Henry Earl Black
Oct 14, 2025
Henry Earl Black, 82, died peacefully in his Sandwich home on October 14th, 2025, surrounded by family.
Henry was born on November 15th, 1942 in Katy, Texas to Margaret Rosener. At age 7, he moved to San Francisco, CA with his mother and two younger brothers, and forged a lifelong bond with the city. He played soccer at Mission High School...
Carol Ann McMullin
Oct 11, 2025
Carol Ann McMullin, 94, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away on October 11, 2025 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois, after a short illness.
Carol was born in Los Angeles, California to Leo and Barbara (Hochrein) Walch on July 1, 1931. She graduated from Elgin, Illinois High School. She later worked as an administrative assistant for Palatine High School until...
Joy L. Cunningham
Oct 8, 2025
Joy L. Cunningham, 94, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away on October 8, 2025. Joy was born on August 28, 1931 in Sandwich, IL to Ivan and Nellie (Rush) Cunningham.
There will be a private family graveside service to be held at a later date at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL.
Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may...
Harry Ray Heath
Oct 7, 2025
Harry Ray Heath, 83, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 7, 2025, at his home. Many people knew him as Tiny. Harry was born on January 12, 1942, in Sterling, IL to Merle and Anna (Francis) Heath. Harry was raised on the farm in Prophetstown until his parents moved to Polo, IL in 1951, where they continued farming. Harry...
Mary Ellen Crose
Oct 4, 2025
Mary Ellen Crose, 83, of Oswego, IL, passed away October 4, 2025, at her home at Stonecroft Village in Mendota, IL.
Mary was born on December 20, 1941 in Shumway, IL, to Carl Matson and Leona (Eichelberger) Matson.
Mary was a polio survivor and was unable to walk until age 11, during which time she learned to play the piano and accordion...
Patricia Ann McGee
Sep 30, 2025
Patricia Ann McGee, 90 of Rochelle IL, passed away Monday, September 30, 2025, at Liberty Village of Rochelle.
Born June 28, 1935, the daughter of George Everett and Edith Louise (White) Foster. Patricia married Marvin C. McGee on June 12, 1954, at Creston Methodist Church in Creston, IL.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca (Jack) Halverson. Four grandchildren, Christopher (Trisha) McGee,...
Ronald G. Dearth
Sep 28, 2025
Ronald G. Dearth, 82, of Morris, IL passed away on September 28, 2025. Ron was born on January 30, 1943 in Joliet, IL to Glen and Evelyn (Newberry) Dearth.
Ron loved gardening and spending time with his family. He was also very proud of being in the Local 150. When he was younger, he also started an ambulance service in Mazon,...
Shirley E. Sword
Sep 28, 2025
Shirley E. Sword, 84, of Ashton, IL passed away on September 28, 2025. Shirley was born on September 1, 1941 in Blue River, WI to Raymond and Leurita (Weir) Nelson. Shirley enjoyed reading, dancing, antiquing; as well as doll and depression glass collecting. She also enjoyed traveling with some of her favorite places being to Hawaii, France and Germany.
Shirley is...
James Hazel
Sep 28, 2025
James Elry Hazel, 80, of Somonauk, IL, passed away September 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 5, 1945, in Reevesville, IL, the son of Thomas Nathaniel Hazel and Ova Mae (Eades) Hazel. He married Judith Sue (Casper) Hazel on October 19, 1963, in Golconda, IL. He was employed at Lyon Metal in...
Denise L. Minnick
Sep 25, 2025
Denise L. Minnick, 63, of Dekalb, IL passed away on September 25, 2025. Denise was born on November 22, 1961 to Glenn and Esther (Nichols) Hansen.
Denise was a Miami Dolphins fan and also loved all things Disney. She was great at drawing and drew many things. She would also painting pottery, where many people admired the work she did. She...
Sharon Robinson
Sep 25, 2025
Sharon Robinson, 70, of Newark, IL passed away on September 25, 2025. There are no services planned at this time.
Mary L. Etheridge
Sep 25, 2025
Mary L. (Mary Lou) Snyder Goins Etheridge passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on September 25, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was welcomed home by her parents Wilbur and Dortha Snyder, her siblings Shirley Ming, Lloyd (Sonny) Snyder, and Ralph (Butch) Snyder. Mary Lou was born on July 28, 1941 at St. Charles Hospital in Aurora, IL.
Mary...
Dorothy E. Mortell
Sep 23, 2025
Dorothy E. (Bastian) Mortell, age 92, of Hinckley IL passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2025 at Prairie Crossing Assisted Living in Shabbona, Illinois. She was born April 10th, 1933 in Waterman Illinois to Earl & Alma (Klein) Bastian of Hinckley, Illinois.
Dorothy was raised on the farm in rural Hinckley and attended the Fay's School, a one-room schoolhouse on Governor...
Ruth E. Mackey
Sep 22, 2025
Ruth E. Mackey, 63, of Sandwich, IL passed away on September 22, 2025. Ruth was born on March 7, 1962 in Monroe, WI to Lewis and Ruth (Surrell) Walter Sr.
Ruth lived an adventurous life on her terms and fought cancer courageously for the last 5 years.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Anne Bozman; Son, Matthew (Kim) Jones II; Grandchildren,...
Donna Rae Johnson
Sep 21, 2025
Donna Rae Johnson (Casner), 77, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 25, 1948, Donna lived a life filled with warmth, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to those she cherished.
She is survived by her children, Michael Johnson and his wife, Terri; Barbara Troyer; and her stepdaughter, Kim Johnson. Her...
Michelle Carol Lovell
Sep 18, 2025
Michelle Carol Lovell, 69, of DeKalb, passed away on September 18, 2025.
Michelle was born in Sycamore, Illinois on October 13, 1955, to Richard and Lois Fogel. She attended school in Genoa and DeKalb, Illinois graduating from DeKalb High School in 1974. She worked primarily as a secretary at NIU and Fermilab. She began working as a medical transcriptionist in DeKalb...
Norma Jean Jacobson
Sep 15, 2025
Norma Jean Jacobson, 91, of Hinckley, IL passed away on September 15, 2025. Jean was born on June 24, 1934 in Leitchfield, KY to Carl and Roxie (Carter) Armstrong.
Jean, as she was called by friends and family, spent most of her life in northern Illinois. She graduated from Hinckley High School in 1952, and attended Northern Illinois State Teachers College...
Althea Rena Russell
Sep 14, 2025
Althea Rena (Burgard) Russell, 51, of Sheridan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 14th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Althea was born on November 18, 1973 in Rushville, Illinois to Jerry Burgard and Thyra Nichols. She grew up around the Kankakee area and was a member of the Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene. She attended the Olivet Nazerene University...
Dianne E. Nyberg
Sep 10, 2025
Dianne Evelyne Nyberg, born on September 15, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at the age of 88.
Known by many simply as “Auntie,” Dianne’s kind, generous, and loving spirit touched all who knew her. She held deep affection for her nieces and nephews, always offering warmth, laughter, and encouragement.
A dedicated educator and proud graduate of...
Donald J. Reiss
Sep 10, 2025
Donald J. Reiss, 93, of Ashton, IL passed away on September 10, 2025. Don was born on February 8, 1932 in Joliet, IL to Clarence and Theresa (Zobel) Reiss. Don married Mary Darlene Lane on January 23, 1953 in Joliet, IL. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He grew up farming in Elwood and...
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