Obituaries

Thomas J. Boyne

Thomas J. Boyne

Jan 15, 2023

Thomas J. Boyne, age 89, of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully at home on January 15. He was born August 4, 1933 in Aurora, IL, the son of John and Evelyn (Richardson) Boyne.

Tom was a 1953 graduate of East Aurora High School. He retired from Iron Workers Union Local 393 where he was a member since 1970. Tom was a member of St. George Byzantine Catholic...

Janet A. Hallstrom

Janet A. Hallstrom

Jan 11, 2023

Janet Arlene (Ford) Hallstrom, 89, of Sandwich, IL, was welcomed to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2023. Janet was born to Lawrence Russell Ford, Sr. and Mary Ann (Wallis) Ford of Sandwich, at Woodward Memorial Hospital. She graduated valedictorian of the class of 1951 from Sandwich Township High School. Janet married Thomas Hal Hallstrom...

Clarence L. Freeland

Clarence L. Freeland

Jan 10, 2023

Clarence L. Freeland, 87, of Mendota, IL passed away on January 10, 2023. Clarence was born on February 21, 1935 in Sandwich, IL to Robert and Olive (Datschetski) Freeland. Clarence worked at Barber Green in Aurora, IL for 19 years. He then went on to work for the City of Sandwich until his retirement. He enjoyed working on small engines, fishing, and...

Barbara J. Cargill

Barbara J. Cargill

Jan 9, 2023

Barbara J. Cargill, 89, of Ashton, IL passed away on January 9, 2023. Barbara was born on February 23, 1933 in Vienna, IL to Robert and Glady (Reagan) Fitzgerald. Barbara believed in Christ and let everyone know it. She was always ready to help anyone in need. Her greatest pastime was telling friends about her grandkids and great grandkids.

Barbara...

Pauline R. Loos

Pauline R. Loos

Jan 8, 2023

 

Pauline R Loos, born 08/19/1925 in Madison Wi. to Simon and Charlotte Rolsted. Passed at the home of her daughter on 01/08/2023.   Pauline grew up in Barron, Wi until the family moved to Waukesha, Wi. She graduated from the Kahler Nursing School, and was an RN for her whole working career. She met, and married John C. Loos...

James (Jim) J. Gottberg Sr.

James (Jim) J. Gottberg Sr.

Jan 6, 2023

James (Jim) J. Gottberg Sr. passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1948 in Aurora, IL to Herbert and Mabel (Watkins) Gottberg. 

Jim married Denise Lynn Van Kirk on September 22, 1990 at the gazebo in downtown Sandwich. After many faithful years as a Caterpillar employee, he retired in 2003. Jim was also the proud owner of Jim’s Computer...

Joseph R. Lepage

Joseph R. Lepage

Jan 3, 2023

Joseph Real Lepage, 89, of Leaf River, IL. passed away on January 3, 2023 at Bethany Rehab Center, Dekalb, IL.

Joseph Real Lepage was born Bonaventure, Quebec Canada to Francois Xavier and Marie Lepage on September 19, 1933. He went to school at Three Rivers Academy in Trois-RiviËres, QuÈbec. He married Paulette Marie Annette Roberts on August 23, 1958 in...

Carol L. Williams

Carol L. Williams

Jan 2, 2023

Carol Lou Williams, 86, of Sandwich, IL, went home to Glory with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Carol was born on March 15, 1936 to Ralph and Inga Paden of Sandwich, IL, at Woodward Memorial Hospital on North Main Street.

Carol was a graduate of Sandwich Township High School, Class of 1954.

Carol met the new...

Kenneth "Ken" D. Larson

Kenneth "Ken" D. Larson

Dec 29, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” Donald Larson, age 69, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away, December 29th, 2022, in Sugar Grove, IL. He was born December 18th, 1953, in Sandwich, IL to Donald and Luella Larson. He was a graduate from Sandwich High school. Ken loved working at flea markets, collecting antiques and spending time with his family – especially his...

George Kalina

George Kalina

Dec 23, 2022

George Kalina, 76, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 23, 2022. George was born on January 21, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Stephen and Maria (Hezer) Kalina. George migrated to the US in 1972 to Chicago sponsored by his aunt and uncle. He met a Hungarian family from Sandwich by accident at Starved Rock State Park, which caused him...

