Michal Ann Beyke
Dec 22, 2025
Michal Ann Beyke, 61, of Somonauk IL, passed away on Monday December 22nd, 2025 in Dekalb IL.
Michal Ann Beyke was born in Aurora IL to Lawrence J. Beyke and Donna L. Beyke on September 23rd, 1964. She went to school at Aurora Central Catholic in Aurora IL. She worked as an engineering clerk with Nicor Gas for 42 Years.
Michal Ann...
Arlene Marie Popp
Dec 21, 2025
Arlene Popp, nee Yeager, 90, of Rochelle, IL passed away on December 21, 2025. Arlene was born on the south side of Chicago to Francis and Loretta (Seamon) Yeager. Later she resided in Burbank, IL before relocating to Rochelle, IL in about 2000. She attended Gage Park High School in Chicago, but later graduated from Reavis HS in the late...
Gary Allan Beins
Dec 20, 2025
Gary Allan Beins of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 20, 2025, peacefully at home after a long 3 year battle with brain cancer.
Gary was born in Lexington, NE to Kenneth H. and Evelyn C. Beins on July 18, 1950.
Gary worked in the automobile business at Bob Koller Dodge, Naperville, IL for 30 years. In his later years, he worked...
Scott W. Colle
Dec 19, 2025
Scott W. Colle, 64, of Sandwich, Il passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2025. Scott was born on October 4, 1961 in Sandwich, IL to William and Betty (Nelson) Colle.
Scott attended school in the Sandwich and Somonauk area.
After finishing school he started on a career path in the automotive field as a certified mechanic and in later years...
Oswald Hiermann
Dec 17, 2025
Oswald Hiermann, 89, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Glenview, Illinois. Oswald was born in Germany on June 12, 1936, to Rudolph and Theresa Hiermann.
With his uncle, he came from Germany to the United States when he was 18. Soon afterwards becoming an American citizen. Oswald bought his first building when he was...
Dorothy D. Atkinson
Dec 11, 2025
Dorothy Deloris (Treece) Atkinson, passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday, December, 11th 2025 in Rochelle, Illinois. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on January 12, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri. She belonged to the Rochelle, Illinois congregation since 1964.
She was born in Marston, Missouri, on August 12, 1941. She grew up in the Marston and...
Karen Ann Torkelson
Dec 8, 2025
Karen Ann Torkelson, born on November 28, 1948, in Sandwich, IL passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025. She was the wife of Dale Torkelson for over 58 wonderful years. Together they raised four amazing sons: Randy (Mary) Torkelson, Greg Torkelson, Tim (Carrie) Torkelson and Brian (Kristen) Torkelson. Karen’s greatest joy was her family. She was so proud of her...
Ksenia Nalysnyk
Dec 5, 2025
Ksenia Nalysnyk, 70, of Rochelle, IL passed away on December 5, 2025. Ksenia was born on January 8, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Maria (Schmidt) Nalysnyk.
Ksenia was an avid reader, liked hand sewing, as well as spending time with her special friend, Kevin Valcourt.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 3, 2025 at...
Karen L. Hatton
Dec 2, 2025
Karen Lynn Hatton passed away on December 2, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1958, in Aurora, IL. To John and Delores Houlne. She attended and graduated from Newark High School in 1978.
In her younger years Karen worked at AT&T, CTS Knights and Millers Grocery store. She spent the remainder of her career at Wal-Mart Plano, IL. where she...
Wallace F. Benson
Nov 30, 2025
Wallace F Benson, Age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th 2025 in Sandwich Illinois. He was born on March 4th 1936 in Geneva Illinois, he is preceded in death by his parents Wallace Sr. and Rose (Lundgren) Benson, and brothers Ronald, and Donald. He is survived by his wife Catherine (Kerns) Benson, daughter Kristine Benson, grandchildren Rebecca (Jacob)...
Peter "Pete" A. Krol
Nov 29, 2025
Peter “Pete” Andrew Krol1949 – 2025
Peter “Pete” Andrew Krol, 76, of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away on November 29, 2025.
Pete proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from December 1968 to September 1971. After serving in the Marines, Pete worked as a carpenter building bridges throughout the Chicagoland area and took great pride in his craft. He later worked on...
Joan E. Floto
Nov 28, 2025
Joan E. Floto, 90, of Franklin Grove, IL passed away on November 28, 2025. Joan was born on October 22, 1935, in Franklin Grove, IL to William and Lucy (Beaber) Haenitsch.
Joan worked for many years in Dixon at a factory and in her later years she had worked at an assisted living facility. She was very active in the First...
Carol Keith
Nov 27, 2025
Carol Keith, of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away on November 27th, 2025 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora with her family by her side.
Carol was born in Hinsdale, Illinois to Paul and Ruth McQueen on April 1st,1957. She is a graduate of West Aurora High School class of 1975. She was united in marriage to Frank Keith on July 28th,...
Lois M. Eckburg
Nov 20, 2025
Lois M. Eckburg, 90, of Ashton, IL passed away on November 20, 2025. Lois was born on August 17, 1935 in Spring Valley, IL to Anton and Eva (Pachankis) Enrico. She married Blair Eckburg on November 12, 1966 in Amboy.
Lois was a graduate of Hall Township High School and KSB School of Nursing in Dixon, where she was employed as...
Donald R. Rosentreter
Nov 18, 2025
Donald R. Rosentreter, 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, in Chatham, IL surrounded by his family. He was born in Chicago, IL, and raised in Sandwich, IL, a community that always remained close to his heart.
Don attended Sandwich High School and later studied at Northern Illinois University, building the foundation of a life marked by curiosity, connection, and dedication.
He...
Mercedes Clark
Nov 18, 2025
Mercedes Clark, 87, of Sandwich IL, passed away on Tuesday November 18, 2025, in the town of Sandwich IL. Mercedes was born on January 14, 1938, in Leland, IL.
Mercedes loved helping people and always brought a smile to the people around her.
Mercedes Cark is preceded in death by her husband Herbert Paul Clark Jr, her daughter Dena Rae Carlson, and...
John Engelkes
Nov 16, 2025
John Engelkes, 80, of Rochelle passed away with family by his side on November 16, 2025. John was born on March 16, 1945,the son of August and Lorena Engelkes.
John was a guy who never had anything negative to say about a person, he was nice to everyone he met. He was a huge lifelongChicago sports team fan, with his favorites...
Maria T. Weatherly
Nov 15, 2025
Maria Thereza Weatherly, 92, of Rochelle, IL passed away on November 15, 2025. Maria was born in Brazil to Luiz and Hilda Quelho.
She was the third woman to hold a real estate agent license in Brazil. She was known for her kindness and vivaciousness. She loved to play bingo and loved all the years she lived in Las Vegas.
Maria is...
Wanda I. Freeland
Nov 15, 2025
Wanda Irene Freeland, 67, of Sandwich, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on November 15, 2025. Wanda was born April 20, 1958 in Sandwich, daughter of Jacqueline and Clarence Freeland.
Wanda was an employee at Sandwich Hospital for many years. After moving to Arizona in 2001, she continued her passion working at Banner Health in Mesa. After...
Shannon L. Curry
Nov 8, 2025
Shannon L. Curry, 38, of Dekalb, Il died on November 8 th , 2025, at her home. Shannon was the daughter of James A. Curry, and Patricia (Judge) Chamberlin. She was born Dec. 23, 1986, in Sheboygan, Wi. She loved her Chicago Cubs, and music, especially the Beatles. She will be remembered by her generous and giving heart, and her...
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