Obituary: John Murphy

He also enjoyed coaching little league baseball in Batavia when his kids were growing up.

Funeral Planned For K-9 Hudson Killed Protecting Police In Batavia

Hudson, who was sworn into service in October 2020, was killed May 24 while protecting police from an armed carjacker, officials said.

Death Of Batavia Police Officer Leads To GoFundMe For Wife, 2 Kids

"[Joe Gudella] had a servant's heart and a passion for making people feel welcomed and loved," Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke said.

Longtime Batavia Employee Dies In Tree-Trimming Accident: City

John Kennedy, 53, died Thursday.

Former 'Bachelorette' Contestant, Batavia Wrestling Star Dies

Clint Arlis will be remembered as a "fierce competitor," "tireless worker" and "caring influence," his former high school coach said.

Daily Herald Chief Dies Saving Kids From Rip Current

The Batavia father of three died Sunday after helping to save children from a rip current in Florida, according to reports.

Obituary: Lois J. Wyeth

Lois J. (Morrison) Wyeth, age 88, of Morris, IL and formerly of Batavia and Ottawa, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021.

Kane County Board Chair Grieves Death Of Husband Robert Krawczyk

Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog announced Thursday that her husband died the night before at their Batavia home.

Coroner IDs Man Killed In Lawn Mower Accident In Batavia

The man was working for a landscaping company Monday when he became trapped under his lawn mower in a Batavia pond.

Obituary: Leo E. Murphy

Leo worked for Commonwealth Edison for 37 years and also coached little league baseball at the Belmont and Ingalls Park Athletic Clubs.

Obituary: Jason Prescott, 44, of Batavia

Jason Prescott died from complications following a recent head injury, according to his obituary.

Treasure Hunt Led Batavia Man On Fatal Yellowstone Hike: Report

Jeff Murphy, 53 was likely looking for the storied Forrest Fenn treasure, rumored to be worth millions.

Illinois Sailor Who Died At Pearl Harbor To Be Buried In Batavia

Howard Backman was just 22 when he was killed at Pearl Harbor. Now he's finally coming back to his hometown.

Memorial Celebration Set For Longtime Sports Announcer Craig Sager

Craig Sager, a Batavia native, died at age 65 of leukemia. A memorial celebration will be held next week at Batavia High School.

Batavia To Remember Longtime Sports Announcer Who Never Forgot His Hometown

Craig Sager, a Batavia native, died at age 65 of leukemia. A memorial celebration will be held next week at Batavia High School.

Fermilab Co-Founder Edwin "Ned" Goldwasser Dies at Age 97

The world-renowned physicist is credited for bringing Fermilab to the Chicago suburb of Batavia in the 1960s.

Funeral Services Set for Aurora Central Catholic Teens Killed in Crash

Visitation and funeral services for Seth Egger and Allison Bradford scheduled for Sunday and Monday.

Batavia Businessman Joe Marconi Has Died

Visitation is Monday evening. Funeral Mass takes place Tuesday morning.

Death Notices: Batavia Remembers James Borman, Cheryl Carlson, George Bauman

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Jan. 28, 2014.

Kurt Wehrmeister: Remembering Jerry Perrone

A one-time shoe-shine boy remembers the lessons learned — about Geneva and about war — in a city barber shop more than 40 years ago.

Beautiful, Touching Obituary for 'Baby Gabby'

A father offers friends and family a chance to say "goodbye" or pay respects. "We know it is a difficult time, and there is indeed no handbook to consult for how to handle these things."

Death Notices: Batavia Remembers Jerry Perrone, Sarah Blauvelt, Many Others

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Jan. 21, 2014.

Longtime City Barber Shop Owner Jerry Perrone Dies at 88

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State St. (Route 38), Geneva.

Death Notices: Batavia Remembers Loretta A. Schroeder, Frederic Strauss, John Bazar and Many Others

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Jan. 14, 2014.

Death Notices: Batavia Remembers Longtime City Employee Allen Ritchason, Many Others

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Jan. 7, 2014.

Death Notices: Batavia Remembers Rita Ellis, Maria Ann Cabel

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles funeral homes

Death Notices: Batavia Remembers Norman Stolpestad, Florence 'Pete' Liedberg, Many Others

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Dec. 17, 2013.

Death Notices: Batavia Mourns Dorothy Draeger, Mary Racs, Many Others

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Dec. 17, 2013.

Death Notices: Batavia Mourns Longtime Educator and Coach Jerry Linton

Batavia Death Notices: Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Dec. 10, 2013.

Batavia Mourns Gary Etheridge, Harry Coulos and Sally James

Batavia Death Notices: Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Dec. 3, 2013.

Batavia Mourns Amos Smith, James Coleman Sr., Lucille Landberg and Many Others

Batavia Death Notices: Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Nov. 26, 2013.

Batavia Mourns Passing of Mark A. Pinter, 26, Many Others

Batavia Death Notices: Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Nov. 19, 2013.

Batavia Mourns 'Ruy' Binh Nguyen, Erik J. Krauch, George Gebes and Others

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Nov. 12, 2013.

Batavia Mourns Loss of Legendary George Gebes

Funeral Mass is celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2300 Main St., Batavia.

Sadly, David Dewald Loses Battle With Pancreatic Cancer

Visitation is Sunday, Nov. 10, and funeral Mass is Monday, Nov. 11.

Remember Dick Foland's Life By Celebrating His '59th Birthday' One More Time

The family is asking the community to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Batavia Food Pantry. Proceeds will help Foland's wife cover his funeral and headstone expenses.

Chef Charlie Trotter Found Dead at Home

Trotter closed his Lincoln Park restaurant last year after 25 years. He was a pioneer and fixture in the Chicago gourmet food scene.

Batavia Death Notices: Community Mourns 1937 Batavia Grad Lyle Hicks, Many Others

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Nov. 5, 2013.

Batavia Death Notices: Community Mourns Maynard Aurit, Marilyn Schultze and Others

Remembrances and links to the obituaries from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles funeral homes, for the week prior to Oct. 29, 2013.

Bishop Will Officiate Funeral Mass for 'Father Mike'

Mass of Christian Burial for The Rev. Michael Chernetzki will be celebrated Friday at St. Peter Church.