All Tributes - Montgomery, IL

Paul Gerald Seppelfrick, 65, of Aurora, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 24, 2021. He was born on February 23, 1956 in England the son of Gerald and Shirley (Jeanpierre) Seppelfrick. Paul is survived by his mother Shirley, children, Patti (Seppelfrick) Koper, Teresa Babel, James Seppelfrick as well as 8 grandchildren. Due to current restrictions there will be no services.

On February 22, 2021, Robert “Bob” Ingraham slipped peacefully away surrounded by his beloved children and grandchildren after a courageous five-month battle with glioblastoma.  Bob was born on June 17, 1951 in Aurora, Illinois. He attended St. Peter’s Grade School and Marmion Military Academy before entering St. Meinrad Seminary. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University, his master’s degree in psychology from...

Due to the current restrictions, a service will be held at a later date.

Thomas P. McKeown, 82, of Montgomery, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away on February 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1938 in Chicago, IL the son of James P. and Clarice M. (Davis) McKeown. On November 16, 1963 he was united in marriage to Barbara Williamson, they spent the next 57 years together. Tom had a passion for working and had a great work ethic. He retired as a conductor from the railroad in 2000 after 44 years of dedicated service. During that time he...

Christopher A. Boykin, 40, passed away on February 17, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1980 the son of Johnny and Sandra (Bennett) Boykin. He was raised and attended schools in the Westmont area. He was a lover of sports and especially loved the Chicago White Sox, Bears and Bulls. He graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and for the past 15 years worked for Comcast as a technician. He was united in marriage on October 17, 2009 to Shiovhan...

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Jose S. Martinez, 86, of Montgomery, IL passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Season’s Hospice in Naperville, IL.   He was born April 25, 1934 in Durango, Mexico, the son of Marcelino and Antonia (Cano) Martinez.   He retired from Caterpillar in 1994.  He loved his children and adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He had a passion for his horses, boxing and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Leonila; 3 children, Charlotte (Jesse)...

James E. “Jim” Forbes, 61, of Aurora, IL passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.  He was born January 25, 1960 in Aurora, IL, the son of Walter and Margaret (Covey) Forbes.  He married Susan Larson on March 21, 1980. Jim loved his job, working for Spring Lake Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery both for over 40 years.  He spent time camping and hanging out with his friends at HiTide and Rolling Oaks, working on cars with his sons, loved teasing and spending time with...

Cancer has taken the life of another wonderful person in this world. James “Jimmy” Richard Ardelean, 56, of Aurora, IL passed away on February 11, 2021. Jimmy was born on September 22, 1964 to John Ardelean and Helen Eggert in Aurora, IL. Jimmy graduated from East Aurora High School in 1982 and was always proud to be a tomcat. He worked most of his life as a custodian in the Batavia school district and then at the VNA, where he met his beautiful wifey, Jenny Ferrufino, who he...

Michael T. Barry, 68, of Aurora, IL passed away on February 5, 2021. He was born on October 3, 1952 in Aurora, IL the son of Edward and Marilyn (Miller) Barry. He was a lifelong, active parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. In 2013 he retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad after 43 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed golfing among other things but most importantly enjoyed time spent with family. He will be deeply missed by all. His children; Brianne Barry,...