Obituaries

Hermina "Mickey" Leuring

Hermina "Mickey" Leuring

Oct 22, 2026

Hermina "Mickey" Leuring, born in Chicago, IL on September 7, 1936, to parents Emma Pol Leuring and Henry Leuring, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026. 

Mickey's life was defined by extraordinary strength, resilience, and devotion to her family. On June 27, 1953, she married Robert Joseph Heidenblut. Widowed at a young age, she showed remarkable determination. Armed with very little...

Kay Karen Mairs

Kay Karen Mairs

Oct 21, 2026

Kay Karen Mairs (Tams), 85, a longtime resident of Ashton, Illinois, passed away on October 21, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born on November 9th, 1940, in Traer, Iowa, to William and Elsie Tams. She married the love of her life, Robert, in The Little Brown Church in the Vale on May 18th, 1963. Kay built a life deeply rooted...

Darlene Marie Summerfield

Darlene Marie Summerfield

Oct 20, 2026

Darlene M. Summerfield, 87, of Sheridan, IL passed away on October 20, 2026. Darlene was born on March 9, 1939 in Chicago, IL to James and Bessie (Quam) Dattalo. 

Darlene was an avid reader and enjoyed going out to lunch with her friends on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. She especially loved her family and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. 

Darlene...

Rebecca Sue Smits

Rebecca Sue Smits

Oct 18, 2026

Rebecca Sue Smits, 74, of Sandwich, Il passed away on October 18, 2026. Rebecca was born on January 6, 1952 in Vandalia, IL to Linder and Margaret (James) Devore. Rebecca was a volunteer at the hospital for many years.

Rebecca is survived by her husband, Gary; 2 children, Anthony Smits of Sandwich, IL and Jonathon Smits of Sandwich, IL; 1 sister,...

Michael S. Lewinski

Michael S. Lewinski

Oct 17, 2026

Michael(Mike) Scott Lewinski age 54 of Somonauk, passed away suddenly on October 17, 2026.

He was born in Chicago to Stanley (Skip) Lewinski and Diane Klyzcek on November 22, 1971. He married Michelle Gruca on December 3rd, 2004 at Naper Settlement. They were married for 22 years, and lived in Somonauk during that time.

He worked for Executive Affiliates in Big Rock...

Raymond A. Domrose

Raymond A. Domrose

Oct 15, 2026

Raymond A. Domrose

September 2, 1961 – October 15, 2026

Raymond A. Domrose, age 65, passed away on October 15, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Ray was a truly remarkable man with a heart of gold, a wonderful sense of humor, and an endless love for his family. A husband, father, father-in-law, proud grandfather, brother, uncle, and...

Ruth Moeller

Ruth Moeller

Oct 6, 2026

Ruth Holmes Moeller, 95, of Ashton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026. Ruth was born in Lindenwood, Illinois, the daughter of Claude and Viola Elliott Holmes. On September 10, 1950, Ruth married Richard (Dick) Moeller in Lindenwood, Illinois, and together they built a life centered around family and their community, making Ashton their home for many years.

Ruth was...

Ralph A. Sartore

Ralph A. Sartore

Sep 28, 2026

Ralph Anthony Sartore, 85, of Somonauk, IL, formerly of Melrose Park, IL, passed away on September 28, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones and is at peace with the Lord. He was born August 20, 1941, in Melrose Park, IL.

Ralph was married for 64 years to his high school sweetheart, Margaret (LaBounty). He was a loving father to...

Carol M. Parsley

Carol M. Parsley

Sep 27, 2026

Carol M. Parsley

June 16, 1936 – September 27, 2026

Carol Margaret Parsley passed away on September 27, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Carol was born in Ogle County, IL and graduated from Rochelle Township High School. She lived in the Rochelle area until 1983, when her husband Harold, who proceeded her in death in 2018, was transferred to the Del Monte...

Richard “Dick” M. Spoula

Richard “Dick” M. Spoula

Sep 25, 2026

Richard Miles Spoula “Dick”, age 94, resident of LaSalle, Illinois VA Home passed peacefully away Friday, September 25, 2026. Dick was born June 4, 1932 in Chicago. He is the son of Joseph and Margaret (Vladyk) Spoula. He resided in the Chicagoland area along with Alamogordo, New Mexico where he has made many friends that he loved dearly.

