Obituaries

Elaine Kay Shufelt

Elaine Kay Shufelt

Nov 15, 2017

Elaine Kay Shufelt 65 of Plano,IL passed away at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion . She was born on December 5th 1951 to William and Frances Shufelt in Aurora, IL. Elaine used to enjoy Skiing, water, cross country and downhill snow skiing. She enjoyed reading, traveling and dining out with friends. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church...

Donald Stanley Rimgale

Donald Stanley Rimgale

Nov 13, 2017

Donald S. Rimgale, Sr., 77, originally of Chicago, IL, died Monday, November 13, 2017 peacefully at home in Elmhurst, IL. He was born August 3, 1940, the son of Adam Donald and Stella Pearl (Lis) Rimgale. Don retired from the Chicago Fire Department after 31 years in November 1996. As an active member of CFD Union Local 2 he served...

Florence Eileen Ruszler

Florence Eileen Ruszler

Nov 10, 2017

Florence Eileen Ruszler Born: February 5, 1929 Died: November 10, 2017 On Friday, November 10, 2017, Florence “Flo” Ruszler received her promotion into eternity with her heavenly Father. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family. She leaves behind her husband of 70 years, John Ruszler; children Cindy...

Daniel Dale Foss

Daniel Dale Foss

Nov 7, 2017

Daniel Dale Foss, a kind, gentle and loving soul passed away very unexpectedly on November 7th, 2017 at his home in Chicago from complications of diabetes and heart disease. Our Dan was only 47 but possessed the wisdom of someone many years older. He was blessed with a truly infectious personality and throughout his short life was a positive inspiration...

Thomas Ralph Staton

Thomas Ralph Staton

Nov 1, 2017

Thomas Ralph Staton, 91 of Sheridan, IL. passed away November 1, 2017 at LaSalle County Nursing home with his family by his side. He was born in Mound City, IL to John and Libbie (Oliver) Staton on August 6, 1926. He married Wanda Harris on January 7, 1950 in Grand Chain IL. and spent the next 67 happily married. Thomas...

Barbara Carol Munroe

Barbara Carol Munroe

Oct 31, 2017

Barbara Carol Munroe 75, of Rochelle passed away at her home on October 31st 2017. She was born on February 3rd 1942 in Joliet IL to the late Joseph and Mary Makay. No service will be held

Timothy Ray Hinrichs

Timothy Ray Hinrichs

Oct 31, 2017

ASHTON -   Tim Hinrichs, 57, passed away October 31, 2017, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born in Dixon Illinois, December 5th 1959 to Ray and Sophie Hinrichs of Ashton.  Tim was preceded in death by his Father (10/5/84) and his Mother (4/17/2006) and his brother Fred (10/13/76). Tim lived...

Reverend Gerald Eugene Becker

Reverend Gerald Eugene Becker

Oct 28, 2017

Today in Heaven, Reverend Gerald Eugene Becker, a minister and soldier of the cross is having his coronation day. Gerald made his entry into the world on June 18, 1928. His exiting was on October 28, 2017. Gerald was born in Bassett, Arkansas . He was the third oldest of nine children. Life began for Gerald when he met Joanna...

Cody Leon Crispin

Cody Leon Crispin

Oct 27, 2017

No service

Devord Page

Devord Page

Oct 21, 2017

No Service

Charles ( Chic ) Ruben Ramsden

Charles ( Chic ) Ruben Ramsden

Oct 16, 2017

Charles Ruben Ramsden “Chic”, 84 of Plano, IL. passed away at his home on Monday, October 16, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on March 11, 1933 to Josiah and Rena (Passini) Ramsden in Plano, IL. He married Betty Zvanut in Aurora, IL. He was a Pilot and enjoyed flying, owning his own planes. He was...

Charles ( Charlie ) Dale Nelson

Charles ( Charlie ) Dale Nelson

Oct 15, 2017

Charles Dale Nelson “Charlie” 48, of Sandwich, IL. passed away at his home on Sunday October 15, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on July 28, 1969 in Forrest City Arkansas to Edward and Linda (Wollack) Nelson. He married Jennifer Bernier on June 23, 2001 in Sheridan, IL. Charles enjoyed spending time with the family, riding...

Eddie Smith

Eddie Smith

Oct 13, 2017

Eddie Smith, 65 of Sandwich, IL. passed away at his home on October 13, 2017. He was born on February 11, 1952 to Melvin and Eula Mae (Cook) Smith in Dillon North Carolina. He worked and retired from Caterpillar tractor Co. He enjoyed golfing and his driving his Corvette. He is survived by his children: Cody, Jhonathon, Shawnda, Tammy and...

Marjorie E. Pelka

Marjorie E. Pelka

Oct 9, 2017

Marge was born the beautiful daughter of Paul and Dorothy Killey on May 31, 1938 in Rockford, IL. She grew up on the family farm in Fairdale, IL and attended Monroe Center High School. She had a very close relationship with her family and had many aunts, uncles and cousins, whom she kept close contact with throughout her life. While...

Hakilah Ariel Shufelt

Hakilah Ariel Shufelt

Oct 5, 2017

On the 5th of October a loved one was lost. Hakilah Shufelt was a loving Mother, protective sister, reliable friend and a dutiful wife. Though those definitions of her character are not for reaching, for the purpose of brevity they will have to do. As the loving wife of Ethan Shufelt, their relationship grew through hardship, love, friendship, losses and...

Joseph ( Joe ) Lee Webber

Joseph ( Joe ) Lee Webber

Oct 5, 2017

Joseph “Joe” Lee Webber, 48 of Sandwich passed away at his home on October 5, 2017 with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 7, 1969 to Jim and Patti (Martin) Webber in Sandwich, IL. He married Sandra McDowell on January 20, 1996 in Sandwich IL. and spent the next 21 years happily married. Joe graduated...

Robert ( Bob ) Eugene Logan Sr.

Robert ( Bob ) Eugene Logan Sr.

Oct 3, 2017

Robert Eugene Logan, 85, of Franklin Grove passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born October 29, 1931 to John B. and Lottie V. (Pitts) Logan at Lindenwood, Ogle County, Illinois. Robert E. (Bob) Logan owned and operated Bob Logan Tractor Company in Franklin Grove and several other business ventures in Franklin Grove for more...

Donna May Peerboom

Donna May Peerboom

Oct 2, 2017

Donna M. (Aeikens) Peerboom, 83, died October 2, 2017, at Pine Acres Rehabilitation & Living Center. Donna was born on April 6, 1934, just outside of Clara City, Minnesota. She married James Peerboom on April 30, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Ben and Jessie (Christians) Aeikens. She is survived by her husband James; two sons, Jeff...

Joyce Stacy Semmler

Joyce Stacy Semmler

Sep 18, 2017

There's a purple tint on the woodland leaves and the winds are up all day. There's a rustling heard in the yellow sheaves: "Sweet summer has gone away." In the wrinkled brook, no roses peep, and the bees no longer stray, And the butterflies have gone to sleep. The locust trills all day. Sweet summer time has gone away. Sweet...

Jean Quentin Bearrows

Jean Quentin Bearrows

Sep 15, 2017

Jean Quentin Bearrows 98, of Lindenwood, IL. went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 15th 2017 at Serenity House, Oregon, IL. He was born on May 20th 1919 in Flagg Twp., IL to the late Bert and Maude (Furman ) Bearrows. Jean proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy as Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class. He...