Deborah H. Peterson
Aug 24, 2024
Deborah Helen Peterson, 66, formerly Deb Buchanan (nee Johnson) was welcomed into the loving arms of her parents and son Sean on August 24, 2024. Deb was born on October 1, 1957 in Geneva, IL to John Walter Johnson of Geneva, IL and Joan Helen (Plamman) Johnson of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Deb was very creative and went to college for 2 years...
Gary C. Schaefer
Aug 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great grandfather and the godfather of pizza in the Aurora area. With his family at his bedside, Gary C. Schaefer, 92, passed away on August 23, 2024.
Gary was born on August 20, 1932. After graduation from East Aurora high school, he joined the United States Army...
Gregory Foster
Aug 22, 2024
Gregory Foster, 72, of Yorkville IL passed away on August 22, 2024 at Rush Copley Hospital surrounded by family.
Gregory was born September 5, 1951 to Howard and Marguerite (Magnusson) Foster. He graduated from Mendota High School in 1969 and attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. He was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Co., in Aurora, IL for 45 years. Upon...
Jesse L. Castleton
Aug 22, 2024
Jesse L. Castleton Sr., 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 22, 2024. Jesse was born on September 21, 1944 in Streator, IL to Hoyt and Violet (Cave) Castleton.
Jesse served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, 1965-1966. He went on to be a truck driver, welder, also worked for Interlake Continental Water Co., K&K Drilling and Montgomery...
Jeffrey W. Larson
Aug 21, 2024
Jeffrey W. Larson, 64, of Ashton, IL passed away on August 21, 2024. Jeff was born on June 30, 1960 in Dixon, IL to Ronald and Marlene (Kuffel) Larson.
Jeff worked at J B Plumbing for many years, was a part time employee for the Village of Ashton and was with the Ashton Fire Department for 26 years, serving as fire...
Warren J. Kaforski
Aug 17, 2024
Warren James Kaforski, 24, of Newark, IL passed away on August 17,2024. Warren was born in Aurora, IL to Chris and April Kaforski on February 3, 2000. He graduated from Serena High School and worked at Local 150 as an Operator Engineer.
Warren is preceded in death by his grandmother Joan Kaforski and grandfather Alvin Nesbitt. In addition to his parents,...
Cory W. Decker
Aug 11, 2024
Cory Wayne Decker, 48, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 11th, 2024 in Leland, IL. Cory was born in Morris, IL to Marilyn (Neitzer) Decker and Wayne Decker on September 24th, 1975. The step-son of Robert Houlne. He went to school at Sandwich High School. Cory loved country music. He was a great singer and never passed up a chance...
Fred J. Sartore
Aug 9, 2024
Fred James Sartore, 59, of Somonauk, IL, formerly of Melrose Park, IL, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Morris Hospital surrounded by loved ones after a sudden, brief illness and is at peace with the Lord.
Fred was born Nov. 24, 1964, in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Margaret (LaBounty) Sartore.
He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and...
Dorothy Faye Church
Jul 29, 2024
Dorothy Faye Church, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29th, 2024, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL. Dorothy was born on April 14th, 1941 in Tupelo, MS to the late Orville and Susan Berryhill.
Dorothy loved the Lord and was known as a prayer warrior and being a member of the Christ First Baptist Church...
Rodney Lynn Paul
Jul 28, 2024
Rodney Lynn Paul, 69, of Ashton, IL passed away peacefully at his brother Dan's home in Rochelle after a battle with cancer. Rodney was born on May 30th, 1955 in Rockford, IL to the late Robert L. and Louise E. (Nixon) Paul.
Rodney was a graduate of Ashton High School, class of 1973; he continued his education, obtaining an associate’s degree...
Keith A. Kramer
Jul 23, 2024
Keith A. Kramer, 67, of Plano, IL passed away on July 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Melanoma. Keith was born on September 23, 1956 in Aurora, IL to John and Geraldine (Shephard) Kramer. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp.
Keith enjoyed spending time with family, making people laugh with his crazy...
Nancy S. Thorne
Jul 20, 2024
Nancy Sue Thorne, 87, of Rockford, passed away on July 20, 2024, at River Bluff Nursing Home, after a long illness. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Rochelle, IL; the daughter of Alfred and Gladys Horton. Nancy attended Rochelle High School. She married Jack L. Thorne on April 24, 1965. Nancy loved the Lord. She cheered for her...
Daniel L. Miller
Jul 15, 2024
Daniel Loren Miller, 91, of Ashton, IL passed away on July 15, 2024 at Franklin Grove Nursing Home. He was born on February 10, 1933 in the farmhouse owned by his grandfather L.B. Miller in Reynolds Township. Dan married Jean Fisk on September 16, 1954 while still in the Army. After leaving the service, Dan farmed with his father until...
Thomas W. VanPutten
Jul 14, 2024
Thomas W. VanPutten, 71, of Pontiac, IL passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024.
Tom was born on 4-14-1953 in Patterson, New Jersey. His parents were Walter and Connie VanPutten. Tom married Darlene Hirst in 1981. She passed away in 1999. Tom is survived by 2 stepsons one claimed him as his father John Hirst (Pam) Pleasant Hill, Illinois and Shawn...
Tonja R. (Shafer) Miller
Jul 13, 2024
Tonja R. (Shafer) Miller, 60, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, surrounded by her family in the caring hands of JourneyCare Hospice.
Those who knew Tonja will remember her fiery spirit. She never missed an opportunity to tell you or show you that you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of...
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Hegland
Jul 12, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Hegland, 89, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Shabbona, IL.
Betty was born in Aurora, IL to Steven and Margaret Stanoy on October 22, 1934. Betty graduated from Madonna High School in Aurora, IL. Steven worked as the “maintenance man” at Madonna High School which allowed him to send his three daughters to Madonna...
Michael Karpowicz
Jul 11, 2024
Michael F. Karpowicz, 60, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 11, 2024. He was born on September 20, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Theresa (Krupowicz) Karpowicz.
Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com
Randall "Randy" E. Dust
Jul 11, 2024
Randall E. Dust passed away on July 11, 2024 in Sandwich Illinois after a long ilness. Randy was born on February 2, 1955 at Roseland Community Hospital to Mary Dean (Brown) Dust and Walter John Dust. He attended Leo High School and graduated from Fenger High School in 1973. Randy had a long career in servicing maintaining and installing office...
Sean Carl Griesmann
Jul 6, 2024
Sean Carl Griesmann, 41, of Sandwich and Plano, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, in Sandwich, Illinois. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 1 p.m. at the home of Tonya (Gage) Blackwell and his children, located at 2050 Rock Creek Road, Plano, Illinois.
Sean was born in Aurora, Illinois, to Richard Glenn...
Judith I. Northcutt
Jul 6, 2024
Judith Northcutt, 76, of Plano, IL passed away on July 6, 2024 at Copley Hospital in Aurora surrounded by her family. Judith was born on August 10, 1947 in the Cooksey family home in Marion, IL to William and Dories (Cooksey) Rust.
Judy attended school in Peoria and Earlville and graduated with the class of 1965 from Sandwich, IL.
She worked after...
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