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Dennis D. Orczykowski, 53, of Montgomery, IL passed away on May 14, 2021. He was born October 19, 1967 in Warren, Michigan, the son of Dennis and Janis Orczykowski. He married his bride on February 14, 1993 and they shared 28 years of marriage together. Dennis was a self-taught electrical engineer who was respected by his peers in the industry. He enjoyed being with family, camping, and old cars. An avid Bears fan, he enjoyed watching a game surrounded by family and friends. His favorite...

Joyce A. Golz, 84, of Montgomery, IL passed away on May 13, 2021. She was born January 7, 1937 in Chicago, IL. Joyce worked as an office manager of Equipto Electronics for many years. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, boating, and spending time with her family. Joyce is survived by her son, Steve (Annette) Golz; grandchildren, Tyler (Megan) Golz, Parker (Ashley) Golz, Dana (James) Zidlicky; great-grandchildren, Logan Golz and Everleigh Zidlicky; and brother, Robert (Kay) Mall. She is...

Carol Ann Trine, formerly of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL on May 13, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late John L. Trine who died December 21, 2020.  Born in Waco, TX on March 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ted C. and Esther A. (Williamson) Ridgway of Peoria, IL. Carol grew up in Peoria Heights and was a student in the first class to graduate from Richwoods High School in 1961.  She married her childhood sweetheart in 1961...

Wila M. Figueroa, 68, of Aurora, passed Monday May 10, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1952, daughter of Franklin Roosevelt Spann (Mary Lou Yarbrough Newell). Wila was employed as a Line leader Supervisor for Anfinsen Plastic Molding Company for 28 years. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, cooking for her family and she was a dedicated member of Calvary Church in Naperville, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her...

Kim Zentmyer of Oswego, IL passed away at her home on Saturday May 8, 2021.  She was born May 16, 1952 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of James and Doris (Grate) Zentmyer.  Kim was a kindergarten teacher in the Indian Prairie School District in Naperville, IL for over 35 years. Kim’s life was lived devoted to children within and out of the classroom.  She loved spending time with her niece Pam from Colorado, and nieces Amanda and Melissa who affectionately called her...

Lorraine M. Halterman, 94, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Aurora, passed away on May 7, 2021. She was born on September 29, 1926 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Walter and Mary Francis (Goodendorf) Lee. In 1988 she retired from Allstate after many years of dedicated service. Rainey was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved crossword puzzles and time spent with family. She is survived by her sons; Tim Halterman and Craig (Mary) Halterman; grandchildren; Jennifer (Mark) Koehn, Kelly...

James R. “Rick” Thompson, 64 of Aurora, passed away Thursday May 6, 2021 at Copley Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1957 in Aurora, IL, son of James and Patsy (Stump) Thompson. Jim Proudly served in The United States Airforce obtaining the rank of Senior Airman and was a member of the Security Forces.  Jim was employed as a Direct Service Provider with Headstart for over 15 years. He was an avid collector of many things including coins and tools. He enjoyed helping...

Diego Barrera, 58, of Aurora, IL passed away on May 4, 2021. He was born November 13, 1962 in Mexico City, Mexico. Diego had a passion for soccer. He loved to play soccer, watch soccer, referee soccer for people of all ages—from youth to adult, and was a member of the Soccer Federation League. Diego is survived by his wife of 23 years, Connie Barrera; Connie’s daughter, Josey Herrera; and Connie’s grandchildren, Ayanna Herrera, A.J. Herrera, Jullin Uriba, Mario Jr....

Judith A. Grevenites , 81 of Naperville, IL passed away Monday May 3, 2021 at Copley Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1939 in Aurora, IL, daughter of Olga Ellis. Judy was employed as a postal worker for the United States Government for over 30 years; making her way through the ranks as a union official and rising to the title of President of the Postal Union local No. 351. She was an avid quilter; creating works of art for many family members.  Judy was also a voracious reader...