Sam "Doc" Ruzick, Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Sam "Doc" Ruzick Jr
Sam "Doc" Ruzick Jr, 78, of Millbrook, IL passed away on January 23, 2024, in Aurora, IL.
Born on September 22, 1945, in Deadwood, SD, Sam was the son of Sam and Francis (Hargraves) Ruzick. His roots in the Black Hills of South Dakota cultivated a deep love for the outdoors. An accomplished fisherman,...
Teresa V. Viland
Jan 23, 2024
Teresa V. Viland, 96, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Teresa was born on September 12, 1927 in Enfield, IL, the daughter of Lawrence and Sarah (Driscoll) Unfried. One of eleven children.
On September 8, 1948, she married Arthur Boeger and they had 5 children together, Bernard, Donna, Diane, Timothy and Bruce. Arthur passed away on December...
Hector Z. Amador
Jan 21, 2024
Hector Z. Amador, 78, of Rochelle, IL passed away on January 21, 2024 in Rochelle, IL. Hector was born on February 11, 1945 in Mexico to Augustine and Amelia (Tolentino) Amador.
Hector moved from Mexico at the age of 10 to Texas, and he eventually migrated up to Rochelle. He worked at Del Monte for 36 years. He enjoyed fishing, barbecuing...
Jeffrey M. Hacker
Jan 20, 2024
Jeffrey M. Hacker, 60, of Leland, IL passed away on January 20, 2024. Jeff was taken too soon. He was born on July 24, 1963 in Hinsdale, IL to Donald Hacker and Betty McClure.
Jeff's career in HVAC was fulfilling for him knowing he was helping others. He shared his vast knowledge with his coworkers whom he considered family. He was...
Glenn J. Rawers
Jan 11, 2024
Glenn J. Rawers, 78, of Sandwich, IL passed away on January 11, 2024. Glenn was born on October 28, 1945 in Evergreen Park, IL to Elmer and Evelyn (Hucksold) Rawers. Glenn married Arlene LaBuda and they’ve spent 55 years together.
Glenn served in the US Army from 1965-1967. He was also a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church...
Gary Raymond Arends
Jan 8, 2024
Our much loved brother and friend, Gary Raymond Arends, passed away in his home in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on January 8, 2024. Gary was born on July 25, 1940 and grew up in Rochelle, Illinois. He is survived by his sisters Roxann Weber (George) and Yvonne Kyler (Russ) as well as three nephews, Mark Andrist; Scott Andrist (Erin), Ryan Andrist...
Robert (Bob) T. Minnick
Jan 6, 2024
Robert (Bob) T. Minnick, 59, of Kirkland, IL passed away on January 6, 2024. Bob was born on January 9, 1964 in Aurora, IL to Dale and Caroline (Jurikobic) Minnick.
Bob is a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich, IL and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Aurora. He loved taking pictures...
Dennis Craig Dori
Jan 5, 2024
Dennis C. Dori, 82, of Sandwich, IL passed away on January 5, 2024. Dennis was born on December 7, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Joseph Dori Jr. and Ellen Leon.
Dennis married Judith Lynne Rash on April 29, 1961.
Dennis worked in sales in packaging graphics. He was also a Charter Captain and owned and operated a charter in the...
Helen Henderson
Jan 4, 2024
Helen Henderson, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on January 4, 2024. Helen was born on May 14, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to Martin and Nova (Allen) Nemes.
Helen loved spending time with her family and dog “Hotchie”. She was also an avid gardener.
Helen is survived by 3 children, Dan (Lisa) Henderson of Sandwich, IL, Gail Walz of Sandwich,...
Charles "Chuck" W. Pfaff
Jan 4, 2024
Charles “Chuck” W. Pfaff, age 73, of Sandwich, IL, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on July 3, 1950, in Hinsdale, IL, to Vinson and Hilda (Schultz) Pfaff.
Chuck was a 1968 graduate of Naperville Community High School. In his younger...
