Alumnae ObituariesWe remember with love and prayers, the passing our our alumnae...
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Class of 1971
Mary Lynn "Molly" Tomer, 52, of Batavia, IL, formerly of Oswego, IL, died Monday, November 28, 2005 at her residence. Mary was born August 28, 1953 in Aurora, IL. She was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Batavia, IL. Mary is survived by her mother, Nannett (nee Miles) Tomer of Oswego, IL; two sisters; JoAnn (John) Weaver of Indianapolis, IN and Christine (Tom) Przybyla of Port Orange, FL; a nephew, Patrick Weaver; two nieces, Crystal and Laura Weaver; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Tomer, Jr.; and a sister in infancy, Jeannette Tomer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either Sisters of St. Francis, 801 N. Larkin Ave, #101, Joliet, IL, 60435-3442 or Dominican Literacy Center, 260 Vermont St., Aurora, IL, 60505. For additional information: 630-554-3888.
Carol A. (Bolly) Hunger, 55, of Sugar Grove, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at her home. She was born July 20, 1953 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Irvin and Bernice (Grommes) Bolly. Carol was a graduate of Rosary High School class of 1971. She was a nail technician for over 20 years, most recently at Shear Essence in Sugar Grove, where many of her dedicated clients become some of her dearest friends. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, James Hunger of Sugar Grove; a son, Corey (Toni) Hunger of North Aurora and their children, Tori, Grace and Reagan; a daughter, Jennifer (Karl) Regnier of North Aurora and their children, Courtney, Chloe and Sophie; a son, Jason (Heather) Hunger of Aurora and their daughter, Elizabeth; sisters, Linda (Carl) Osland, Charlene (John) Dwyer, Marlene (Don) Erdman and Sue (Todd) Schlenker; a brother, Daniel Bolly; father and mother-in-law, John (Vera) Hunger; and many nieces and nephews. Interment will be private at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Holy Angels Food Pantry, 204 S. Russell Ave., Aurora, IL 60506 or Shriners Hospital, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60635.
Class of 1972
Karen S. (Peck) Paprocki, age 54 of Oswego, IL died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her loving and prayerful family. She was born August 9, 1954 in Aurora, IL.
She was a graduate of St Peter`s Catholic School and also Rosary High School Class of 1972 both in Aurora, IL. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. For many years she was a volunteer for Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice and the Girl Scouts of America as a troop leader and office worker. Most recently she was employed as a youth program co-ordinator at Waubonsee Community College.
Karen is survived by her daughter, Annie Paprocki of Champaign, IL; two sons, Jeffrey (Natalie) Paprocki of Green Bay, WI, Matthew Paprocki of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Dade, Ally and soon to be "3" all at home; her loving parents, Stanley M. and Barbara A. (nee Mosley) Peck of Montgomery, IL; four sisters Lynn Walder of Earlville, IL, Nan (Paul Haas) Peck of Springfield, VA, Mary (Marcel) Beretta of Montgomery, IL, Joann (Vincent) Spaeth of Elmhurst, IL; eight brothers, Rev. David A. Peck of Rochelle, IL, Kenneth Peck of Aurora, IL, Tom Peck of Yorkville, IL, Andrew (Julie) Peck of Plano, IL, Dan Peck of Montgomery, IL, Ed Peck of Springfield, IL, Jerry Peck of Oswego, IL, John (Kim) Peck of Elmhurst, IL; and by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Paprocki on November 15, 2002.
Family and friends will gather to remember the 54 years of Karen`s life on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the McKEOWN-DUNN FUNERAL HOME, LTD & CREMATION SERVICES at 210 S. Madison St. in Oswego, IL from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Celebrants Fr. George Glover, OSB and Fr. David Peck on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church, 925 Sard Ave. in Aurora, IL. Cremation will be accorded the wish of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Peter Catholic School, 925 Sard Ave., Aurora, IL 60506.
