Nicole (Nikki) Marie Long
Jan 16, 2021
Nicole Marie Long 43 of Ashton, IL passed away in the home January 16TH 2021 surrounded by family. She was born July 30th 1977 to Roderic and Barbara (Glaser) Mallaro in Dubuque, IA
Graduate of RTHS 1995. Received her RN from Kishwaukee College 2003
Attended Grace Fellowship Church, served as Youth Leader, served in multiple ministries of the church. Loved...
Theodore Roswell Swanson
Jan 12, 2021
Theodore Roswell Swanson, age 81, formerly of Bristol, Illinois and Bonita Springs, Florida, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, surrounded by his daughters. Ted was born in Chicago, Illinois on February, 27, 1939, grew up in Skokie and attended Niles Township High School, where he developed life long friendships with “The Boys.” Ted’s contagious personality and gift of...
James (Jim) M. Peerboom
Jan 10, 2021
James (Jim) M. Peerboom, 88, unexpectedly gained his wings to be with his wife, Donna, peacefully at his home with his oldest daughter Sandy (she was his rock) who has been taking special care of him since our mother passed (October 2nd, 2017) , on January 10, 2021. Sandy was his best friend.
He was born to Henry and Margaret...
Betty Joyce Wade
Jan 9, 2021
Betty Joyce (Luttrell) Wade, age 88 of Sandwich, IL, passed away at Cedarhurst of Yorkville on January 9, 2021. She was born April 3, 1932, in Sandwich at 3 rd and Green Street. Betty, along with her parents and siblings, lived in Somonauk until a house fire took their home. When Betty told the story, she would tell you that she watched...
Victor T. Christopherson
Dec 25, 2020
Victor T. Christopherson, 65, of Somonauk, IL passed away on December 25, 2020. Victor was born on June 13, 1955 in Aurora, IL to Melvin and Rose (Johnson) Christopherson. He graduated from Sandwich High School in the class of 1973 and graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, music, stock-trading and playing cards. He loved spending...
Carl F. Gustafson
Dec 24, 2020
Carl F. Gustafson, 67, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 24, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Carl was born on November 24, 1953 in Esmond, IL to Stanley and Marjorie (Aucock) Gustafson. He was born and raised in Esmond where he completed grade school. He graduated high school from Rochelle Township High School and obtained his associates degree...
Jessica Anne Gottberg
Dec 22, 2020
Jessica Anne Chaplin Gottberg, 38, passed away at her mother's home on December 22, 2020 after several years of battling cancer. She was a strong and courageous young woman who never let her illness show or get her down. Loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by many.
Dale R. Shatters
Dec 17, 2020
Dale Robert Shatters (Pa), age 69, passed away at home on the morning of December 17th, 2020.
After growing up on a farm, enjoying success as a basketball star, and designing tractors during an honorable 40-year career at Caterpillar, Dale retired to the good life with his wife Jeannie, traveling, motorcycling, fishing on his Mississippi River, and watching his children...
Donna J. Kane
Dec 11, 2020
Donna Kane, 87 years of age, passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020 at home surrounded by family.
Donna was married to Joan (Spang) Kane for 67 years. They have four daughters, Candy (Robert) Whitfield, Sandy Kane, Cheri (Andy) Kuntz, and Sue (Scott) Smith. Donna was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Donna loved to collect cars, listen to...
Robert (Bob) Knight
Dec 11, 2020
Robert (Bob) Knight was born in Fairmont, WV on April 18, 1943 and died in Morgantown, WV from complications of the COVID-19 virus on December 11, 2020. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Lurene (Laurie), his son Terry Knight of Aurora, IL and his daughter Karen Wendeler of New Castle, DE and his sister, Carol Gneckow...
Marlene A. Becker
Dec 7, 2020
Marlene A. Becker, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 7, 2020 at home peacefully with family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Marlene was born on October 10, 1941 in Aurora, IL to John and Cathryn (Burgholzer) Kellett. She married Richard G. Becker and they just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 8, 2020. She graduated...
James (Jim) Edward DeLay
Dec 5, 2020
James (Jim) Edward DeLay 90, passed away at his home which he had built in Sheridan, IL December 5, 2020. He was born November 23, 1930, to John H. (Jack) and Olive (Kanneberg) DeLay in Rogers Arkansas. He started work at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL. Drafted into the Army in 1951. he married the love of his life Myrtle Armitage...
Robert Alan Provancal
Nov 29, 2020
Robert (Corky) Alan Provancal, 65, passed peacefully at his home in Sandwich, IL on November 29, 2020. Robert was born on January 25, 1955, in Evergreen Park to Robert J. Provancal and Marlene (Miller) Provancal. He grew up in Lockport, IL. In life, Robert enjoyed traveling to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and spending time with family. He is...
Ralph George Gleissner
Nov 27, 2020
On Friday, November 27, 2020, Ralph Gleissner, a treasured husband, proud father of five boys and beloved grandpa of 10 grandchildren, passed away at the age of 74.
Ralph was born on December 8, 1945 in Albany, Oregon to Ralph and Donna (Harley) Gleissner. He attended Rochelle High School where he played on their undefeated championship football team, earning the...
Lori Anne Schultz
Nov 26, 2020
Lori Ann Schultz 55 passed away Thursday November 26th, 2020. Lori was born on September 25th 1965 in Aurora to Sharon Rogers and Larry Bain. She grew up in Big Rock, IL. Lori enjoyed spending her days antiquing. She is survived by her parents Sharon Rogers of Big Rock IL and Larry Bain of Southern Illinois. Brother Ken (Catherine) Rogers...
Malcolm George Linklater
Nov 24, 2020
Malcolm George Linklater, 87, of Millington, IL passed away on November 24, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Milton and Rachael (Carter) Linklater. He served in the US Army between 1953 and 1955. He married the late Janice Louise (Witt) Linklater on March 16, 1974 in Cicero, IL and spent the next 44 years...
Jane Ann Engel
Nov 23, 2020
Jane A. Engel, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation after a short illness. She was a music teacher for many years at area schools.
Mrs. Engel was born August 25, 1935 in Oak Park, IL, to Homer and Doris (Patterson) Torreyson. She married Charles R. Engel on June 8, 1957...
Charlotte Elizabeth Henert
Nov 19, 2020
Charlotte Elizabeth Henert, 96, of Ashton, IL passed away on November 19, 2020 in Franklin Grove, IL. Charlotte was born on December 5, 1923 in Nachusa, IL on her family farm to Roy and Maude (Eicholtz) Crawford. She married Duane Henert on March 22, 1947. She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife her entire life. She loved to garden in...
Joyce E Tarrance
Nov 16, 2020
Joyce E (Spears) Tarrance, 85, of Earlville died Nov. 16, 2020 at Heritage Heath in Mendota, IL. A memorial service pending. Arrangements are being handled by the Beverage Family Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL. Mrs. Tarrance was born January 7, 1935 in North Hurricane Township, Fayette County, IL. to Laurel and Cecilia (Rich) Spears. She married Silas Tarrance on...
Adrianna Nevarez
Nov 16, 2020
Adrianna Nevarez 49, 0f Sandwich passed away November 16th 2020 at Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb. She was born on Mark 14th 1971 in Durango Mexico to Jose' and Maria (Sanchez) Marrufo. Funeral Services will be held December 5th 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Beverage Family Funeral Home 104 Terry St Sandwich, IL. with Deacon Edwardo Murillo officiating
Visitation will be...