Obituaries

Mandrell "Dale" Cornett

Mandrell "Dale" Cornett

Jan 21, 2019

Mandrell “Dale” Cornett, 76, of Chana, IL passed away on January 21, 2019. Mandrell was born on March 14, 1942 in Kenmont, Perry County Kentucky to Arthur and Flossie Cornett. He served in the Army in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was a part of the Local 150 for 50 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing guitar and singing. He also...

Reed E. Hoffman

Reed E. Hoffman

Jan 20, 2019

Reed Edward Hoffman, age 61, of Sandwich passed away at his home on January 20, 2019 after a long 6-year struggle battling cancer. He was born on September 28, 1957 at Sandwich Woodward Hospital to Barbara (“Boots” Rhoads) and Donald E Hoffman.

 His early childhood was in Plano and later the family moved to Sandwich. He graduated from Sandwich High...

Mickey Joe Cargill

Mickey Joe Cargill

Jan 19, 2019

Mickey Joe Cargill, 66, of Rockford, IL passed away suddenly on January 19, 2019. He was born on September 13, 1952 to James W. and Barbara (Fitzgerald) Cargill in Pekin, Illinois. He graduated high school in Franklin Grove, IL. He loved riding horses with his family and helping with the family farming. Farm related jobs just seemed to find him....

Barbara Ann Thurow

Barbara Ann Thurow

Jan 16, 2019

Barbara A. Thurow, 86, of Sandwich, IL and formerly of Big Rock and Hinckley, IL, passed away on January 16, 2019. She was born on April 9, 1932 to Arthur and Laura Thorson in Ottawa, Illinois. She married Harlow E. Thurow in Hinckley, IL by her Uncle Rev. Jesse Thorson.

She is survived by her husband and children, Susan Metcalf...

David A. Harris

David A. Harris

Jan 13, 2019

David A. Harris, age 68, of Dixon, IL passed away on January 13, 2019.

John Bartley Luttrell Sr.

John Bartley Luttrell Sr.

Jan 12, 2019

John Bartley Luttrell Sr., 59, of Sandwich, IL, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 12, 2019.  He was born on May 8, 1959 in Sandwich, IL to Leon and Betty (Culhane) Luttrell.

John lived most of his life in Sandwich, IL, but spent a short time in Louisiana.  He enjoyed camping and spending time with his friends and family. ...

John Hugh Flynn

John Hugh Flynn

Jan 10, 2019

John Hugh Flynn, 78, of Seneca, IL and formerly of Sandwich, IL passed away January 10, 2019 at his daughters’ home. He was born on September 27, 1940 to John H. (Jack) and Goldie Ruth (Lee) Flynn in Sandwich, IL.

John graduated from Sandwich High School went on to serve his country with the US Navy. John had worked several...

Evelyn Amelia Albrecht

Evelyn Amelia Albrecht

Jan 10, 2019

Evelyn Amelia Albrect, 100, of Rochelle, IL passed away on January 10, 2019. Evelyn was born on April 21, 1918 in Ashton, IL to Charles and Emma (Ehlbeck) Eich. She owned and operated a clothing store in Ashton and worked on a family farm. She also worked at local restaurants and grocery stores. She took a lot of pride in...

Glenn Steven Raskevicz

Glenn Steven Raskevicz

Jan 8, 2019

Glenn Steven Raskevicz, 55, of Yorkville, IL passed away on January 8, 2019 at Willowcrest Nursing Pavilion. He was born on July 24, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to Al and Lucy (Pouilaitis) Raskevicz.

He was a mechanic, repairing bowling alleys. He loved baseball and collected memorabilia and was a White Sox Fan.

He is survived by his parents, 2 bothers,...

William (Bill) David Haag

William (Bill) David Haag

Jan 6, 2019

William (Bill) David Haag, 69, of Sandwich, IL. passed away at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL. on January 6, 2019. He was born on May 12, 1949 in Sandwich, Illinois to Robert and Ruth (Behrmann) Haag.

He was a graduate of Sandwich High School, graduating in 1967. Married his sweetheart Debra  on November 10, 1973 in Marseilles, IL. spending 45...

