All Tributes - Montgomery, IL

Wayne H. Talley, 94, went home to be with the Lord Thursday July 29, 2021 at Copley Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1927 in Aurora, IL; son of Howard and Edith (Schoeberlein). Wayne was employed at the United States Postal Service for 38 years; starting out as a carrier and working his way up to Superintendent of Mails.. Wayne was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church; he served on the Church finance committee for over 60 years. Wayne was also a member of the St. Paul bowling...

Juan Ortiz, 84, of Aurora, IL passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Rush Copley Memorial Hospital in Aurora, IL.  He was born August 11, 1936 in Cd Acuna Coahuila, Mexico, the son of Concepcion  and Gregoria (Lopez) Ortiz.  Juan was married to America Salas for 60 years.   He retired from Aurora Housing Authority after 26 years.    Juan enjoyed spending his past time fishing, loved spending time with his family and friends and traveling to Mexico....

Marilyn Jean (Allen) McNary, 88, left her earthly home on December 30, 2020 to join her eternal family in adoration of her Savior. Marilyn was born January 21, 1932 in Waterman, IL, the daughter of Lester and Bernice (Krieger) Allen of rural Maple Park, IL. She grew up on the family farm, attended school in Kaneville, IL, and graduated as valedictorian of her class of Maple Park High School. Marilyn earned the Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Northern IL State Teachers college...

Maria Nieves Contreras Cedillo, 73, of Mier y Noriega, Nuevo Leon passed away on July 28, 2021. She was born on September 16, 1947 the daughter of Maria Bernabe Garcia and Nieves Cedillo. Nieves was an extremely dedicated wife to her husband, Filadelfio. She liked to listen to music and dance. She enjoyed gathering the family together, especially through meals and cooking. Having the whole family together made her very happy. Nieves is survived by her husband, Filadelfio; her children,...

Juan Baltierrez, 42, of Aurora, IL passed away surrounded by his family on July 27, 2021 after a courageous 10 month battle with brain cancer. Juan was born on October 16, 1978 the son of Juan and Graciela (Rodriguez) Baltierrez. He graduated from West Aurora High School in 1996, he then went on to obtain his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Northern Illinois University and later received his Master’s Degree from Keller School of Management. He was a valued and...

Mary Saint Felix, “Santos” 80, of Aurora, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 26, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. She was born on November 1, 1940 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Juan and Candelaria (Pecaso) Pena. Her parents passed at a young age and she was raised by Luz Belman. Mary was a devout catholic and was a longtime member of St. Therese in Aurora, IL.  Mary retired from System Sensors after nearly 30 years of dedicated service....

Ernest W. Johnson Sr., 84, passed away Saturday July 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in January 23, 1937 in Du Quoin, IL, son of Ernest and Thelma (Mann) Johnson. He proudly served in The United States marine Corp during the Korean Conflict, receiving the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After his duty in the Marines, Ernest was employed at Caterpillar as an assemblyman and truck driver for almost 32 ½ years. He enjoyed...

Don Essling aka (Squeaky) (Saddle Tramp), 87, peacefully passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Aurora. He was born at home on January 24, 1934 to Albert and Anne (Henning) Essling in Villa Park, IL. He met his highschool sweetheart, Evelyn, at Immaculate Conception High School and they were married October 10, 1953. They would have celebrated their 68th anniversary this Fall. After initially living in Wheaton, they moved to Aurora in 1955 and settled in the Marywood...

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...

Gerald “Jake” Lawrence Pritts, 90, of Montgomery, IL passed away July 23, 2021. He was born March 22, 1931, the son of Edna and Lawrence Pritts. Gerald graduated High School in Nineteen Hundred and Fifty. He later worked for Western Electric as a supervisor for many years. He was a devoted Chicago White Sox fan and was seen as a local around the Mill and Poor Boy’s in Montgomery, where he made and maintained several friends. Gerald enjoyed collecting model cars, trains,...