Obituaries

Margaret (Peggy) A. Gaul

Margaret (Peggy) A. Gaul

Jun 17, 2022

Margaret (Peggy) A. Maurer Gaul, 89, of Macomb, IL, passed away June 17, 2022. She was born on September 19, 1932, in Plainfield, NJ to the late Albert and Anne E. (Yawger) Maurer.  Peggy worked in New Jersey and Illinois for the Girl Scouts of America before her retirement in Sandwich, IL and Macomb, Il. With her late husband, Terry...

Marie R. Malert

Marie R. Malert

Jun 14, 2022

Marie R. Malert, 72, of Plano, IL passed away on June 14, 2022. Marie was born on May 17, 1950 in New York. She loved to garden and walk on the beach down at her and Gary's trailer in Florida. She was always kind and helpful to anybody that needed it.

Marie is survived by her husband, Gary Malert of...

Pamela L. Wyman

Pamela L. Wyman

Jun 14, 2022

Pam Wyman passed away on June 14, 2022, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL.

Pam was born on January 25, 1951 in Highland Park, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Laline (Morse) Schinler. She graduated from Mundelein High School in 1969. Pam went on to study elementary education at Western Illinois University. She graduated in 1973.

On June 1, 1974,...

David C. Hayes

David C. Hayes

Jun 3, 2022

David C. Hayes, 65, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 3, 2022. David was born on September 15, 1956 in Aurora, IL to Thomas A. and Mary Emma (Huss) Hayes. David was a heavy equipment operator for the local 150. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and tend to his garden. He was also a member...

James (Jim) Walter Friese

James (Jim) Walter Friese

Jun 2, 2022

James (Jim) Walter Friese, 87,  of Sandwich , IL was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  He was born on the family farm in Stewardson, IL, on September 8, 1934, the son of Walter Harold and Florence Elisa Carolina Friese (Buesking).  James attended Trinity Lutheran...

Cecile Ann Ernest

Cecile Ann Ernest

May 30, 2022

Cecile Ann Ernest, 83, of Plainfield, Illinois passed away on May 30, 2022. Cecile was born on August 21, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Leo and Bernice Osinski. Cecile was a parishioner at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Brookfield, and later in retirement a member at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich, IL. She owned Fleetwood Florist with...

Alvin E. Kennedy, Sr.

Alvin E. Kennedy, Sr.

May 30, 2022

Alvin E Kennedy, Sr. , born December 4, 1933, transitioned from this life on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the age of 88.   He moved to Elgin, IL from Jackson, TN, and was employed at the Woodruff and Edwards Foundry on State Street in Elgin for many years. He then spent the rest of his life employed as a...

Debra Larson

Debra Larson

May 24, 2022

Debra “Debbie” Ann Larson, 63, of Sandwich, IL passed away at home on May 24, 2022.    Debbie was born on July 23, 1958 in Aurora, IL to Thomas and Kay (Edwards) Libby. In 1980   Debbie met Bruce Larson, they were married on May 24, 1986 and spent 24 happy years together until his death on January 3, 2011. ...

Carol L. Spears

Carol L. Spears

May 23, 2022

Carol L. Spears, 76, of Plano, IL passed away on May 23, 2022. Carol was born on December 26, 1945 in Sandwich, IL to Shelty and Emma (Elza) Jones. Carol was an Avon lady for 45+ years, which she took over for her mom. She loved the Chicago Cubs and Bears. She also enjoyed playing Canasta for over 50 years...

Jane T. Caseley M.D.

Jane T. Caseley M.D.

May 20, 2022

Jane T. Caseley, M.D., 79, of Somonauk, IL passed away on May 20, 2022. Jane was born on November 4, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dr. Donald and Mary Elizabeth (Gorrell) Caseley. Jane was a graduate of Indiana University and University of Illinois, Chicago. She worked as an ER doctor at Illinois Masonic Hospital, Chicago Thorek Hospital in Chicago, as...

