Richard G. Becker
Mar 22, 2026
Richard G. Becker, 88, of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 22, 2026. Richard was born on May 28, 1937 in Aurora, IL to Edward and Gladys (Decelles) Becker. He graduated from West Aurora High School in 1955. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Hawaii. He married Marlene Kellett on October 8,...
Angela E. Paulus
Mar 16, 2026
Angela E. Paulus, 89, of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. Angela was born on September 21, 1936, in Morris, IL, to John and Angel (Pfeffer) Kasten. She was their only daughter and grew up alongside her four brothers.
She married Robert “Bob” Paulus in 1964, and together they shared a lifelong love and partnership until his passing....
David Doherty
Mar 3, 2026
David Llewellyn Patrick Doherty, 86 of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully at home on March 3,2026.
David was born in Glendale, Ca to Margaret Inscho Doherty and Jack Doherty on March 28, 1939 and grew up in the Pasadena and Santa Barbara area. After serving in the U.S. Navy as a young adult, he spent his early adult life in San...
Peter Tomac
Mar 3, 2026
Peter Ned Tomac, born March 26, 1945, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 3, 2026, at home and surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous nine-month battle with cancer.
Peter was born to Peter J. Tomac and Delphine Lois Tomac and was raised alongside his brothers, Nicholas (Lois) Tomac and Joseph Tomac, in Joliet, Illinois. In 1968, Peter...
Robert C. Wright
Feb 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert Charles Wright
June 27, 1969 – February 26, 2026
Robert “Rob” Charles Wright, a man of quiet strength and unwavering devotion, completed his journey on February 26, 2026, at the age of 56. Surrounded by the family that was his world, Rob faced his courageous battle with cancer with the same steady resolve that defined his life.
Born...
Roberta C. Dettman
Feb 25, 2026
Roberta (Bobbie) C. Reilly, Dunbar, Bergeson, Dettman, 92, of Somonauk, passed away on February 25, 2026 in Sandwich, IL. Roberta was born in Geneva, IL to Cecil Luke Reilly and Clara (Patterson) on August 20, 1933.
she went to school at Yorkville High School. she married Wallace Dunbar on August 18, 1950 in Yorkville. She worked at MetLife for many years,...
George W. Van Kampen
Feb 25, 2026
George William Van Kampen, of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at the age of 97— fourteen years after the passing of the love of his life, Rose (nee Wiersema).
Born on April 17, 1928, in Chicago, George lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his family, a strong work ethic, and a wonderful sense...
Raymond A. Papeck Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
On the evening of Thursday, February 19, 2026, Raymond Andrew Papeck Jr., 76 years old, had his final last call with his daughter by his side. Over the past four months he fought hard to overcome many medical challenges and wanted nothing more than to get stronger and back to his routine or program as he liked to call it....
Burdette "Burdie" L. Lundy
Feb 16, 2026
Burdette “Burdie” Leo Lundy, 87, of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at The Pavilion on Main in Sandwich.
Burdie was born on February 21, 1938, in Morris, Illinois, to Martin and Sedell (Olson) Lundy. He grew up on a farm north of Marseilles and graduated from Milton Pope Grade School in 1952. He later attended Newark High School.
Burdie...
Roger A. Kinney
Feb 15, 2026
Roger Alan Kinney of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 74.
Roger was born on January 23, 1952, in Aurora, Illinois, to Emery Gene "Sandy" and Lorene “Sis” (Watson) Kinney. Raised in Leland, Illinois, he looked back fondly on his childhood, cherishing the memories of growing up alongside his brother and sister.
A tirelessly hard...
Gladys D. Davies
Feb 12, 2026
Gladys Davies, 83, of Hinckley Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 12th at her home in Hinckley, IL. Gladys was born in Johnston City, Illinois to Audrey and Leborn Jent on August 2nd, 1942.
She married James Davies on December 13th, 1958 in Plano, Illinois. She worked as a gift shop manager for Howard Johnsons in Dekalb, Illinois for many years.
Gladys...
Stephanie Marie (Faybik) Leifheit
Feb 7, 2026
Stephanie Marie (Faybik) Leifheit, age 38, unexpectedly passed away on February 7th, 2026 at her home surrounded by family in Sandwich, IL.
Born on February 20th, 1987 at Silver Cross hospital in Joliet, IL. The daughter of Frank Faybik Sr. and Robin(Scott) Anderson. Stephanie attended public school before attaining her GED at Everest College in Aurora, IL. Throughout her career she...
Christine Marie (Runkle) Rerucha
Feb 4, 2026
Christine Marie (Runkle) Rerucha, age 56, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Sandwich, Illinois.
Born on August 23, 1969, in Winfield, Illinois, Christine was the daughter of Janet Nims and Vern Findlay. Christine was adopted at an early age by Jeffrey Runkle, who raised her as his own. She graduated from Rosary High School in 1987 and dedicated many years...
Polly Ann Lewis
Feb 2, 2026
Polly Ann (Burgess) Lewis, born August 31, 1947, in Arbyrd, Missouri, passed away surrounded by love and legacy on February 2, 2026. She was the daughter of Leland Burgess and Wilma (Hodge) Burgess.
Polly grew up in southeast Missouri, where she learned the value of hard work early, helping in the cotton fields. Around 1969, she moved to Aurora, Illinois, where...
Frankie Wayne Staton
Jan 28, 2026
Frankie Wayne Staton, 65, of Plano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 27th, in his home in Plano. Frankie Wayne Staton was born in Ottawa, IL to Franklin D. R. Staton and Vivian Jeanean Staton (Jent) on January 16th, 1961.
He attended school at Plano and was a part of the 1979 class, where he played football, basketball, baseball, track and...
Sharon Ann Lane
Jan 26, 2026
Sharon Ann Lane (86) of Sandwich, IL died on January 26, 2026. Sharon was born on January 23, 1940, the daughter of Marvin M. and Faroll I. Lindsey. After her mother died when she was very young, she was raised by her step-mother Garnet Lindsey. Sharon graduated from Astoria High School in 1958 and married Jack Lane at the First...
Carol Schinzer
Jan 23, 2026
Carol Phyllis Schinzer, 88, of West Brooklyn, passed away surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren on January 23, 2026. Carol was born to William and Myrtle (Kessler) Theisinger on February 6, 1937, in Peru, Illinois. She went on to marry her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Gene Schinzer, and spent 70 loving years together.
Carol was a...
Rhonda Renee Peritore
Jan 20, 2026
Rhonda Renee Peritore, 57, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away at her home on January 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Rhonda was born to Jerry and Elena (Farthing) Rice in Marion, Illinois on January 31, 1968. She married the love of her life, Angelo Peritore, on July 4, 1987. Rhonda was a devoted, loving, and cherished wife to her husband...
Mike Hill
Jan 18, 2026
Mike Hill, 78, passed away on January 18th, 2026 in his home. Mike was born January 1st, 1948 to Howard and Ruth (Alsager) Hill from Newark Illinois.
He moved with his family from the farm to the town of Sandwich when he was in grade school. Mike graduated from Sandwich high School in 1966. He enjoyed his high school years participating...
Christopher C. Bark
Jan 18, 2026
Christopher Charles Bark, 38, of Sandwich, passed away on January 18, 2026.
Chris was born in Houston, Texas to Curtis and Edith Bark on March 18th, 1987. He attended Sandwich School District. He married Sarah (Crothers) Bark on July 2nd, 2016. Chris had a gifted skill in carpentry which led him to connecting with others in the community and working alongside...
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