Geneva Remembers Those We Lost in 2012

In Memoriam: In a multi-part series, we pay tribute to the men and women of Geneva who contributed so much to our community and who passed away this year.

Charlotte Bacon Visitation Tuesday, Memorial Service Wednesday

Charlotte was a granddaughter of former Batavians and members of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva. She was 6 years old.

UPDATE: Geneva Mourns Loss of Paul DesCoteaux, Longtime Alderman, Community Servant

Funeral arrangements are being made by Malone Funeral Home, and friends are invited to a memorial service from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Geneva Golf Club.

Geneva Loses Another Legend, Jack Ryan, at Age of 78

Prayers will be held at Malone Funeral HOme at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, proceeding to St. John Neumann Catholic Church for funeral Mass at 10 a.m.

Batavia Funeral Set for Father of NBA Great Dan Issel

A visitation will be held Friday in Batavia for Robert Issel, 85, of Hot Springs Village, AR. Dan Issel's mother passed away on Jan. 15.

Tri-Cities Death Notices Oct. 2, 2012, Include Allen Mead, Former Publisher of The Geneva Republican

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles.

Allen Mead, 1916-2012: Geneva First, Last and Always

Those were the priorities of Allen Mead, a community newspaper editor for whom “community” mattered more—much more—than sales figures or winning awards.

Tri-Cities Death Notices: Sept. 25, 2012, Include Former Geneva City Attorney

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles.

Tri-Cities Death Notices: Sept. 18, 2012, Include Former Alison's Owner, Al Capone’s Hideaway Chef

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, Sept. 11

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, Sept. 4

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva and other area funeral homes.

Death Notices, Aug. 28

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva and the Tri-Ciites area.

Death Notices, Aug. 21

Obituaries and memorial services in the Tri-Cities.

A Tribute to My Mom: Mary Ann Nagel

The following is a recap of mom's memorial service. But it's also an invitation to post your heartfelt memorials on Geneva Patch.

Death Notices, Aug. 16, 2012

Obituaries and memorial services in the Tri-Cities.

Longtime Pastor Harry Ekstam, 94, Dies at Holmstad Facility That Bears His Name

Holmstad Retirement Community resident and pastor Harry Ekstam passed away on Aug. 2. Here is information on his memorial service.

St. Mark's Hosts Sept. 8 Memorial Service for Geneva Entrepreneur Carlton Juby

Carlton Juby will be missed. The Geneva community has a chance to pay respects at a memorial service Sept. 8 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

Geneva Preservationist Janet Safanda Will Be Remembered With Concert Saturday

Longtime Geneva historic preservationist Janet Safanda, who loved music, will be remembered in a short concert Saturday, Aug. 11, at Fox Valley Presbyterian Church.

Geneva Community Remembers Coach John Barton

Geneva celebrates the life of a high school teacher who brought out the best in the athletes and students he coached.

Death Notices, July 31

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in the Tri-Cities.

Death Notices, July 24

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva.

Death Notices, July 17

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, July 10

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in Geneva and other area funeral homes.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, July 10

Obituaries with memorial services and visitations in St. Charles and other area funeral homes.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, July 3

Obituaries and memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, June 26

Obituaries and memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, June 20

Visitation and services are planned in the area.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, June 19

Obituaries and memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

Tri-Cities Death Notices, June 12

Obituaries and memorial services and upcoming visitations at area funeral homes.

Motorcycle Accident Victim John Broderick, 23, Was 2007 Graduate of Geneva High School

Funeral arrangements are set for John M. Broderick III, who died in a Memorial Day motorcycle accident in Geneva.

Bencini Video Is Beautiful Tribute to Fallen Teacher, Activist

You can read the testimonials and see the still photos, but this video testimonial courtesy of Stagefright Productions really brings home the sights, sounds and emotions.

Mary Bencini Will Be Remembered April 21 at Malone Funeral Home

The time and date for a visitation and service has been set for Mary Bencini, the Geneva teacher and community volunteer who died unexpectedly Saturday.

Geneva Educator, Volunteer Mary Bencini Dies Suddenly on Easter Weekend

The former Geneva second-grade teacher and longtime History Center and Geneva Academic Foundation advocate dies suddenly.

Geneva-Born Actress Joan Taylor, of Movies and 'The Rifleman' Fame, Dies at Age 82

Actress Joan Taylor, one of Geneva's claims to fame, dies of natural causes on March 4 in Santa Monica, CA.

Visitation for Merritt King Will Be Friday at Malone Funeral Home

The full obituary hasn't been posted as of Wednesday morning, but the visitation is set for 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, for Geneva's seven-time alderman and historian emeritus Merritt King.

Geneva's Legendary Merritt King Dies at 93

"It's hard to imagine Geneva without Merritt King."

On the Web: Former Longtime Harrison Street School Teacher Bill Johnson Dies at 87

The Kane County Chronicle story notes Mr. Johnson's contributions to the Boy Scouts. I'll always remember him as the teacher at Harrison Street School.

Jean Weems, Assistant to Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay, Dies

Announcement comes through e-mail to board members.

Geneva on the Web: Beautiful Memorial Service for Randy Suchy, Who Died Trying to Save Child at Geneva Dam

Friends, family refer to Naperville 59-year-old as an "Angel."

Geneva Community Mourns Emma Mebane, 19, at 11 AM Funeral Service at Sanctuary Church

Geneva High School 2010 graduate and ISU student Emma Mebane dies "suddenly but peacefully in her sleep."