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...
Martin "Gene" Enoch
Apr 16, 2026
Martin “Gene” Enoch, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy defined by generosity, strength, and deep devotion to those he cherished most.
Born on August 26, 1956, in Indiana to Gerald “Bud” and Betty Enoch, Gene grew into a man whose life was rooted in hard work, compassion, and an unwavering love...
Kathryn Ann Probst-Czysz
Apr 14, 2026
Kathryn Ann Probst-Czysz, 68, of Yorkville, IL passed away on April 14, 2026. Kathryn was born on April 16, 1957 in Aurora, IL to John and Marilyn (Schreiber) Probst. Kathryn was raised Catholic and graduated Rosary High School in 1975. She enjoyed doing crafts and reading.Kathryn is survived by her siblings, Connie (John) Thoms, Janet (Ron) Piel, Richard (June) Probst and...
Richard Louis Hodous
Apr 10, 2026
Richard Louis Hodous, 89, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 10, 2026. Richard was born on June 19, 1936 in Hinsdale, IL to Miles and Grace (Crosby) Hodous.Beloved husband to the late Carolyn (nee Dachenhaus) Hodous. Richard and Carolyn were united in marriage in 1967.Richard proudly carried on his father's legacy, taking over the family business, Hodous & Sons...
Leborn Curtis Jent Sr.
Apr 8, 2026
Leborn Curtis Jent, Jr., 81, of Plano, IL passed away on April 8, 2026. Curt was born on July 6, 1944 in Marion, IL to Leborn and Audrey (Russell) Jent Sr. Curt worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed listening to music, fishing and traveling to nowhere. He also enjoyed collecting old antique bottles and miniature cars.Curt is survived by...
Renene Sue Hendron
Apr 8, 2026
Renene Sue (Schiradelly) Hendron of Sandwich, Illinois passed away on April 8th, 2026 in her home in Sandwich.Renene was born in Sandwich, Illinois to Earl and Margaret (Osborne) Schiradelly on June 5th, 1948. She went to school at Sandwich High School. She married Richard Hendron on June 29th, 1970 in Sandwich, Illinois. She graduated from the college of DuPage with...
Austin James Smith
Apr 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Austin J. Smith who left us far too soon at the age of 32. He graduated from Naperville Central High School and embarked on various endeavors throughout his life. Most recently, he was working as an apprentice for bathroom remodeling and tile, as well as at...
David Alan Conklin
Apr 4, 2026
The family of David Conklin, 79, of Sandwich, IL is saddened to announce his peaceful passing on April 4, 2026. Survivors are his wife, Carol, of 50 years; Children, Nick (Dawn) Conklin and Stacy (Brandon) Davis; 4 grandchildren; As well as 2 sisters, Marjean Myers of Ft. Myers, FL and Judy Poole of Concord, NC. He is preceded in death...
David Louis Hildenbrand
Apr 3, 2026
David L. Hildenbrand, age 63, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026 at his residence in North Aurora, IL. He was born April 15, 1962 in Akron, OH to John and Hazel (Dunwoody) Hildenbrand.
Dave grew up in Chamblee, GA and Hudson, OH, graduated from Hudson High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was a mechanic by trade...
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...
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