Obituaries

Kathie M. Pemberton

Kathie M. Pemberton

Dec 3, 2022

Kathie M. Pemberton, 63, of Rochelle, IL passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022 at Rochelle Community Hospital. Kathie was born on January 30, 1959 in Sioux City, Iowa to Norvin and Geraldine (Styles) Moss. Kathie loved to travel. Some of her favorite trips were going to visit her family, grandparents Florence and Marvin and aunt Karen and uncle Floyd...

Lorine (Lori) K. Black

Lorine (Lori) K. Black

Nov 27, 2022

Lorine K. Black, 55, of Yorkville, IL passed away on November 27, 2022. Lorine (Lori) was born on November 13, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Linda (Findlay) Olson.

Lori was very caring and a good listener, she was very artsy and liked to craft, as well as faith filled, strong willed, and humble. She liked trying new things...

Dennis J. Bielecki

Dennis J. Bielecki

Nov 27, 2022

Dennis J. Bielecki, 79, of Lombard, IL passed away on November 27, 2022. Dennis was born on August 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Veronica (Wisniewski) Bielecki.

Cremation rites to be accorded. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home.

Shirley Palm

Shirley Palm

Nov 27, 2022

Shirley Palm, 93, of Elgin, IL passed away on November 27, 2022. Shirley was born on November 13, 1929.

Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home.

Eric J. Anderson

Eric J. Anderson

Nov 26, 2022

Eric J Anderson passed away on November 26th, 2022 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa, Illinois. He was born March 7th, 1967 in Ottawa, Illinois.

He is survived by his children, Shania Anderson (27) and Christopher Anderson (29). Their spouses Dustin Maurer and Nicole Anderson and 5 grandchildren, Micheal, Leonidas, Odin, Athena and Bjorn Anderson. His dad, ray...

Melba L. Gordon

Melba L. Gordon

Nov 26, 2022

Melba Lou Gordon, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 26, 2022. Melba was born on August 10, 1938 in Myrtle, MS to Albert Forrest and Gladys Wilma (Cooper) Rhea. Melba enjoyed camping, fishing, gaming and watching he Cubs and Sox games. She also loved family gatherings. She was a member of several social clubs.

Melba is survived by...

Geralyn K. Moore

Geralyn K. Moore

Nov 25, 2022

Geralyn K. Moore, 61, of Aurora, IL passed away on November 25, 2022. Geralyn was born on February 9, 1961 in Aurora, IL to Gerald and Beverly (Decker) Moore.

Geralyn is survived by her companion, Paul Gurley; Sister, Susan (Josh Davis) Moore; Brother, Michael (Danielle) Moore; As well as nieces, Stephanie Moore, Kaitlin Moore and Jessica (Joseph Kreye) Moore.

She...

Thelma (Joy) Joyce Yelton

Thelma (Joy) Joyce Yelton

Nov 19, 2022

Thelma Joyce “Joy” Yelton, 82, formerly from Morton, IL sadly left us on November 23, 2022.

Joy was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

Joy leaves behind one brother, Dale Tiller of Pekin, IL, along with many nieces and nephews and cousins. Joy also leaves behind three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was a wonderful mother...

Mary Ann Stevenson

Mary Ann Stevenson

Nov 19, 2022

 

Mary Ann Stevenson, 95, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 19, 2022. Mary was born on April 29, 1927 in Sandwich, IL to Forrest and Lila (Legner) Hough.

Mary Ann is survived by many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Her husband, Harold Stevenson; As well as 4 siblings, Betty (Kearns), Hugh Hough,...

Perry Hubbartt

Perry Hubbartt

Nov 18, 2022

Perry Hubbartt, 74, of Dixon, IL passed away on November 18, 2022.

There will be no services.

Vilas Meier

Vilas Meier

Nov 17, 2022

 

Vilas Arvilla Meier, 92, passed away on November 17, 2022. Vilas was born in 1930 in rural Ridott Township in Stephenson County, IL to Walter H. and Evelyn M. (Dahlmeier) Auer.

Vilas married Robert R. Meier on May 10, 1952 at St. John’s United Church in Freeport, IL. He preceded her on September 18, 1993.

She was a member,...

Fred Gaylen Starr

Fred Gaylen Starr

Nov 17, 2022

Fred Gaylen Starr, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 17, 2022. Fred was born on March 5, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Jesse and Erma (Miller) Starr. Fred was a veteran of the National Guard. He went on to work and retire from the tool and die Industry.  He was a previous member of the Moose. He had...

Nancy C. Morel

Nancy C. Morel

Nov 17, 2022

 

Nancy C. Morel, 73, of rural Sheridan, IL passed away on November 17, 2022. Nancy was born on April 17, 1949 in Sandwich, IL to Robert and Lucille Morel. She was a member of Millington Methodist Church. She received her Associate Degree from Joliet Junior College. She also received education from the Dietary Managers Association and the Illinois Department...

Sharon D. Johnson

Sharon D. Johnson

Nov 16, 2022

 

Sharon D. Johnson, 76, passed away on November 16, 2022 in St. Charles, Illinois. Sharon was born on May 25, 1946 in Aurora, IL to Leonard and Mary Alice (High) Johnson. Sharon was brilliant and multifaceted. She was a resident potter at the Sandwich Fair for many years. She was into a natural and holistic lifestyle. She had a...

Henry "Red" St. John

Henry "Red" St. John

Nov 15, 2022

Henry “Red” St. John, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 15, 2022. Born April 4, 1937 to Scott and Mae (Price) St. John in Chilhowie, VA. He grew up on a farm with three sisters and eight brothers, where he learned the meaning of hard work.

“Red’s” 6’5” frame held a gentle and caring heart with love for...

Delores L. White

Delores L. White

Nov 14, 2022

Delores LaVonne White, 72, of Rochelle, IL passed away on November 14, 2022. Delores was born on December 17, 1949 in Oregon, IL to Harold Harmon and Zada (Ware) Hitchcock. She had a lifelong passion in supporting special needs and disadvantaged children, working as a social worker and employed by Franklin Center School District, Lutheran Social Services at Nachusa, and...

David Brunner

David Brunner

Nov 11, 2022

David Brunner passed away on November 11, 2022 in Dixon, IL.

There will be no services.

Margaret Jean Slaughter

Margaret Jean Slaughter

Nov 8, 2022

Margaret Jean Slaughter, 79, after a struggling battle with cancer passed away peacefully at home. She leaves behind 4 children, Kathleen (John) Wolfe of Earlville, IL, David (Linda) Slaughter of Texas, Paul (Melanie) Slaughter of Sandwich, IL and Matthew (Jennifer) Slaughter; She also leaves behind Bertha and Kirt, who were special in her heart and in theirs: 9 grandchildren and...

Lova Joy Lunsford

Lova Joy Lunsford

Nov 6, 2022

Lova Joy Lunsford, 89, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 6, 2022. Joy was born on June 12, 1933 in Goreville, IL to Sidney and Jewel (Overstreet) Thomas. Joy was an avid reader. She also enjoyed playing cards and doing jigsaw puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Joy is survived by 3 grandchildren, Larissa (Lee)...

Vernon Bernhardt

Vernon Bernhardt

Nov 4, 2022

Vernon Edward Bernhardt "hey Vern" passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2022 at the age of 79, surrounded by his family.During the last few years, Vern had battled back from several strokes along with respiratory issues, yet it hardly showed, given his cheerful attitude and constant positive outlook on life.Over his lifetime Vern had many vocations to include, serving in...