Obituaries

Dale A. Maitland

Dale A. Maitland

Oct 12, 2023

Dale A. Maitland, 83, of Somonauk, IL passed away on October 12, 2023. Dale was born on August 1, 1940 in Rockford, IL to Kenneth and Natalie (Fisher) Maitland.

Dale was a farm worker for many years until he got the job to manage a car wash. He enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He loved...

Leslie Nicolosi

Leslie Nicolosi

Oct 8, 2023

Leslie (Nick) Nicolosi, 68, of Rockford, IL, passed away on October 8, 2023 in Rochelle, IL.

 

Les was born in Rockford, IL to John A. and Lucille A. Nicolosi on June 5, 1955. He went to school at Boylan. He married Dawn Miller in Rockford. He worked as a Sales Manager for Anderson Nissan for 5 years. He also...

Jacob David Dykstra, Sr.

Jacob David Dykstra, Sr.

Oct 8, 2023

Jacob David Dykstra Sr. Nov. 5, 1942-Oct. 8,2023

 

Jake was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He was very proud of going to Lane Tech High School. After graduating he went to printing school and became a linotype operator for Gunthorp-Warren Printing Co. for 9 years . He married Birdie (Roberta Williams) in 1964 and then became a sales...

Marlene J. (Bolton) Anderson

Marlene J. (Bolton) Anderson

Oct 4, 2023

Marlene J (Bolton) Anderson, 91, of Mendota I, (Formally of Lombard I) passed away on October 4th, 2023. In Allure of Mendota (formally Heritage Manor), surrounded by her family, Marlene was born in Chicago Il to Warren B Bolton and Harriet W Bolton on November 9th, 1931.

She went to Lincoln school in Lombard, and graduated from Glenbard West in...

Mary Ellen Ross

Mary Ellen Ross

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Ellen Ross passed away on October 3, 2023 at the age of 91. She was a resident of the Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 2, 1932 in Dixon, IL. To John and Dolly (Overturf) Leonard.

She graduated from Dixon High School in 1949. She married Donald Ross in 1952. She was a homemaker...

James Kalcic, Jr.

James Kalcic, Jr.

Oct 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of James Kalcic Jr.It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of James Kalcic Jr. on the morning of October 2, 2023 in Yorkville. At the age of 64, Jim left this world to find eternal rest, surrounded by love of his children and grandchildren.Born on May 9, 1959, in Chicago, Jim was a...

Sandie S. Cargill

Sandie S. Cargill

Oct 2, 2023

Sandie S. Cargill, 72, of Franklin Grove, IL, passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side on October 2, 2023. Sandie was born on April 2, 1951, in Dixon, IL, to Kenneth and Modean (Crawford) Mall. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Rochelle, IL, since 1977. Sandie worked in the Law Office of...

William P. Lavin

William P. Lavin

Sep 29, 2023

William P Lavin, age 61, of Sugar Grove, IL, passed away on September 29, 2023, in Aurora, IL.   Bill was born in Oak Park, IL to William J Lavin and Rita Lee (Lampasona) on February 27, 1962.    Bill went to school in Wheaton, IL and he graduated from Columbia College Chicago. Bill married Cathleen Burkhart from Medford, OR...

Robert (Bob) S. Gaza

Robert (Bob) S. Gaza

Sep 26, 2023

Robert (Bob) S. Gaza, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on September 26, 2023. Bob was born on November 19, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Stephen and Adela (Lamos) Gaza. Bob was a school teacher and taught 5th grade at the Minooka Elementary School. He also taught in Alaska with his first wife, Joan. In his 30 plus years as...

Robert B. Dell

Robert B. Dell

Sep 15, 2023

Robert Dell, 97, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at The Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL.  He was born June 25, 1926, in Clarkston, WA to Mildred (Cole) and Cecil Dell.

In 1930 the family moved to Billings, MT where Cecil became the manager of the local JC Penney store. Bob attended school in Billings...

Paulette M. Lepage

Paulette M. Lepage

Sep 5, 2023

Paulette Marie Annette Lepage, 92, of Leaf River, IL. passed away on September 5, 2023, at Bethany Health Care and Rehab Center, Dekalb, IL.