Class of 1973
Margaret A. "Peggy" (Hartnett) Winders, 51, of Aurora passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at her home. She was born September 22, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her husband Brian L. Winders of Aurora; her son Brian T. Winders of Aurora; her parents Rosemary and Thomas Hartnett of Aurora; her brothers and sisters Daniel (Amanda) Hartnett, Kathy (Bill) Roe, James (Liz) Hartnett, and Thomas (Ann) Hartnett; father-in-law Leslie Winders; her sisters and brothers-in-law Todd and Chris Winders, Tom and Tammy Henrikson, and Charles and Dawn Leadbetter; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves many devoted friends and colleagues associated with her long career in nursing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Peggy`s memory to the Dreyer Foundation, Dreyer Healing Garden, 1221 N. Highland Av., Aurora, IL 60506.
Colleen (Whelan) Meggesin, age 51, of St. Charles, formerly of North Aurora passed away Sunday, October 29, 2006 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois. She was born September 16, 1955 to Francis and Ruth Whelan. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS in Nursing and earned several professional certifications during her long career in Infusion Therapy. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, John; her father, Francis Whelan of St. Charles; a brother, Terry Whelan of Kaneville; a sister, Linda (Dan) Revai of Stevens Point, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews. Contributions in Colleen`s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 143 South First Street, Batavia, Illinois 60510. Arrangements made by Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles, Illinois. For info call 630-584-0060.
Class of 1974
Debra Lynn (Kramer) Wegman was called into the hands of God at noon on January 20, 2008 after a courageous seven year battle with breast cancer. Although she will be deeply missed by everyone, her arduous battle is over. She is now with her blessed and precious Lord. We all rejoice for her union with God.Anyone who knew Debra, before the ravages of cancer over came her, knew of her long, wavy, black hair and her incomparable beautiful white smile and laugh. She graduated, with honors, from ST Theresa`s College in Winona, Minnesota with a bachelor`s degree in nursing. She had a natural affinity to care for people, especially children. Debra`s caring nature led her to a career in nursing. Debra wed her husband Patrick on February 6th, 1982. Once their medical training was complete in Minnesota, Debra and Pat moved to Owosso, Michigan. Debra was instrumental in helping establish her husband`s Dermatology practice, as well as being an invaluable nurse in the practice. Her innate talent to care for others truly was apparent over the last twenty-four years. Her dearly loved and cherished son, Patrick Anthony Wegman II, was born on May 14th, 1987.
Class of 1976
Deborah R. (Plante) Buss, 49, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at her residence in Batavia. She was born November 11, 1958 in Aurora, the daughter of Donald and Viola (nee Bowman) Plante. She was united in marriage to Mark Buss on May 10, 1980. She is survived by her husband, Mark of Batavia; her two daughters, Alyssa and Jacquie Buss of Batavia; her mother, Viola Plante of North Aurora; her brother, Russell (Judi Cudmore) Plante; two sisters, Cindy (Dave) Hulick and Pam (Dennis) Moutray; mother-in-law, Madalyn Buss; brother-in-law, David Buss; sister-in-law, Karen (Mike) Smith; her nieces and nephews, Michael, T.J., Nicole, Jeff, Ryan, Brielle, Michelle, Kristin, Eric, Jeff, David, Lindsey, and Andrew; and her loving puppy, Ellie May.
Class of 1977
Roseann (Lyons) Piekarz, age 48, died September 8, 2008, late of Tinley Park, IL, beloved wife of David, loving mother of Louis, Mary Rose and Thomas, caring sister of Richard (Kathleen) Lyons, Mary Jo (Mark) Sandheinrich, Thomas (Kelly) Lyons, Mark Lyons, Robert (Jennifer) Lyons and Joseph (Kim) Lyons, devoted daughter of Thomas and Mary Lyons, dear niece of Rev. Richard Devine, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Piekarz Children College Fund which will set up at a later date.
