Obituaries

Donald ( Sam ) Eugene Wade

Donald ( Sam ) Eugene Wade

Apr 3, 2018

Wade, Donald Eugene “Sam” age 88 of Sandwich IL passed away at home on April 3, 2018.  He was born on October 27, 1929 in Montgomery, IL. Sam along with his 11 siblings were raised in Plano IL on the Tribune Farm (currently Silver Springs State Park).  They were born and raised during the depression. Often the boys would find themselves...

Donald Allen Barr

Donald Allen Barr

Mar 30, 2018

Donald Allen Barr, 84 of Sandwich, IL. passed at Valley West Hospital on March 30, 2018. He was born on July 17, 1933 to Donald and Grace Barr in Ogdensburg, New York. He was a truck driver for many years, and then worked at Impact Die until his retirement. He is survived by his 6 daughters; Chris (Steve) Zaffuto of...

Lillian Emilie Walker

Lillian Emilie Walker

Mar 25, 2018

Lillian Emilie Walker 79, of LaMoille formerly of Sandwich passed away March 25th, 2018. She was born November 5th, 1938 in Aurora, IL to the late Burton and Emily (James) Miller.  Lillian was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Sandwich. She enjoyed word puzzles and garage sales. Lillian worked and retired from Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, IL....

Larry Ray Wilson

Larry Ray Wilson

Mar 22, 2018

Larry Wilson of Waterman, IL. passed away at his home on Thursday March 22, 2018.  He was born on September 8, 1945 in Beardstown, IL to Norvelle and Mary Jane (Bowman) Wilson. He was a career serviceman in the U.S. Army.  He is survived by his sister Patty (Jeff) Smith of Waterman, IL., brothers Douglas Wilson of Batavia, IL. Bill...

Mary Elizabeth McCune

Mary Elizabeth McCune

Mar 22, 2018

Mary Elizabeth McCune 81, of Sandwich, IL. passed away March 22nd 2018 in Ottawa, IL. She was born on November 18th 1936 in Somerville, NJ to the late Albert and Anne E. (Yawger) Maurer.  Mary was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Sandwich, she worked as a learning assistant at the Dummer Middle School. Then worked and retired...

Remegio A. Narciso

Remegio A. Narciso

Mar 16, 2018

Remegio A. Narciso 54, of Sandwich, IL passed away suddenly on March 16, 2018. He was born in the Philippines to Remegio and Tempora (Aquino) Narciso on January 30, 1964. He worked for Flexcorp Inc. at Plano Molding. He leave his 2 sisters here in Sandwich and a host of family in the Philippines. His services will take place in...

Kenneth James Moore

Kenneth James Moore

Mar 10, 2018

Kenneth James Moore passed away at home after a short illness in Somonauk, Illinois on March 10, 2018 at the age of 83. Ken is survived by his Wife, Marian Joan Moore, Son, Keith (Sonya) Moore, Step-son. Curtis Miller and Step-daughter, Chris (Kevin) Logsdon.  He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tracie Moore, Father, James Moore and Mother, Ida (Burges) Moore. Ken...

Kenneth James Moore

Kenneth James Moore

Mar 10, 2018

Kenneth James Moore passed away at home after a short illness in Somonauk, Illinois on March 10, 2018 at the age of 83. Ken is survived by his Wife, Marian Joan Moore, Son, Keith (Sonya) Moore, Step-son. Curtis Miller and Step-daughter, Chris (Kevin) Logsdon.  He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tracie Moore, Father, James Moore and Mother, Ida (Burges) Moore. Ken...

Lisa Renee White

Lisa Renee White

Mar 8, 2018

Lisa Renee White of Ashton, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at her home on March 8, 2018. She was born on July 19, 1965 in Rochelle, IL to Clifford and Shirley (Baker) Hansen. She has been with her significant other, Bob Ziankoski, for over 16 years. She loved reading, swimming when she was younger, horses, and...

Scott Paul Prebe

Scott Paul Prebe

Mar 7, 2018

Scott Paul Prebe, 63 of Sandwich, IL passed away suddenly at his home on March 7, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1955 in Berwyn IL. to Edward and Melanie (Nefelt) Prebe. He married Lynn Morgan on August 8, 1995 in Joliet, IL. and was happily married for the next 22years. He was in the United States Marine Corp....

