All Tributes - Montgomery, IL

Julia Jean (Hunt) Hart, 82 of Montgomery, IL,  passed away at Mercy Medical Center Tuesday September 20, 2022. She was born June 14, 1940 in Amherst, Virginia, daughter of John and Julia (Tolliver) Hunt. Julia volunteered her services at the Buffalo New York Housing Authority for over 15 years. She enjoyed sports, dancing, pokeno, bingo; especially football, shopping but most of all Julia enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by 1 daughter, Marisa (William)...

Shirley Ann Best, 72, of Yorkville, IL and formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away on September 17, 2022. She was born June 15, 1950 the daughter of Pauline and Albert Wallo. Shirley had a passion for teaching. She began her teaching career at Plainfield Central High School, was a teacher and counselor later at West Aurora High School, and retired her teaching and counseling career after 38 years at East Aurora High School, where she was the head teacher in a program that began during her time...

Alejandra Mendez, 47, de Aurora, IL falleció September 15, 2022. Nació November 27, 1974 a sus padres Carmen Zamarripa y Antonio Mendez. Es sobrevivida por su esposo Presiliano Díaz, madre, Carmen Zamarripa, sus hermanas, Jesu, Marilú, Lupita, Rosa, Maricruz, Ana, Ángela, Betty, su hija Cindy Méndez, hijos Jonathan y Brian Díaz y sus tres nietos Camila, Alejandro y Leonardo. Sus cosas favoritas incluía estar conviviendo con y...

Duane R. McKirgan, 74, of Aurora, IL passed away on September 13, 2022 after a long, 11 year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 8, 1948 in Aurora, IL the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Hage) McKirgan. In 1966 he graduated from Hinckley High School. Duane worked in IT for many years. He was employed with Barber Greene, Old Second Bank in Aurora and FTD. He loved bowling and spent many nights playing pool with his father-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 50 years...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Clark, 72 of Aurora. Passed away Saturday September 10, 2022 at Pearl Symphony of Orchard Valley in Aurora. She was born November 11, 1949 in Aurora; daughter of LeRoy and Georgia (Watters) Clark. Jackie worked as a Book Keeper at River View Ford in Naperville for over 34 years. There will be a graveside service for Jackie Tuesday September 20, 2022,11:30am at Riverside Cemetery, 414 N. River Street in Montgomery . For Information and guestbook visit...

Barbara S. Cella nee Cummings, 67, of Yorkville, IL passed away on September 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 13, 1955 in Evergreen Park, IL and was raised in Burbank. She was the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Jarnell) Cummings. On January 3, 1981 she married David Cella. Together the two loved doing puzzles, catching up on their favorite shows and cross country motorcycle rides. Barb had a great love for outdoors, she enjoyed long walks, had a passion for gardening and...

Robert Wesley Yelm, 75, of Montgomery, Il passed away on August 29, 2022. He was born on December 14, 1946 in Galesburg, IL the son of Robert and Charlotte (Carmichael) Yelm. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1965-1968. On June 27, 1970 he married his beloved wife Dianne (Lewis) they would spend the next 52 years together. Through the years he held various jobs, most notably were his time as a Tool and Die maker at Equipto and All Steel and later owning and operating...

Samuel M. Martinez, 72 of Aurora, passed away at his home Sunday August 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 9, 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas, son of Juan and Esmerjilda (Mendoza) Martinez. Sam was employed as a warehouse coordinator for over 25 years at Allsteel, and then retiring from VWR in the same position.  He enjoyed watching baseball; going to Dunkin’ Donuts for a great cup of coffee and a donut but most of all he enjoyed spending time with family...

Marjorie Lou Williams, 64, of Montgomery, IL passed away on August 27, 2022. She was born July 3, 1958 the daughter of Barbara and Joseph Wells. She met the love of her life whom she married and accepted the Lord alongside him and spent the rest of her days witnessing and living her life to emulate her relationship with the Lord. Marjorie had a lot of love for her family and friends around her. James and Marjorie did foster care for 11 years and when asked about it stated they stopped...