Obituaries

William P. Lavin

William P. Lavin

Sep 29, 2023

William P Lavin, age 61, of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away on September 29, 2023, in Aurora, IL.   Bill was born in Oak Park, IL to William J Lavin and Rita Lee (Lampasona) on February 27, 1962.    Bill went to school in Wheaton, IL and he graduated from Columbia College Chicago. Bill married Cathleen Burkhart from Medford, OR...

Robert (Bob) S. Gaza

Robert (Bob) S. Gaza

Sep 26, 2023

Robert (Bob) S. Gaza, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on September 26, 2023. Bob was born on November 19, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Stephen and Adela (Lamos) Gaza. Bob was a school teacher and taught 5th grade at the Minooka Elementary School. He also taught in Alaska with his first wife, Joan. In his 30 plus years as...

Robert B. Dell

Robert B. Dell

Sep 15, 2023

Robert Dell, 97, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at The Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL.  He was born June 25, 1926, in Clarkston, WA to Mildred (Cole) and Cecil Dell.

In 1930 the family moved to Billings, MT where Cecil became the manager of the local JC Penney store. Bob attended school in Billings...

Paulette M. Lepage

Paulette M. Lepage

Sep 5, 2023

Paulette Marie Annette Lepage, 92, of Leaf River, IL. passed away on September 5, 2023, at Bethany Health Care and Rehab Center, Dekalb, IL.

Paulette Marie Annette Robert was born in Saint-Maxime, Quebec Canada to Damien and Blanche Marcil Robert on March 27, 1931. She married Joseph Real Lepage on August 23, 1958, in Sainte-Thèrëse, Quebec. They emigrated from Canada...

Sherri L. Knight-Green

Sherri L. Knight-Green

Aug 30, 2023

SHERRI L KNIGHT GREEN, 49 OF GORHAM IL. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 2023.

SHERRI WAS BORN IN DEKALB IL. TO ROBERT C. KNIGHT AND EVELYN C. (TAYLOR) KNIGHT ON AUGUST 21,1974. SHE WENT TO SCHOOL IN OREGON IL. SHERRI WORKED AS A CARE TAKER FOR MANY YEARS. 

SHE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER GRANDPARENTS, CLAUDE & MARGARET (IVERSON) KNIGHT,...

Robert H. Compton, Sr.

Robert H. Compton, Sr.

Aug 28, 2023

Robert H. Compton, 84, of Sandwich, IL went home to be with his wife on August 28, 2023. Robert was born on July 22, 1939 in Pontiac, IL to Jack Compton, Sr and Ruth Street. Robert married Marilyn Carol Morel on November 4, 1967 in Millington, IL. He was a member of the Sandwich Sportsman Club and the Wildwood Community....

Christopher J. Olson

Christopher J. Olson

Aug 27, 2023

Christopher J. Olson, 45, of Lisle, IL passed away on August 27, 2023. Chris was born on January 27, 1978 in Aurora, IL to Allen and Jenny (Bassett) Olson.

Chris was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Yorkville, IL. Chris worked with multiple Fire and EMS companies, most recently Elite Ambulance. He climbed the ladder over his career,...

Camille Frances Hanzlik

Camille Frances Hanzlik

Aug 21, 2023

Camille Frances Hanzlik, 83 of Plano, IL passed away after a brief illness on August 21, 2023 at her home with her loving neighbors by her side.Camille was born March 19, 1940 to William and Clara (Grud) Hermann. She married Alvin Hanzlik on January 23, 1965. They enjoyed 54 years together until his death in 2019.  Her primary professions were...

Stefanie L White

Stefanie L White

Aug 21, 2023

Stefanie Lynn White, 46, of Rochelle, Illinois passed away suddenly on August 21st, 2023 in Rockford, Illinois.

Stefanie was born in Dekalb, IL to Mary Jean Bridgeforth and Darrell Smith on August 11th, 1977. She graduated from Kishwaukee Community College. She was a CNA and co-owner of J&S Cab of Rochelle, Illinois. 

