Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Dale Lundeen

Robert "Bob" Dale Lundeen

Dec 2, 2024

Robert "Bob" Dale Lundeen, 60 passed away surrounded by family on December 2, 2024. 

Bob was a simple man, who didn't need much in life to feel rich.He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and two dogs, and in a comfortable chair while camping with close friends. 

He was a collector of all things interesting.From gadgets and drones, building models airplanes,...

Charlene B. Rydell

Charlene B. Rydell

Nov 24, 2024

Charlene B. Rydell, 89, of Plano, IL passed away on November 24, 2024. Charlene was born on January 6, 1935 in Harvard, IL to Edward and Violet (Koch) Marcks. Charlene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plano, IL, where she played piano for the church. She enjoyed shopping and loved to bake. She also exercised every week...

William (Bill) Raymond Burgholzer

William (Bill) Raymond Burgholzer

Nov 23, 2024

William (Bill) Raymond Burgholzer, 86, of Leland, Illinois, went home to our Lord and Savior on Saturday November 23 2024. 

He was born on December 14 1937 to William Sylvester and Louise Catherine Burgholzer in Aurora, Illinois spending most of his life as a resident of Sugar Grove, Illinois, later retiring to Pinellas County, Largo, Florida.

William started as a Carpenter at...

Kevon Ohme

Kevon Ohme

Nov 22, 2024

Kevon M. Ohme, 73, of Leland, IL passed away on November 22, 2024 in Sandwich, IL.

Kevon was born in Sandwich, IL to Elyot and Berline (Johnson) Ohme on July 26, 1951. He graduated in 1969 from Leland High School then attended Kishwaukee Community College. He served in the Army as a MP in the Vietnam conflict. He married Pamela Beardsley...

Mark Patton

Mark Patton

Nov 21, 2024

Mark Jacob Patton, 31, of Sheridan, IL, died Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Mark was born December 22, 1992, to Bruce Patton and Jeri Wiley (DeGroot). 

He is survived by his father, Bruce Patton of Sheridan, IL; Mother, Jeri Wiley-Degroot of Dallas, GA; four siblings; Jay Patton of NC, Joy Robbin of GA, Alex Patton of AZ, David Patton of Sheridan, IL and...

Louis E. King

Louis E. King

Nov 18, 2024

Louis E. King, 96, of Creston, passed away on November 18th, 2024, in Rochelle.

Louis was born on September 25th, 1928, in Amboy, Illinois to Louis E. and Ruth (Sanders) King. He went to school in a one room schoolhouse in Amboy and his teacher was his Aunt Rose. He graduated from Amboy High School in 1945. He was a veteran...

Clara Ruth Jones

Clara Ruth Jones

Nov 14, 2024

Clara Ruth Jones, 89, of Sandwich, Illinois, went home to our Lord and Savior on November 14, 2024. Ruth was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and her family dearly.

She was born on August 14, 1935 to John and Mary Bell and grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She married James “Jim” Jones in 1959 and they had 51...

Fallyn N. McCaslin

Fallyn N. McCaslin

Nov 14, 2024

Fallyn N McCaslin of Sandwich, IL passed away at age 37 on November 14, 2024 at St Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

Fallyn was born in Winfield, IL at Central Dupage Hospital to Lon McCaslin and Tari Fetty on April 12, 1987. She went to school in Sandwich and graduated from Sandwich High School. She worked at Open Door Workshop...

Sheila L. Catron

Sheila L. Catron

Nov 13, 2024

Sheila L. Catron, 64, of Rock Falls, IL passed away on November 13, 2024. Sheila was born on July 20, 1960 in Rochelle, IL to William and Helen (Richardson) Catron. 

Sheila is survived by a brother, Edward Catron; Sister, Sheryl Gammon; And a brother-in-law, Mike Lockard.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Brothers, Lohman Catron and Richard Catron; As well...

Mary Derdzinski

Mary Derdzinski

Nov 12, 2024

Mary M. Derdzinski, 79, of Somonauk, Illinois, passed away in her home on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.

Mary M. Derdzinski was born in Minocqua, Wisconsin, on May 16th, 1945, to Henry and Helen Wokral. Throughout her lifetime, Mary worked numerous jobs. She was most proud of her career as a dedicated legal secretary for Ingemunson Law Firm for ten fruitful years....

