Obituaries

Ralph George Gleissner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Denise "Torino Toni" Wilhelm

Denise "Torino Toni" Wilhelm

Nov 12, 2020

Denise " Torino Toni " Wilhelm ,53, of Sheridan passed away on November 12th, 2020.

Denise was born on January 23, 1967 in Elgin, Illinois to Bonnie Binz. She graduated St. Charles East High School in 1985 and on April 29th, 2011 she married her husband Richard Wilhelm.

Denise was a loving mother and grandmother to her daughters and grandchildren....

Ralph (Skeeter) Conner II

Ralph (Skeeter) Conner II

Nov 11, 2020

Ralph A. Conner II (Skeeter) of Rochelle, IL passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born June 4, 1945 to Ralph A. Conner I and Hazel Marie (Glazier) Conner in Morrison, IL. He married Judith Curtis on April 17, 1966.

In addition to his wife, survivors include sons, Randel (Lisa Brock) of Mundelein, IL, David (Barb) of...

Mary Lois Burke

Mary Lois Burke

Nov 11, 2020

Mary “Lois” Burke, 75 of Rochelle IL passed away November 11th at St. Anthony hospital in Rockford. Lois was born on September 9th 1945  to Elijah and Mabel Johnson in Campbellsville, Ky. She was married to Michael Burke, had two children Keith (Carol) Mayes, and DeAnna Ramsey. Five grandchildren Ashley (Will) Patrick, Chante Ramsey, Kelsey Ramsey, Trevor Ramsey, and Heather...

Elizabeth Eleanor Janco-Arni

Elizabeth Eleanor Janco-Arni

Nov 9, 2020

Elizabeth Eleanor Janco Arni, 83, died peacefully at Tabor Hills Nursing Home on Monday morning, November 9, 2020. She joins her beloved husband and sweetheart, Rev. Martin C. Arni, in heaven and is survived by her three children: Mark (Chris) Arni, Janet (Don) Sommerville, and Bruce (Beth) Arni; and thirteen grandchildren: Sarah (Marc) Grossnickle, Faith (Phil) Roark, Nathan Arni, Rachel...

Virginia L. Lawson

Virginia L. Lawson

Nov 7, 2020

Virginia Lee Lawson, 86, of Chana, IL passed away on November 7, 2020 at Pinecrest Manor. Virginia was born on November 15, 1933 to Albert and Bertha (Green) Lawson.

Virginia retired from Unimin in 1998. In her retirement, she enjoyed working in her yard and it was always picture perfect. She also enjoyed babysitting her great great nephews, Kurtis Schultheis,...

Carol M. Janssen

Carol M. Janssen

Nov 2, 2020

Carol M. Janssen, 78, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 2, 2020. Carol was born on April 24,1942 in Sterling, IL to Walter and Mildred (Schultz) Conklen. She was married to her late husband, EarlJanssen, on February 18, 1962 in Rock Falls, IL. She liked to cook and be around her grandkids. Familywas her thing. She loved to vacation...

Leroy (Bud) Thanepohn

Leroy (Bud) Thanepohn

Oct 31, 2020

Leroy (Bud) Thanepohn was born on the 4th of July, 1928, the son of Art and Helen Thanepohn. Bud lived his life through an interesting time frame, from horse drawn equipment and carriages, and Model A Fords, to seeing space travel, and everything in between. Bud lived through the Great Depression as a kid. He delivered newspapers to all of...

Valerie Lee Sherman-Edwards

Valerie Lee Sherman-Edwards

Oct 28, 2020

Valerie Lee Sherman (married as Edwards and also as McCaslin) born in Sandwich, Illinois on August 5th 1948 passed away on October 28, 2020 after her long battle with cancer. She is survived by her children Timmothy Edwards, Sinkinda McCaslin (née Tamburrino), Tammy McCaslin (née Breese), and Anthony Edwards as well as her brothers Steven and Ronald  Sherman, 18 grandchildren...

Thomas (Tom) Joseph Price III

Thomas (Tom) Joseph Price III

Oct 23, 2020

Thomas (Tom) J. Price III 63 of Plano passed away October 23, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion after a courageous battle with Leukemia .

Tom was born April 28th 1957 to the late Thomas J.  and H. Jane (Riterour) Price II in Cuyahoga, OH. He worked as a realtor at Swanson Realty in Sandwich, IL. And served his country...

Howard L. Wesley, Sr.

Howard L. Wesley, Sr.

Oct 13, 2020

Howard L. Wesley, Sr., 75, of Sheridan, IL passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2020. Howard was born on August 25, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Adam and Elizabeth (McGettrick) Wesley. He retired from Lucent Technologies in 2000. He also retired from the US Post Office in 2013. He liked to ride motorcycles and anything to do with aviation. He...

Ronald Earl Wallace Sr.

Ronald Earl Wallace Sr.

Oct 9, 2020

Ronald Earl Wallace Sr, of Rochelle, IL. passed away October 9, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was bom June 20, 1951 in Oregon, IL, the fifth of eight children born to Edgar and Thelma (Dummer) Wallace. He attended Oregon High School and on January 27, 1973 he married his   wife Maureen "Ann" (Maxey), whom he...

Donald Melvin Ford

Donald Melvin Ford

Oct 6, 2020

Donald Melvin Ford, 88, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Tuesday October 6, 2020 at home. Donald was born on December 5, 1931 in Greene Co, IL to Kenneth and Florence (McMahon) Ford. He was a member of the Somonauk Baptist Church.

Donald is survived by his wife, Anna ; 5 children, Paul (Vickie) Ford, Dan (Lynette) Ford, Nathan (Kim)...

Dale D Dierzen

Dale D Dierzen

Oct 3, 2020

Dale “Dewey” Dierzen, 86, of Sandwich, passed away peacefully on October 3rd 2020 at Kishwaukee Hospital in Sycamore.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Edna Dierzen of Sandwich and a brother Alan of Green Valley Arizona. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Yorkville.   He graduated from Sandwich High School in 1952 and...