Obituaries

Frederick A. Reisinger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...