Laura A. (Ratledge) Welbourne
Dec 28, 2023
Laura A. (Ratledge) Welbourne, 69, Pekin Il passed away December 28, 2023 at Carle Health Hospital in Peo, Il with her loving family at her side. She was born April 7th, 1954 in Pekin Il to Lawrence E. (Gene) Ratledge and Verna D. (Gosnell) Ratledge. She married William (Bill) D. Welbourne Jr on December 26th, 1994, She went to Pekin...
Bradley Allen Cook
Dec 27, 2023
The family of Bradley Allen Cook (49) is deeply saddened to announce his passing on December 27th, 2023, in Peoria, Illinois.
Bradley was born on October 6, 1974, in Peoria, Illinois to Leslie Lee Cook and Laurie Jo Hannon.
Bradley is survived by his loving Mother; one daughter, Lauren Burger and one son, Xander Lacy; 4 sisters, Lesley (Greg) Howard,...
John Todd, Jr.
Dec 26, 2023
John “Popper” Todd Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly December 26th, 2023 at his home in Sandwich, IL.
John was born on September 22, 1960 in Sandwich, IL to John Todd Sr. and Ruth Harper.
He went to school, and graduated at Leland High School, where he was raised.
He married Kathy Gray on May 19th, 1990 and was married for...
William "Bill" Kirchhofer
Dec 24, 2023
William "Bill" Kirchhofer passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 in his home at The Meadows in Franklin Grove, Illinois.Bill was born in 1925 in Effingham County, Illinois to William and Augusta (Stuckemeyer) Kirchhofer. He married Elinor Ann Steagall on July 15, 1945 at Boca Raton Air Field, Boca Raton, Florida.Bill enlisted in the Army Air Corps the day...
Diana Gonzales
Dec 23, 2023
Our beloved Diana Gonzales, also known to many as Grandma D, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2023.
Diana Gonzales was born on July 14, 1943 in Devine, Texas to Agapito and Juanita Villarreal.
Diana Gonzales impacted the lives of many by serving others. Diana’s fun, wild, giving, one-of-a-kind, sociable, energetic, strong and courageous spirit will...
John Edward Klene
Dec 22, 2023
John Edward Klene, 81, of Rockford, Illinois, went to be in the arms of Jesus on December 22, 2023. John leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Diane Klene.
John excelled in track and field and baseball during his time in school. He graduated from Hinckley Big Rock Highschool in 1960. November 4, 1961, he married his high...
Albert (Dale) Runquist
Dec 12, 2023
(Albert) Dale Runquist, 73, of Montgomery, Illinois, left this world on December 12, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 21, 1950 in Hitt, Missouri to Charles and Estalene Runquist. He was welcomed by brother Richard and sister Carol, he later welcomed William, Donald and Florence to the family.
He married Margie Lockman April 10,1971...
Ronald D. Wilcox
Dec 5, 2023
Ronald D. Wilcox, 73, of Downers Grove, IL passed away on December 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born on July 17, 1950 in Washburn, Wisconsin to Walter and Edith (Nettleton) Wilcox.
Ronald was an avid gardener and loved to golf when he could. He also loved spending time watching UFC fights.
Left to cherish his memory...
Roemelle D. McArdle
Nov 30, 2023
Roemelle D. McArdle, age 102, moved to Ashton, IL in May of 2022 with her daughter, Dianne and granddaughter, Angela. She was born in Tunnel City, WI April 20, 1921 to Chas. Edward Snowberry and Martha (Prelipp) Snowberry and died November 30, 2023 unrelated to COVID.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held for friends and family on Saturday,...
Beverly J. (Tovrea) Lowe
Nov 29, 2023
Beverly J. (Tovrea) Lowe, 90, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 29, 2023. Beverly was born on May 13, 1933 in Vermont, IL to Lyman and Beulah (Snowden) Conrad.
Beverly married Dale Tovrea on October 5, 1951 and they spent for many wonderful years, having 4 sons, until his passing on December 3, 1996. She went on to marry...
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