Born: Dec. 24, 1930; in Chicago, IL Died: Dec. 15, 2014; in Geneva, IL
9 and a sister. Visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Moss Family Funeral Home 209 South Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 22, 2014, at Moss Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow in River Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be directed to Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry 100 Flinn Street Batavia, IL 60510 For information, contact Moss Family Funeral Home 630-879-7900 or www.mossfuneral.com
SUZANNE RAYSA Born: Oct. 24, 1925; in Rome, NY Died: Dec. 13, 2014; in Elgin, IL
STEFANIA PLYWACZEWSKA Born: July 21, 1923; in Milanowek, Poland Died: December 17, 2014 Stefania Plywaczewska, age 91, of St. Charles, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, surrounded by family. She was born July 21, 1923, in Milanowek, Poland, the daughter of Kazimierz and Jadwiga (nee Szalinska) Przybylski. She was united in marriage to Jozef Plywaczewski on August 17, 1963, on Long Island, NY. She is survived by her children, Walter (Dawn) Plywaczewski of St. Charles and John Plywaczewski of Batavia; her grandchildren, Sarah, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Catherine; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. In addition to her parents, Stefania is preceded in death by her husband, Jozef; and her brother, Mieczyslaw Przybylski. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, December 21, 2014, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third Street (three blocks west of the river and one block south of Rt. 64) in St. Charles. Funeral services will begin with prayers at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 22, 2014, before proceeding to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 400 Cedar Street, in St. Charles to celebrate Mass at 10:30 A.M. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, 143 First Street, Batavia, IL 60510. For additional information, please contact the Moss-Norris Funeral Home in St. Charles at 630-584-2000 or www.mossfuneral.com.
Suzanne O. Raysa, age 89, of St. Charles, passed away December 13, 2014, at Highland Oaks in Elgin, of complications related to flu. Suzanne was born in Rome, New York, to Clarence and Elizabeth Salmon. She was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where she enjoyed serving on many committees and singing in the choir. Before Alzheimer’s took away her abilities, she was an avid gardener, skier, pilot, golfer and fisherman. She is survived by her sister, Lorraine West; children, Betty (Tom) Nilsson, Bill (Rita) Raysa, Lisa Raysa, Mary (Jimi) Raysa, Craig (Peg) Coker, Leslie Coker; many nieces and nephews, several grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Raysa; brother, Ed Salmon; sister-in-law, Carolyn Salmon; brother-in-law, Bob West; and son, Rick Raysa. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 320 Franklin St., Geneva, IL 60134. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Suzanne’s family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of Highland Oaks for their compassionate care and support. Arrangements made by Yurs Funeral Homes, Geneva. 630-232-7337, www.yursfuneralhomes.com.
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Robert Clark Christopher, age 83, of Geneva, died Tuesday, December 15, 2014, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva. He was born on Christmas Eve, 1930, in Chicago, to Lawrence and Marvel Christopher. The three things he loved the most were his family, friends and the railroad. He married Mary Lee Morrow in 1956. They were married 51 years. He had four sons who all attended Geneva Schools. He has 5 grandchildren. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad/Union Pacific Railroad for 44 years. He will be missed by all for his smile, stories and wisdom he shared. He is survived by his four sons, Phil of Cary, Bill (Kitty) of Libertyville, Steve of Geneva and Tom of Texas; ELAINE E. MILLER and his grandchildren, Zachary, Mat- Born: Sept. 6, 1948; in Zimbabwe thew, Andrew, Patrick and Martha. Died: Dec. 16, 2014; in Naperville, IL He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Christopher; and his Elaine E. Miller, age parents. 66, most recently Interment will be private. from Geneva, with Memorials may be made to TriCity roots in Houston, Family Services, 1120 Randall Court, Colorado Springs, Geneva, IL 60134 (thank you)! and Grand Rapids, Questions or comments, please Michigan, passed email, bchrisgeneva@aol.com away Wednesday, December 16, 2014, at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, surrounded by her family. She was born September 6, 1948, in WALTER C. LIMBAUGH Born: June 16, 1925; in Winchester, TN Zimbabwe, the daughter of Johannes and Ruth (Graham) Strijdom. Died: Dec. 18, 2014; in Batavia, IL Elaine was passionate about loving people and spending time with her Walter “Buddy” Clyde Limbaugh, 89, of Batavia formerly of Winchester, family and friends. Her motto in life was, “to know God and to make Him TN passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, known.” Her legacy will live on for 2014 at his home. He was born June generations and she will be greatly 16, 1925 in Winchester, TN the son of Walter Clyde and Ruthie Mae (nee missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Brazier) Limbaugh. He was united in She is survived by her husband, marriage to Carrie Ovena Limbaugh George; children, Michael (Dorota) of May 4, 1946 in Rossville, GA. England, Claire (Stephen) Milner of With the permission of Walter’s England, and Shari (Michael) McCord mother he joined the United States Navy where he honorably served the of Geneva; grandchildren, Kirsti and Timothy Nuttall, Nicholas Miller, and United States during WWII. Most of Walter’s career was with Dunbar Kap- Jaxton and Elijah McCord; siblings, pel a Batavia company until recruited Joyce, Renard, Ruth, Lynette, and Ethney; and many dear nieces, nephews, by Fermi Lab he retired in 1988. He is survived by his two daughters and friends. Elaine was preceded in death by her Debbie Dunaway of St. Charles and parents; and sibling, Stephen. Sandy (Ken) Davis of Oswego; four Memorial services will be held at a grandchildren Nathan (Jennifer) Dunaway of Sheridan, IL, Kara (Brad) later date in Grand Rapids, Michigan and South Africa. Bates of St. Charles, Zachary and In lieu of flowers, memorials can Jared Davis both of Oswego; and be given to Kingdom Breakthrough three great-grandchildren Kayleigh Ministries International, PO Box 21, Dunaway, Brayden Dunaway and Batavia, Illinois 60510. Everly Bates. Arrangements handled by Malone In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his one brother Funeral Home, 630-232-8233, or visit
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Beatrice R. Cornell: Funeral services will begin with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, before proceeding to St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 E. Main St., St. Charles, to celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. Maria A. Erday: The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. Dec. 30 until the service at the church. Richard F. Jones: The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles. Immediately following, a reception will be at The Office, 201 E. Main St., St. Charles. Daniel Karolzak: The visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home, 100 S. Third St. (three blocks west of the river and one block south of Route 64), St. Charles. Funeral services will begin with prayers at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Saturday before proceeding to St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 E. Main St., St. Charles, to celebrate Mass at 1 p.m. Interment will be held privately at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Gary M. Macko: The funeral service will be at noon Friday, Dec. 19, at Moss. Interment will follow in West Batavia Cemetery. Myrle Fillmore Mason: The visitation will be at noon Monday, Dec. 22, at Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles. Relatives and friends are welcome at the service. Burial will be private in River Hills Memorial Park. Doreen S. Weber: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Moss Family Funeral Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. (Route 31), Batavia. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Steve Srock will officiate. Interment will follow at River Hills Memorial Park in Batavia. Roena L. Wendt: A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St., Batavia. Interment will be at St. Michael Cemetery in Palatine.
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