All Tributes - Montgomery, IL

Maria Irma Magana, 74, of Aurora passed away on January 24, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 26, 1945 in McAllen, TX.  Maria was a loving mother and grandmother and above all, she loved her family dearly. She enjoyed cooking, dancing and she especially loved shopping. She will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her children; Yvonne M. Soto, Roberto (Gloria) Soto, Jr., and Alejandro Soto; grandchildren, Talitha M. Brummel, Alejandro “AJ” Soto,...

Trinidad Nevarez, 78, of Aurora, IL passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at his home.  He was born May 19, 1941 in Durango, Mexico, the son of Juan and Baldomera (Nevarez) Ochoa.  He was a custodian at the Geneva School District for over 12 years.  He enjoyed shopping, traveling, cooking put most of all spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Magdalena; 2 sons, Mark Beltran and Daniel Nevarez;  2 daughters, Sandra Nevarez and Dalila...

Donald Louis Devoe, age 67, of Montgomery, IL passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Alden of Waterford in Aurora, IL after a courageous battle against cancer.  Don graduated from Latin School of Chicago, attended Occidental College, and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University.  He next worked as a professional musician and later as an entertainment coordinator at the Executive House, one of his father’s hotels.  Don subsequently...

Donnie J. Hatman, 84, of Aurora and most recently Morris, passed away January 13, 2020 and Rush Copley Medical Center. She was born January 14, 1936, in Bassett, Arkansas, daughter of Ernthie and Lalia (Lovelady) Yancey. Donnie worked on the assembly line at Western Electric for over 15 years.  She enjoyed shopping, cooking and reading but most of all spending time with family and friends.  Donnie is survived by 2 sons, Alton Jr. (Melody), Lonnie (Mary), 1 daughter, Kimberly...

 Rogelio “Roy” Guerra Ortega, 89, of Montgomery, IL passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He now joins his beloved wife of 58 years, Maria Guadalupe. Roy was born on December 13, 1930, the son of Candelario and Emilia Ortega. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1948-1952. Roy retired from All-Steel Equipment Company, Eagle Food Centers, and he was well known in the community as a greeter for 19 years at Sam’s...

Nancy Thom, 86 of Oswego, passed away Saturday January 11, 2020 at Rush Copley Medical Center. She was born August 29, 1933 in Aurora, daughter of Norman and Mildred (Highley) Thacker. Nancy grew up with David Thom on the East side of Aurora. They were married for over 50 years. Nancy was a great pianist and accompanied for the Aurora Jr. Women’s Club Chorus and numerous plays for the Prairiefest Players. She was also involved in The Children’s Dental Service, The Child Welfare...

Marilyn Gallardo- Guzman (Ocasio) 20, of Aurora, IL passed away on January 9, 2020. She was born on March 25, 1999. She is survived by her parents, Luis and Cecilia Ocasio; sisters Paige and Melanie Ocasio; paternal grandparents Luis and Maria Lozada, maternal grandparents Maria Esperanza, Dionicio Silva and Teresa Canales and Aunt, Desiree Padilla. She is also survived by longtime boyfriend Mateo Redmond, dear friend Esmeralda; nieces, Artemis and Jazlyn and nephew Liam.

Ken Gengler, 76 passed away January 7, 2020, at Seasons Hospice in Naperville surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 29,1943, son of Ken and Cheryl (Parks) Gengler. Ken proudly served in The United States Marines during the Vietnam War for 5 years, spending 1½ of those years on the Chu Lai air base. He worked for Commonwealth Edison’s nuclear plant in Morris Illinois for over 20 years. Ken enjoyed fishing, repairing all kinds of clocks but mostly he enjoyed spending...

Aurelia Navar, 85, of Aurora, passed away at her home in Aurora   January 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Durango, Mexico on August 7, 1934, daughter of Hilario and Rosa (Favela) Chaidez. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting but most of all spending time with family and friends. Aurelia is survived by her husband of 64 years, Leandro, 2 sons, Eduardo (Patricia), Leandro Jr. (Kristen), 2 daughters, Norma (Ricardo) Mora, Oralia (Jesus)...