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Everett A. Moffitt
Everett A. Moffitt, 78, of Kaneville passed away at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, IL on May 5, 2001. Though his spirit never failed, his body did after suffering congestive heart failure for many years.
Everett was born on September 26, 1922 in Bradford, IL, the son of Allen and Maud (Taylor) Moffitt.
He grew up in Bradford and attended local schools. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1940. Following graduation, he worked several odd jobs in the area until he enlisted in the United States Army in 1944. Everett Served his country faithfully during World War II and fought valiantly in the Battle of the Bulge. After his discharge in 1946, he returned home to civilian life and followed his sweetheart, Debbie Farley to Kaneville, IL. Everett then worked for Dunbar-Kapple in Geneva and later for Bruce Meyers as a mechanic. He also was a hired hand for a local farmer in Kaneville for a time before working as a carpenter, a job which was near and dear to his heart.
Married within a year, Everett and Debbie were united in marriage on May 18, 1947 at the Kaneville United Methodist Church. They began their new life together in Kaneville in an upstairs apartment that belonged to Debbie's parents. He continued his beloved work as a carpenter and as their family grew, they moved several time in the area over the years, until settling in their present home which Everett built in 1963. It was here that he worked in his basement workshop and started on hundreds of projects from bird houses to making plans for building houses for his children. In 1984, he retired from a life of carpentry. He may have retired from his life's work, but never retired from what he loved to do. Everett's hands never stopped moving. He continued to work in his basement making memories that will last for years to come.
Everett was a member of the carpenters union, Aurora #916, the Kaneville United Methodist Church, the Loyal Order of the Moose, Aurora, Kaneville Fire Department, and the 500 Card Club for over 34 years with all member present until 2000.
Everett was a man of many loves. Ice fishing, cards, golf and playing softball were his favorite pastimes. Following the war, according to Everett, he played on the "best softball team in the world". He played with his team for a little under a year and travelled over many state lines to prove his point. In recent years he attended local softball games in which his children and grandchildren played. Everett always supported his children and grandchildren in many activities by attending every game or concert and helped them achieve their dreams, no matter where they lead them. He was a man who loved the outdoors and kept many gardens that would bloom with beautiful flowers and yield potatoes, corn and other foods every season. He was a great storyteller and his stories and jokes were legendary in the surrounding area. Everett also was an avid Chicago Cub fan, who never missed an opportunity to see a game on the television, or listen on the radio. He was one of the few original Mr. Fix-its and knew how to fix just about anything. When he fixed things, he did it right the first time and was known as a meticulous man, though he worked in controlled chaos in his workshop. The last two projects which he completed came on the day that he had his heart attack. Everett finished two wren bird houses for his daughter Ronna. He will be remembered for many things, but his love of family stands above all others.
He leaves his loving wife, Debbie; three children, Ronna (Gary) Hemm of Janesville, WI, Rich (Linette) Moffitt and Tom (Cindy) Moffitt both of Kaneville, IL; nine grandchildren, Chuck (MoonHee) Hemm and their children, Kaylamarie and Korinne of Harrogate, England, Carrie (Jolly) Owen and their children, B.J., Alesha and Holly of Pensacola, FL, Brandon (Allison Scheldrup) Hemm of Janesville, WI, Tye (Kim) Moffitt and their daughter, Madison of Gainesville, FL, Kevin Moffitt of Kaneville, Michelle (Jason Fisher) Moffitt and their son, Tyler also of Kaneville, IL, Michael Pankratz of Kaneville, Rudy (Angela) Pankratz and their daughter, Katelyn of New Market, England and Jessical Moffitt of Kaneville; a sister, Clara Beatty of Princeton, IL; and several nieces and nephews and a community of friends.
He joins now, his parents; three sisters, Mabel, Elsie and Blanch; and a brother, Glen.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn on Tuesday, May 8, 2001.
A Funeral Service to celebrate his life will be held at Kaneville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Ric Magtanong officiating. Interment will follow at Kaneville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Kaneville United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association and mailed in his name to P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL, 60119.
For more information on the service, times and directions, you may call 1-800-8-CONLEY.
Mary Jane Popp
Mary Jane Popp, 84, of Aurora passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2001 at Countryside Care Center.
She was born August 18, 1916 in Aurora, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hutton) Popp.