Ashton P. Laatz

Ashton P. Laatz

Dec 22, 2022

It is with our deepest sorrow, we announce that Ashton Phillip Laatz passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2022. He was 18.     Ashton Was born on April 19, 2004 in Aurora Illinois.  He recently graduated high school in Oswego.  Ashton was known as a gentle giant with a big heart who genuinely cared about people. He loved going fishing with...

Leslie D. Chapman

Leslie D. Chapman

Dec 22, 2022

Leslie Dean Chapman, 84, of Sandwich, Illinois was called home on December 22, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1938, to Archie and Eleanor Chapman in Bloomer, Wisconsin. He married Janet Voss on February 1, 1958, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Early in their marriage, Les helped build their first house on Chapman Road in Chippewa Falls, a street named...

Jerry E. Stegmann

Jerry E. Stegmann

Dec 18, 2022

On December 18th, after years of battling cancer, Jerry Eugene Stegmann left his family and many friends at the age of 65. Since December 18th was his dad’s birthday in heaven, we truly believe his Dad came to take him home.

Jerry, aka “Thunder”, was born September 12th, 1957, and was a fun loving man. He had a quick comical...

Gloria D. Parker

Gloria D. Parker

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria D. Parker, 88, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of West Frankfort, IL, passed away on December 16, 2022. Gloria was born on May 20, 1934 in Sheffield, AL to James Garfield and Dezzie Arseno (Kimbrell) Inmon. Gloria married Eldridge “Bud” Parker on September 23, 1950 in Fulton, MS. They lived in Alabama before moving to Chicago, IL in 1956.

Gloria...

Jonathan A. Williams

Jonathan A. Williams

Dec 16, 2022

Jonathan “Jon” Alan Williams, 72, of Sandwich, Illinois went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2022. Jon was born on December 2, 1950 in Asheville, North Carolina to Mark and Betty Williams.

 

Jon is survived by his daughter, Melissa McDonald of Linton, Indiana; daughter, Sarah Williams of Sandwich; daughter, Rachael Williams of Sandwich;...

Robert L. Heckman

Robert L. Heckman

Dec 15, 2022

Robert L. Heckman, 34, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 15, 2022. Robert was born on December 14, 1988 at Copley in Aurora , IL to Robann Eichelberger.

He is survived by His mother, Robann; Sister, Rebecca (Peter Lopez) Heckman of Sandwich, IL; Niece and nephew, Rayna Lopez and Riley Heckman; a son Dylan; Aunt, Rita (Skip) Osborne of...

Mary E. Wetzel

Mary E. Wetzel

Dec 13, 2022

Mary E. Wetzel, 81, of Ashton, IL passed away on December 13, 2022. Mary was born on October 29, 1941 in Franklin Grove, IL to Maurice and Willa (Smith) Hussey. Mary graduated from Franklin Grove High School class of 1960. Mary married Robert Wetzel on February 24, 1962. She was also a life member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin...

Kimberly M. Osborne

Kimberly M. Osborne

Dec 9, 2022

Kimberly Marie Osborne, 46, of Earlville, IL passed away on December 9, 2022. Kimberly was born on March 5, 1976 in Aurora, IL to William and Patricia (Calkins) Klein. She is graduated from West Aurora High School. Kim married Scott Osborne on May 12, 2001 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora, IL. Earlier in life, Kim enjoyed work at...

Harold "Bud" R. Zabel

Harold "Bud" R. Zabel

Dec 9, 2022

Harold “Bud” R. Zabel, 58, of Plano, IL passed away on December 9, 2022. Bud was born on October 23, 1964 in Aurora, IL to Harold and Grace (Laubis) Zabel. Bud worked construction throughout a lot of his life and has worked as a merchandiser for Coca Cola for the last 15 years. He was a Chicago Bears fan and...

Janiece L. Kreider

Janiece L. Kreider

Dec 7, 2022

Janiece L. Kreider, 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Janiece was born on July 14, 1961 to Charles and Josephine (Backos) Ryba. She was the eldest of 5 children and the epitome of a big sister. She was thoughtful, candid, and unapologetically protective.

Janiece found beauty in everything. A fixer of all things, she...