Oct 11,1920 — Nov 18,2005

Leo E. (Edward -don’t print) BerringerAge 85 of Maple Park, IL, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon, November 18, 2005 at Delnor Community Hospital due to an aneurysm. BORN:He was born October 11, 1920, in Batavia, IL, the son of Peter and Helen (White) Berringer. When Leo was small, his family moved several times but later came to Maple Park where Leo played on the Maple Park basket ball team and graduated from high school with the class of 1939. MARRIAGE It Read More…

Mar 01,1921 — Nov 17,2005

Ruth Evelyn (Nelson) Anderson, age 84 of Elburn, passed away peacefully at her home, late Thursday afternoon, November 17, 2005. With faith and courage that so characterized her life, Ruth "fought the good fight" to the very end. Her loving family, ever by her side, walked hand-in-hand through the "valley" to the very gates of heaven. Ruth was born March 1, 1921 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of David Alfin Bernhardt and Julia Florence Alvida (Benson) Nelson. She lived on Read More…

Mar 01,1921 — Nov 17,2005

Ruth Evelyn (Nelson) Anderson, age 84 of Elburn, passed away peacefully at her home, late Thursday afternoon, November 17, 2005. With faith and courage that so characterized her life, Ruth "fought the good fight" to the very end. Her loving family, ever by her side, walked hand-in-hand through the "valley" to the very gates of heaven. Ruth was born March 1, 1921 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of David Alfin Bernhardt and Julia Florence Alvida (Benson) Nelson. She lived on Read More…

Sep 07,1930 — Nov 10,2005

RALPH N. "Roxy" / "Scotty" SCOTT, age 75 of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away Monday evening, November 14, 2005, at Mercy Center Hospital, Aurora, after a sudden illness. He was born September 7, 1930, in Aurora, IL, the son of Ralph E. and Esther (Nelson) Scott. He grew up in rural Sugar Grove where he attended Grouse Corners Country School and graduated from Sugar Grove High School. Following high school, he worked at the Elburn Packing Company until he was Read More…

Sep 06,1915 — Oct 28,2005

SYLVIA Marie Ferguson LEEage 90, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 28, 2005 at the Aurora home of her daughter, Nancy. Though quietly slipping away through recent weeks, Sylvia "returned" just yesterday, from a "visit" with the Lord. Able to talk and to share memories of the past as well as a vision of heaven, her last days here were all the more precious. Beautiful for a moment, yet quickly fading with the autumn sunset, Sylvia left for the last time, Read More…

Jul 23,1987 — Oct 23,2005

MEGAN NEISENDORF,age 18, of Plato Center, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 23 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin where she was taken following a sudden illness at her home.BORN Megan was born July 23, 1987, the daughter of Rick and Judy (Partch) Neisendorf in Elgin, IL. EARLY YEARS: Although she was given almost insurmountable challenges as an infant, Megan grew up to persevere and fight for all she had. A loving home, dedicated caring parents and an unbreakable will fueled Read More…

Aug 20,1915 — Oct 19,2005

HAROLD KIEFFERAge 90 of Elburn, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, October 19, 2005 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva where he was taken following a sudden collapse at his home.BORN: EARLY YEARS : EDUCATIONHe was born August 20, 1915 in Mineral Point, WI the son of Albert and Margaret (Lawinger) Kieffer.Raised on the family farm he graduated from Mineral Point High School and went on to attend Marquette University in Milwaukee. Graduating with a degree in history, he taught for two Read More…

Dec 14,1974 — Oct 17,2005

TIFFANY RUTTERAge 30, of South Elgin, died unexpectedly Monday, October 17, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Elgin, following complications from a seizure. BORN: She was born December 14, 1974 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of Paul and Regina Zuwala Rutter.EARLY YEARS – EDUCATIONWhen she was four, her family moved to Elburn where Tiffany attended Kaneland Schools and graduated with the class of 1993. She went on to attend Northern Illinois University with scholarships from the Louise Gustafson Foundation and Representative Read More…

Mar 08,1940 — Oct 17,2005

David Wayne Austin of Plato Township, IL peacefully passed away in his home Monday Oct 17th at 8:20am with his loving wife Diane, son Erik, and his best friend Craig Loy at his side. David was born, in Corning, NY, the son of Alfred and Marguerite (Crandall) Austin. The eldest of two children, he was later joined by a sister, Elaine [Austin] Skellett. David was employed at the Fermi National Laboratory for twenty-three years. Not long after retiring, he moved Read More…

Oct 15,1943 — Oct 05,2005

ROY K. ROGERSage 61, of Big Rock, IL, passed away Wednesday evening, October 5, 2005 at Rush Presbyterian St.Luke Hospital, Chicago after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Roy was surrounded by his loving family when God took his hand and led him home. BORN: He was born, October 15, 1943 in Aurora, IL the son of Kenneth S. and Lois K. (Krahn) Rogers. EARLY YEARS /EDUCATION / MILITARY He grew up in Oswego and graduated from Oswego High Read More…