URSULA “PENNY” SELLS

December 10, 1931 — March 10, 2024

Ursula “Penny” Sells, age 92 of Batavia and Sun City West, AZ, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family and beloved toy poodle, Tauri while claiming the promise of her Savior.  She was born December 10, 1931, in Chicago, IL, to loving parents, Walter and Amanda Treu. Penny grew up in Chicago and attended local schools. She graduated from Jones Commercial High School. She continued her education at the College of DuPage.  Read More…

GEORGE MORRIS

September 5, 1928 — February 27, 2024

George Morris, age 95, of Maple Park, proud veteran, loving father grandfather and great-grandfather joined his wife Eileen on Tuesday, February 27, so they both could walk through the halls of Heaven together. He was born September 5, 1928, in Salisbury, MD, to Albert and Mildred Morris. George was born on a family farm in a house his father and grandfather built.  He grew up with his grandparents, aunts and uncles nearby.  Here he learned his love for animals and Read More…

LAURA ANN (LONG) RUDOW, AKA “METCHY”

November 8, 1971 — March 4, 2024

Laura Ann (Long) Rudow, aka “Metchy”, age 52 of Elburn, IL, formerly of Kaneville, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024. Laura was born November 8, 1971, to Dennis and Susan (Watne) Long.  Laura attended Kaneland schools and graduated with the class of 1990. She participated in both softball and volleyball. Laura was employed at Truxes company in Oswego, IL for almost thirty years. She was also a member of Kaneville United Methodist Church. Laura loved spending time Read More…

SARAH “SALLY” PETERSON

January 28, 1927 — February 27, 2024

Sarah “Sally” Peterson, age 97, of Maple Park, IL, passed quietly into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She continues to love and care for her family and friends from above. She was born January 28, 1927, in DeKalb, IL, to loving parents, John and Sadie (Coyne) McMenamin. Sally grew up in DeKalb and attended local schools. She worked alongside her mother at St. Mary’s Hospital in DeKalb, Read More…

LISA TOEDTER

November 20, 1927 — February 20, 2024

Lisa Toedter passed away peacefully with her grandchildren by her side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Naperville, IL at the age of ninety-six.  Lisa was born on Sunday, November 20,1927 to Peter and Martha Meyer in Stelle, Germany.  She grew up with her brother Ernst and sisters Magda and Margaret in Achterdeich, Germany where she graduated from High School. On November 29, 1951 she immigrated with her sister Magda Meyer (Fedjur) to the United States on the ship HOMELAND Read More…

ANNE HELEN METCALFE ANDERSON

June 16, 1957 — February 16, 2024

Anne H. Metcalf, 66, of St. Charles, IL, peacefully returned to the comfort of our Lord on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on June 16, 1957, to Samuel Jr. and Joyce Metcalfe (nee Lafferty). Anne’s father, Samuel, was a Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. With the utmost respect and admiration for her father, Anne Read More…

CHRISTOPHER RUCHAJ

May 19, 1973 — February 14, 2024

Chris Ruchaj, of Sugar Grove, passed away peacefully at home, Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Gone without being able to say goodbye, his memories fall to his family and friends to share so Chris will be remembered by a community in mourning. He was born May 19, 1973, in Oak Lawn, IL, to proud and loving parents, Walter and Mary Ruchaj. Chris grew up in Chicago for a time before moving to Bridgeview. Later Aurora became his home. He graduated from Read More…

DOUG STOCKL

March 5, 1970 — February 12, 2024

Doug Stockl, age 53, of Cortland, passed away unexpectedly at home, Monday, February 12, 2024 and now lives in the hearts of all who knew him. He was born on March 5, 1970 in Sycamore, IL, to Joseph and Doris Stockl. Doug grew up in Virgil, IL exploring the yard, garage and whole neighborhood with his brothers, trying to stay out of trouble.  He was a curious child who took an early interest in insects, earning the nickname “Douger Bugger” Read More…

MARIE L GEHRKE

June 12, 1929 — January 28, 2024

Marie Gehrke passed away on Sunday morning, January 28, 2024, under hospice care in Elgin, IL. She was born on June 12, 1929, in Arlington Heights, IL, the daughter of Emil and Emilia (Karnatz)Winkelmann. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Elk Grove, IL. After attending local schools, she continued to work for her parents and brother raising vegetables for the market and canning factory. In August of 1954, she met Arnold Gehrke, whom she married Read More…

SANDRA (KOZLOWSKI) McCLELLEN

June 16, 1941 — February 9, 2024

Sandra (Kozlowski) McClellen, age 82, passed away on February 9, 2024, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. She was born June 16, 1941, in Chicago to Joseph and Alice Boryla. Sandra grew up in Chicago with her 4 siblings, Joe, Dennis, Ron, and Rita.  She attended local schools and after graduating high school, Sandra worked until she married Raymond Kozlowski in 1961. They began their new life together in Chicago and had a farm in Indiana for Raymond Read More…