Moss Family Funeral Home

05/01/2026

Jane E. Cherco passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born June 1, 1955, in Geneva, Illinois, and was raised in Batavia, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Houchins) Perna.

She was united in marriage to Lawrence “Larry” Cherco in Sonoma, California. Jane grew up in a large ...

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05/01/2026

Benjamin George Porcaro, 24, of Batavia IL, passed away on Sunday April 12, 2026. He was born on April 1, 2002 in Elk Grove Village, IL to his parents Gregory and Cynthia (Powell) Porcaro.

From a very early age, Ben was independent and always wanted to do things on his own. One of his favori...

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05/01/2026

Philip Holaday Woolley, 81, of Batavia IL passed away on Tuesday April 28, 2026. He was born in Aurora, IL on March 7, 1945, to his parents George and Frances (Holaday) Woolley. He was united in marriage to Vicki (Strother) Woolley on August 19, 1967.

Philip grew up in Aurora and developed a...

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04/28/2026

Daniel J. Petesch of Aurora, Illinois, was born on April 20, 1954, to Vern and Rose (Dieser) Petesch. He passed away on April 25, 2026 at the age of 72 following a brave
seven year battle with lung cancer.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents Vern and Rose Petesch, his father-in-law, D...

04/22/2026

Margarita Ramirez-Botello passed away on April 20, 2026, in Aurora, Illinois. She was born on June 17, 1950, in Laredo, Texas, to Teodula and Bernabe Hernandez.

Mage was known for her lively spirit and sense of humor, often bringing laughter to those around her with the playful jokes she lov...

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04/18/2026

Sharon Marie Tyrer Morris, 94, a lady who defined herself by her family, friends, unwavering love for those around her, and personal faith, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in New Braunfels, Texas. She was born in Kankakee, IL, on May 18, 1931, to Hiram and Mariebell (Contois) Weeks, eld...

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04/18/2026

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04/15/2026

Rodney Matthew Harms, 78, of Elgin, passed away on April 13, 2026.

Rod is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Joanne Harms (Seger), with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion, love, and partnership. Together they built a beautiful life rooted in faith, service, and community. He was the...

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04/15/2026

Dorothy Elaine Ayers, 97, of Batavia IL passed away on Sunday April 12, 2026, on what would have been her 80th wedding anniversary. She was born on January 1, 1929, in Berwyn, IL to her parents Frank and Ella (Sembera) Haut.

An only child, Dorothy grew up in the Chicago suburbs where she met...

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04/14/2026

Victorine Lillian McGuire, 89, of Batavia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Illinois.

Born on March 14, 1937, in Mahnomen, Minnesota, Victorine was the cherished daughter of James and Mary Jirik and the youngest of nine children...

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04/13/2026

Ronald J. Bala, 86, a resident of Batavia for over 50 years, passed away at Michealsen Health Care Center in Batavia following complications from heart disease. He was born on April 9, 1940, in Chicago, the son of Chester and Helen (Wolowiec) Bala. On November 3, 1962, he was united in marriage to J...

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04/13/2026

Dolores A. Villanueva, lovingly known as “Mama Dely,” age 82, of Elgin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Dolores was born on January 28, 1944, in the Philippines, to her devoted parents, Felix Albay and Jovita Adan. From an early...

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