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
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
Nov 18, 2022
Perry Hubbartt, 74, of Dixon, IL passed away on November 18, 2022.
There will be no services.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nov 11, 2022
David Brunner passed away on November 11, 2022 in Dixon, IL.
There will be no services.
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
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
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...
John Michael Rowe
Nov 4, 2022
John Michael Rowe, 76, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 4, 2022. John was born on August 12, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Merna Charles and Patricia (Holt) Rowe. John served in the US Navy as a young man and went on afterwards to work as an owner operator truck driver for most of his life.
John is survived...
Roberta Jean Moutray
Oct 28, 2022
Roberta Jean (Raymond) Moutray, 86, of Plano, IL passed away on October 28, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL.
Jean was born on June 30, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin to Robert J. and Mary (Dodson) Raymond of Big Rock, IL. Jean, along with her two sisters (Pansy and Shirley) and two brothers (Robert D. and Stephen) attended Big...
David Ronald Mensch
Oct 21, 2022
David R. Mensch, 48, of Montgomery, IL passed away on October 21, 2022. David was born on June 24, 1974 in Chicago, IL to Ronald and Lori (Nowak) Mensch. David owned Full Moon Bar in Batavia, IL. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, had a passion for the Chicago Bears and loved his Great Dane, Dogee.
David is survived by his parents,...
Edward O. Plante
Oct 19, 2022
Edward Oscar Plante, 64, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 19, 2022. Ed was born on April 1, 1958 in Rantoul, IL to Eugene and Thora (DeWeese) Plante. Ed was very passionate about classic American Muscle cars, fishing, and his number one priority in his life, his family. Ed was always tinkering about in the garage, known to his...
Michael P. Beyer
Oct 14, 2022
Michael P. Beyer, 31, of Plano, IL passed away on October 14, 2022. Michael was born on November 11, 1990 in Aurora, IL to Martin and Carmen (Ramos) Beyer. Michael enjoyed his music and dancing in the kitchen with his children and fiancé, fishing, and grilling his steaks. He also enjoyed spending time with all of his children.
Michael is...
Rogene Mae Fraley
Oct 12, 2022
Rogene passed away on October 12, 2022, at home in the care of her daughter and Advent Health Hospice.Rogene was born on January 1, 1935, to Rosella (Sassaman) Hayes and Ralph Peter Hayes in Rochelle, IL. She graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1953 and the same year was voted as May Queen of the school by her peers....
Dorothy J. (Gillis) Guseman
Oct 10, 2022
Dorothy J. (Gillis) Guseman, 94, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on March 3, 1928 in Morris, IL to George and Linnie (Satter) Gillis. She retired from CTS Knights after 39 years of dedicated service. Her favorite pass time was spent sitting outside enjoying the warm sunshine. She also...
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