Robert Landis

Dec 05,1911 — Jan 20,2006

ROBERT LANDISAge 94 of Venice Florida, formerly of Kaneville, IL passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2006 at the Venice Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are being completed at Conley Funeral Home, Elburn. Details will be posted at www.conleycare.com as they become available. For information call 800-8-CONLEY.

Robert Landis

Dec 05,1911 — Jan 20,2006

Robert C. Landis, age 94, of Venice, FL, formerly of Kaneville, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, January 20, 2006, at the Venice Regional Medical Center, Venice, Florida. He was born December 5, 1911, in Lewistown, IL, the son of Clarence John and Nettie Maude (Chicken) Landis. He grew up in Cuba, IL, where he completed twelve years of school all in the same building and classroom. He went on to graduate from Western Illinois Teacher’s College in 1935. He began Read More…

Joseph Kessler

May 30,1927 — Jan 13,2006

JOSEPH W. KESSLERAge 78 of Maple Park, IL, passed away at his home, Friday morning, January 13, 2006. Surrounded by his loving family, Joe peacefully made the last steps of his journey "home". BORN / PARENTSHe was born May 30, 1927 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the son of Conrad and Hermina (Unzeitig) Kessler EDUCATIONHe began his education at St. Mary’s Catholic school but as a youth, left school to work and help support his family. Years later, long after graduating Read More…

Freeland Donald

Jan 17,1924 — Jan 12,2006

NAME Donald J. Freeland,age 81, of North Aurora, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2006, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital, Aurora. BORN: He was born January 17, 1924 on his family’s farm, the son of Harry and Mattie (Nelson) Freeland in Elburn. EARLY YEARS : Don grew up on the family farm, attended local schools and graduated in 1942 from Elburn High School. Following graduation he continued to work on the farm but later worked for Richard Wilcox Mfg., Aurora, where Read More…

Ronald Hein

Oct 29,1927 — Jan 08,2006

RONALD O. HEINAge 78 of Genoa, IL, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 8, 2006 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, IL. Surrounded by his family and compassionate caregivers, Ron gave his blessings to each family member, said his goodbyes and quietly answered his Savior’s call.BORN / EARLY YEARSHe was born October 29, 1927 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Oscar and Ella (Hendricks) Hein. EDUCATION/ MILITARYFollowing graduation from Morton High School, he went on to attend Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Read More…

Esther Lamz

May 13,1921 — Jan 06,2006

Esther Dorothy Schuring Lamz, age 84 of Elburn, formerly of Elgin, passed away peacefully at her home, Friday afternoon, January 6, 2006.She was born to Christina and Albert Schuring in Dundee, Illinois on May 13, 1921. Esther was raised in the Dundee area, mostly on the family farm on Route 72 just east of Route 25, where she grew up with siblings, George, Elsie, Elmer, Eleanor, Albert, Frederick, Gladys, and Bernice. EMPLOYMENT: Esther worked at the Watch Factory for several Read More…

Joan Chandler

Mar 23,1934 — Dec 31,2005

OAN CHANDLERAge 71 of Bowling Green, MO, formerly of Kaneville, IL, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 at her home. BORN / EARLY YEARSShe was born March 23, 1934 in Elmhurst, IL the daughter of Walter & Lorna (Hagengose) Gauger. She grew up in the Warrenville & Oswego area, and attended local schools there.MARRIAGE / FAMILY On August 17, 1950, she was united in marriage to Henry Neal "Bill" Chandler in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They made their home there for Read More…

Brandon Peterson

Jun 18,1985 — Dec 31,2005

BRANDON D. PETERSON ACKERMANAge 20, of Maple Park, IL, died Saturday, December 31, 2005 due to an auto accident. Though taken in a moment, from all of his hopes and dreams, he leaves a legacy of love and laughter indelibly inscribed forever after in the lives of his family and friends. GROWING UP YEARS / EDUCATIONBrandon was born June 18, 1985 in St. Charles, IL. He grew up in Maple Park where he attended Kaneland Schools and graduated with the Read More…