Obituaries

Andrew James Carr

Andrew James Carr

Nov 25, 2019

Andrew James Carr, 38, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 25, 2019. Andrew was born on April 16, 1981 in Sandwich, IL to Darrell and Patricia (Ford) Carr. Andrew had went to Somonauk Baptist High School. He had worked at Wal-Mart and Menards. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and White Sox fan. He was a jokester and...

Ronald George Sebek

Ronald George Sebek

Nov 21, 2019

Ronald George Sebek, 63, passed away on November 21, 2019. Ronald was born on February 18, 1956 in Chicago, IL to George and Kathleen (Lynch) Sebek. Ron was highly skilled in the field of electronics, so much so, he was highly sought after by companies and schools alike. He was self-taught working first on CB radios, his personal radio had...

Ronda Ann Sherman Gudmunson

Ronda Ann Sherman Gudmunson

Nov 16, 2019

Ronda Ann Sherman Gudmunson, age 47, of Plano, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 16, 2019 at Valley West Community Hospital. She was born on October 24, 1972 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Michael and Doris (Wilson) Sherman.

She was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

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Amber June Sampson

Amber June Sampson

Nov 5, 2019

Amber June Sampson, 99, of Somonauk, IL passed away November 5, 2019. Amber was born on June 13, 1920 in Victor Township in Illinois to Arthur and Myrtle (Condill) Masear. She married Donald Sampson on July 18, 1941. She loved spending time with and taking care of her family. She would always cook homemade meals and liked to make her...

Timothy Charles “Fluffy” Perkins

Timothy Charles “Fluffy” Perkins

Nov 3, 2019

Timothy Charles "Fluffy" Perkins, age 44, a resident of Rochelle, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019. He was born on March 16, 1975 in Kankakee, IL to Charlene Perkins and Terry Theis. 

He went to elementary school (K-8) in Kankakee, IL. In 1990 Tim moved to Rochelle, IL and went to RTHS and graduated in ’94. Tim worked...

Dawndra Kay Jones

Dawndra Kay Jones

Nov 1, 2019

Dawndra Kay Jones, 59, of Sandwich, IL passed away November 1, 2019 at Northwestern Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL. She was born November 17, 1959 to Wayne and Kay Jones in Aurora, IL.

She worked several years for CTS Knight in Sandwich and 20 years at the Plano Walmart.

She is survived by her mother, Kay Jones of sandwich; Brother...

Mary Torresday Garcia

Mary Torresday Garcia

Oct 24, 2019

Mary T. Garcia 94 of Sandwich passed away at her home in Sandwich, IL on October 24th 2019. She was born February 23rd 1925 in Ideal Colorado to the late Luiz and Luz ( Launas ) Torresday. She was born and raised in the Rocky Mountains with her fathers and sister. Her family tended sheep and she often hunted rabbits...

Neil Maupin

Neil Maupin

Oct 20, 2019

 

Neil Maupin, age 84, of Plano, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Asbury Gardens in North Aurora.  He was born December 17, 1934 in Shackleford, Missouri, the son of Virginia Etter.  He was raised by his grandparents Stella and H.B. Maupin in Marshall, Missouri.  He was married to Patricia Maupin for 44 years until her passing on...

Dale E. O'Brien

Dale E. O'Brien

Oct 18, 2019

Dale E. O'Brien, age 67, of Dixon, IL passed away on October 18, 2019. He was born on July 7th, 1951. Cremation rites to be accorded.  Arrangements entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, Ashton, IL. 

Andrew Christian Sondgeroth

Andrew Christian Sondgeroth

Oct 17, 2019

I don’t know how to put into words how amazing our Andrew was…

Andrew was born on May 8, 2008 at 12:56 pm. He was our miracle baby and endured so much in so little time. Everything Andrew has been through never kept him down. He loved his family with every fiber of his being and he knows how incredibly...

Michael Warren Walraven

Michael Warren Walraven

Oct 15, 2019

Michael W. Walraven, 62, of Aurora, IL and long-time resident of Plano passed away on October 15, 2019 at Presence Mercy Ctr. Hospital in Aurora. He was born on January 26, 1957 in Anniston, AL to the late John and Alice (Olson) Walraven.

He was an avid WWE fan and die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan.

He is survived by his...

Jerry V. Nicholson

Jerry V. Nicholson

Oct 10, 2019

Jerry V. Nicholson of Tucson AZ, formally of Plano IL passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, surrounded by his family after a sudden illness.

He was born October 26, 1937 in Casey, Illinois.  He was the first child born to Vern Nicholson and Faye Johnson Nicholson Thompson.

Jerry married Janet Heath on August 16, 1961 in Jonesville, Michigan, while serving...

Danny R Mullins

Danny R Mullins

Oct 8, 2019

  Danny R. Mullins, 69, of Ashton passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 8, 2019. He was born September 30, 1950 in Rochelle to Guy and Betty Mullins. He married Kathryn Wagner on July 31, 1971. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2017. He worked for Del Monte Foods as a truck driver for many years until he...

Mary Catherine Olson

Mary Catherine Olson

Oct 8, 2019

Mary Catherine Olson, 73, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 8, 2019. Mary was born February 5, 1946 in Plainfield, Illinois to Roy Eleanor (Fairweather) Hyte. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Plano, IL. She worked at Plano Molding and CTS Knights.

Mary is survived by 3 children, Robert (Shirley) Olson of Channahon, IL, Rebecca (Chuck...

James (Jim) William Brennan

James (Jim) William Brennan

Oct 7, 2019

James (Jim) W. Brennan Sr. - Jim was a Korean war veteran, he excelled in the field of sales, specifically for the moving industry.  He held key positions for the major van lines throughout his long career.  He was an avid car buff, knowing the makes, models and characteristics of nearly all the brands.  He traveled extensively for his job...

David John Fraser

David John Fraser

Oct 7, 2019

David John Fraser, 66, of Sandwich, died on Monday, October 7, 2019, in Sandwich. David was born on his grandfather Oliver “Red” Fraser’s birthday January 6, in 1953, at St. Mary’s hospital in DeKalb, IL., the son of John Louis and Veronica M. Berkes Fraser. He grew up on the Fraser Homestead north of Sandwich with his parents, grandparents and...

Gary N. Kessel

Gary N. Kessel

Oct 5, 2019

Gary Norman Kessel, 72, of Oregon, IL passed away on October 5, 2019. Gary was born on February 21, 1947 to Donald and Bernadine (Bauer) Kessel in Amboy, IL. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ashton, IL. He was a farmer on the family farm and also loved and enjoyed being around his two grandchildren.

Gary...

Carrol Jean Dannewitz-Olson

Carrol Jean Dannewitz-Olson

Oct 4, 2019

Carrol Jean Dannewitz-Olson, 82, of Sandwich, IL passed away October 4, 2019. She was born May 30, 1937 to Irvine and Elsie (Dierzen) Rudsinski in Aurora, IL. She worked as a school nurse at the Sandwich School District 430 and also worked at the Open Door for over 20 years. She is also a member of the Salem Lutheran Church...

Gary Bud Finnell

Gary Bud Finnell

Oct 3, 2019

Gary B. Finnell, 64, of Earlville, IL passed away on October 3, 2019 at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. He was born on November 13, 1954 to Albert Finnell and Betty Winebaugh. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked and retired from Seal Master bearing Co. After retirement he worked for many years for St. Anthanasio Greek...

Cody A. Kimbro

Cody A. Kimbro

Sep 30, 2019

Cody A. Kimbro, age 29, of Dixon, IL passed away on September 30, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1990.  Cremation rites to be accorded.  Arrangements entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, Ashton, IL.