Arnold "Arnie" Petersen
Jun 25, 2023
Arnold “Arnie” Petersen, 89 of Dixon, IL (formerly of Freeburg, IL) passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023. He was born on June 22, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Thomas & Gertrude Petersen.
He is survived by his children, Mark, Roger & Michelle; his grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, Samantha, Darrin, Damien & Kimberly; his great grandchildren; a sister, Erna; nieces...
Paul L. Skinner
Jun 22, 2023
He was such a gentle soul.
Paul Lee Skinner, 65, of Plano, and lately of Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, IL, passed away in his sleep on June 22, 2023 due to health complications. He was born on September 29,1958 in Sandwich, IL to Dorothy Lee and George Loring Skinner of Plano, IL. Paul attended the Plano...
Agnes H. Dunkel
Jun 21, 2023
Agnes Henriette Dunkel, 97, formerly of Forreston and Ashton, Illinois, passed away on June 21, 2023 at Liberty Court in Dixon, Illinois.
Agnes was born in Rhade, Germany to Gerhard and Josefine Busen on December 1, 1925. She married Norbert M. Dunkel on June 5, 1954 in Oglesby, Illinois. She worked as a homemaker and then for many years...
Mariam Rose Collins
Jun 20, 2023
Mariam Rose Collins, 69, passed away on June 20,2023 in Sandwich, IL.
There will be no funeral arrangements due to Mariam’s wishes.
Mariam was born Battle Creek, Michigan to Robert Wayne Herman and Alice Marcella Herman on May 8, 1954. She married David Allen Collins on September 19th,2002 in Geneva, IL. She graduated Illinois Valley Community College on May 22,2009...
Rebekah Trahant
Jun 19, 2023
Rebekah Trahant, 46, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away on June 19, 2023 at Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb Illinois.
Rebekah Trahant was born in Geneva, Illinois to Lawrence Trahant and Patricia Rice on April 20, 1977. She spent the greater part of her adult life supported by her countless friends and staff at Open Door Agency in Sandwich Illinois.
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Karen L. Wickens
Jun 16, 2023
Karen L. Wickens, 82, of Sheridan, IL passed away on June 16, 2023. Karen was born on December 3, 1940 in Rockford, IL to Francis Miller and Twila (Kruger).
Karen was a member of the Sheridan Methodist Church. She had been a Registered Nurse since 1961 and worked in Sandwich, IL from 1973 to 2005. Karen married William (Bill) Wickens...
Jacqueline (Jackie) C. McGuffey
Jun 14, 2023
Jacqueline (Jackie) Claire Butts McGuffey age 89, passed away peacefully on June 14th in Elmhurst Illinois. Jackie was born on May 12, 1934, to the late Mabel and George Butts in Naperville, Illinois. She attended Downers Grove North. Then went to work for several companies as an Office Manager until her retirement.She was preceded in death by her husband James...
Kevin M. VanPelt
Jun 12, 2023
Kevin M. VanPelt, 66, of Yorkville, IL passed away surrounded by his girls on June 12, 2023 in Naperville, IL after a battle with cancer.
He was born the youngest of nine in Aurora, IL on December 4, 1956 to parents, Ralph and Jane (Barry) VanPelt. He graduated from East Aurora High School in 1975 and later married his high...
Raymond Ben “Bird” Hall Sr.
Jun 9, 2023
Raymond Ben “Bird” Hall Sr., 74 of Sandwich, IL passed away June 9th, 2023 at his home surrounded by and in the care of loved ones. He was born November 9th, 1948 in Sandwich, IL the son of Robert Ward Hall and Rhoda Beatrice Williamson. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carolyn, His Daughter Brenda O’Neil and her...
Timothy G. Meyer
Jun 9, 2023
Timothy G. Meyer, 64, of Plano, IL passed away on June 9, 2023. Timothy was born on November 29, 1958 in Aurora, IL .
In his younger years, he was a member of the Fox Valley Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps and during his adult life he went on to become a member of the Royal-Airs Drum and Bugle Corps....
