Chauncey Alan Baker
Sep 23, 2022
Chauncey Alan Baker, 84, of Leland, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 23, 2022. He was born on November 4, 1937 to Hazel (Tellefson) and Chauncey Baker.
He grew up on the family farm in Leland, along with his younger sister, Sara.
His childhood education included time at the school in Rollo, IL and at a...
Michael J. Kersten
Sep 20, 2022
Michael J. Kersten, 47, of Ashton, IL passed away on September 20, 2022. Michael was born on April 20, 1975 in Rochelle, IL to Rae John and Sherryl Kersten. Michael was a member of the Ashton United Methodist Church and served as a member of the Ashton Fire Department. He graduated from Ashton High School and received his Associates from...
Jeffrey Allen Parker
Sep 19, 2022
Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Parker, 66, of Gary, Indiana passed away September 13, 2022 in Ottawa Illinois. He was born on July 20, 1956 to Lawrence and Betty (Bolin) Parker in Monroe, Louisiana. He is survived by his mother, Betty Parker; his wife, Clara Gibson-Parker; his sister, Cynthia (Daniel) Finlon; his daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Tannenbaum, along with nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
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Leonard P. Gustafson
Sep 3, 2022
Leonard Paul Gustafson (Gus), age 85, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2022 at Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, Illinois.
Leonard was born July 5, 1937 in Sycamore, Illinois, the son of Frank L. Gustafson and Olive D. (Mefferd) Gustafson.
Gus met the love of his life, Verena (Toots) in 1953. They married June 21, 1957 and had just celebrated...
Wayne Silvius
Sep 3, 2022
Wayne Silvius went to his heavenly home on September 3, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1927 in Warmolts Clinic (which was located by the river in Oregon, IL) to Ross and Nellie Silvius. His growing years were in Mt. Morris, IL where he attended school and graduated in 1946. After graduation, he went on a United Nations Relief...
Vivian J. Staton
Sep 3, 2022
Vivian J. Staton, 83, of Plano, IL passed away on September 3, 2022. Vivian was born on September 24, 1938 in Johnson City, IL to Leborn and Audrey (Russell) Jent. Vivian worked most of her years at CTS Knights and then loved working in the Middle School cafeteria. Vivian loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great...
Janet R. Kramer
Aug 24, 2022
Janet R. Kramer
October 16, 1943 - August 24, 2022
Janet R. Kramer, 78 of Rochelle, IL, passed away peacefully at her home after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Born and raised in Ashton, IL, the daughter of Chandler and Hazel (Morgan) Kime. She married Raymond W. Kramer in Rochelle, IL. She worked 20 plus years in the offices...
Stanley (Buddy/Stash) Bernot
Aug 23, 2022
Stanley ( Buddy / Stash ) Bernot went to Heaven on August 23, 2022 from his home in Sheridan, IL after battling lung cancer. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 10, 1944. For many years his family lived in the Lemont/Lockport area, then decades ago he moved to Sheridan. After graduating from Lockport Township H. S., he joined...
Evelyn C. Fell
Aug 18, 2022
Evelyn C. Fell, 93, of Rochelle, IL passed away on August 18, 2022. Evelyn was born on August 10, 1929 in Lindenwood, IL to Christopher and Helen (Wendorf) Jaeger. Evelyn married her late husband, Roger, on December 27, 1950. She was a life long member of the Lindenwood Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sewing and making mission quilts. She volunteered...
Joseph A. Cicci
Aug 18, 2022
Joe Cicci, 59, passed away in the early morning hours on Thursday August 18, 2022. After beating pancreatic cancer in 2019, only to have other complications compromise his health, he went peacefully to his Father in Heaven. However, Joe fought bravely to the very end and never gave up his love for life.
For those who knew Joe, he was unapologetically...
Keith G. Henderson
Aug 17, 2022
Keith G. Henderson, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 17, 2022. Keith was born on July 14, 1938 in Morris, IL to Lorin and Leona (Johnson) Henderson. Keith served 3 years in the US Army from 1956 to 1959. Keith worked at New Idea and when Henderson Engineering took over, he continued his employment there for 40 plus...
Kevin Jay Peterson
Aug 3, 2022
Kevin Jay Peterson, 73, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 3, 2022. Kevin was born on January 16, 1949 in Princeton, IL to George and Beth Allene (Anderson) Peterson. Kevin moved from Princeton in 1959 to Sandwich. He graduated from Sandwich High School in 1967. He was a life member of the United Church of Sandwich. He farmed all...
Rosella M. Warner (Gonnerman)
Aug 1, 2022
Rosella Mildred Warner, (Gonnerman) 84, of Ashton went peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, August 1, 2022 surrounded by family following a short battle with cancer. She was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, and community.
On May 8, 1938 Rosella was born in Sublette, IL to Glenn and Vera (Gleim) Gonnerman. She attended and graduated...
Dennis Dean Calhoun
Aug 1, 2022
Dennis Dean Calhoun was born in Gary, Indiana on January 6, 1948 and lived most of his early years in the northern Indiana area. He married Judith Alviani in 1990. The couple met at a computer users group at a local library and formed an instant bond. They shared many common interests including computers and all things electronic as well...
Brandi Nicole Fletcher
Jul 19, 2022
Brandi Nicole Fletcher, 28, of Rockford, IL passed away on July 19, 2022. Brandi was born on January 20, 1994 in Libertyville, IL to Larry Fletcher Jr. and Theresa (Brown) Mull. Brandi enjoyed crafts, swimming, as well as movies and photography.
Brandi is survived by her parents, Larry Fletcher Jr. of Ashton, IL and Theresa (Dan) Mull of IA; Her...
Grace Carolyn Dahlberg
Jul 18, 2022
Grace Carolyn Dahlberg, 96, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 18, 2022. Grace was born on November 18, 1925 in Crossville, IL to Milliage and Fleta (Davenport) Malone. Grace served as a secretary to a general in WWII. She would go on and get a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from Elmhurst College, and worked as a professional appraiser...
Linda A. Swanson
Jul 17, 2022
Linda Ann Swanson, 69, of Sandwich, IL went to be with Jesus on July 17, 2022 with her family by her side. The daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Nilsen) Hallstrom, was born May 28, 1953 in Sandwich, IL. She graduated from Sandwich High School and Northern Illinois University. She married the love of her life James (Jim) Swanson on June...
Ronald Aaron Hatton
Jul 14, 2022
Ronald Aaron Hatton, passed away unexpectedly July 14, 2022. He was born on June 8, 1955 in St. Louis. MO to Clarence (Willa) Hatton and Kathryn (Henley) Ford.
In his younger years, he worked at Barber Green in Aurora, IL. He spent the remainder of his work career at Precision Enterprises/ Amco Machine in Somonauk, IL until his retirement in...
Clarion A. Swenson
Jul 10, 2022
Clarion A. Swenson, 96, of Sandwich, Illinois, died July 10, 2022, at home. Clarion was born September 8, 1925, at home in Earlville, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Helen Swenson. He graduated from Sandwich High School and a couple years later married Norma Jean Osmund, on December 21, 1945, and they began farming in Somonauk, Illinois. They later farmed...
Barbara Sue Falk
Jul 9, 2022
Barbara Falk, 89, of Leland, IL, formerly of Aurora, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Central Dupage Hospital.
She was born on January 8, 1933 in Aurora, IL to the late Robert and Viola Blackwood.
Barbara grew up in Aurora and graduated from West Aurora High School in 1951. She met the love of her life Siegfried at...
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