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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Daniel A. Sago
Apr 4, 2022
Daniel Abraham Sago, 93, of Naperville, IL passed away on April 4, 2022. Daniel was born on June 20, 1928 in Hammond, IN to Abraham and Ollie (Foltz) Sago. He enlisted in the Army Air Force during WW II in February 1946 in Davies County, KY and was discharged in March 1949.
He is survived by his son, Danny Ray...
Edward R. Fox
Apr 2, 2022
Edward R. Fox
(September 30, 1929 - April 2, 2022)
Edward R. Fox, of Leland, IL, passed away April 2, 2022, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital.
He was born in rural Somonauk, IL, on September 30, 1929, the second of seven children of Raymond and Irene Fox.
Ed grew up on the family farm north of Somonauk. He enlisted in the...
Edelyn L. Novak
Mar 31, 2022
Edelyn L. Novak, 87, of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 31, 2022. Edelyn was born on January 8, 1935 in Wheaton, IL to Michael and Regina (Rush) Beck. Edelyn was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plano, IL for 37 years. She liked to fish, coffee clutch, wheel and deal antiques as well as go to flea...
William (Bill) D. Francis
Mar 30, 2022
William (Bill) David Francis
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Bill Francis on March 30, 2022 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL of complications from Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. Bill was born on December 22, 1942 at Woodward Hospital in Sandwich, IL, which is now Willow Crest where he peacefully passed away...
James (Jim) Robert McMaster, Jr.
Mar 30, 2022
James (Jim) Robert McMaster, Jr. of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 30, 2022. Jim was born on December 17, 1948 in Sandwich, IL to James and Vivian (Mall) McMaster, Sr. Jim was almost born in the mud puddle outside Woodward Memorial Hospital, waiting to see what was next. He found his life led him to a career working alongside...
David Ralph Tippett
Mar 23, 2022
David R Tippett 70 of Rochelle passed away Mrach 23rd 2022 at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home Byron, IL
He was born on December 16th 1951 in Bloomington IL to Donald and Nora Tippett.
Funeral Services are pendin
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Linda lee Richardson-Orstead
Mar 21, 2022
Linda L. Richardson-Orstead 77 of Rochelle passed away suddenly March 21, 2022 at Rochelle Community Hospital.
She was born on January 17th 1945 in Long Beach CA to the late Raplh and Fern (Silvers) Richardson.
She leaves behind her husband Gene, her Children John and his wife Celina and her daughter Wendy she also leaves behind her granddaughters and great...
George Jones
Mar 20, 2022
George Jones, 61, of Mendota, passed away on March 20, 2022, surrounded by many of his closest loved ones.
George spent most of his life as a truck driver. A job he thoroughly loved and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the industry with others.
George’s sense of humor and sarcasm will be missed by all who knew him.
George was...
George Richard Sevenberg
Mar 16, 2022
George R. Sevenberg, 63, of Ashton, IL passed away on March 16, 2022. George was born on February 3, 1959 in Oak Park, IL to Gerald and Kathryn (Cook) Sevenberg.
George was a beloved husband, loved father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Sevenberg of Ashton, IL; Children, Ashley (Edward Wade) Dering of Lombard, IL, Andrew Sevenberg...
Sharon M. Chropkowski
Mar 14, 2022
Sharon Marie Chropkowski (nee Palm), 1937-2022, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022 in Sandwich, IL. Sharon was born to Willard and Winnifred Palm on February 6, 1937 in Chicago, IL.
Sharon was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Eugene Edward.
Our loving Mother is survived by her four children, Eugene J. (Carla) Chropkowski of Rhinelander,...
Vernon L. Randall
Mar 12, 2022
Vernon L. Randall, 89, of Rochelle, IL passed away on March 12, 2022. Vernon was born on March 11, 1933 in Finksburg, MD. Vernon was a resident of the Rochelle area for 75 years. He loved music, playing guitar and singing. He also enjoyed fishing and was an animal lover. He had a unique bond with companion animals. He was...
Jimmie Wayne Long
Mar 11, 2022
Jimmie Wayne Long, 74, of Ashton, IL, passed away on March 11, 2022. Jimmie was born on April 15, 1947 in Auburndale, FL to James and Lou Ellen (Ingram) Long. Jimmie drove truck for a living. He loved hunting and training his hunting dogs. He enjoyed cooking and shooting guns. He was a Youth Director and Deacon at Zion Baptist...
Frank A. Smith
Feb 25, 2022
Frank Smith, age 80 of Rochelle, IL, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022, while holding the hand of his wife, Betsy and embraced by the prayers of many.
He was born in Rochelle, IL on June 7, 1941, to proud parents Victor and Ellen Smith, graduated from Stillman Valley High School, and lived in the surrounding farm communities his...

