Obituaries

Carol Ruth Gowdy

Carol Ruth Gowdy

Aug 18, 2016

Carol Ruth Gowdy, 63 of Sandwich, IL. passed away on August 18, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet. She was born on February 13 1953 in Sandwich, IL. to George and June (Greenwood) Gordon. She married Thomas Gowdy on March 20, 1993 in Somonauk, IL. She played in the high school band and graduated from Sandwich High School...

Rupert Hammonds

Rupert Hammonds

Aug 15, 2016

Rupert L "Dick" Hammonds (August 1, 1934- August 15, 2016) Rupert 82 of Ashton passed away Monday August 15, 2016 at KSB Hospital in Dixon IL. Rupert retired from Elmhurst Chicago Stone. In retirement he enjoyed working on old tractors, golf carts and lawn equipment. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Rich) Hammonds, his brother Bill Hammonds...

Harry Paul Gilkerson

Harry Paul Gilkerson

Aug 14, 2016

Harry P. Gilkerson 76, of Sandwich passed away at home on August 14th 2016. He was born in Peoria IL. January 25,1940 to the late Thomas Abraham and Mildred L. ( Hawkins ) Gilkerson. Harry was a truck driver, enjoyed playing card and his most important joy was his family. He is survived by his brothers; Jack Gilkerson of Streator,...

Scott James Killey

Scott James Killey

Aug 13, 2016

Scott J. Killey 58, of Plano passed away on August 13, 2016 in Knoxville, TN. He was born on July 20, 1958 in Aurora , IL to James E. and Marjorie ( Newkirk ) Killey. Scott was a truck driver and enjoyed his traveling and seeing America, He was an Ohio Buck Eyes and Chicago Cubs Fan . He enjoyed...

Diana M. Milton

Diana M. Milton

Aug 12, 2016

Diana M. Milton Born: September 19, 1952 Died: August 12, 2016 Diana M. Milton of Leland, 63, passed away Friday, August 12, surrounded by loved ones. Diana was born September 19, 1952 to Joseph and Jean (Liguz) Krzciuk in Manhattan, New York. She attended Our Lady of Consolation School in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Mater Christi High School...

Elwood John Voss

Elwood John Voss

Aug 10, 2016

Elwood J. Voss 78, of Ashton passed away August 10, 2016 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehab, Franklin Grove. He was born on March 30, 1938 in Ashton, IL to the late John and Gladys ( Albrecht ) Voss. Elwood was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ashton and enjoyed his collection of antique tractors and showing them....

Frances Jeanette Brown

Frances Jeanette Brown

Jul 31, 2016

Frances Jeanette Brown, age 91, of Newark, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Symphony at the Tillers in Oswego. She was born August 17, 1924 at her family farm outside of Newark, Illinois. She was the youngest of nine children. Frances was married to Severt Leroy Brown on February 17, 1948. She was a devoted wife for 68 years...

Earl Clarence Janssen

Earl Clarence Janssen

Jul 28, 2016

Earl C. Janssen 74, of Sandwich passed away July 28, 2016 at Presence Mercy Center Aurora, IL He was born on December 24, 1941 in Sterling IL to the late Clarence and Dorothy ( Hains ) Janssen. He married Carol Conklen on February 18 1962 in Rockfalls, IL He and Carol started out in farming and later moved to Lena,...

Celestine Ethel Kitner

Celestine Ethel Kitner

Jul 25, 2016

Celestine Ethel (Troeger) Kitner, age 96, of Sandwich passed away July 25, 2016 at her home. She was born February 24, 1920 in Squaw Grove Township, the daughter of Jennie (Baie) and Herman Troeger. She was baptized April 18, 1920 at the Evangelical Church of Hinckley. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sandwich. She married Glenn...

Raymond J. Thingvold

Raymond J. Thingvold

Jul 22, 2016

Cremation Rites accorded No Service

Arlene Joan Scheid

Arlene Joan Scheid

Jul 20, 2016

Arlene Joan Scheid 80, of Sandwich IL., passed away on July 20, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 20, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Felix and Julia (Kwilosz)Wrubel. She married Roy Scheid on Dec 28, 1957 and was happily married 53 years until his passing in 2011. She was a home maker,...

Audrey Joyce Hurley

Audrey Joyce Hurley

Jul 20, 2016

Audrey Joyce (Ford) Hurley, 89, of Sandwich, IL. passed away peacefully on July 20, 2016 at Presence Mercy Center in Aurora, IL with her daughter at her side. She was born on August 9, 1926 in Sandwich IL to Lawrence and Mary (Wallis) Ford Sr. She was raised in Sandwich and Aurora, IL, graduating from East Aurora High in 1945....

David Alan Gaddini

David Alan Gaddini

Jul 8, 2016

David Alan Gaddini, 32 of Plano, IL. passed away at Valley West Hospital on July 8 2016. He was born on June 11, 1984 to Lisa Gaddini and Louella Copeland in Munster Indiana. David loved to cook, listen to music, movie trivia, bowling, and was a great baseball player. He loved the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. He is survived...

Veda Jean Mckee

Veda Jean Mckee

Jul 8, 2016

Veda Jean McKee, 88 of Sandwich passed away at her home on July 8, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 6 1928 to Alfred and Grace (Anthenat) Caqueline. Veda own and operated Veda’s tanning salon in Sandwich for 25 years, was avid shopper , loved jewelry, traveling, especially going to Hawaii which she...

Esther Ruth Brown

Esther Ruth Brown

Jul 3, 2016

Esther Ruth Brown, 97 of Sandwich, IL. passed away on July 3, 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing Home in Sandwich, IL. She was born on September 17 1918 in Aurora, IL. to Frank and Gertrude (Duy) Daunheimer. In addition to raising her family she operated her beautician business in her home for over 40 plus years. Other interests included bowling,...

Janet Theresa Merchant-Pope

Janet Theresa Merchant-Pope

Jul 2, 2016

Janet Theresa (Merchant) Pope 67 of Sandwich, passed away on July 2, 2016 at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL. She was born on January 3, 1949 to William and Ruth (Erwin) Merchant in Sandwich Illinois. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, loved playing bingo with her friends at the Manor, and loved going out with friends...

David Ray Smith

David Ray Smith

Jul 1, 2016

David Ray Smith July 30, 1980-July 1, 2016 David Smith, 35 of Rochelle, IL passed away on July 1st, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 30th 1980 in Rochelle to Jimmy R. Smit and Janie Frias. He was known as a jokester and loved to make people laugh. His smile was contagious. His hobbies were basketball, listening...

Kenneth Lee Bushnell

Kenneth Lee Bushnell

Jun 21, 2016

Kenneth Lee Bushnell 83, of Hinckley, IL died on June 23, 2016. Born on April 13th, 1933, he was the son of Stanley and Eleanor Bushnell. He was raised in Hinckley where he lived all of his life. Ken went to Hinckley schools and served in the Army. He worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker before founding Bushnell Woodworking...

Neil Warren Miller

Neil Warren Miller

Jun 18, 2016

Neil Warren Miller 60 of Ashton, Illinois passed away on June 18, 2016. He was born on July 28, 1955 to Daniel and Jean (Fisk) Miller in Rochelle, Illinois. He married Susan Gittleson on September 1 1984 at the Reynolds Church in Ashton, and spent the next 32 years happily married. Neil was a Bradford Township Trustee, was a Private...

Pauline H Rossaert

Pauline H Rossaert

Jun 16, 2016

Funeral Service was held at Beverage Family Funeral with interment at St. Paul's Cemetery