All Tributes - Montgomery, IL

Maria E. Esquivel, 67, of Aurora passed away on May 26, 2020. She was born in Harlingen, TX on March 30, 1953 the daughter of Manuel and Evangelina (Guadiana) Gonzalez. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by her husband Rudy; children, Esmeralda Mejia, Evangelina Esquivel, Janie Rios, Roger Esquivel, Raynaldo Esquivel, Michael Esquivel, Marcos Esquivel, Rudy Esquivel Jr,and Jesse Esquivel. She is also...

Due to the current pandemic restrictions , a celebration of life or Narcissus will be scheduled at a later date.

Peggy Jean (Wolf) Weis was born in Aurora, IL. on June 24, 1939 to Otto and Ethel Wolf.  She passed away on May 24, 2020 at her home. She was a graduate of West Aurora High School.  She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  She enjoyed baking, reading, genealogy, and spending time with her grandchildren. Peggy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Herb Weis; her daughters Janet (Paul) Wilk of Aurora, IL., Linda (Brian) Gantenbein of Appleton, WI., and Diane...

Gary Francis Sherman, 68, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL, with his daughter Amanda by his side. He was born Feb. 20, 1952 to Francis and Suzanne (Schwickert) Sherman.  He is survived by his wife Janet (Moore), his beloved children Jennifer (Kelly) Byrne, Amanda, Adam and Francis Eric Sherman, his grand-daughters Millicent Sherman and Livia Byrne.  His mother Suzanne Jennings, brothers Don (Tina) and Jim (Lynda) Sherman, sisters Diane...

Lawrence “Pete” Olsen, 91, of Montgomery, IL passed away on May 22, 2020. He was born April 26, 1929 in Grandville, IL to Lloyd and Edith (Bastian) Olsen. He graduated from East Aurora High School Class of 1947. He then went on to proudly serve his country in Company H 129th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard (Camp Cook, CA), from 1951 until 1954 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sargent. He married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Hauser, on November...

Arthur Richard Shaff II, 82, of Montgomery, IL passed away on May 19, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born at home in Westmont, IL, on July 8, 1937, son of the late Myron and Ivy (Ruck) Shaff. He is survived by his spouse and high school sweetheart, Sylvia Ann (Ory) Shaff , and his four children, Kelly (Scott) McCleary, Aurora, Robin Shaff, Montgomery, Colleen (Steve) Aronson, Northbrook,  and son Bruce (Julia) Shaff, Peoria. He is also...

Elizabeth "Lib" Metzger passed away peacefully at home on May 19.  She was born in Potomac, Illinois on Dec. 9, 1920 to Mabel and Roy Lowe.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ewald Metzger.  She was active in many organizations including PEO and the Aurora Woman's Club.   Lib was also a long time volunteer at Copley Hospital and a member of the First United Methodist Church.  She is survived  by her son Phil and daughter-in law Dawn and...

Sally Aguirre, 56, of Ottawa formerly of Aurora, IL passed away on May 17, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1964 in Des Plaines, IL the daughter of Joe and Socorro (Olvera) Rodriguez. Sally attended Aurora Central Catholic High School. She was currently employed with Oswego Transportation and had been a dedicated employee for over 10 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, crafting and time spent with her family. She was a strong, independent woman with a love for life. She...

Salvador M. Herrera, 86, from Aurora, IL, was called to come home and be with the lord on Sunday, May 17th, 2020. He was always surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on November 9th, 1933 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the Son of Alfonso and Maria de Jesus (Martinez) Herrera.  He is preceded in death by his parents and Loved Wife Maria C Herrera (His Viejita).  Salvador is honored by his four children and partner: Francisco and Alejandra, Leticia and Hector, Oscar and...

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, George Popdan of Montgomery IL, passed away at the age of 98 from natural causes.  Most recently he resided with family and then eventually moved to Amber Ridge Assisted Living in Moline IL. He was born in Aurora, Illinois on April 23, 1922, and was a graduate of East Aurora High School.  He was retired from AT&T Technologies, Montgomery Works. George was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, a life member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 400...