Mary was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church where she had been affiliated with the Ladies Auxiliary Group. She worked as a dressmaker for more than 35 years at R and M Kaufmann Co. Mary's favorite pastime was spoiling her niece, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Survivors include two brothers, Louis (Veronica) Popp and George Popp both of Aurora; her niece, Norma (Ken) Dudley of Aurora; her nephews, John (Rhonda) Popp of Aurora, Louis (Marian) Popp of Aurora, Lloyd (Candace) Popp of Aurora, Gary (Linda) Popp of Oswego and Ronald Popp of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and her great nieces and great nephews, Jarred, Jessica, Deidre, Louis, Michael, Max, Ben, Alex, Samantha and Ronnie Popp.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, John Popp.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM from The Healy Chapel, 322 W. Downer Pl, Aurora to St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 with Fr. Aurel Pater officiating. Interment will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at The Healy Chapel where a Liturgical Wake Service will take place at 6 PM.
Memorial donations may be directed to St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church. :
Roy E. Sivertsen
Roy E. Sivertsen, 85, former resident of Asbury Towers, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2001 at the Proven St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born September 20, 1915 in Escanaba, Michigan. Mr. Sivertsen was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II in the Michigan State Troops.
Survivors include his sister, Orvella Puhr; a niece, Marlene Lachance; two nephews, Richard and James Sivertsen; friends, Lorrie Leaton and Ray Miller.
He was precede in death by his first wife Ruby, and his second wife, Jessica; his parents, Gehard and Sadie (Gaugsted) Sivertsen; two sisters, Evelyn and Ruth; and a brother, Vernon.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 12:00p.m. at The Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwwod, IL.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 8, 2001 from 9:00a.m. until the time of service at 12:00p.m. at the Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora. (630)898-8634.
Ida Mae Skow
Ida Mae Skow, 92, of Newark, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2001 at Hillside Healthcare Center in Yorkville, IL.
She was born January 4, 1909 in Big Rock, IL, the daughter of Frank and Ellen (Williams) Benjamin. Ida Mae was united in marriage on July 23, 1927 in Aurora, IL to Mr. Harold Skow. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Mrs. Skow was a member for nearly 60 years of the Helmar Lutheran Church in Helmar, IL.
Survivors include two daughters, Ione Martin of Plano, IL, Carol (Russell) Fruland of Sheridan; her son-in-law, Leroy "Bud" Thanepohn of Sandwich, IL; nine grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold Skow on April 3, 1995; her son, James Skow; her daughter, Marilyn Thanepohn; her grandson, Bob Fruland; her sister, Eunice Kitner; and her son-in-law, Max Martin.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at the Helmar Lutheran Church, in Helmar, IL with Pastor Jeff Swanson officiating. Interment will follow in the Welsh South Big Rock Cemetery, Big Rock, IL
Friends may call from 4:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2001 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 E. Countryside Parkway, Yorkville, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes. (630)553-7611
Mrs. Laura F. Bourtzos
Mrs. Laura F. Bourtzos, 87, of Aurora, passed away Monday, May 7, 2001 at her home.
She was born on November 13, 1913 in Romania, the daughter of the late John and Mary Negre. Mrs. Bourtzos was a founding member of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora.
She is survived by two daughters, Bess Bourtzos of Chicago and Helen (David) Bergman of Aurora; four grandsons, Jim Wagner, Ross (Kami) Bergman) Jamey (Marie) Bergman and Peter Bergman; one sister, Veronica Sotos; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jim; an infant daughter, Betty Ann; one brother and one sister.
Private funeral services will be held at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox with Fr. Chris Constantinides officiating. Interment will take place at Lincoln Memorial Park. There will be no visitation.
Memorial donations in Mrs. Bourtzos' name may be made to St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, Building Fund, 1855 E. Fifth Ave., Aurora, IL 60504.
Funeral arrangements were handled by the Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Pl., Aurora. For further information call (630)897-9291 or visit our website at:.
Mary Lucy Denison
Mary Lucy Denison, 82, of Rialto, CA, formerly of Oswego, passed away Friday, May 4, 2001 in Pomona, CA.
Mary was born on November 19, 1918 in Lovilla, IA. She married John Denison in August 1935 in Vermillion, SD. They then moved to Illinois where they remained until her retirement in 1979 from Western-Electric, as a line-operator. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Western Electric Telephone Pioneers.
She is survived by one daughter; Velma Heap, of Covina, CA; four brothers, Walter and Russell Pierce, both of Yorkville, IL, Bernell and Oliver Pierce, both of Oswego, IL; four sisters, Emma Ellison of Palmdale, CA, Laura Panikis of Yorkville, IL, Vivian Wold of Little Falls, MN, and Wilma Patula of Aurora, IL. Five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 26 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1981.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at Grove Colonial Mortuary, San Bernardino, CA. Interment will follow at the Rialto Park Cemetery.
