Wanda Jean Goff
Jul 13, 2026
Wanda Jean Goff, 89, of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of family.
Born on August 26, 1936, in Savannah, TN, she was the only daughter of Newt Funderburk and Omiegean Virginia Gray. She married the love of her life, Jimmie Lee Goff, on October 29, 1955, and they celebrated 51 years of...
Mary Ann Stilson
Jul 9, 2026
Mary Ann Stilson, 72, of Aurora, IL passed away on July 9, 2026. Mary was born on August 21, 1953 in Susquehanna, PA to Patrick and Sue (Leaper) Stilson. Mary had a giving heart. If you needed anything, she would help.Mary is survived by her sisters, Catherine Stilson of Grand Prairie, TX, Shirley (Earl) Stilson of Montgomery, IL and Julie...
Frederic Chaffer
Jul 9, 2026
Fred A. Chaffer, 74, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 9, 2026. Fred was born on August 4, 1951 in Oak Park, IL to Wilbur and Alice (Cannon) Chaffer. Fred was a motocycle enthusiast and was apart of the A.B.A.T.E. organization for over 30 years. Throughout his life he worked for AT&T, the Aurora Police Department and Septran.Fred is...
Albert Nelson
Jul 6, 2026
Albert Nelson, 80, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 6, 2026. Albert was born on November 5, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Albert and Dolores (Smith) Nelson. There will be no services at this time.Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home.
Christina K. Campbell
Jun 28, 2026
Christina Karen Campbell 39 of Yorkville, IL passed away, June 28. at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora surrounded by family. Christina (Wiggletail, affectionate name from her Grandpa Diehl) was born May 24, 1987 in Park Ridge, IL.
Survived by her mother, Karen Dietzman, her brother David Lindeman (Lori) of Chino Valley, AZ, her sister Carrie Lindeman of Sandwich, IL., her boyfriend...
Cheryl L. Higgins
Jun 26, 2026
Cheryl L. Higgins
Born 5/21/47 passed 6/26/26
Prior to residing at the Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, Cheryl was a long time resident of Montgomery, Il. Cheryl had numerous friends in and around the Montgomery area.
Proceeded in death by her husband of 55 years, Joseph R Higgins on 6/26/2020.
Cheryl is survived by her two sons, Duane Higgins (Serena Higgins) of Oswego, Il...
Eileen Pascarella
Jun 25, 2026
Eileen Pascarella, 93, of Ashton, IL passed away on June 25, 2026. Eileen was born on January 19, 1933 in Chicago, IL. Mother to Susan Pascarella (William Barnhart) and dog grandmother to Noodle Pascarella. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otto Pascarella; Mother, Freida Konen; 2 sisters, Eileen Konen and Margaret Willette; And a son-in-law, William Barnhart.There are...
Jeanine C. Benters
Jun 24, 2026
Jeanine C. Benters, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home in Sandwich, IL. Born on January 3, 1931, in Chicago to John and Caroline (Botwinski) Voytek, she was later married to Thomas W. Benters Sr. until his passing in 1998.Jeanine lived a vibrant life; in her younger years, she was an accomplished roller derby...
Betty L. Enoch
Jun 19, 2026
Betty L. Enoch (nee Nick), 96 of Aurora, passed away surrounded with love on Friday, June 19th, 2026, at Bickford of Aurora. Betty was born in Bremen, Indiana on April 1st, 1930, attended Central High School in South Bend, Indiana and married her high school sweetheart, Gerald L. “Bud” Enoch on July 3rd, 1948 at United Brethren Church in South...
Andrew Walter Hodorowski
Jun 16, 2026
Andrew "Andy" W. Hodorowski, 75, of Somonauk, Illinois, passed away on June 16, 2026.
Andy was born on May 29, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter and Emilia (Kosienak) Hodorowski.
Andy proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, earning a Combat Action Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. After leaving the service as a Staff Sergeant,...
Brian Jay Carlson
Jun 6, 2026
Brian Jay Carlson, born on July 24, 1965, in Middletown, CT, passed away peacefully in Newark, IL, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. A dedicated machinist, Brian's commitment to his craft was matched only by his passion for life and the joys it brought him.Brian is survived by his two beloved daughters, Justine and Jules Carlson, and...
Ronald R. Schultz
Jun 1, 2026
Ronald Ray Schultz, affectionately known as "Catfish" to many and "Papa" to those he held dearest, passed away peacefully in his home on May 31, 2026, in Sandwich, Illinois. He was 92 years old. Born on October 11, 1933, in Sandwich, Illinois, Ronald lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his passions.
Ronald proudly served his...
Elizabeth Ann Kaufman
May 20, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Kaufman, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 20, 2026. Betty was born on October 12, 1940 in Sandwich, IL to James David and Luella (Bedeker) Burke.Betty was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Sandwich. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat and socializing. She had worked as a clerk at the Super 8...
Shirley Sigler
May 17, 2026
Shirley E Sigler, 90, of Rochelle passed away peacefully in her granddaughters home on May 17, 2026 in Rochelle, Illinois.Shirley was born in Franklin Grove, Illinois to Burdette and Katherine Coffman on December 27, 1935. She attended Ashton High School and received her GED later in life. Shirley married Robert W. Sigler on June 14, 1952. She worked in Food...
Jody Alan Hart
May 13, 2026
Jody A. Hart, 61, of Ottawa, IL passed away on May 14, 2026. Jody was born on September 9, 1964 in Aurora, IL to John and Carol (Gilbert) Hart Sr.
Jody had worked at Dan's Repair Shop in Somonauk and at Yingling's in Sandwich. Jody loved his animals, especially his dogs.
Jody is survived by his brother, John (Carrie) Hart...
Anita Mae Abens
May 10, 2026
Anita "Tiny" Tuttle Abens
Born January 5, 1939, in Sandwich, IL, the last of seven children born to Arthur O. Tuttle and Mary Angelina (née Duvick) Tuttle.
Died peacefully on Mother's Day, May 10, 2026, in the home they built and lived in for 60 years.
Preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers Robert Tuttle and John Tuttle and...
Elizabeth Arzelie Dorgan
May 4, 2026
Elizabeth Arzelie Dorgan, 94, of Oswego, IL passed away on May 5, 2026. Elizabeth was born on July 16, 1931 in Dowagiac, MI to Edward and Virginia (Otin) Dorgan. She graduated High school in Dowagiac. Elizabeth was a devout Catholic and went on to become a nun for 20 years at the Sister's of St. Joseph in Kalamazoo, MI. While...
Donald Ray Bedford
Apr 29, 2026
Donald Ray Bedford, 71, of Sheridan, Illinois, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Donald was born on November 23, 1954, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Dorothy (Bemis) Bedford. He spent his life appreciating the simple joys-time with family, working with his hands, and being outdoors. He had a love for woodworking and could often...
Joachim J.H. Briel
Apr 27, 2026
Joachim J. H. Briel (Joe), age 88, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, service, craftsmanship and dedication to family and community. Born on June 9, 1937, in Hannover, Germany, his early life was marked by travel and resilience. As a young man, he lived in Toronto, Canada, and later in Australia, before returning by boat, traveling the...
Marie Camille Paxton
Apr 24, 2026
Marie Camille (Shuck) Paxton, 79, of Sandwich IL, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL.
Marie was born in Sandwich to Raymond Harry Shuck and Sofia Gemma Pierannunzi on April 5, 1947. She graduated from Sandwich High School in 1965, and thoroughly enjoyed many friendships with her classmates. They continue to meet...

