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Glenda J. Bloomingdale

Glenda J. Bloomingdale

Aug 14, 2023

Glenda Jean Bloomingdale (Livingston), of Davis Junction, IL, 70, born February 11, 1953, passed away on August 14, 2023 after battling cancer for 8 months. Daughter of Charles Bloomingdale and Carol (Bartelt) Bloomingdale. Graduate of Stillman Valley High School, class of 1971. Married to Leon Livingston, Jr. from December 1971 – June 1988.

Her working life was dedicated to the...

James A. Vander-Meyden

James A. Vander-Meyden

Aug 14, 2023

James A. Vander-Meyden, 59, of Dixon, IL passed away on August 14, 2023. James was born on January 27, 1964 in Harvey, IL.

There will be no services.

John P. Dombrowski

John P. Dombrowski

Aug 13, 2023

John P. Dombrowski, 37, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 13, 2023. John was born on December 30, 1985 in Colombia.

John loved spending time with his family, especially his nephew, Nicolas. He would enjoy the outdoor family barbecues. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed going to church, attending Harvest Chapel.

John is survived by his...

Patricia E. Coons

Patricia E. Coons

Jul 30, 2023

Patricia Elaine Coons passed away at her home on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 76.Pat was born on November 26, 1946 in Rochelle to James and Eleanor Watson. Pat was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Gary Coons, and brothers David Watson and Larry (Sharon) Watson. She is survived by her brother James (Cathy) Watson, her...

Donald E. Green, Jr.

Donald E. Green, Jr.

Jul 29, 2023

Donald Eugene Green Jr., born in Wheeling WV, passed away peacefully at home in Yorkville IL on July 29th 2023.

Don passed after a ten month battle with cancer at age 62. He is survived by his wife, Teresa and beloved daughter, Megan. His mother, Judy Ueltschy (Bill) Champaign IL. Twin sister Debra Deremiah (Larry) Thomasboro IL. Brothers, Ed Green...

Denise L. Greenfield

Denise L. Greenfield

Jul 22, 2023

Denise Louise Greenfield, 73, of Ashton, IL passed away on July 22, 2023. Denise was born on July 17, 1950 in Rochelle, IL to Mike and Jackie (Wisman) Witzel.

Denise is a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ashton. She lived in Ashton her whole life and graduated from Ashton High School in 1968. Denise married Terry Greenfield...

Anna H. Keefer

Anna H. Keefer

Jul 19, 2023

Anna H. Keefer, 92, of Elgin, IL passed away on July 19, 2023. Anna was born in Germany on February 14, 1931.

Cremation services were provided by Beverage Family Funeral Home.

Trenton T. Page

Trenton T. Page

Jul 11, 2023

Trenton T. Page, 45, of Dixon, IL passed away on July 11, 2023. Trenton was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on May 10, 1978 to Edward and Cheryl Page.

Cremation services were provided by Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Homes.

Devona M. Kensel

Devona M. Kensel

Jul 11, 2023

Devona M. Kensel, 82, of Plano, IL passed away on July 11, 2023. Devona was born on February 1, 1941 in Aurora, IL to Herman and Mary (Lindholm) Cheney. 

Devona enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family, especially going to the grandkids sporting events. 

Devona is survived by 2 sons, James (Cara) Kensel and Robert Kensel; 3 grandchildren,...

James McCabe, Jr.

James McCabe, Jr.

Jul 10, 2023

James B. McCabe, Jr., 86, of Dixon, IL passed away on July 10, 2023. James was born on April 29, 1937 to James and Iris McCabe.

Cremation services were provided by Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home.

Carol Joy Youngs

Carol Joy Youngs

Jun 27, 2023

Carol Joy Youngs, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 27, 2023. Celebration of life will be from 1:00 – 4:00 P.M., Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the VFW on Main Street in Sandwich, IL.

Carol was born to James and Lillian (Kodl) Mertl of Chicago, IL on March 4, 1938. She married William J. Youngs, Jr. on December...

