, to include legendary Geneva music teacher Adella M. Granquist of Geneva, who died Feb. 15 in El Cajon, CA. Adella was the wife of Herb Granquist, who …
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susan wassel
1:41 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
Fondly remember Paul from St. Charles Writers Group. He was also like family at Townhouse Books and Cafe. I will treasure my signed copy of Paul's book, "Sslly, Sally, Sally!" He had a devilish sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye. Paul will be missed. more ›