Stefanie is survived by her mother, Mary Bridgeforth...

Glenda J. Bloomingdale

Glenda J. Bloomingdale

Aug 14, 2023

Glenda Jean Bloomingdale (Livingston), of Davis Junction, IL, 70, born February 11, 1953, passed away on August 14, 2023 after battling cancer for 8 months. Daughter of Charles Bloomingdale and Carol (Bartelt) Bloomingdale. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School, class of 1971. Married to Leon Livingston, Jr. from December 1971 – June 1988.

Her working life was dedicated to the...

James A. Vander-Meyden

James A. Vander-Meyden

Aug 14, 2023

James A. Vander-Meyden, 59, of Dixon, IL passed away on August 14, 2023. James was born on January 27, 1964 in Harvey, IL.

There will be no services.

John P. Dombrowski

John P. Dombrowski

Aug 13, 2023

John P. Dombrowski, 37, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 13, 2023. John was born on December 30, 1985 in Colombia.

John loved spending time with his family, especially his nephew, Nicolas. He would enjoy the outdoor family barbecues. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed going to church, attending Harvest Chapel.

John is survived by his...

Patricia E. Coons

Patricia E. Coons

Jul 30, 2023

Patricia Elaine Coons passed away at her home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 76.Pat was born on November 26, 1946 in Rochelle to James and Eleanor Watson. Pat was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Gary Coons, and brothers David Watson and Larry (Sharon) Watson. She is survived by her brother James (Cathy) Watson, her...

Donald E. Green, Jr.

Donald E. Green, Jr.

Jul 29, 2023

Donald Eugene Green Jr., born in Wheeling WV, passed away peacefully at home in Yorkville IL on July 29th 2023.

Don passed after a ten month battle with cancer at age 62. He is survived by his wife, Teresa and beloved daughter, Megan. His mother, Judy Ueltschy (Bill) Champaign IL. Twin sister Debra Deremiah (Larry) Thomasboro IL. Brothers, Ed Green...

Denise L. Greenfield

Denise L. Greenfield

Jul 22, 2023

Denise Louise Greenfield, 73, of Ashton, IL passed away on July 22, 2023. Denise was born on July 17, 1950 in Rochelle, IL to Mike and Jackie (Wisman) Witzel.

Denise is a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ashton. She lived in Ashton her whole life and graduated from Ashton High School in 1968. Denise married Terry Greenfield...

Anna H. Keefer

Anna H. Keefer

Jul 19, 2023

Anna H. Keefer, 92, of Elgin, IL passed away on July 19, 2023. Anna was born in Germany on February 14, 1931.

Cremation services were provided by Beverage Family Funeral Home.

Trenton T. Page

Trenton T. Page

Jul 11, 2023

Trenton T. Page, 45, of Dixon, IL passed away on July 11, 2023. Trenton was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on May 10, 1978 to Edward and Cheryl Page.

Cremation services were provided by Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Homes.

Devona M. Kensel

Devona M. Kensel

Jul 11, 2023

Devona M. Kensel, 82, of Plano, IL passed away on July 11, 2023. Devona was born on February 1, 1941 in Aurora, IL to Herman and Mary (Lindholm) Cheney. 

Devona enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family, especially going to the grandkids sporting events. 

Devona is survived by 2 sons, James (Cara) Kensel and Robert Kensel; 3 grandchildren,...

James McCabe, Jr.

James McCabe, Jr.

Jul 10, 2023

James B. McCabe, Jr., 86, of Dixon, IL passed away on July 10, 2023. James was born on April 29, 1937 to James and Iris McCabe.

Cremation services were provided by Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home.

Carol Joy Youngs

Carol Joy Youngs

Jun 27, 2023

Carol Joy Youngs, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 27, 2023. Celebration of life will be from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the VFW on Main Street in Sandwich, IL.

Carol was born to James and Lillian (Kodl) Mertl of Chicago, IL on March 4, 1938. She married William J. Youngs, Jr. on December...