Class of 1978
Carolyn L. Fox, 48, of Montgomery, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 24, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 21, 1959 in Aurora, IL. Carolyn was a member of St. Rita of Cascia Church. She was a graduate of St. Rita Grade School and Rosary High School. She was an avid reader and loved animals, especially horses and dogs. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Isabelle (Murray) Fox; four brothers, William (Kathleen) Fox, Michael Fox, Robert (Mary) Fox, Gary Fox; five sisters, Catherine (Gary) Hughes, Christine (Charles) Pike, Mary Ellen (Randy) Sondgeroth, Susan (Matthew) Wood, Theresa (Francisco) Chavez; she was the special aunt to twenty two nieces and nephews, Johnathon, David, Holli, Elliot, Connor and Dennis Fox, Daniel and Jeremy Fox, Brian, John and Thomas Hughes, Jennifer (John) Shields, Ian Pike, Douglas and Julie Sondgeroth, Andrea, Erica and Paige Wood, Elisabeth and Jessica Saffell, Joseph and Jacqueline Chavez; several great nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn`s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Illinois Chapter 651 West Washington Blvd Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60661
Class of 1991
Erin Marie Meere, 35, of St. Charles, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at her parents` home after a three-year battle with breast cancer and leukemia. Erin was born Sept. 1, 1973, in Winfield, and spent the first month of her life at Children`s Memorial Hospital, the first of many hospital stays in her life. She attended St. Patrick`s School, Rosary High School and, in 1995, graduated from Illinois Benedictine College. Always ready to accept a challenge, Erin enjoyed school, school-related activities and spending time with friends. She was an ardent reader. An ever-loyal Cubs and Bears fan, she loved to attend games and watch them on television. With her family, she visited 26 countries and 49 states. In 1988, she was personally blessed by Pope John Paul in Rome. For the past 12 years, she had been employed at her father`s business, Mark-It Company in Batavia as an international customer service representative. Erin is survived by her parents, Philip and Merilyn Meere of St. Charles; a brother, Ryan of Orlando, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Margaret Meere of Villa Park; 23 aunts and uncles; numerous cousins; and many coworkers and friends. She was loved and treasured by many who recognized her indomitable spirit, wit, positive attitude, dignity and grace when faced with difficult situations never complaining. She was a gift to all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Patrick School Building Fund.
Class of 1994
Elaine Marie Wisniewski, age 32, of Ellenton, Florida, formerly of St. Charles, died April 25, 2008 at her home. She was born October 6, 1975 in Evanston, Il She was a graduate of Rosary High School. Elaine was a Program Director for Raytheon in St. Petersburg, FL for the past eight years. She served in the U S Navy and was discharged with honors. She is survived by her parents, Donald & Geraldine Wisniewski of St. Charles, a brother, Michael (Kim) Wisniewski North Aurora, and a niece & nephew Ben and Brooke Wisniewski, her paternal grandmother Helen Wisniewski of St. Charles, maternal grandmother Florence Scalia of Chicago, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Charles F. Scalia and paternal grandfather Leon R. Wisniewski. Web site: www.ourelaine.com
Class of 2007
Brandy Alexis Miller, age 17, of Yorkville, IL, died Friday, March 2, 2007 from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident. She was born March 21, 1989 in Hinsdale, IL. She was a senior at Rosary High School in Aurora, where she was on the Honor Roll, involved in the Orchestra, Glee Club, Drama Club, Bible Club, Ensemble and the Sisters of Cecilia, which provided music and prayers for the masses at Rosary High School. She was in the Band and Flags at Marmion High School, an Illinois State Scholar and was in several musicals at both Marmion and Rosary. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles, where she was a Sunday School Aid. She was planning on attending Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL, where she was awarded both academic and music scholarships. Brandy is survived by her father, Kyle (Linda) Miller of St. Charles; her mother, Shari (Dave) Paver of Yorkville; three brothers, Alex, Kristopher and Michael; three sisters, Rachel, Kari and Sydnie; her paternal grandparents, Karl (Evelyn) of Three Lakes, WI; her maternal grandfather, Thomas (Dian) Hersam of Florida; her maternal grandmother, Janet Ross of Naperville; great-grandparents, Miriam Johnson of Iowa, and Marie Hersam of Burr Ridge.
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