Linda M. Boyer

Linda M. Boyer

Nov 11, 2024

Linda Mae Boyer, 83, of Sandwich IL, passed away peacefully in her home on November 11,2024. 

Linda was born in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Lillian and Lawrence Johnson on September 15th, 1941. She is a 1959 graduate of Plano High School and married her high school sweetheart, Daryl Boyer on July 10, 1960, at First Lutheran Church in Plano IL. Linda...

Mary Hays

Mary Hays

Nov 7, 2024

Mary Hays (82) of Maple Park (formerly of Batavia and Villa Grove) died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Michealson Healthcare Center in Batavia after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born Mary Joane Nelson to Alonzo and Ethel Nelson on August 15, 1942, at Geneva Community Hospital. Welcoming her and twin sister Martha to their Batavia home were older...

Walter F. Sass III

Walter F. Sass III

Nov 4, 2024

Walter F. Sass III, 74, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 4, 2024. Walter was born on August 9, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Cynthia (Wilson) Sass Jr. Walter was a farmer most of his life and then later also became a truck driver.

Walter is survived by his wife, Cathy Sass; 1 step-son, Michael (Margaret) Severa; 1...

Dr. Joel K. Wesson

Dr. Joel K. Wesson

Nov 2, 2024

Dr. Joel Keith Wesson of Noble, Oklahoma, went to his heavenly home on November 2, 2024, at the age of 85.

Joel was born on October 10, 1939 in Waterman, Illinois to Wilder Wayne and Mary Ann Wesson, and grew up in Leland, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois for his undergraduate degree and his doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. He...

Deborah L. Dillard

Deborah L. Dillard

Oct 31, 2024

Deborah L. Dillard, 67, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 31, 2024. Deborah was born on February 10, 1957 in Chicago, IL to L.R. and Sarah (Keating) Dillard. Deborah enjoyed life, whether that was jet skiing, swimming, boating or any outdoor sports in general.

Deborah is survived by a brother, Eugene (Bonnie) Keating of Mokena, IL; 3 sisters, Patricia (Dan)...

Linda L. Mabry

Linda L. Mabry

Oct 30, 2024

Linda Lee Mabry, 84, of Plano, IL passed away on October 30, 2024. Linda was born on November 7, 1939 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Thomas and Elizabeth (Rigg) Alexander. She was united in marriage on January 31, 1959 to Charles Richard Mabry and they spent over 50 years together before his passing in 2012. She was a member of...

Kelly Chadd

Kelly Chadd

Oct 29, 2024

Kelly Marie Roe Chadd, 49, of Streator, Illinois, passed away on October 29, 2024, at Jovan Bea Riverside Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.

She was born in Aurora, Illinois, to Susan (Sue) Gillum King on August 21, 1975. Kelly attended Somonauk High School and was attending school to complete her BA degree.

A passionate jewelry maker, she owned Kel's Cabochon and Delicate Designs...

Alan Sanders

Alan Sanders

Oct 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the peaceful passing of Alan Sanders, 77, of Sandwich, IL, on October 21, 2024, at The Pavilion nursing home in Sandwich, from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. 

Alan, or Al as many of his friends knew him, was born on September 12, 1947, at Woodward Hospital in Sandwich. He graduated from Plano High School...

Richard “Dick” E. Vogeler Sr.

Richard “Dick” E. Vogeler Sr.

Oct 21, 2024

Richard E. “Dick” Vogeler, Sr., passed away on October 21, 2024. 

He was born on February 29, 1948, to Arland and Sally (Sarver) Vogeler. He grew up and spent most of his life in Ashton, IL. Along with his former wife, Paula Vogeler, they raised their three children Tom, Rich, and Angela there as well. He farmed and worked many years...

Captola "Dee" C. (Sanders) Powers

Captola "Dee" C. (Sanders) Powers

Oct 20, 2024

Captola Christine (Sanders) Powers March 7, 1935 - October 20, 2024

Dee Powers, of Ashton, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 20th, 2024.

Dee was born on March 7th, 1935, in Manila, Arkansas to Wesley and Mattie Maxine (Mitchell) Sanders. She met the love of her life, John R. (Bob) Powers in Rockford, IL and they married...