Sheryl Lynn Kapala
Jun 8, 2023
Sheryl Lynn (Ecklund)(Reed) Kapala, age 55, of Sandwich IL, Passed away on June 8th 2023 in Naperville IL. Celebration of life will be held at 12 PM on July 8th at the Sandwich Manor in Sandwich IL. Sheryl was born June 30th 1967 and was the daughter of Kenneth and Darlene Ecklund of Wooddale Illinois. She went to...
Donna R. Forbes
Jun 7, 2023
Donna R. Forbes, 83, of Bristol, IL passed away on June 7, 2023. Donna was born on October 1, 1939 in Aurora, IL to Adolph and Joyce (Bennet) Schmidt.
Donna is survived by 2 children, Jeff (Donna) Forbes of Plano, IL and Leslie (Jim d. 2020) Greene of Montgomery, IL; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (Andy) Tooley of Plano, IL, Matthew Forbes...
Andrew Liepins
Jun 6, 2023
Andrew Liepins, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 6, 2023. Andrew was born on September 5, 1937 in Latvia to Nicholas and Erna Liepins.
Andrew entered the United States Air Force after high school, serving his country with his knowledge of electronics. When he left the military, he picked up the hobby of being a race car driver,...
Ruth A. Tuftee
Jun 4, 2023
Ruth Ann Tuftee was a loving and devoted, daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She left this world too soon on Sunday June 4th, 2023 at the age of 65. She was born to Clyde and Eula Jean Olson on July 15th 1957. Before she knew it, she met her high school sweetheart and the love of her life Timothy...
RaShunáe LaShone Negre
Jun 2, 2023
RaShunáe LaShone Negre, 29, of Plano, IL passed away on June 2, 2023. Rashunáe was born on March 25, 1994 in Aurora, Illinois to Christopher Negre and Catrina Rodgers.
Rashunáe loved to make others laugh and live in the moment. She was always entertaining, singing and dancing on Tik Tok. She enjoyed watching horror and action movies, as well as...
Hilo H. Hanson
Jun 2, 2023
Hilo Haven Hanson, 72, of Plano, IL passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1949 in Rochelle, IL, the son of Trygve and Louise (Melvin) Hanson.
Hilo was united in marriage on December 21, 1974 to Ms. Susan (Sue) Sieberns (deceased August 16, 2020) and they spent the next 45 years happily together. He...
James R. White
May 30, 2023
James R. White, 76, of Sandwich, IL, passed away at home on May 30th, 2023. James was born on January 1st, 1947 to Ray and Jane (Bowe) White. Jim grew up on a farm in Oswego, IL and attended all 12 grades and proudly graduated as an Oswego Panther, Class of 1965. After graduation Jim started working at Caterpillar Tractor...
Angela K. Harmon
May 30, 2023
Angela K. Harmon, 53, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 30, 2023 at home after a brief battle with cancer. Angie was born on August 3,1969 in Sandwich, IL to Newell and Sandra (Oddson) Harmon. Angie loved watching the Cubs, the Frozen Movies, attending special outings with friends, playing UNO and listening to music from her large CD collection....
Joyce L. Lundeen
May 28, 2023
Joyce Lee Lundeen (Scerbicke, Szczerbicki), of Naperville, IL, 85 years old, beloved wife of late Richard, survived by her children Robert Lundeen (Robin Brisart), Steven Lundeen (Suzy James), Linda Kreger, Cheri Armstrong and eight grandchildren, Robert, Matt, Megan and Hannah Lundeen, Bryan and Danny Kreger, Dawn and Janell Armstrong. Joyce was the daughter of the late Julius (Lou) and Bernice...
Kirby L. Myers
May 26, 2023
Kirby Lee Myers, age 75, of Sandwich, Illinois was called home to heaven on May 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur Estel Myers and Martha Louise (Raymond) Myers, his twin sister Kathy, and his younger brother Jan Myers. He is survived by his loving wife Connie (Phillips) Myers, his children Emily (Matthew) Cannon and...