Harley Melvin Shinault, 81, faithful servant of Jesus Christ went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2021. He was born on January 5, 1940 the son of Helen and Melvin Shinault. Harley worked as a mechanical assembler for Elgin Sweeper Company until retirement. After retirement, he loved spending a lot of time with his beloved wife of over 61 years, Shirley. He loved reading his bible, telling long stories and fishing. He was a bass singer and MC for the Heavenaires Quartet. Harley never knew...

Sharon (Sheri) Peterson of Aurora, Illinois passed away on Monday October 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born July 27, 1943, in Woodstock, Illinois to Dorothy and Clarence Ganshert. In 1950 her family moved to Rockford, Illinois, where she attended schools and graduated from Rockford East High School in 1961. Following high school, Sharon attended Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, until her marriage to James (Pete) A. Peterson on November 24, 1963, in Rockford. She...

Tamara K. Najera, 61, of North Aurora, passed away Sunday October 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 14, 1959 in Aurora, daughter of Larry and Alice (Kincannon) Moncrief. Tamara was an avid reader; especially of the Bible. She enjoyed hosting Bible studies but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  Tamara is survived by her husband of 31 years, Don, a son; David Preston, 3 daughters; Michelle Johnson, Ashley LeTang,...

Marcel Andre’ Kozak, 83, passed away Saturday October 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born September 24, 1938 in Bois-le Roi, France, son of Florian and Marguerite (Boullier) Kozak. Marcel proudly served in both the French Army and The United States Army simultaneously during the Cuban Missile Crisis. During his time with the United States Army, he was part of the 1st Infantry Division known as the Bloody Red 1 as well as a wheeled vehicle...

Services for Lois will be held in Sturgis, Michigan

Alberta R. Cragno, 97, of Oswego, IL passed away on October 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4, 1924 in Leon, France the daughter of Romano and Aliche Ventorini. She was raised during WWII and became a servant girl in Rome under Mussolinis rule. During that time she learned to become a very creative person and also learned to speak 3 languages. Gardening was among her favorite hobby and she took great pride in her colorful yard. She was an experienced Taylor,...

Allen Blackmon, 74, of Oswego, IL passed away on October 20, 2021. He was born in Fort Dix, NJ on August 18, 1947, the son of Ardea and Joseph Blackmon. Raised in Hopewell, Virginia, growing up Allen was a proud Eagle Scout and talented gymnast throughout high school and college. A very smart and educated man, he received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Old Dominion University, a second bachelor's degree in Health Science from Duke University, and also a...

Carole Rahn, 79, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021.   She was born January 31, 1942, the daughter of James and Olga (Howard) Hynes.   She owned and operated the Weight Control Workshop in Aurora from  1973 until 2018. She is survived by two daughters,  Dana  Vanden Boom of Eagle River, WI and Stacey (Christopher) Masch of Milliken, CO; 9 grandchildren, Brittny (Zac) Edwards, Paige Oxford, Tara (Mitch) Campbell, Lainey Vanden Boom, Tyler...

Shirley Jean Cadle, 80, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 21, 1941 in Belize, Central America, daughter of Charles and Mabel (Whylie) Flowers. Shirley was a Teacher for 2 years, a librarian for 10 years and a splendid homemaker as well. She enjoyed being a seamstress, a renowned baker as well as an ardent community activist, discussing  social issues politics with anyone, Most of all she enjoyed...

Mary Faith Lenert, 92, of Aurora, passed away Monday October 18, 2021 at Symphony of Orchard Valley in Aurora, Illinois.  She was born in Aurora, Illinois, daughter of Frank and Mildred (Zollers) Guddendorf.  Mary was employed at Waubonsee Community College as a Secretary for 10 years. Mary was involved in the choir programs at St. Peter’s Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church for many years. She loved to sing for many occasions but most of all Mary enjoyed...