Obituaries

Thomas Lee Ziegler

Thomas Lee Ziegler

Mar 8, 2019

Thomas Lee Ziegler, 83, of Schaumberg, IL passed away on March 8, 2019. Thomas was born on March 22, 1935 in Mayville, Wisconsin to Richard and Blanche (Bobzin) Ziegler. He married his wife, Mary Stoughton, December 29, 1960 in Wisconsin. He served in the Army from 1955 to 1957. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and a longtime...

Adriaan J. Vlot

Adriaan J. Vlot

Mar 7, 2019

Adriaan Vlot, age 88, of Dixon, IL passed away on March 7, 2019.

Taylor Hinton Slaughter

Taylor Hinton Slaughter

Mar 6, 2019

Taylor Hinton Slaughter, 83, of Sandwich, IL passed away at his home on March 6, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1935 in Prentiss County, MS. to the late Robert and Emma (Taylor) Slaughter.

He served his country with the US Army during the Korean War and worked and retired from ComEd as a mobile mechanic. He enjoyed watching...

Dennis James Francis

Dennis James Francis

Mar 4, 2019

Dennis James Francis Sr., 88, passed away on March 4, 2019 at Kahl Home in Davenport, IA. Dennis is formerly from Bartlett, IL. He was born April 22, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Kathleen (Cowley) Francis.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Kathleen Francis; wife, Blossom M. (Karlovsky), brothers, Dean and Patrick; daughter, Sandra...

Gene William Dombrowski

Gene William Dombrowski

Feb 27, 2019

Gene William Dombrowski, 70, of Sandwich, IL passed away February 27, 2019 at Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb, IL.

He was born on March 11, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI. to the late William and Lena (Amante) Dombrowski.

He was a graduate with honors from Waubonsee and Michigan State University. He was a member of St. Mary’s and St. Paul the...

Michael Joseph Muzzillo

Michael Joseph Muzzillo

Feb 27, 2019

Michael J. Muzzillo, 74, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 27, 2019 at North Western CDH Hospital in Winfield, IL.

He was born on October 17, 1944 to Edward and Lucille (Hart) Muzzillo in Gary IN. Mike worked at Sandwich Community Hospital as the Director of the Laboratory Services. That’s where he met and fell in love with Jenelle...

Gary Alan Hellebrand

Gary Alan Hellebrand

Feb 26, 2019

Gary Alan Hellebrand, 64, of DeKalb, Illinois, succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on February 26, 2019. He was born January 21, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH.

Gary was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to everyone. Gary loved model trains, John Deere tractors, Ohio State sports, and watching his birds. He...

Calvin W. Thomas

Calvin W. Thomas

Feb 20, 2019

Calvin Thomas, age 53, of Dixon, IL passed away on February 20, 2019.

Donna Lee Rouse

Donna Lee Rouse

Feb 15, 2019

Donna Lee Rouse, 80, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 15, 2019. Donna was born on July 21, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa to Lewis and Thelma (Hanna) Jacobs. She married her husband, William Rouse, in Dubuque, Iowa on November 28, 1957. She met Bill in Dubuque at the ball field when Bill was playing pro ball for the Chicago...

Patricia Ann Clapper

Patricia Ann Clapper

Feb 13, 2019

Patricia Ann Clapper, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away in Tyler, Texas on February 13, 2019. Patricia was born on November 4, 1932 in Sandwich, Illinois to Floyd and Hilda (Boe) Sebby. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church of Somonauk. She was a very proud member of the Sandwich community, serving on various committees and always willing...

Naoma White

Naoma White

Feb 11, 2019

Naoma White, 96, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 11, 2019. Naoma was born on November 10, 1922 in Mac Taylor County, Kentucky to Edmon and Ida Lena (Sprowles) Hedgespeth. She married her late husband, Clifford White, on January 20, 1944 at the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL. She was a life long member of the Sandwich Federated Church....

Kevin James Nasca

Kevin James Nasca

Feb 9, 2019

Kevin James Nasca, age 29, of Rochelle, IL, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2019. He was born on August 28, 1989 in Dixon. 

He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Nasca of Rochelle, and father, Robert Nasca of Bensenville. He left behind a beautiful daughter, Adyson Nichole Nasca whom he loved with all his heart and sole.  His siblings...

James Roland Bickford

James Roland Bickford

Feb 8, 2019

James R. Bickford, 88, of Sandwich, IL passed away at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL on February 8, 2019. He was born to Ralph (Shortie) and Grace (Bailey) Bickford in Evansville, IN on February 13, 1930.

He married Joyce Borden on November 18, 1950 in Boonville, IN. He served his country in the US Army, he was a...

Kathy Ann Todd

Kathy Ann Todd

Feb 7, 2019

Kathy Ann Todd, age 50, of Sandwich, passed away February 7, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 6, 1969 to Wade and Barbara (Searle) Gray in Sandwich, IL.

She was a graduate of Serena High School, she became certified as a Nurse’s Assistant and worked for the local nursing homes caring for our loved ones. She enjoyed...

Marilyn Jean Primrose

Marilyn Jean Primrose

Feb 2, 2019

Marilyn J. Primrose, 83, of Joliet, formerly of Rochelle, passed away on February 2, 2019 at Our Lady of Angels in Joliet, IL. She was born on September 21,1935 in Nachusa, IL to the late Raymond Leroy and Aletta (Eich) Coffman.

She married George Primrose on September 17, 1954 and shared 61 years together until his passing on June 13,...

Robert (Bob) Henry Taylor

Robert (Bob) Henry Taylor

Jan 31, 2019

Robert Henry Taylor, 77, of Aurora passed away at Presence Mercy Center on January 31, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1941 to Henry and Pearl (Davis) Taylor in Sandwich, IL. He married Sharon Dilbeck on March 2, 1963 in Somonauk, IL and spent the next 55 years together until his passing.

He served his country with the U.S....

Janice Louise Linklater

Janice Louise Linklater

Jan 25, 2019

Janice Louise (Witt) Linklater, 88, of Millington passed away at her home on January 25, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1930 in Chicago, IL. to Henry and Gladys (Gleana) Witt. She married Malcolm George Linklater on March 16, 1974 in Cicero, IL. and spend the next 44 years happily married.

Janice loved to cook, watch TV, her dog...

Francisco E Carreno

Francisco E Carreno

Jan 24, 2019

Francisco E. Carreno Jr. “Don Poncho” 90, of Plano, IL. passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Season's Hospice and Palliative Care in Naperville. He was born on January 28, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas to Francisco and Anita (Espinoza) Carreno. He married Juanita Esparza on July 6, 1947 in Brownsville, Texas and was happily married until her passing in...

Scott Lee Mayes

Scott Lee Mayes

Jan 22, 2019

Scott Lee Mayes, 46, of Leland, IL passed away on January 22, 2019. Scott was born on September 28, 1972 in Joliet, Illinois to Jeffrey and Vicky Mayes. He loved riding motorcycles and spending time with his boys fishing.

Scott is survived by his spouse, Crystal; 2 children, Kane and Thomas Mayes; his mother, Vicky; and 1 brother Jeff Mayes.

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Michael Duane Tilton

Michael Duane Tilton

Jan 21, 2019

Michael Duane Tilton, 37, of Rochelle, IL passed away on January 21, 2019. Michael was born on April 26, 1981 in Rochelle, Illinois to Barry and Betty (Watson) Tilton. He was a music lover and played the guitar. He liked watching his WWE and his nickname was Brother “T”. When you would talk to him, you could tell he was...