Obituaries

Dec 7, 2018

Kyle Steven Darcy, of Sandwich, beloved son of Joseph Darcy and Carol Wheeler passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2018.

Kyle was a 2016 graduate of Sandwich High School and was working towards a BS in Radiation Therapy at Southern Illinois University.  He enjoyed the love of family and friends, long walks, good books and gaming.

He is survived by...

Dec 6, 2018

Melvin Donald Yocum, 80, of Franklin Grove, passed away on December 6, 2018. He was born March 24, 1938 to Donald and Dorothy (Butterfield) Yocum in Ashton, IL. He served in the US Army from 1962 – 1964 in Germany. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved farming, trucking and raising his Polled Hereford cows. Now he’s...

Dec 5, 2018

Dolores J Reitz, 86, of Franklin Grove, IL. passed away on December 5, 2018 at St. Anthony’s in Rockford. She was born on April 6, 1932 to Clarence and Gladys (Brummer) Reitz in Ashton, IL.

She was Baptized on July 17, 1932 in St John’s Lutheran Church. She graduated from Ashton High School and attended KSB School of Nursing and...

Dec 4, 2018

John “Mike” Woodyatt, age 68, of Malta, IL. passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 4th, 2018. He was born on July 24th, 1950 in Dixon, IL. to the (late) parents of Bette (Emmert) and John Woodyatt.

Mike was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He cherished every moment with his family.

Mike was drafted with his...

Dec 1, 2018

David Arthur Foster, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2018 after a tough 6 month battle with cancer.  He was born November 10, 1944 to Thomas and Ethel Merriman Foster in Mendota, IL.  He graduated from Ashton High School in 1962.  He married Susan Erickson on June 30, 1963 at Reynolds Church in rural...

Dec 1, 2018

Norma J. Wilcox-Stover, daughter of Earl and Marjorie (Friebele) Zentmyer, was born on June 9, 1925 at home in Oswego; departed this life on December 1, 2018. She had attained the age of 93 years, five months and twenty-two days. Preceded in death by 3 husbands, Homer Adkins of 23 years, father of Norma’s three children, Don Wilcox and Herschel...

Nov 29, 2018

Roy W. Bell, Jr., of Montgomery, IL, formally of Ottawa and Sandwich, IL passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the age of 86.  He was born September 14, 1932, the son of Roy W. and Mae (Bennett) Bell, Sr. in Campbellsville, KY.  He moved to Sandwich, IL in 1950.  He leaves behind his wife of almost 65 years,...

Nov 25, 2018

Shawn Michael Brown, age 44, of Rochelle, IL. passed away on November 25, 2018 at Rochelle Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1974 to Robert and Clarice (Dulmaine) Brown in Worcester Massachusetts.

He was a laborer at a warehouse in Rochelle. He enjoyed football, especially the Patriots and always willing to help others.

He is survived by his daughter...

Nov 25, 2018

Ann Marie Kerestes, 77, of Rochelle passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Ann was born in Streator, Illinois on February 15, 1941 to Richard and Mary (Ragusa) Faulkner. She graduated from Streator Township High School in 1959 and the American School of Beauty Culture in 1960. On July 22, 1961 she married Daniel Kerestes. Ann...

Nov 25, 2018

Shawn Michael Brown, age 44, of Rochelle, IL. passed away on November 25, 2018 at Rochelle Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1974 to Robert and Clarice (Dulmaine) Brown in Worcester, Massachusetts.

He was a laborer at a warehouse in Rochelle. He enjoyed football, especially the Patriots and always willing to help others.

He is survived by his daughter...

Nov 17, 2018

Janet Ann Fitzgerald, 63, of Somonauk, IL. passed away suddenly at her home on November 17, 2018. She was born on March 28, 1955 in Eldorado, IL. to Alton and Wilma (Villiard) Ecklund.

She was a Sandwich High School graduate with the class of 1973. She worked at CTS Knights, then Plano Walmart for 15 years. She enjoyed cooking, serving...

Nov 14, 2018

Shirley S Schatteman, 93, of Ashton, IL passed away at home on November 14, 2018. She was born on August 11, 1925 in Moline, IL to Charles and Laura (Davis) Stone. She married her late husband, Lawrence Schatteman, on August 3, 2003. She loved playing bingo, mingling with friends and heading over to the Riverboat when she had the chance.Shirley...

Nov 12, 2018

Janet Leigh Dilbeck 64, of Somonauk, IL. passed away at Edwards Hospital on November 12, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1954 to Paul and Fern (Snelling) Dilbeck.

She loved crocheting, anything to do with Winnie the Pooh, worked at JC Penny’s, and  lived a simple life.

She is survived by her sister Sharon (Robert) Taylor of Aurora, Il...

Nov 11, 2018

Barbara Jean Zoglman 66 of Sandwich passed away at Elmwood Terrace Nursing Care Aurora, IL. She was born on August 6th, 1952 in Shawano, WI to the late Wilferd and Lenora (Henke) Ziemer. She married Lawrence Zoglman on April 17th, 1971 in Shawano, WI. She was a home maker enjoyed crocheting and was a member of St. Paul the Apostle...

Nov 4, 2018

James (Mike) Michael Doyle , 69 of Hinckley IL passed away November 4, 2018. Mike was born July 5, 1949 in Chicago, IL to the late, James E. Doyle and Louise M. (Ault) Doyle.

Mike is survived by his wife Patricia Doyle, daughter Romney (Rod) Kirby of Montgomery IL and 5 grandchildren Skylar Ingle, Mitchell Ingle, Klohe Kirby, Harrison Kirby...

Oct 29, 2018

Jeffery Lynn Olson 75, of Sandwich, passed away at his home on October 29, 2018 with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 20, 1942 to Elmer and Cora (Duvick) Olson.

Jeff grew up in Newark, IL and moved to Delavan, WI at the age of 16. He graduated from Stout State University in Menomonie WI...

Oct 27, 2018

Our friend, Shirley Eichholz 97 is now at peace with her Lord Jesus this fall morning of October 27, 2018 She is in no more pain but in peaceful rest at her eternal home. We were talking to her a couple of weeks ago about how this is not our home, we are just passing through, looking to spend eternity...

Oct 27, 2018

Norman Potter, 80, of Sheridan.

Norman Seymour Potter died on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his home.

Norm was born on June 13, 1938 in Sandwich, Illinois to Ruth (Jones) and John Potter.

Norm married Doris Forbes  . The couple had two children Richard and Rita (Terra Stetz) Potter.

He graduated from Sandwich High School in 1956. He was owner...

Oct 25, 2018

Oct 20, 2018

Ellen (Pellican) Tonelli 94 of Yorkville, IL. passed away on Saturday October 20,2018. She was born on June 23, 1924 in Oglesby, Illinois to Guy and Mary Pellican.

She married Joseph R. Tonelli on July 3, 1945. She helped run the office of Tonelli Buick Inc. in Spring Valley.

She is survived, Joseph A. (Donna) Tonelli of Spring Valley, Illinois...