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...
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...
Alice M. Arjes
Nov 7, 2025
Alice Mae Arjes, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 7, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1940 in Mendota, IL to Leonard and Gladys (Berry) Rosette.
On February 12, 1965, Alice married the love of her life, Allie Arjes, in Plano, IL. They shared many beautiful years together before Allie’s passing in 1975...
Norman Otto
Nov 2, 2025
Norman Otto passed away on November 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Sandwich, Illinois, on June 29, 1940, to August and Dorothy Otto. Norman spent his elementary years at Sandy Bluff School and graduated from Sandwich High School in 1958. In 1969, he married Nancy Jo Neuhauser.
Norman served his country in the Army Reserves...
Janice E. Larson
Nov 2, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Janice Ellen Kietzman Larson, 78, of Sandwich, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 2, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband and daughters.
Born on September 16, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, Janice was the daughter of the late Herman and Marie Kietzman. She grew up in...
Donna J. Sczenski
Nov 1, 2025
Donna J. Sczenski, 76, of Plano, IL passed away on November 1, 2025. Donna was born on October 26, 1949 in Johnson City, TN to William and Virginia (Peavler) Landreth.
Donna graduated from West Aurora High School and went on to work at Western Electric, Service Master and Comfort Inn. She enjoyed fishing, partying, dancing, doing various crafts and just having...
Carolyn Faith Grune
Nov 1, 2025
Carolyn Grune, 78, of Somonauk, Ill, passed away peacefully November 1, 2025, at The Pearl at the Tillers nursing home in Oswego, Ill. She was the daughter of Gustav and Ethel Grune, and sister to Gordon Grune.
Carolyn earned a Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of Speech, from the University of Illinois in 1969. She followed that up with a...
Susan Fay Stamm
Oct 30, 2025
Susan Fay (Schradly) Stamm, 80, of Oswego, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 30, 2025.
Beloved wife of Terry Stamm for over 61 years. Loving mother of Kathy Smith (Keith Boatner) and Kris (John) Nardone. Devoted grandmother and “Nana” to Dylan (Katie) Smith, LizSmith, Jake Smith, and Joey Nardone. Cherished great-grandmother (“Gigi”) to Emmett Smith.
Sue...
W. B. (Dub) Lambert
Oct 16, 2025
W. B. (Dub) Lambert left his earthly home on October 16, 2025, and was taken by angels to his Heavenly home. He has been joyfully welcomed by Our Lord and Savior and reunited with the love of his life.
On October 7, 1930, Dub was born to Avie Lee McFarlin Lambert and Wiley Joseph Lambert in Monette, Arkansas. He married Eula...
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