Obituaries

Michael L. Shoger

Michael L. Shoger

Dec 6, 2008

Michael L. Shoger, 61, of Rockford passed away December 6, 2008 in Rockford, Il. Michael was born January 26, 1947 in Aurora, Il. Son of Virgil and Joy Shoger. Mike had a passion for tennis, he played competitive tennis from his childhood until the late 1980's. He was well known and respected in Northern Illinois tennis circles for his competitive...

Mary R. Shefcik

Mary R. Shefcik

Dec 5, 2008

Mary R. Shefcik, 77, a resident of Oregon for 18 years passed away December 5, 2008 at her home surrounded by family. Mary was born October 8, 1931 in Mineola, N.Y., daughter of James and Helena Paterson. She married Paul Shefcik on April 12, 1958 in Chicago, Il.. Mary enjoyed music, arts and crafts. Survivors include her husband, Paul of...

Betty G. Wirth

Betty G. Wirth

Nov 29, 2008

Betty G. Wirth, 86, of Freeport, formally of Ashton passed away November 29, 2008 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Betty was born January 3, 1922 in Ashton, Il. daughter of Adam and Anna Witzel. She married Raymond Wirth May 31, 1941 in Palmyra, Mo. She is survived by one son, Jon (Joy) Wirth of Freeport, Il.; one sister, Phyllis...

Alfred Welch Booty

Alfred Welch Booty

Nov 26, 2008

Alfred W. Booty 63,of Sandwich passed away at his home on November 26th 2008. Memorial service will be December 3rd 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich Chapel. Visitation will be same day from 4:00 p.m. till the time of service.

Laura G. Thornton

Laura G. Thornton

Nov 26, 2008

Laura G. Thornton, 90, of Rochelle passed away November 26, 2008 at home surrounded by family. Laura was born April 8, 1918 in Creston, Il. daughter of Calvin and Florence Long. She married Gale Thornton on November 6, 1942 in Kahoka, MO. Survivors include her husband, Gale; two daughters, Catherine Lee (George) Carey of Elizabethton, Tenn. and Jennifer Kim Thornton...

Michael Lawrence Fielding

Michael Lawrence Fielding

Nov 18, 2008

Michael Lawrence Fielding, 26, of Houston, TX., formally of Rochelle, IL., passed away in Houston. Michael was born May 25, 1982 in Sterling, Il., son of Robert and Joann Fielding. Michael was preparing to attend school for special effects in the movie industry. He loved to write music and poems and perform music. He was a true Rock Star. He...

Jeremy Cromwell

Jeremy Cromwell

Nov 17, 2008

Jeremy Cromwell 33, of Somonauk passed away at his home. There will be no Public services held.

Mark A. Baker

Mark A. Baker

Nov 17, 2008

Mark A. Baker 18, of Buda, IL. formally of Somonauk passed away at Perry Memorial Hospital Princeton, IL following an automobile accident. Funeral services will be monday November 24th 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich interment to follow to Oak Ridge Cemetery Sandwich. Visitation will be held same day from 10:00 a.m. till the time...

Lerman S. ( Speedy ) DeSpain

Lerman S. ( Speedy ) DeSpain

Nov 12, 2008

Lerman S. ( Speedy ) DeSpain 77, of Sandwich passed away November 12th 2008 at Provena Mercy Ctr. Hospital Aurora. Funeral service will be Sunday November 16th 2008 at 2:00 P.M. At our Sandwich Chapel, interment to follow to Oak Ridge Cemetery Sandwich. Visitation will be Saturday November 15th 2008 at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m.

Verla Masear

Verla Masear

Nov 7, 2008

Verla Masear 96, of Sandwich passed away November 7th 2008 at her home. Funeral services will held November 11th 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church Somonauk at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation same day at the church starting at 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery

Donna Jean Lux - Shazer

Donna Jean Lux - Shazer

Nov 4, 2008

Donna J. Lux - Shazer 68 of Sandwich passed away at Provena Mercy Ctr. Aurora. Visitation will be Sunday November 9, 2008 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.at the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich Illinois. Her wish was for no formal funeral service. Lunchean will be served after 3:00 p.m. at the Wildwood Hall. Sandwich.

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Nov 3, 2008

Patricia Johnson 64, of Sandwich passed away November 3rd 2008 at Valley West Community Hospital Sandwich. Services will be Saturday November 8th 2008 at the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich Illinois.Interment to follow at OakRidge Cemetery Sandwich. Visitation will be at the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich Illinois 4-7 p.m. Friday November 7th 2009

"Sally" L.M. Vogeler

"Sally" L.M. Vogeler

Nov 3, 2008

“Sally” L.M. Vogeler, 84, of Ashton, passed away November 3, 2008 at Franklin Grove Nursing Center. Sally was born October 29, 1924 in Dixon, Il., daughter of Jesse and Nettie (Nicklaus) Sarver. She married Arland Vogeler July 14, 1942 in Ashton, Il. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn (Merle) Meurer of Ashton; one son, Richard Vogeler Sr. of Rockford;...

Clark "Artie" Lawrence

Clark "Artie" Lawrence

Nov 1, 2008

Clark "Artie" Lawrence 56, of Aurora, IL passed away peacefully at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center after a long illness on November 1, 2008. Born May 23, 1952 in Sycamore, IL, he was the son of Katherine and Arthur (King) Lawrence. He left school early to enlist in the Army.He worked for the grainery in Creston, Bernie Robertson's cattle farm...

Gina Marie Negron

Gina Marie Negron

Oct 28, 2008

Gina M.Negron 38, of Plano passed away at St. Anthony's Medical Ctr. Rockford. Her memorial service are pending.

Major Morris Sr.

Major Morris Sr.

Oct 17, 2008

Major Morris Sr. 79 of Plano passed away at his home on October 17th 2008. Funeral service will be held Tuesday October 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at our Sandwich Chapel. Interment will follow to Little Rock Twp Cemetery Plano. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service.

Jeffrey Siebert

Jeffrey Siebert

Oct 16, 2008

Jeffrey Siebert 37, passed away October 16, 2008. Memorial service will be held Wednesday Oct 22nd 2008 at 12 noon at Our Saviors Lutheran Church Sandwich with a Memorial visitation from 11:00 a.m. till the time of service.

Max L. Schultz

Max L. Schultz

Oct 16, 2008

Max L. Schultz, 88, of Buffalo Grove, passed away October 16, 2008 at Addolorata Villa Franciscan Communities surrounded by his family. Max was born July 6, 1920 in Chicago. After graduating from Kelvyn Park H.S. Chicago he attended the Columbia School of Broadcasting, Chicago. He served in Europe during WWII as a staff Sargent in the U.S. Army. He was...

David Pedigo

David Pedigo

Oct 13, 2008

David Pedigo 61, of Sandwich passed away October 13th 2008. Visitation will be Wednesday October 15th 2008 from 4-7 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at the Beverage Family Funeral home Sandwich Chapel.

Iilene Adele Voga

Iilene Adele Voga

Sep 30, 2008

Iilene A. Voga 89, of Sandwich passed away September 30, 2008 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. Funeral service will be Saturday October 4th 2008 at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be same day from 1:30 p.m. till the time of service.