All Tributes - Montgomery, IL

Carole Ann Nelson, 78, of Aurora, passed away Sunday March 29, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 29, 1941 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England at the start of World War II. Carole was the only daughter of Henry and Doris (Ditcham) Deeks; and the sister of Barry Deeks. All three have passed on. The first years of her life were challenging due to the war spending many days seeking shelter while German bombers were heading to London on bombing raids. Also living on food...

Isabel Marie Valdez, 16, passed away suddenly at her home in Montgomery. She was born December 26, 2003, daughter of Marco and Maria (Diaz) Valdez. A private burial will take place, with a celebration of life to be announced at a later date..

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Madison G. Diaz “Madi”, 9, of Aurora, IL passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2020. She was born in Aurora, IL on April 12, 2010 the daughter of Victor and Angelina Diaz. She would have turned 10 years old on Easter Sunday this year. Madi was a 4th grade student at Nicholson Elementary.  She was a bright spirit with an outgoing personality; her smile could light up a room. She was hard working, determined, and full of life. She was energetic and often used her energy to do...

John Albert McGray, 72, of Oswego, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, March 22 surrounded by his wife and children following a brief battle with cancer. He was born April 25, 1947, to Paul and Mildred (Kellen) McGray. An Aurora native, John attended St. Nick's grade school and was a graduate of Marmion Military Academy. He received his BS in business administration from Aurora University in 1978. John was a co-owner of Elgin Printing, Inc for over 30 years, and most recently...

***A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please continue to check the website for updates on possible service dates/times**** Lois E. Sipes, 94, of Aurora passed away surrounded by her family on March 20, 2020. She was born on November 29, 1925 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Eugene and Sophie Bihlmayer. Throughout her life she was a very hard worker. She was had an outgoing personality and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed knitting and was a longtime member...

Gloria Bell, 94, passed away at her home on Sunday March 15, 2020. She was born April 6, 1925, daughter of Fred and Leona (Anderson) Kerr. Gloria spent her youth in Detroit, MI. She enlisted into the Canadian Army during World War II and was very proud of that decision. There she met the love of her life Ken L. Bell. They were married April of 1944 and spent the next 42 years happily together. In 1957, they moved to Detroit, Mi. and then Aurora, IL. Gloria worked for Timee Toys and Processed...

Merry M. Franklin, 81, of Aurora passed away on March 12, 2020. She was born on September 22, 1938 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Algernon and Evelyn (Winter) Tavenner. Merry graduated from West Aurora High School with the class of 1956. She was a dental assistant in Aurora for many years. She loved watching sports and she especially enjoyed watching the Cardinals and tennis. She is survived by her son Bruce (Marilyn) Franklin as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by...

Larry Walkling, 72, of Aurora, IL passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Rush Copley Medical Center.  He was born June 24, 1947 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Alfred and Luella (Diveley) Walkling. Larry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the Silver Star among other awards. He was machinist with Richard Wilcox Co. for over 38 years.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, lottery tickets but most of all spending time with family and friends. He is...

Julia Torres, 86, passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville. She was born in Lares, Puerto Rico on January 6, 1934, daughter of Antonio and Laura (Luciano) Torres. She enjoyed cooking, attending Church but most of all spending time with family and friends, especially her 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 11 great- great grandchildren. Julia is survived by 4 sons, Arcenio (Ana), Rafael (Maria), Jesus (Carla), Eligio (Janet), 1 sister, Odocia and 1...