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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Loren Glenn Gonnerman
Feb 29, 2020
Loren Glenn Gonnerman, 78, of Ashton passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at Serenity Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Loren was a lifelong farmer, including being a dairy farmer for over 40 years and was a member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Rochelle.
Loren was born on February 22, 1942, in Dixon, IL, the son of...
Rosella Irene Capes
Feb 28, 2020
Rosella Irene Capes, 90, of Lakeland, FL passed away on February 28, 2020. Rosella was born in Rochelle, IL on December 19, 1929 to Guy and Lucille (Biggers) Mussleman. She married Airman Orville Capes in Kingston, England on October 11, 1952. She worked as a secretary and also bookkeeper for her husband’s business. She enjoyed her service in the church...
Laverne John Jensen
Feb 22, 2020
Laverne J. Jensen 96, of Sandwich passed away February 22, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion.
Laverne was born May 20th 1923 in Leland IL to the late John and Addie ( Nettlingham ) Jensen.
Laverne served his country during WWII with the US Army fighting in the European Campaign.
He worked for and retired at Stevens Adams in Aurora...
Gary Ralph Hardersen
Feb 22, 2020
Gary Ralph Hardersen, 71, of Sheridan, IL passed away on February 22, 2020. Gary was born on August 25, 1948 in Princeton, IL to Ralph and Maxine (Edmonson) Hardersen. He graduated Sandwich High School in 1967. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He worked as a letter carrier at the Las...
Carol Kaye Wurst
Feb 13, 2020
Carol Kaye Wurst, 80, of Sandwich, IL met her Lord and entered heaven in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was born on December 8, 1939 in Streator, IL the daughter of Harrison and Harriette (Wakeman) Cannon. She was a graduate of East Peoria HS class of 1957. She worked at various jobs throughout her life...
Brigitte H. Hoffman
Feb 3, 2020
Brigitte H. “Momo” Hoffman, 73, of Oswego, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020, at 1:22pm at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL after a battle with advanced heart failure, with her daughter by her side. Brigitte was born on October 16, 1946 in Germany, to Margarete (Kalkbrenner) and Bruno Jaron . She met Daniel M....
Michael Lee Breunig M.D.
Feb 2, 2020
Michael L. Breunig M.D. 70, of Sandwich passed away February 2, 2020 at Advocate Christ hospital Oaklawn, IL. He was born on December 17, 1949 in Sandwich IL to the late Gerald and Mary ( Scott ) Breunig.
He was a 1968 high School graduate of Sandwich Comm. High School, Graduated from NIU Dekalb in 1972 and Medical School at...
John Kurash
Feb 2, 2020
John Kurash, 75, of Sugar Grove, IL died peacefully at home on February 2, 2020. He was born April 6, 1944 in Decorah, IA, son of Leonard and Helen Kurash . John spent his youth in Fort Atkinson, IA working on farms, hunting, and fishing. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the army and proudly served 17 years. He...
Karen Marie Leasure
Jan 27, 2020
Karen Marie Abens Leasure, age 79, of Sandwich, formally of Hinckley passed away peacefully at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois on January 27, 2020. She was born on September 21st, 1940 to Laverne and Gladys Abens. Karen graduated Sandwich High School in 1958 and married Jim Leasure on December 7th, 1963.Karen was a talented craftsman who truly enjoyed sewing, quilting, and attending...
Johnny M White
Jan 23, 2020
Johnny M. White, 48, of Rochelle, IL passed away January 23, 2020. John was born on June 6, 1971 in Chicago, IL. He moved to Sycamore, IL with his parents who adopted him, his aunt and uncle, Richard and Donna White. He went to Sycamore schools until he dropped out to work and help his parents. He loved fishing, hunting,...
Mary (Earline) Ross
Jan 22, 2020
Mary Earline Ross, 86, of Plano, IL passed away on January 22, 2020. Mary was born on July 25, 1933 in Karnak, IL to Earl and Myrtle (Smith) Riley.
She was survived by her daughters; Carla ( Ben ) Ogert of Montgomery and Sandy ( Mike ) Kempton of Warren MI.; 3 grandchildren, Wade (Kris) Kempton, Wesley Kempton and Wynn...
Michael Lynn Hotopp
Jan 14, 2020
Michael Lynn Hotopp
1946-2020
Sheridan – Michael Lynn Hotopp passed away peacefully on 01/14/2020.
Mike was born on June 21, 1946 in Sandwich, Illinois. The son of the late Harold and Francis (Merchant) Hotopp. Mike graduated from Plano high School in Plano, IL in 1963. Mike then served his country as a member of the United States Air Force...
Susan Kay Tilton
Jan 12, 2020
Susan Kay Tilton, 61, of Rochelle IL, lost her battle to lung cancer at her home peacefully on January 12, 2020. She was born June 21, 1958 in Rochelle, IL, to the late Duane and Gussie (Starnes) Tilton.
Susan enjoyed her time in the garden doing yard work, cooking and especially baking. She is survived by her sisters; Diana...
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