Dick was a...

Ruth K. Niersbach

Ruth K. Niersbach

Sep 24, 2026

Ruth K. Niersbach, 77, of Sandwich, IL passed away on September 24, 2026. Ruth was born on January 11, 1949 in Berwyn, IL to Russell and Ruth (Koneman) Perkins. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Church of the Nazarene, 205 W. College St. Sandwich, IL 60548. Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage...

Ronald J. Eisenberg

Ronald J. Eisenberg

Sep 19, 2026

Ronald J. Eisenberg, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1936, in Plano, Illinois, to Harold and Pearl (Rogers) Eisenberg.

Ron, affectionately known as “Fluffy,” was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He had a lifelong love of the Chicago Bears and enjoyed watching NASCAR races. In his younger years, Ron...

Michael Wade Savage

Michael Wade Savage

Sep 17, 2026

Michael Wade Savage, 62, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2026. He was born December 15, 1963, in Sandwich, Illinois, to the late Jack and Mildred Savage. He graduated from Sandwich High School in 1982.

On February 2, 1984, Michael married Maxine Anderson. They made their home in the Sandwich area and raised a...

James “Jim” William McGrail

James “Jim” William McGrail

Sep 17, 2026

Jim was born on December 23, 1948, in Dixon, Illinois, the second child of Charles J. McGrail and Mary Rita (Cheeseman) McGrail. As a young boy, Jim loved the outdoors. He was known to hop on his bike with a friend and head down to the Rock River, where they would often spend hours fishing. Their mothers would have to...

Margaret “Muggs” M. Valley

Margaret “Muggs” M. Valley

Sep 15, 2026

Maggie was born on November 5, 1942, in Murray, Kentucky to Jesse Lovett and Ina Faye Eldridge (Cole). She moved to Plano, IL as a child. Her high school days were spent at Plano High School in Plano, IL. She spent the next years of her life raising her two boys and two stepchildren. Margaret attended beauty school in the...

Douglas L. Carter

Douglas L. Carter

Sep 14, 2026

Douglas Larry Carter, 79, of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly as a result of an accident on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.

Doug was born on June 23, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Larry and Millie Carter. He lived most of his life in Sandwich, IL, where he built a life filled with family, friends, work, sports, cars, and countless memories.

Doug loved...

William "Bill" E. Reinhart

William "Bill" E. Reinhart

Sep 10, 2026

William “Bill” Edward Reinhart, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday September 10, 2026 at his home. He was born January 19, 1940 in Sandwich, IL to Paul and Margaret (Mall) Reinhart.

Bill grew up with a passion for learning. This passion led him to achieve many goals in life such as obtaining a pilots license, owning his...

Roger "Chippy" E. McCleskey

Roger "Chippy" E. McCleskey

Sep 5, 2026

Roger E. McCleskey, 71, of Sandwich, IL passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on September 5, 2026. Roger was born on October 20, 1954 in Dekalb, IL to Opal and Lorraine (Miller) McCleskey.

Roger (also known as Chippy) was high spirited and enjoyed fishing, hunting and being around his friends. Everyone knew Chippy, he always had a smile and was...

Elaine Fitzpatrick

Elaine Fitzpatrick

Aug 26, 2026

Elaine Fitzpatrick was born on July 17, 1929, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Joseph and Rose Schutter. She attended St. Giles Grammar School and Trinity High School. She married the love of her life, William Francis Fitzpatrick, at St. Giles Parish in Oak Park in 1956.

Elaine devoted her life to her family, raising seven children with love, patience, and unwavering...

Mary F. Keay

Mary F. Keay

Aug 24, 2026

Born to Louie G. & Edith Pauline (Craig) Stout in Ramsey, Illinois on June 16, 1939. Lived in the Sandwich, Little Rock, and the Plano area for most of her life. Peacefully passed on to her heavenly life on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was 87 years old. 

Mary Florence worked at Plano Molding in Plano, IL for many years, starting...