For further information contact the Grove Colonial Mortuary at (909)882-1288.
Donations may be made in Mrs. Denison's name to the American Cancer Society.
Maria Kozma
Maria Kozma, 83, of Aurora passed away Sunday, May 6, 2001 at Countryside Care Center.
She was born January 3, 1918 in Yugoslavia. Maria was a member of Holy Angels Church. She retired from Western Electric where she worked in the Cafeteria.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Kozma of Aurora; her son, Edward Becs of Kenosha, WI; her daughter, Marie Bill of Aurora; three grandchildren, Adam Becs of Milwaukee, WI, Erika and Jason Bill of Aurora; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Frank Soltis of Yugoslavia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and seven brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 10:00a.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Fr. Dean Russell will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. at The Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora. (630)898-8634.
William Joseph Peplinski
William Joseph Peplinski, 84, of Millinton died Monday, May 7, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.
Funeral services are pending at the Larson-Gable Funeral Home, Ltd., 102 S. Johnson St., Newark, IL 60541-0623, phone 815-6955131.
Mary Degenhardt
Mary Degenhardt, 81, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000 at Aurora Manor Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1918 in St. Paul, Minn.
Mary was employed by Kroehler Furniture Co. in Naperville for 20 years until her retirement. She was a member of St. George Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Paul (Jean) Sipos of Conway, Ark. andMichael Thomas (Jeanene) Sipos of St. Charles; two sisters, Carol Vago of Aurora and Irene (Orin) Seifert of North Aurora; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Degenhardt; her parents, Louis and Mary (Tolpus) Sipos; three sisters, Florence Miku, GoldieFayfar and Sylvia Sipos; and a brother, Louis Sipos, Jr.
There will be no visitation. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 25, 2000 at 11 a.m. at St. George Church, Fr. Frederick Peterson, O.S.B. officiating. Interment in Lincoln Memorial Park will be private. Funeral arrangements are being handled The Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora. 630-898-8634.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. George Church or to the American Lung Association, 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL. 60607-9949.
Verdell R. McCandless
Verdell R. McCandless, 95, of Rockford, formerly of Brookfield and Montgomery died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000 at the Willow, Rockford.
She was born Sept. 8, 1904 in Gid, Ark., the daughter of the late George and Rose (nee Stacey) Bellamy.
Mrs. McCandless was employed at Western-Electric Hawthorne Plant in Cicero as an assembler until she retired in 1969 after 25 years of service.
She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Faith Circle of the Church, LaGrange Chapter #201 O.E.S., formerly a member of the Brookfield Methodist Church, Telephone Pioneers of America, 19th Century Club and the Women's Club of Brookfield.
She is survived by two daughters,Barbara (Darrell) Dorman of Montgomery and Carolle (Ralph) Boyles of Carpentersville; seven grandchildren, JackBoyles of Marietta, Ga., Susan (Henry) Phillips of Montgomer, Peggy Boyles of Mauldin, S.C., Steven (Donna) Dorman of Holland, Mich., Audrey (Craig) Summers of Algonquin, Michael (Pamela) Dorman of Aurora, David (Debbie) Boyles of Waukasha, Wis.; and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Sydney McCandless.
The funeral will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000 at the McKEOWN-DUNN FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Oswego, IL., the Rev. Robert McQuilkin officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Garden West, Elmhurst.
Visitation will be 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Church of the Good Shepherd, Washington/Madison Sts., Oswego.
For additional information (630)554-3888 or 800/942-DUNN.
Roy C. Roper
Roy C. Roper, 62, of Aurora, passed away at his home on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000. He was a devoted husband, loving father and a "Proud Papa". He was born March 4, 1938 in Womak, Ill., to the late Roy Sr. and Ada Roper.
As a child he was raised at Mooseheart after the death of his parents. He later became a long time member of Batavia Lodge #682, Loyal Order of the Moose. After retirement from sales he became the owner and proprietor of The Cobbler in downtown Aurora.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three daughters, Jill (Andy) Biegel,Jennie (Mitch) Haeffele and Susie Roper; four grandchildren, Taylor, Paige, Patrick and Liam Haeffele; two sisters, Martha (Edward) Allen and Shirley Spignola; two brothers, Dave (Ruth) Taylor and Bernard (Shirley) Taylor; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl Taylor and Paul Roper.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000 at 11 a.m. in The Healy Chapel in Aurora, the Rev. Gerald L. Rygh officiating. Interment will be in Lincoln Memorial Park.