Paulette Marie Annette Robert was born in Saint-Maxime, Quebec Canada to Damien and Blanche Marcil Robert on March 27, 1931. She married Joseph Real Lepage on August 23, 1958, in Sainte-Thèrëse, Quebec. They emigrated from Canada...

Sherri L. Knight-Green

Sherri L. Knight-Green

Aug 30, 2023

SHERRI L KNIGHT GREEN, 49 OF GORHAM IL. PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 2023.

SHERRI WAS BORN IN DEKALB IL. TO ROBERT C. KNIGHT AND EVELYN C. (TAYLOR) KNIGHT ON AUGUST 21,1974. SHE WENT TO SCHOOL IN OREGON IL. SHERRI WORKED AS A CARE TAKER FOR MANY YEARS. 

SHE IS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER GRANDPARENTS, CLAUDE & MARGARET (IVERSON) KNIGHT,...

Robert H. Compton, Sr.

Robert H. Compton, Sr.

Aug 28, 2023

Robert H. Compton, 84, of Sandwich, IL went home to be with his wife on August 28, 2023. Robert was born on July 22, 1939 in Pontiac, IL to Jack Compton, Sr and Ruth Street. Robert married Marilyn Carol Morel on November 4, 1967 in Millington, IL. He was a member of the Sandwich Sportsman Club and the Wildwood Community....

Christopher J. Olson

Christopher J. Olson

Aug 27, 2023

Christopher J. Olson, 45, of Lisle, IL passed away on August 27, 2023. Chris was born on January 27, 1978 in Aurora, IL to Allen and Jenny (Bassett) Olson.

Chris was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Yorkville, IL. Chris worked with multiple Fire and EMS companies, most recently Elite Ambulance. He climbed the ladder over his career,...

Camille Frances Hanzlik

Camille Frances Hanzlik

Aug 21, 2023

Camille Frances Hanzlik, 83 of Plano, IL passed away after a brief illness on August 21, 2023 at her home with her loving neighbors by her side.Camille was born March 19, 1940 to William and Clara (Grud) Hermann. She married Alvin Hanzlik on January 23, 1965. They enjoyed 54 years together until his death in 2019.  Her primary professions were...

Stefanie L White

Stefanie L White

Aug 21, 2023

Stefanie Lynn White, 46, of Rochelle, Illinois passed away suddenly on August 21st, 2023 in Rockford, Illinois.

Stefanie was born in Dekalb, IL to Mary Jean Bridgeforth and Darrell Smith on August 11th, 1977. She graduated from Kishwaukee Community College. She was a CNA and co-owner of J&S Cab of Rochelle, Illinois. 

Stefanie is survived by her mother, Mary Bridgeforth...

Glenda J. Bloomingdale

Glenda J. Bloomingdale

Aug 14, 2023

Glenda Jean Bloomingdale (Livingston), of Davis Junction, IL, 70, born February 11, 1953, passed away on August 14, 2023 after battling cancer for 8 months. Daughter of Charles Bloomingdale and Carol (Bartelt) Bloomingdale. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School, class of 1971. Married to Leon Livingston, Jr. from December 1971 – June 1988.

Her working life was dedicated to the...

James A. Vander-Meyden

James A. Vander-Meyden

Aug 14, 2023

James A. Vander-Meyden, 59, of Dixon, IL passed away on August 14, 2023. James was born on January 27, 1964 in Harvey, IL.

There will be no services.

John P. Dombrowski

John P. Dombrowski

Aug 13, 2023

John P. Dombrowski, 37, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 13, 2023. John was born on December 30, 1985 in Colombia.

John loved spending time with his family, especially his nephew, Nicolas. He would enjoy the outdoor family barbecues. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed going to church, attending Harvest Chapel.

John is survived by his...

Patricia E. Coons

Patricia E. Coons

Jul 30, 2023

Patricia Elaine Coons passed away at her home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 76.Pat was born on November 26, 1946 in Rochelle to James and Eleanor Watson. Pat was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Gary Coons, and brothers David Watson and Larry (Sharon) Watson. She is survived by her brother James (Cathy) Watson, her...