Gregory Scott Nystrom

Gregory Scott Nystrom

May 18, 2022

Gregory Scott Nystrom, 64, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 18, 2022. Greg was born on June 21, 1957 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to Frederick and Elaine (Anderson-Bell) Nystrom. Greg liked golfing, woodworking, home repair and hiking. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and was always involved with his grandkids activities.

Greg is survived by...

Heather C. Rohde

Heather C. Rohde

May 14, 2022

Heather Christine Rohde, 34, of Dekalb, IL passed away unexpectedly on May 14th, 2022. Heather was born on December 23rd,1987 in Berwyn, IL. The daughter of Donna Jean (Adamcyk) Rohde and Jason Rohde. Heather’s greatest and proudest accomplishment was her son, Lorenzo. She loved him dearly, and he was the center of her world. Heather completed her GED in 2011....

Richard "Rick" D. Stahl

Richard "Rick" D. Stahl

May 7, 2022

Richard “Rick” Dean Stahl, 63, of Plainfield, IL passed away on May 7, 2022. Rick was born June 18, 1958 in Sandwich, IL to Everett “Butch” and Etta (Weber) Stahl. Rick was a 1976 graduate of Sandwich High School and 1980 graduate of SIU, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation and Aircraft Maintenance.  His first true passion was his family...

Michelle D. Prentice

Michelle D. Prentice

May 7, 2022

Michelle D. Prentice, 64, of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully at home with her family on May 7, 2022. Michelle was born on October 28, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Wayne and Donna (Vaughn) Black. They resided in Manito, IL before making the move to Sandwich, IL. Michelle was a Sandwich High School graduate and worked for Caterpillar most of...

Jean Scorsone

Jean Scorsone

May 4, 2022

Jean Scorsone, 101, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 4, 2022. Jean was born on March 4, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Lena (Geraci) Scorsone. (deceased)

This picture of Jean is current!  All that knew her were convinced that her youthful look was a perfect reflection of her young heart, mind and spirit. Jean, or Auntie Jean...

Joseph E. Jung

Joseph E. Jung

Apr 21, 2022

Joseph E. Jung, 69, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 21, 2022. Joseph was born on July 15, 1952 in Evanston, Illinois to Joseph and Mary (McGinn) Jung. Joseph owned the Color Inn paint store in Lombard, IL for 24 years. He was also a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. He was a fan of and...

Marilyn Carol Compton

Marilyn Carol Compton

Apr 17, 2022

Marilyn Carol Compton, 76, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 17, 2022. Marilyn was born on June 9, 1945 in Sandwich, IL to Kenneth and Ruby (Reese) Morel. Marilyn was a homemaker, enjoyed watching WWE and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Bob Compton, Sr.; 1 son, Ken (Elizabeth) Compton of...

Gary Edward Sopoci

Gary Edward Sopoci

Apr 16, 2022

Ret. Major Gary Edward Sopoci, 76, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 16, 2022 at Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Gary was born on February 7, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Samuel and Joanne (Postelnick) Sopoci. Gary and Anna were married 54 years.  He also resided in Northlake and Oak Park, IL.  They are strong believers in supporting...

Jerry R. Repko

Jerry R. Repko

Apr 12, 2022

Jerry R. Repko, 79, of Shabbona, IL passed away on April 12, 2022. Jerry was born on November 29, 1942 in Streator, IL to George and Margorie (Coyle) Repko. He was a 1960 Streator High School graduate and was president of the student council. He was born in Streator but lived most of his life in Aurora, IL. He joined...

Judith C. Christian

Judith C. Christian

Apr 5, 2022

Judith Caroll (Olson) Christian, 83, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 5, 2022 in Dekalb, IL. Judith was born in Geneva, IL on November 29, 1938 to Manley and Mildred Olson. She was later raised by Elmer and Emma Henderson, after the death of her mother. She attended school in Hinckley, IL. Judy married Ernest Christian on August 20,...