Visitation will be 9 a.m., Wednesday until time of service.
Contributions in Mr. Roper's name can be made to the Donor's choice or to his family.
Lee F. Esser Sr.
Lee F. Esser Sr., 89, of Camp Hill, Pa., died Friday at home.
He was born December 30, 1910 in Aurora, IL., the son of John L. and Kathryn Esser. He was the General Sales Manager for Knouse Foods Inc., for 27 years. He was the Widower of Wilma E. and Alice M. Esser. He was a member of the West Shore Country Club, and a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Camp Hill.
Surviving are two sons Richard, of Camp Hill, and Lee Jr., of Mechanicsburg, two daughters Mary Alice Devine of Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Kathy Lee Moran of Connecticut, one brother John of Aurora, Il., and 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 A.M. in Good Shepherd Catholic Church, burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, West Hanover Twp. Pa. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Neill Funeral Home Camp Hill, with the Rosary at 8:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Hospital, 503 N. 21st. ST. Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Charles "Charlie" J. Hamman
Charles "Charlie" J. Hamman, 88, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000 at the Aurora Manor Nursing Center. He was born Aug. 17, 1912 in Aurora.
Charles was owner and operator of Hamman's Garage and also raised Jersey Cows for 65 years.
Survivors include his three daughters, Mary (Don) Haiar of Eola, Louise (Richard) Easton of Montgomery and Sylvia (Joseph) Balice of Byron; his grandchildren, Shirley (Joe) Mueting of Montgomery, Charles Haiar of Ottawa, Sarah (Jim) Gates of Aurora, Ron (Kathy) Easton of Montgomery, Angela (Mark) Chapas of Aurora, Aloysius "Al" Balice of Byron,Teresa Balice and her fiance Jason White of Byron and Michael and Michelle Balice, both of Byron; great-grandchildren, Anthony Balice, Susan Gates, Cody Gates, Ashley Easton, Hailey Easton, Heather Mueting and Carrie Ann Mueting; his sister, Catherine Stark of Aurora, sister-in-law and special care giver, Barbara Hamman of Aurora, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Hamman of Aurora; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Carrie L. (Lorenz) Hamman; a son, John Hamman in infancy; his parents, Peter and Elizabeth (Swickert) Hamman; three brothers, Aloysius, Raymond and Joseph Hamman; and a sister, Edna Sartor.
Charles' family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Aurora Manor for their kind and loving care.
Funeral from Daleiden Lake St. Mortuary, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000 at 11 a.m. to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at 11:30 a.m., Fr. Albert J. Heidecke will officiate with interment in Marywood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 2-8 p.m. with a liturgical wake service at 7 p.m. at The Daleiden Lake St. Mortuary, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora. (630)898-8634.
Elizabeth "Betty" Kvedoras
Elizabeth "Betty" Kvedoras, 81, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2000 at Rush-Copley Hospital after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born October 24, 1918 in Croswell, MI, the daughter of the late Bernhardt and Anne (Wurmlinger) Gravish.
She and Peter Kvedoras were married on January 29, 1938. He passed away April 22, 1979. Betty was a member of Holy Angels Church. She was an avid fan of her grandchildren's school and sporting events. She enjoyed traveling and playing bingo.
She is survived by her children, Dan (Val) Kvedoras, Sr., and Debbie (Lou) McDonald Jr., both of Aurora; her grandchildren, Lisa (Michael) Albert of Vernon Hills, Lori, Heather and Dana Kvedoras of Papillion, NE; Amy, Matt and Sara McDonald of Aurora and Daniel Kvedoras, Jr. of Aurora; her great grandchildren, Sarah Albert of Vernon Hills and Devon Kvedoras of Papillion, NE; her brother, Joseph (Naomi) Gravish of Punta Gorda, FL and several nieces, nephews and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Peter Kvedoras; her son, David Kvedoras; a child in infancy; her granddaughters, Pamela Sue Kvedoras and Julie Anne McDonald; her brothers, John and Pete Gravish; her sisters, Lena Biringer and Effie Hoppinthal.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000 from 9:30 a.m. at THE DALEIDEN LAKE STREET MORTUARY to Holy Angels Church at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Dean Russell will officiate with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 22, 2000 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at THE DALEIDEN LAKE STREET MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, IL 60506. 630/898-8634. There will be a Liturgical Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Mortuary by Fr. Abbot Vincent Bataille, O.S.B.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 11 E. Wilson St., Batavia, IL 60510.
