Obituaries

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...

John Michael Rowe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Vivian McMaster

Vivian McMaster

Oct 7, 2022

Vivian McMaster, 92, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 7, 2022. Vivian was born on May 27, 1930 in Sandwich, IL to Louis and Ella (Whitney) Mall. Vivian was a life member of the United Church of Sandwich. During her time residing in Prophetstown, IL she received many awards for her work at the Prophetstown United Methodist Church. She...

Timothy P. O'Dowd

Timothy P. O'Dowd

Oct 4, 2022

Timothy P. O’Dowd, 26, of Franklin Grove, IL passed away on October 4, 2022. Timothy was born on April 18, 1996 in Aurora, IL to Matthew and Betty (Groff) O’Dowd. Timothy was very outgoing, he loved rafting, canoeing, skateboarding and playing video games.

Timothy is survived by his parents, Matthew and Betty; 4 sisters, Colleen (Chad) Thiele of Elgin, IL,...

Lore Mikkau

Lore Mikkau

Oct 3, 2022

Lore Mikkau, 92, of Somonauk, IL passed away on October 3, 2022. Lore was born on September 13, 1930 in Estonia to August and Maria (Lopato) Kirs.

According to family wishes, there will be no services. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com

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Stephen D. Ayers

Stephen D. Ayers

Oct 1, 2022

Stephen Ayers, a resident of Sheridan, passed away on October 1, 2022.  Steve was the beloved husband of Nina and the loving father of Angela (David), two grandsons, Austin and Everett Ford, three step-grandchildren, Emma, Christopher and Grace Smith, two brothers, Dan and Richard (Cathy) Ayers, brother-in-law, Ronnie (Jackie) Decker and sister-in-law, Phyllis Decker and many nieces and nephews.  He...

Ethel M. Fleming (Bagg) Nutini

Ethel M. Fleming (Bagg) Nutini

Sep 26, 2022

Ethel M. Fleming (Bagg) Nutini if The Villages, FL, formerly of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, in Lady Lake, Florida at the age of 95 with her family by her side. She was born to Harry and Loretta (Gracher) Fleming in Aurora, IL on October 17, 1926.

She married Dean L. Bagg July 24, 1947 in Aurora,...

Judith A. Reese

Judith A. Reese

Sep 25, 2022

Judith A. Reese, 80, of Serena, IL passed away on September 25, 2022. Judy was born on October 9, 1941 in Sandwich, IL to Jerome and Helen (Hutchinson) Peterson. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers.

Judy is survived by 2 children, James (Peggy) Anderson of Sheridan, IL, and Step-son, Robert Reese of Ottawa, IL; 1 daughter-in-law, Michelle Reese;...