Obituaries

Zoie Chian Davis

Zoie Chian Davis

May 6, 2020

Zoie Chian Davis of Sandwich, IL was taken home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 6th, 2020. Zoie was a graduate of West Aurora High School. Zoie is survived by her parents, Tonya Davis of Aurora, IL and Jeremy Palmer of Minnesota.

Zoie leaves behind her son, Jaxton LaBellarte; Her partner, Nick LaBellarte; Her sisters, MyLandra Jade...

John Joseph Zimmer

John Joseph Zimmer

May 4, 2020

John Joseph Zimmer, 85, of Peru, IL passed away on May 4, 2020. John was born on September 15, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Clyde and Mary (Mority) Zimmer. John was a machinist by trade. He collected antiques, such as hog oilers, gas engines and automobiles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping animals and his pet skunk.

John is survived by...

Jerald ( Jerry ) R Munson

Jerald ( Jerry ) R Munson

Apr 29, 2020

Jerald R. Munson 59 of Sandwich, IL passed away April 29, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 23, 1960 to Richard and Lois (Ott) Munson in Sandwich, IL. He graduated from Plano High School Class of 1978. He was united in marriage to Mary Brinker on February 4,...

Sharron Lynn Bennett

Sharron Lynn Bennett

Apr 26, 2020

Sharron Lynn Bennett, 73, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 26, 2020. Sharron was born on January 17, 1947 in Aurora, IL to Dellos and Anna (Ginther) Musgrave. She worked at Western Electric, Hollywood Casino and Grand Victoria Casino. She enjoyed gambling, music and shopping.

Sharron is survived by her husband, Dennis Bennett; 4 children, Gina Green of Phoenix,...

Lloyd Edward Cummings

Lloyd Edward Cummings

Apr 25, 2020

Lloyd E. Cummings, 93, a life long resident of Millington, passed away April 25, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavillion. Lloyd was born in Millington, Illinois on June 15, 1926, the son of Fred and Frances Cummings.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, with the 8th Army – 33rd Division. He was in the Phillipines and the occupation...

Nathaniel James Christensen

Nathaniel James Christensen

Apr 24, 2020

Our loss was heavens gain. Nathaniel James Christensen, son of Sherry (Neitzer) Christensen and of the late Tim Christensen. Nate was born February 20, 1985 and suddenly lost his life on April 24, 2020.

Nate was a high school graduate from Sandwich and owner of Cascade Seamless Gutters. While in school, he loved to wrestle. He took many 1st place...

Ruth Marie Hartman

Ruth Marie Hartman

Apr 15, 2020

Ruth Marie (Eade) Hartman passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020.  She was born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, the daughter of Ben Cooper Eade and Marie Veronica Kegel.  She married Owen B “Moon” Hartman in 1951.  Ruth and Moon spent many happy years together, enjoying gardening, tending their greenhouses and raising their kids on the farm. The family...

Linda Kay Williams

Linda Kay Williams

Apr 8, 2020

Linda Kay Williams 67 of Ashton passed away April 8, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Ctr. Rockford, IL.

She was born February 7, 1953 in Rochelle, IL to Joseph and Ella (Snow) Williams.

Linda enjoyed the outdoors spending time with family and friends and enjoyed research genealogy.

She is survived by her mother Ella of Sycamore, IL, Son Jerry...

Jordan Alexa Kleinprinz

Jordan Alexa Kleinprinz

Apr 2, 2020

Jordan A. Kleinprinz, 29, of Sandwich passed away on April 2, 2020. Jordan was born on June 22, 1990 in Aurora, IL to George and Annette (Peterson) Kleinprinz.

Jordan graduated from Sandwich High School in 2008. She enjoyed spending time with her daughters, friends and family; and loved her dogs Coco and Zeus. She was a White Sox and Chicago...

David Kevin Lindemann

David Kevin Lindemann

Apr 1, 2020

David Lindemann, age 70, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2020 at home in Ashton Illinois. He was born January 14, 1950 in DeKalb to John and Katherine “Pat” Lindemann. 

