Obituaries

George (Buzz) Henry Eibel Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Charles W. Kania

Charles W. Kania

Jul 10, 2025

Charles W. Kania, 78, of Somonauk, IL passed away on July 10, 2025. Charles was born on January 31, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Helen M. (Jendrzejczyk) Kania.

Charles was an active member at the Sandwich VFW Post 1486 and a past commander.

Charles is survived by his wife, Linnea Kania; His son, Rick (Sandi) Kania of Plainfield, IL; Step-children,...

Jacqueline Rae Green

Jacqueline Rae Green

Jul 4, 2025

Jacqueline Rae Griswold Green 87 of Sandwich passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025.

Jacqueline was born on March 13, 1938 to Merle and Flora Griswold in Sandwich IL. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Great Grandmother that will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Jackie was the kindest, most caring person that never met a stranger....

Cecelia M. Quilty

Cecelia M. Quilty

Jul 3, 2025

Cecelia Marie Quilty, age 66, of Plano, Illinois, passed away on July 3rd, 2025 in Plano.

Cecelia was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Charles and Mary Lent on September 20th, 1958. She lived on the east coast until her family moved to Naperville, Illinois when she was a teenager. Cecelia met the love of her life, Michael Quilty, and the two...

Heather M. Eberle

Heather M. Eberle

Jul 2, 2025

Heather M. Eberle, 49, of Sandwich passed away unexpectedly on July 2nd, 2025 in her home. She was born on March 30, 1976 in Sandwich, Illinois to David Wicks and Darlene Shopinski.

She was united in marriage to Anthony Eberle for 26 years and they spent even more time together before saying, "I DO." Together they had a beautiful daughter.

Over her...

Jeffrey H Rhea

Jeffrey H Rhea

Jul 1, 2025

Naples – Jeffrey H. Rhea, 55, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Marlaina M. (Shirghio) Rhea.



Jeffrey was born November 4, 1969, in DeKalb, IL, son of Richard S., Jr and Sharon E. (Challand) Rhea of Sandwich, IL. Jeffrey grew up in Sandwich, Illinois, where...

Dianna L. Moss

Dianna L. Moss

Jul 1, 2025

Dianna Lynn Moss (Reese) , 58, of Rochelle, passed away on July 1st, 2025 in Rochelle, IL. Dianna was born in Rochelle to Glynn and Irene Reese (Adkerson) on February 15th 1967 in Rochelle.

She went to school at West Grant High School in Wisconsin. She married Randall Moss Sr. on August 31st, 2012 in Rochelle.

She spent her days as a...

Charles F Barton

Charles F Barton

Jun 26, 2025

Charles F . Barton 80 of Rochelle passed away June 26th, 2025 at Hghlight Health Care Rochelle, IL

No services are planned Cremation rites have been accorded.

Betty J. Scofield

Betty J. Scofield

Jun 26, 2025

Betty Jane (Hextell) Scofield, 99, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 26, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1926 to Melvin and Alma Hextell.

On October 19, 1946 she married Ross H. Scofield at the Helmat Lutheran Church. Ross passed away on October 1, 2007.

Betty is survived by her 3 children, Brian (Ann) Scofield, Patricia (the late Craig) Carter...

James (Teck) Edward Teckenbrock

James (Teck) Edward Teckenbrock

Jun 25, 2025

James Edward Teckenbrock (76), known to local sports fans as “Teck”, was born on August 28th,1948 to Odis and Jessie (Osbron) Teckenbrock. Teck was a former Plano High School Graduate Class of 1966. Teck went peacefully to the Great Ballgame in the Sky on June 25th, 2025. He battled a strong fight with numerous health conditions, with pneumonia taking over...

Joel K. Skinner

Joel K. Skinner

Jun 24, 2025

Joel Kenneth Skinner, 60, of Sandwich, IL passed away June 24, 2025, at home.

Joe was born December 4, 1964, to Robert Stephen Skinner and Joyce Lorraine Randall in Sandwich, IL.

Joe was an alumnus of Yorkville High School, graduating in 1983. He also matriculated from the Indian Valley Vocational Center Machine Trades program. Joe practiced his trade as a machinist for...

Andrew "Andy" G. Bolek

Andrew "Andy" G. Bolek

Jun 19, 2025

Andrew G. Bolek, 58, passed away on June 19, 2025. Andy was born on March 8, 1967 in Antigo, WI to Jean (Zoellick) and Henry Bolek.

Andy is survived by his long-time partner of 23 years, Cindy Thomas; As well as siblings, George Bolek of Illinois, Dan Bolek of Texas, and Katherine (Bolek) Loranger of Texas.

He is preceded in death by...

Jeffrey "Willie" Wilhelm

Jeffrey "Willie" Wilhelm

Jun 19, 2025

Jeffrey “Willie" Wilhelm, age 65, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at River Rock Hospice & Home in Sterling, Illinois. Born on July 20, 1959, to James & Carol Wilhelm in Sandwich, Illinois. Jeff lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and career.

Jeff devoted many years of his professional life to RD Motor in Sandwich, Illinois....

Dawn Denise Aichele

Dawn Denise Aichele

Jun 15, 2025

Dawn Denise Aichele, 69, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Sunday, June 15th, 2025 with family by her side. Dawn was born on December 20th, 1955. Dawn was the youngest daughter of Alford and Thelma Miller of Hinckley. She married Doug Aichele on January 19th, 1974 and graduated from HBR on June 5th, 1974.

Dawn is survived by her husband of...