Dec 18,1971 — Jun 05,2006

Lance M. Halsey, age 34, of Cortland, IL, formerly of Elburn, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, June 5, 2006, at St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, following a tragic motorcycle accident. The lifesaving efforts of emergency personnel and the skilled hands his physicians could not keep Lance here but the man known by all as a "good guy" finished his last task and left for others the "Gift of Life" through organ donation. He was born December 18, 1971, in St Charles, Read More…

Dec 20,1938 — Jun 01,2006

NAME Alan John Rusin, age 67, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Provena Pine View Care Center, St. Charles, where he had been a resident in recent weeks.BORN: He was born December 20, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the son of John and Henrietta (Jakubowski) Rusin.EARLY YEARS : Alan grew up in Chicago and graduated from the University of Chicago Laboratory School at the age of fifteen. A young man with a gift and a passion for learning, Read More…

Feb 16,1939 — May 27,2006

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Nov 03,1915 — May 26,2006

Fern Patterson, Age 90 of Sugar Grove, passed away Friday, May 26 at her home after a long and unrelenting battle with cancer, a broken back and a host of complications. To the very last, the feisty spirit that so characterized Fern’s life, kept her striving to live until her Savior came to take her home. BORN / EARLY YEARSShe was born November 3, 1915 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Roy S. and Lillian L. (Burdick) Erwin. Her family Read More…

Jun 01,1934 — May 25,2006

Dec 11,1930 — May 25,2006

ANNA J. "Janie" KINGAge 75,of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away just "east of midnight", Thursday morning, May 25, 2006 at Provena Mercy Center, Aurora. Following a fall, Christmas Eve, 2005, Anna had struggled for months against failing health and spirit. She claims now the promise of her Savior, a new house, "not made with hands" and a place in heaven with her daughter Terrie, grandson Michael and the company of family and friends who surely welcomed her Home.BORN / EARLY Read More…

Jun 01,1934 — May 25,2006

Apr 20,1931 — May 15,2006

Eleanor G. HelwigOf Batavia, IL, passed away Monday, May 15, 2006 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva due to ALS.BORN: She was born April 20, 1931 in Chicago, IL. Adopted at birth by Ted and Signey (Erlandson) Goethe, Eleanor grew up in Galesburg, IL where she graduated from high school and went on to graduate from North Park College.MARRIAGE On October 20, 1951, she was united in marriage to Stanley F. Helwig. They made their home in Galesburg until 1963 when Read More…

Aug 27,1920 — May 09,2006

Donald K. Auberg, Age 85 of DeKalb, formerly of Downers Grove, IL, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, May 9, 2006 at the DeKalb County Rehabilitation Center, DeKalb, IL. BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born August 27, 1920 in Chicago, IL, the son of John Edward and Luella Ethel (LeBaron) Auberg. Although his family moved briefly to Wisconsin, Donald’s severe asthma forced them to return to Chicago where he attended Steinmetz High School and met his future wife, Marion Baldridge. Donald Read More…

May 03,2006 — May 03,2006

Hailey Rose Jones was loved from the moment her mommy and daddy knew she was expected. The news could not be contained for even a single day. Her middle name, Rose, was chosen with special care and meaning and many preparations were made for her arrival. Tim and Kristina picked out special gifts, made a lifetime of plans and shared together the wonder of Kristina’s pregnancy. Then, for reasons we do not understand Hailey Rose came before her time.Anxious perhaps, Read More…