Arnold "Arnie" Petersen

Arnold "Arnie" Petersen

Jun 25, 2023

Arnold “Arnie” Petersen, 89 of Dixon, IL (formerly of Freeburg, IL) passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023.  He was born on June 22, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Thomas & Gertrude Petersen.

 

He is survived by his children, Mark, Roger & Michelle; his grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, Samantha, Darrin, Damien & Kimberly; his great grandchildren; a sister, Erna; nieces...

Paul L. Skinner

Paul L. Skinner

Jun 22, 2023

He was such a gentle soul.

 

 

Paul Lee Skinner, 65, of Plano, and lately of Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, IL, passed away in his sleep on June 22, 2023 due to health complications.  He was born on September 29,1958 in Sandwich, IL to Dorothy Lee and George Loring Skinner of Plano, IL.  Paul attended the Plano...

Agnes H. Dunkel

Agnes H. Dunkel

Jun 21, 2023

Agnes Henriette Dunkel, 97, formerly of Forreston and Ashton, Illinois, passed away on June 21, 2023 at Liberty Court in Dixon, Illinois.

 

Agnes was born in Rhade, Germany to Gerhard and Josefine Busen on December 1, 1925. She married Norbert M. Dunkel on June 5, 1954 in Oglesby, Illinois. She worked as a homemaker and then for many years...

Mariam Rose Collins

Mariam Rose Collins

Jun 20, 2023

Mariam Rose Collins, 69, passed away on June 20,2023 in Sandwich, IL.  

There will be no funeral arrangements due to Mariam’s wishes.  

Mariam was born Battle Creek, Michigan to Robert Wayne Herman and Alice Marcella Herman on May 8, 1954. She married David Allen Collins on September 19th,2002 in Geneva, IL. She graduated Illinois Valley Community College on May 22,2009...

Rebekah Trahant

Rebekah Trahant

Jun 19, 2023

Rebekah Trahant, 46, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away on June 19, 2023 at Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb Illinois.  

Rebekah Trahant was born in Geneva, Illinois to Lawrence Trahant and Patricia Rice on April 20, 1977.  She spent the greater part of her adult life supported by her countless friends and staff at Open Door Agency in Sandwich Illinois.  

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Karen L. Wickens

Karen L. Wickens

Jun 16, 2023

Karen L. Wickens, 82, of Sheridan, IL passed away on June 16, 2023. Karen was born on December 3, 1940 in Rockford, IL to Francis Miller and Twila (Kruger).

Karen was a member of the Sheridan Methodist Church. She had been a Registered Nurse since 1961 and worked in Sandwich, IL from 1973 to 2005. Karen married William (Bill) Wickens...

Jacqueline (Jackie) C. McGuffey

Jacqueline (Jackie) C. McGuffey

Jun 14, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie) Claire Butts McGuffey age 89, passed away peacefully on June 14th in Elmhurst Illinois. Jackie was born on May 12, 1934, to the late Mabel and George Butts in Naperville, Illinois. She attended Downers Grove North. Then went to work for several companies as an Office Manager until her retirement.She was preceded in death by her husband James...

Kevin M. VanPelt

Kevin M. VanPelt

Jun 12, 2023

Kevin M. VanPelt, 66, of Yorkville, IL passed away surrounded by his girls on June 12, 2023 in Naperville, IL after a battle with cancer.

He was born the youngest of nine in Aurora, IL on December 4, 1956 to parents, Ralph and Jane (Barry) VanPelt. He graduated from East Aurora High School in 1975 and later married his high...

Raymond Ben “Bird” Hall Sr.

Raymond Ben “Bird” Hall Sr.

Jun 9, 2023

Raymond Ben “Bird” Hall Sr., 74 of Sandwich, IL passed away June 9th, 2023 at his home surrounded by and in the care of loved ones. He was born November 9th, 1948 in Sandwich, IL  the son of  Robert Ward Hall and Rhoda Beatrice Williamson. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carolyn, His Daughter Brenda O’Neil and her...

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