Melvin "Bud" Haenitsch
Jun 6, 2025
Melvin Allen Haenitsch, 93, of Ashton, passed away on June 6, 2025, at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, Dixon, IL. Born on June 19, 1931, in Asthon, IL, to William H. and Lucille (Beaber) Haenitsch. Melvin was employed as both a farmer and mechanic at Stauffer’s One Stop in Dixon, IL. He had a passion for camping, riding motorcycles, and...
Shirley L. Jackson
Jun 6, 2025
Shirley L. Jackson, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 6, 2025. Shirley was born on May 18, 1939 in Mount Vernon, IL to Philip and Lillie (Tate) Minor.
She truly loved being part of the Helping Hands ministry at the Mt. Vernon S.D.A. Church. She has always been a “people person” and loved to help others.
Shirley is survived by...
Joyce E. Miedema
Jun 5, 2025
Joyce E. Miedema, 82, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 5, 2025. Joyce was born on November 30, 1942 in Lincoln, NE to Merlin and Velma (Smith) Sipp. Joyce was married to James D. Miedema.
Joyce worked for CTS Knights and Miller Foods in Somonauk. She enjoyed gardening, caring for her home and going to thrift stores.
Joyce is survived by...
John H. Curry
Jun 3, 2025
John H. Curry, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 3, 2025. John was born on June 30, 1938 at St. Charles Hospital in Aurora, IL to William and Blanche (Hennessy) Curry.
John was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Aurora, IL and he was also a member of Traction Masters Car Club in Aurora, IL.
John graduated from...
Lois A. Bentley
Jun 2, 2025
Lois A. Bentley, 67, of Serena, IL passed away on June 2, 2025. Lois was born on August 15, 1957 in Elmhurst, IL to Donald and Alice (Schweihs) Chernetzki.
Lois is survived by her husband, John; As well as siblings, Janice P. Glover of Oklahoma, Gail M. Campbell of Illinois, Margaret (Peggy) J. Lynn of Indiana and Joseph (Jay) J. Chernetzki...
Everlyn Nicole Edwards
May 18, 2025
Everlyn Nicole Edwards of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away on Sunday May 18th at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago in the arms of her loving parents.
A celebration of life will be held with close family and friends.
Everlyn Nicole was born at Edward’s Hospital of Naperville to Kaley Nicole Letcher and Samuel Robert Edwards on March 19, 2025.
Everlyn...
John F. Hawley
May 13, 2025
John F. Hawley, 86 of Mt.Morris, passed away May 13, 2025, at home. He was born December 26, 1938 in Michigan to Lucille and Homer Hawley. He had 4 brothers and 1 sister, all deceased.
He married his high school sweetheart, Betty, on March 11, 1961. They had 4 children Tammy Crook of Ashton, Tina (Brian) Morgan of Wisconsin, Teri (Mario)...
Jeffrey C. Hayden
May 8, 2025
Jeffrey C. Hayden, 61, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 8, 2025. Jeff was born on September 18, 1963 in Joliet, IL to Joseph and Jean (Hayes) Hayden.
Jeff is survived by his ex wife, Cathy Hayden; 1 sister, Janell Pruett of Manvel, TX; Nephews, Scott Hayden, Tim (Shay) Hayden, Joseph Pruett; Niece, Hyacinth Rodriguez; Great nieces, Abby, Aila, Lakota...
Robert W. Ford
May 4, 2025
Robert Wallis Ford, 96, of Somonauk, IL was welcomed to heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 4, 2025, with his daughters by his side, at the Pavilion Nursing Home where he received excellent care by an amazing team of caregivers.
Robert was born to Lawrence Russell Ford Sr. and Mary Ann (Wallis) Ford of Sandwich, IL on...
Debra R. Edwards
May 1, 2025
Debra R. Edwards, 73, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 1, 2025. Debra was born on December 4, 1951in Detroit, Michigan. She loved reading fantasy and crime books, as well as gardening, baking and cooking when she was able. She enjoyed being near water or a beach. She was always willing to help anyone who needed it.
Debra is survived...
David L. Buri
Apr 25, 2025
David Lee Buri, 87, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on April 25, 2025, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He was born on October 26, 1937, in Aurora, IL, son of Michael and Genevieve Buri.
He married Verna Lee Dixon on June 14, 1958.
He worked at the Highway Lounge and Richard Wilcox in Aurora, IL. He then built his career at...
DeLores J. Meiners
Apr 23, 2025
DeLores was born into the Wilhelms family on April 26, 1927 in Shannon, Illinois where she also grew up as a child. Her upbringing was framed by the great depression, World War 2 and the polio outbreak. Following her education, she became a school teacher with her first assignment being in a rural one room school house.
She married Jay Meiners...
Frank L. Sherwood
Apr 20, 2025
Frank Sherwood, 81, of Rochelle, IL passed away on April 20, 2025. Frank was born on December 30, 1943 in Gilman, CO to Frank and Dorothy (Macdougal) Sherwood.
There will be no services at this time.
Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com
Patricia A. Keenan
Apr 19, 2025
Patricia A. Keenan, 89, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Plano, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL surrounded by loved ones.
Born on March 14, 1936 in Aurora, IL, Patricia was the daughter of Regina and Henry Martin. She attended East Aurora High School and spent many years working at CTS Knights in Sandwich,...
Rita J. Cassier
Apr 16, 2025
Rita J. Cassier, 76, of Paw Paw, IL passed away on April 16, 2025. Rita was born on January 26, 1949 in Sterling, IL to Maurice and Wave (Quest) Skinner.
Rita is survived by her daughters, Britta Anderson and Tamara (Keith) Howington; As well as 1 sister, Eleanor Yaeger.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Her husband, James Cassier; As...
Larry Barnes Jr.
Apr 14, 2025
Larry E. Barnes Jr, 54, of Rochelle passed away Monday April 14, 2025. Larry was born in Rockford, Illinois at Swedish American Hospital on October 2nd, 1970. He was born to Larry Sr and Sharon Barnes. He went to Rochelle Township High School. He was a forklift operator at Ryder in Rochelle. He enjoyed his job and loved the people...
Jean Williams
Apr 14, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Kay Williams, 74, who passed away on April 14th, 2025. Jean was born on March 28th, 1951 in Rochelle, IL to Erwin “Shorty” and Virginia “Ginny” Hackman.
Jean was employed at Northern Illinois University from 2000, where she continued to work until her passing. Jean enjoyed sewing, volunteering at...
Edward J. Glavin III
Apr 13, 2025
Edward James Glavin III passed away at home on April 13, 2025. Born on December 12,1965 in Rochelle, Illinois, Edward was the son of Judith Dickinson and Edward Glavin II.
Edward found joy in spending time outdoors, taking peaceful walks, relaxing in the park, and admiring the beauty of sunflowers, growing them and doing yard work. He Loved listening to his...
Edwina A. Vincent
Apr 2, 2025
Edwina A (DeJonghe) Vincent of Hinckley passed away on Wednesday April 2nd, 2025 at OSF St Anthony's in Rockford.
She was born February 8, 1942 in Chicago to Edmund and Alyce DeJonghe. Edwina married the love of her life, Bill Vincent Sr on June 18, 1960 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Aurora, IL.
Edwina was loved by so many and always...
James Michael Grothen
Apr 1, 2025
James M. Grothen, 22, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 1, 2025. James was born on May 23, 2002 in Aurora, IL to Chris and Collene (Clutter) Grothen.
James loved working on cars and stereo systems and would help his buddies a lot. He was also a wiring guru and very creative. He enjoyed gaming and working with his 3D...
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