Mary M Taylor

Mary M Taylor

Mar 5, 2018

Mary Taylor, 89 of Millington, IL. passed away at Sandwich Rehab and Care Center. She was born on March 10, 1928 in Dillon, South Carolina to Zerno and Letha (Hills) McNeil. She loved shopping, gardening and working on her tan while doing so. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Millington. She especially loved her family and...

Gloria Ella Hoffman

Gloria Ella Hoffman

Feb 26, 2018

Gloria Ella Hoffman 94 of Sandwich passed away February 26th2018 at Bickford Assisted Living in Aurora, IL. She was born on May 15th1923 in Chicago, IL. She met and married Edward Hoffman and were happily married for 68 years, although they were together for 74 years. She enjoyed traveling with family and friend, enjoyed her family and the vacations her...

Ronald L. Larson

Ronald L. Larson

Feb 25, 2018

Ronald L. Larson 79, of Ashton, IL passed away February 25th 2018 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehab. He was born on September 18th 1938 in Walnut, IL. He married Marlene A. Kuffel on September 19th 1959 in Walton, IL. He was a member of the Ashton Lions Club, Ashton Business Boosters, He and Marlene owned Ron’s Food Market in...

Marian Ruth Stoudt

Marian Ruth Stoudt

Feb 21, 2018

Marian Ruth Stoudt 96 formerly of Sandwich and Shabbona passed away February 21, 2018 at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Home in DeKalb. She was on January 19, 1922 to Irene Alvin and Elvina (Hengesbach) Johnson. Marian married Harry W. (Harry) Stoudt on June 26, 1953. Upon “Reds” passing she married Wallace Horton June 2000. Marian was an avid reader,...

Mary Colbe-Smith

Mary Colbe-Smith

Feb 20, 2018

Mary Colbe – Smith 83 of Tucson, AZ passed away February 20th 2018. She was born on April 6th 1934 in Waterman, IL. to the late Clarence and Agnes( Estrem ) Kohler.  She was married to Ronald Colbe on June 28th 1952 until June 2nd 1981 the date of his passing, together they had 2 children Kim and Randy. She...

Lawrence ( Larry ) Michael James Kotecki

Lawrence ( Larry ) Michael James Kotecki

Feb 19, 2018

Lawrence ( Larry ) Michael James Kotecki Jr. 67 of Sandwich passed away at Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL. He was born on October 1st 1950 in Peru, IL. to Lawrence M. and Irene ( Hyatt ) Kotecki. He is survived by his wife Linda of Sandwich, his mother Irene of Plano, 3 children Shawn Kotecki of WI. Aaron (...

Gary Robert Mershon

Gary Robert Mershon

Feb 18, 2018

Gary Robert Mershon, 74, of Lindenwood, IL passed away on February 18, 2018 at Serenity Hospice and Home Oregon, IL. He was born in Iowa City, IA April 7, 1943 to Earl Mershon and Jean Gould Mershon. He was an avid camper and did so for 40 years with the “Kings of the Road”. He also loved gardening, woodworking and...

Patricia Reks

Patricia Reks

Feb 18, 2018

Patricia Reks 64 of Ashton, IL passed away February 18th 2018 in Oregon, IL. No services are planned at this time. Cremation rites accorded.

Randall ( Randy ) William Rogers

Randall ( Randy ) William Rogers

Feb 16, 2018

Randall William (Randy) Rogers (April 9, 1963 - February 16, 2018)   Randall William (Randy) Rogers, 54 of Bristol passed away at home in the loving care of  his family, on February 16, 2018.   Randy was born April 9, 1963 in Melrose Park, IL the son of Max and Sandy (Cooke). He attended and graduated from Kaneland High School,...

Ralph David Ginger

Ralph David Ginger

Feb 14, 2018

Ralph David Ginger of Sandwich IL slipped away to be with his lifelong valentine, Doris, on Wednesday February 14, 2018.  He was born in Cowden IL to Levi and Beulah Ginger on June 21, 1918 making him 99 ½ years young at his time of death. Ralph left home around the age of 16 and headed north, finding work as...