All Tributes - Montgomery, IL

Robert (Bob) Roy Ries, 85, of Aurora passed away on September 22, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born on October 10, 1934 in Aurora, IL the son of Nicholas and Lucille (Brummel). On May 23, 1962 he was united in marriage to Alice Clemens.  Bob served in the Navy for 2 years.  After college, he worked at Barber Greene in Aurora and Caterpillar in Dekalb for 38 years.  Bob loved spending time outdoors golfing, fishing, hunting, or just sitting in the sunshine.  He was a...

Alan “Korndog” St. Clair, 56, of Montgomery, IL passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 29, 1963 in Davenport, IA the son of Norman and Kathryn (Simaytis) St. Clair. He was raised in Bettendorf, IA.  He was a devoted husband, loving father and a doting grandpa. His family was his pride and joy and his proudest moments were watching his boys grow up. He was so committed and dedicated to everything they did. He...

Loretta (Franczek) Wilk, loving wife, mother and grandmother died peacefully at home with family by her side on January 20, 2020 at the age of 84. She was the daughter of late Michael and Mary (Pasek) Franczek. She attended St Theresa Grade School,*Madonna High School - Class of 1953 and St. Joseph School of Nursing in Chicago - Class of 1956. She married John J. Wilk Jr. on October 4, 1958. She worked at St. Joseph, St. Charles and Copley Hospitals in Aurora after graduating nursing school...

Doris Jean Sirek, 81, of Chetek, WI, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2020.  She was surrounded by her husband and children at the time of her passing. Doris was born in Chetek, Wisconsin, on March 28, 1939 to William and Gertrude Marion (Elwood) Cummings.  She was united in marriage to Dennis Sirek on October 4, 1958.  She was happiest when she was with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved best the time she spent with family. She is...

Gordon E. Grober, 92, of Montgomery, IL formerly of Orland Park, IL entered his heavenly home on September 8, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 19, 1928 in Macon, MO the son of Roland and Hilda (Madder) Grober.  He proudly served his country as a Sgt. in the Army during the Korean War. He was a devout and spiritual man who was devoted to his faith and enjoyed reading the Bible. He had a passion for photography and especially enjoyed photographing flowers and...

Due to current restrictions, a  memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Rebecca (Becky) Turley Peterson, 87, of Aurora, IL went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6th, 2020.  Becky was born and raised in Central City, Kentucky in 1933.  She was the youngest of 12 children born to Jadie and Ada Turley, all of whom have preceded her in death. Becky married Robert L. Peterson, Sr. in December 1952 and moved north to Duluth, Minnesota where Bob’s family resided.  Bob and Becky settled into life in the North and had two children.  She...

DeLaTorre, Daniel Daniel DeLaTorre, 71 of Aurora, IL passed away unexpectedly at home on September 6, 2020.  He was born December 9, 1948 in Aurora.  He attended East Aurora High School and was an Army Veteran.  He will be remembered for his devoted care of his mother and his love of gardening.  He is survived by his mother Jane DeLaTorre; his brothers, Douglas (Donna) DeLaTorre and Dennis (Debbie) DeLaTorre; and sister, Gloria (Jerry) Spitz; his grandchildren, Megan...

Gladys Pauline Sullivan Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gladys Pauline Sullivan (Stolp), passed away peacefully the evening of September 5, 2020 in her home in Montgomery, Illinois. Her 90 years were filled with service to her family, friends, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Customers of the Oswego Family Restaurant will remember her wonderful desserts and the many years she worked as a hostess. She was born March 8, 1930 to John...