Linda S. Lawford
Sep 2, 2025
Linda S. Lawford, 76, of Sandwich, IL passed away on September 2, 2025. Linda was born on January 15, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Benjamin and Dolores (Brown) Siver. She married Donald Lawford on November 20, 1973 in Wheaton, IL, and they spent the next 43 years happily married until his passing in 2016.
Linda is survived by her sons,...
Christine J. Mabry
Aug 30, 2025
Christine Jay Mabry, 53, of Plano, IL passed away on August 30, 2025. Christine was born on April 18, 1972 in Sandwich, IL to Charles and Linda Mabry. She was a member of the First Babtist Church in Plano, IL where she was involved and loved her church family. Christine had a love for fishing with her nieces and nephews....
Thomas (Tommy) E. Scidmore
Aug 24, 2025
Tom’s last few days were spent surrounded by his loving wife and his children and grandchildren. He reminisced and shared special memories, even while assuring everyone that he knew he was saved by the blood of Jesus, and he was ready to go home to heaven when it was his time.
Tom was born to Elmer and Irene (Enockson) Scidmore, and...
Anita M. Olsen
Aug 20, 2025
Anita Marlene (Rasmussen) Olsen, age 87, of Yorkville, IL, went home to her Heavenly Father on August 20, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1938, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Loretta (Bobbi) and Ezra (Red) Rasmussen. She was the youngest of three. Anita married Richard Olsen on January 22, 1959, and they had three children: Kelli, Michael, and...
Carol Schumacher
Aug 19, 2025
Carol Schumacher was born on January 30, 1943. She passed away on August 19, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Those close to her are pretty sure Alzheimer's lost that fight, and she died when she damn well got around to it. Despite the disease taking her short-term memory, she never forgot the name of someone she loved. And...
Frederick A. Reisinger
Aug 17, 2025
Frederick A. Reisinger, 83, of Rochelle, IL, died on August 17, 2025. He was born in Cairo, IL, on September 22, 1941, to Isom and Salome Reisinger. He was third oldest of 12 children.
Frederick joined the U.S. Navy in 1959, serving on active-duty service as an Aviation Electrician’s Mate Petty Officer Second Class (AE2). Frederick was attached to Attack Squadron...
Rodger Pinnick
Aug 17, 2025
Rodger G Pinnick, Steward, was born on 6/25/61 in Rochelle IL to Donald and Loretta Pinnick. He passed away surrounded by his devoted family on August 17th, 2025.Anyone who knew Rodger knew he was a kind and generous person with a fantastic sense of humor. In July he celebrated his 42nd wedding anniversary with his wife, Renee, with whom he...
Josephine Stoiber
Aug 17, 2025
Josephine Stoiber, 87, passed away on August 17, 2025 in Monticello, Wisconsin. Josephine was born on July 15, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Jasper and Marie (Camera) Campo. She attended the Morton College for Nursing and would go on to be a registered nurse for Copley Home Health. She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, as well as playing cards and...
Bradley K. French
Aug 15, 2025
Bradley K. French, 77, of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
A lifelong Cubs fan, Brad carried a deep love for the game and his team through every season, win or lose. He approached life with that same loyalty and enduring spirit—always there, always hopeful, and always cheering on those he loved.
Brad was...
John Isaac Holley
Aug 2, 2025
John Isaac Holley, 87, of Millington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2025.
Born on December 12, 1937, in his family home in Millington, John grew up working on the family farm—feeding livestock and milking cows before and after school, as well as on weekends. He attended Sandwich Community High School, where he participated in track and...
James L. Dalton
Jul 29, 2025
James Lee Dalton passed on July 29 2025. He was born on January 18 1956. He graduated from East Aurora High School in 1974. Received his MBA at Illinois State University. James was controller for Leader Automotive in Crystal Lake & Chicago.
He is survived by two children Eric Dalton, and Mia Dalton, two sisters Lori (Tim) Duy, Cindy (Mark) Carroll,...
John A. Latona III
Jul 29, 2025
John Allen Latona III, 76, came into the lives of Dorothy Latona (née Harley), and John Allen Latona Jr on August 24th, 1949. He was called, by God, to come back to Heaven on July 29th, 2025.
John "Johnny" Latona, in his later years, touched the hearts and lives of everyone he had the privilege of meeting. He brought warmth, kindness,...
Jimmie L. Summers
Jul 27, 2025
Jimmie L. Summers, 93, of Rochelle, IL passed away on July 27, 2025. Jimmie was born on March 5, 1932 in Makanda, IL to Lester and Edna (Holmes) Summers. He married Audrey Anders in Clinton, Iowa on December 24, 1949.
Jimmie worked at Goss in Rockford for 34 years as an inspector making printing presses. Jimmie's family moved to Rochelle when...
George (Buzz) Henry Eibel Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
George “Buzz” Henry Eibel Jr., 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 23, 2025. He was the son of George and Louise (Hassig) Eibel. He was born and grew up in Joliet, IL. He graduated Joliet Central High School in 1958. He joined the Army in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1961. He graduated from Northern Illinois University...
Gerald "Jerry" L. Mall
Jul 22, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” L. Mall, 90, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 22, 2025. Jerry was born on September 13, 1934 in Sandwich, IL to Franklin and Margaret (Klotz) Mall. Jerry loved to build and work outside on his property. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Jean; 2 children, Gaylynn...
Marlene M. Andoe
Jul 21, 2025
Marlene Mae Andoe (Knight) was born in Bluffton, IN on January 2, 1938 and went to her eternal resting place on July 21, 2025. Marlene is preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Clint Knight, and her brothers, Robert, Raymond, Blain and Butch and her husband George Andoe in 2017. She is survived by her children, Rhonda Blythe and...
Edwin W. Schoen
Jul 18, 2025
Edwin W. Schoen, 85, of Waterman, IL, the son of Edwin C. Schoen and Margaret (Hamling) Schoen passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2025 with family by his side after a lengthy illness. He attended East Aurora High School. He had a long career at Nicor and got to enjoy 30 years of retirement.
Edwin was an avid car...
Jacob (Jake) W. Roehn
Jul 16, 2025
Jacob W. Roehn, born on December 5, 1994, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025, at his home in Glendale, Arizona.
Jake was a joyful, fun-loving soul whose presence could light up any room. He was a kind man whose energy and adventurous spirit touched the lives of many. He had a remarkable gift for making others feel seen, welcomed, and...
Margaret M Raske
Jul 14, 2025
Margaret M Raske, 97, of Sandwich, IL passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2025. She was born on April 6th, 1928 to the late Charles M. and Sophe (Whirl) Sheeley in Chicago, IL.
There will be no services at this time.
Mary Isabelle Vogt
Jul 14, 2025
Mary Isabelle Vogt, 69, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 14, 2025. She was born to Albert and Carolyn (Vogel) Carlson on August 10th, 1955 in Waterloo, IA.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
There are no services planned.