Jeremy Steven Hammonds

Jeremy Steven Hammonds

Jan 3, 2019

Jeremy Steven Hammonds, 39, of Ashton, IL passed away on January 3, 2019. Jeremy was born on October 16, 1979 in Elgin, IL to Marty and Marie (Perkins) Hammonds.

He worked for Crest Foods for 20 years. He loved Diet Coke, cooking, and fishing. He was a collector of many things as well, old game systems, collecting cards and a...

Nickole (Nicki) Ann Clapper

Nickole (Nicki) Ann Clapper

Dec 29, 2018

Nickole (Nicki) Ann Clapper, 46, of Somonauk, IL passed away at her home on December 29, 2018. She was born on January 3, 1972 to John and Peggy  (Curran) Clapper

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk and she worked as a caregiver for Fox Valley Older Adult Services. She enjoyed music, watching sport...

Victor Hugo Foronda-Del Rio

Victor Hugo Foronda-Del Rio

Dec 24, 2018

Victor Hugo Foronda-Del Rio 63 of North Aurora, IL passed away at his home on December 24th 2018. He was born on February 6th 1955 in Lapac Boliva to Victor and Prudencia Del Rio Foronda.

He left behind two younger sisters, many nieces and nephews, and friends. He was an incredible brother, the kindest uncle and an unforgettable friend. 

My...

Iris Ann Greif

Iris Ann Greif

Dec 24, 2018

Iris Ann Greif, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away December 24th 2018 at Hillside Health and Rehab, Yorkville, IL. She was born in Sandwich on June 25th 1939 to the late Martin and Gertrude (Eastman) Otto.

Iris was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church Sandwich. She was a police Dispatcher for the City of Sandwich going on to working for Doctors...

Aiko Doolin

Aiko Doolin

Dec 23, 2018

Aiko Doolin, 75, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Illinois after a brief illness.  She was born in Kumamoto, Japan on March 28, 1943 to Suezi Mori and Harue Shirahama.  She was raised and educated as a child in Saga City, Japan.  She met, fell in love and married an...

Jerry Carl Scent

Jerry Carl Scent

Dec 22, 2018

Jerry Carl Scent, 82, of Aurora, IL. passed away at Presence Mercy Center on December 22, 2018. He was born on April 29, 1936 in Sandwich, IL to Carl and Virginia (Fairchild) Scent.

Jerry was the owner of Fan Plasctic, a big fan of the “85” Chicago Bears fan, and was a friend of Mike Ditka, and Walter Payton. He...

Shirley Lavon Ming

Shirley Lavon Ming

Dec 21, 2018

Shirley Lavon Ming, 82, of Sheridan, IL. passed away at home on December 21, 2018. She was born December 31, 1935 to Lloyd and Dorothy (White) Snyder. She went to Naperville Central High School. She worked for Standard Grigsby and Lyon Metal. She was a very hard worker and enjoyed family, as well as playing bingo.

Shirley is survived by...

Marie Elizabeth Durin

Marie Elizabeth Durin

Dec 19, 2018

Marie E. Durin, 88, of Steward, IL passed away on December 19, 2018, at Lincolnshire Place, Loves Park, IL. Marie was born on August 14, 1930 in West Brooklyn, IL. She married her high school sweetheart, Stanley Durin, on April 21, 1951.

Marie was a wife, mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed. She enjoyed gardening and cooking...

Alyce Louise Flowers

Alyce Louise Flowers

Dec 15, 2018

Alyce Louise Flowers, 75, of Sandwich, passed away on December 15, 2018. She was born May 29, 1943 to Martin and Gertrude (Eastman) Otto in Sandwich, IL. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. She loved to crochet, as well as gamble, playing video poker and bingo.

Alyce is survived by 3 children, Gregg of Sandwich, IL, Kelly...

Michael James Gasiamis

Michael James Gasiamis

Dec 8, 2018

Michael James Gasiamis, 75, of Sandwich, passed away on December 8th 2018 at his home. He was born in Greece on August 20th 1943 to the late Dimetrios and Ligeri ( Hiotis ) Gasiamis. He served in the US. Army during the Viet Nam Era. He worked and retired from International Harvester. He married Dorris Brown 55 years ago. He...