He graduated from DeKalb high school in 1968. He married Karen Cook on February 1, 1969. He worked for Grane transportation as a truck driver. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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William (Bill) Ellis Johns

William (Bill) Ellis Johns

Mar 30, 2020

William(Bill) Ellis Johns, Jr, 58 years old, of Sandwich, IL passed away peacefully Monday March 30th, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and nephew. He was the son of William "Ellis" Johns Sr. and Nan Johnson(Johns),born on March 16th, 1962. Bill loved his country and served in the Army Reserve. He loved bowling, golfing and...

Betty Jane Otto

Betty Jane Otto

Mar 21, 2020

Betty J. Otto, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Betty was born in Shelbyville, Illinois on October 31, 1940 to Arizona and Rosemary (Weakley) Frye. She enjoyed car shows, crocheting, macramé and crafts. She also loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her husband, Patrick;...

Brian Troy Ewing

Brian Troy Ewing

Mar 17, 2020

Brian Troy Ewing, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his childhood home in Millington, IL on March 17, 2020. Brian was born on December 9, 1960 in Aurora, IL to Keith and Dorothy (Stoner) Ewing.

Brian loved riding his 3 wheeler around Millington greeting everyone by ringing his bell. He loved smoking briskets for family gatherings, listening to...

Gary David Blair

Gary David Blair

Mar 16, 2020

Gary David Blair, 62, of Ottawa, IL passed away on March 16, 2020. Gary was born on July 18, 1957 in Hazard, Kentucky to Ollie and Jessie (Spencer) Blair. He loved being around his family and spending time with his grandkids. He enjoyed working on cars and drinking his favorite beer, Busch.

Gary is survived by his 3 children, David...

Marjorie Vivian Prickett

Marjorie Vivian Prickett

Mar 15, 2020

Marjorie V. (Dannewitz) Prickett, 98, of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 15, 2020 at Willow Crest in Sandwich. She was born July 9, 1921 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Morris) Dannewitz. When the “Woodward Memorial Hospital” – N. Main St. was first opened, Marjorie was the first baby born.

She had a special...

John Melvin Ruszler

John Melvin Ruszler

Mar 15, 2020

John Melvin Ruszler

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, John Ruszler was received into eternity by his heavenly Father.  He was “one of a kind”, a fighter to the end, and loved dearly by his family.  John was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Florence Ruszler; brother, Myron Ruszler; sister, Rosalie Moore, and parents, Lloyd and May Ruszler. ...

Ernie Sheldon Surratt

Ernie Sheldon Surratt

Mar 13, 2020

Ernie Sheldon Surratt, 77, of Plano, IL passed away on March 13, 2020. Ernie was born on July 14, 1942 in Sheldon Grove, IL to Joseph and Elizabeth (Miller) Surratt. He worked for the Plano and Yorkville school districts. He enjoyed fishing, wood working and socializing. He could talk to anybody.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Donna; 2 children,...

Helen N Henert

Helen N Henert

Mar 9, 2020

Helen Henert of Rochelle, formerly of rural Ashton, passed away March 9, 2020. She was born Dorothy Helen Newby to parents Herbert and Dorothy Fultz Newby in Bushnell IL. Helen attended the University of Illinois before marrying Burnell Henert on September 7th, 1947. 

Helen was raised on a farm near Bushnell IL, with her loving parents and sweet big brother...

Eula V. Lawson

Eula V. Lawson

Mar 8, 2020

Eula Vern Lawson 88 of Chana, IL. passed away March 8, 202 at Alden Debes Rehab and Health Care, Rockford, IL.

She was born on October 30, 1931 to the late Albert and Bertha ( Green ) Lawson in Steward, IL.

Eula enjoyed being on the family farm Cooking, baking, canning for the winter and gardening. But her most enjoyable...

Frankie Lee Aters

Frankie Lee Aters

Mar 2, 2020

Frankie Lee  (Whitlock) Aters peacefully slipped into the arms of God on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Willow Crest Nursing Pavillion in Sandwich, Illinois. She was encircled by many family members at the time  Frankie was born December 14, 1934, in East Prairie, Missouri. She leaves us to be with the love of her life, her late husband, R. J. Aters. 

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