All Tributes - Montgomery, IL

Shirley May Miller, 97, of Yorkville, formerly of Oswego passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Rush Copley Medical Center. She was born August 7, 1924 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Charles and Cecilia Pennington. She was a 1942 graduate of East Aurora High School. Shirley was also a longtime member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Shirley was united in marriage to Clyde Miller on February 18, 1950 at St. Mary Rectory and they spent 62 years together until his death in 2012. She was an...

Randy L. Hartman, 64, of Montgomery, IL passed away on January 14, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 30, 1957 the son of Sterling and Arlene (Smith) Hartman. Randy proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corp. Randy was extremely handy, he was a very hard worker and spent over 30 years of his career with Aurora Blacktop. Above all things Randy enjoyed time spent with family and he loved being the beloved papa to his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by...

Brett J. Suter, “#SuTrain” 20, a lifelong resident of Oswego, IL passed away on January 13, 2022. He was born in Naperville, IL on December 10, 2001 the son of Brian and Tracie (Kennedy) Suter. Growing up, Brett attended Oswego schools and was a 2020 graduate of Oswego High School. From the young age of 6, Brett played football through OYTF, his passion for football would carry him through to high school and eventually on to North Park University. The brotherhood and the bond...

Marianna Asbell of Montgomery, Illinois passed away on January 13, 2022.  She was born on November 17, 1942 in Rosiclare, IL. Marianna is proceeded in death by her parents Wendell and Evelyn Robbins, husband Ray D. Asbell in 2010 and daughter Heather (Asbell) Ford. She was employed by Armour Dial until her retirement. Marianna enjoyed the time she spent with her family and had so much fun with all her grandchildren. She was always the host for the holiday dinners and impromptu get...

Jose Angel Cardoza-Chavez “JC” 26, of Montgomery, IL passed away on January 12, 2022 from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on May 11, 1995 the son of Jose De Jesus and Irene Chavez. He is also survived by his siblings David and Vanesa Cardoza-Chavez. Family will be receiving guests on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadway Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday at 10:30 AM at St....

Joseph F. Fletcher “Frank”, 77, a lifelong resident of Aurora and Plainfield, IL died peacefully in his home on January 12, 2022. He was born on January 20, 1944 in Aurora, IL the son of John and Loretta (Sartor) Fletcher. Frank was a longtime, active member of Harvest New Beginnings Church in Oswego for over 45 years. He volunteered his time in many capacities but he was most passionate about Awana and the Food Bank. After 31 years of dedicated service he retired from...

Mildred J. Gatewood, 95, of Aurora, IL passed away on January 11, 2022. She was born August 9, 1926 the daughter of Bertha and William Capshaw. Mildred worked as a physical therapy aide at Rush Copley for 26 years before retiring. She earned employee of the year at Rush Copley 2 years in a row! She’s been an active member at the West Side Church of Christ in Aurora for over 53 years. In her retirement years she began to enjoy golfing. She also crocheted,...

Gary C. Engel of Aurora, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022. Gary was born on May 24, 1941 in Sandwich, IL to Carl and Louise (Bauer) Engel. Gary attended high school in Earlville, IL and after high school worked at Strong’s Purina in Earlville. He later met Sandra Andrews and they married on February 10, 1962 in Aurora; and raised three children together. Gary started his career in manufacturing at Barber Greene where he worked until the Aurora plant closed in 1985. Gary then...

Linda Marie (Magathan) Fowler passed away on January 7th, 2022 from complications of rheumatoid arthritis and pneumonia.  She was 70 years old.  Linda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam and Pearl Cowan;  parents, Meta Louise Lantz and Opie McBroom; aunt, Wava Thompson; uncles, Robert and Richard Cowan and little brother Roger Dale.  She is survived by Ernest Fowler, her husband of almost 50 years; daughter, Pamela (Joseph) Hoalt; son, Michael (Sarah) Fowler;...

James T. Pawlowski, 84, of North Aurora passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born September 30, 1937 the son of Rose and Henry Pawlowski. James started at Danley as an apprentice before joining the Oak Park Fire Department, where he was promoted to Lieutenant early on into his 30 year career. He also worked on the fire prevention bureau part time. On his days off, he partnered with one other firefighter in a delivery business delivering Deli meats and salads. Jim enjoyed playing hockey and...