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Friday, May 3, 2013

Geneva Teacher and Principal Norm Collins Dies at 80

He had a rare gift and love for teaching children and won several “Educator of the Year” awards.

  Norman Arthur Collins, 80, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Mr. Collins was born in Momence, IL on March 3, 1933. He moved to The Villages in 2000 from Connestee Falls, NC. Norm retired after a long and rewarding career as an elementary school teacher and principal, mostly spent in Geneva, Illinois.  He had a rare gift and love for teaching children and won several “Educator of the Year” awards. His co-workers said he combined warmth, artistry, enthusiasm, structure, flexibility, and humor to create a model teaching environment. Many of his former students kept in touch with him through the years and fondly recall the positive effect he had on their lives. Norm was an avid fisherman who fished almost every opportunity he could. He …

Mark B.

11:23 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013

I still have wonderful memories of Mr. Collins and Mr. Anderson playing touch football with the boys,during the lunch hour at Western Avenue School.You will be missed Mr.Collins.   more ›

Memorial Set in Crystal Lake for Former Geneva Resident

Memorial visitation for Andrew W. Eiselewill be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 5, with eulogies at 5:30 p.m. at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake.

Andrew W. Eisele, 50, of Woodstock passed away May 1, 2013, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. He was born March 23, 1963 in Chicago to Joseph and Sharon (Brady) Eisele. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1981 and from Eastern Illinois University in 1985 and received his master's degree from Olivet Nazarene University. He taught middle school in Prairie Grove until his retirement. He had a passion for science. He was an animal lover, he enjoyed gardening, and loved cooking. He is survived by his children, Mia and Grant Eisele, and their mother, Kelly Eisele; his parents, Joseph and Sharon Eisele; his siblings, Dennis (Lisa) Eisele, Lynn (Randy) Tipps, Vicki Schmid; his nieces and nephews, Alexander and Samuel Eisele, Brandon …

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

'Untouchables' and 'Damien Omen II' Actor Paul Cook of Geneva Dies at 84

The multi-talented actor, author and composer—whose credits include "Damien-Omen II, "The Untouchables" and Dr. Hull in "Somewhere In Time"—was also an accomplished writer and compose and former president of the TV Actors Studio in Chicago.

Who knew that so famous an actor was also a resident of Geneva? Paul M. Cook, a well-known actor, author, composer and resident of Geneva, died Saturday March 16, 2013, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation Center in DeKalb after a long battle with Parkinson Disease. He was 84. He was born May 20, 1928, in San Antonio, TX, the son of Henry Barnard and Letha (Frame) Cook. As an actor in TV commercials, industrial films and movies for 45 years, he was with the Shirley Hamilton Agency in Chicago. His movie credits include Damien-Omen II, The Untouchables and he played Dr. Hull in Somewhere In Time. Cook served many years as a Dale Carnegie instructor, was a regional vice president of Screen Actors Guild in Detroit and president of TV Actors Studio in …

susan wassel

1:41 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013

Fondly remember Paul from St. Charles Writers Group. He was also like family at Townhouse Books and Cafe. I will treasure my signed copy of Paul's book, "Sslly, Sally, Sally!" He had a devilish sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye. Paul will be missed.   more ›

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Feb. 19, 2013

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

Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Feb. 13, 2013

Here is a list of obituaries at Tri-Cities funeral homes. Our hearts go out to the families who have lost loved ones.

Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Feb. 6, 2013

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

Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Jan. 31, 2013

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

Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Jan. 23, 2013

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

Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Jan. 16, 2013

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

Malone Funeral Home Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Tri-Cities Death Notices Jan. 9, 2013

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

Moss Family Funeral Home, Batavia Malone Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles Moss-Norris Funeral Home, St. Charles Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles

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