Obituaries

Lawrence Eugene Beebe

Lawrence Eugene Beebe

Feb 16, 2016

Lawrence Eugene Beebe, 81, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. Lawrence was born May 27, 1934, in Chicago, to Eugene and Evelyn (nee Erland) Beebe. He joined the U.S. Air Force at 17 and served at bases in the states and overseas in Okinawa and Japan from 1952 to 1956. He also bowled for the Air Force in televised games...

Russell John Keenan Sr.

Russell John Keenan Sr.

Feb 16, 2016

Russell J. Keenan Sr. 76 of Plano passed away on February 16, 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing pavilion. Russell was born to Russell E Keenan and the former Jeanette Lallemang on November 2, 1939 in Sandwich Illinois. Russell attended Sandwich schools, graduating in 1957. Mr. Keenan was employed for 32 years with Caterpillar in Aurora, IL. as an inspector. He...

Norma Bernadine Goldsboro

Norma Bernadine Goldsboro

Feb 14, 2016

Norma Bernadine Goldsboro 88, passed away February 14, 2016 at Sandwich Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side. She was born on December 9, 1927 in Taylorville, IL to the late Raymond and Floy Elliott. She was the fourth of seven children. She had two older brothers Elwood and Gerald and an older sister Thelma. Three younger ones later...

William Warren Boyle

William Warren Boyle

Feb 6, 2016

William W. Boyle 70 of Ashton passed away February 6th 2016 at his home with his wife Joan at his side. His request was no services

Milton Vernon Larrabee

Milton Vernon Larrabee

Feb 4, 2016

Milton V. Larrabee, 67 of Leland IL, passed away on February 4, 2016. Milt was diagnosed with lung cancer a short time ago and passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Milt was born on July 15, 1948 in Elmhurst, IL to Minnie (Bristol) Larrabee of Wheaton, IL. Milt married Cheryl Bunnell on October 10, 1970 in Shiocton,...

Dale Thomas Libby

Dale Thomas Libby

Feb 4, 2016

Dale Thomas Libby, 50 of Aurora, died unexpectedly on Thursday February 4, 2016 in Sandwich while visiting his Mother and sister. He was born on February 28, 1965 in Aurora, IL. the son of Thomas and Kay (Blackburn) Libby. He is survived by his Mother Kay Edwards, his sister Debra (Libby) Larson both of Sandwich, IL., his brother Danny (Serena)Libby...

Wendell Ray Pirtle

Wendell Ray Pirtle

Jan 31, 2016

Wendell Ray Pirtle 83 of Plano passed away January 31, 2016 at Rush Copley Medical Ctr. He was born on June 20, 1932 in Carlisle Indiana to the late Arthur and Okie ( Woodward ) Pritle. He was a member of The Church of Christ Plano, IL. He loved playing pool. Avid Chicago Bulls and Cubs fan. He liked this...

Dennis Edwards

Dennis Edwards

Jan 31, 2016

Dennis Edwards 59 of Dixon passed away January 31, 2016 at St. Anthony Medical Center Rockford after a brief illness. Graveside service will be held Thursday February 4th 2016 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery Dixon, IL.

Darlene Ann Basile

Darlene Ann Basile

Jan 28, 2016

Darlene Ann Basile, 72 of Yorkville passed away at her home on January 28, 2016. She was born on February 27, 1943 to John and Eleanor (Trip) Lowe in Chicago Illinois. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Yorkville, was an avid Blackhawks fan, enjoyed bingo, doing crafts and especially baking Italian cookies. She is survived by...

Billy Gentry

Billy Gentry

Jan 20, 2016

No services Cremation rites accorded

James Richard Munson

James Richard Munson

Jan 20, 2016

James Richard Munson 68, of Sandwich passed away January 20th 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion Sandwich. He was born on June 17th 1947 in Sandwich to the late Richard E. and Lois E. ( Ott ) Munson. Jimmy was a member of the Union Congregational Church of Somonauk, enjoyed watching Nascar, listening to country music (his favorite was Johnny...

Gary D Lindgren

Gary D Lindgren

Jan 12, 2016

Gary D. Lindgren, 53 of Sandwich passed away on January 12, 2016 at Valley West Hospital. He was born on July 6 1962 to Gordon and Margaret (Allen) Lindgren in Geneva Illinois. He worked at Valley West for over 20 years in the housekeeping department. He graduated from Geneva High School in 1980. He enjoyed all the Chicago Sports teams...

Connie Sue Maier

Connie Sue Maier

Jan 10, 2016

Connie Sue Maier 57 of Plano, IL. passed away January 10, 2016 at Presence Mercy Center Aurora, IL. She was born November 20, 1958 in Pana IL. to the late John and Betty (Coleman) Garber .She loved to crochet, embroider, and collect anything cats, dolls, and Tigger. She was a member of the Plano American legion Ladies Auxiliary. She is...

Carroll John Cooper

Carroll John Cooper

Dec 23, 2015

Carroll John Cooper 81, of Plano passed away December 23, 2015 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. He was born on April 17, 1934 in Aurora, IL to the late John and Edith ( Baker ) Cooper. Carroll worked at the Big Rock Elevator hauling coal when he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was chosen and assigned to Enlisted...

Frank E Mazzone

Frank E Mazzone

Dec 21, 2015

Frank E. Mazzone 66, of Somonauk passed away at his home December 21, 2015. Funeral Services are pending

Rhonda Jill Keay-Brooks

Rhonda Jill Keay-Brooks

Dec 14, 2015

Rhonda Jill Brooks (nee Keay), 55 of Peoria, formerly of Plano and Naperville, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 14, 2015 in an automobile accident. Born November 23, 1960, the daughter of Ronald and Mary Florence (Stout) Keay, she grew up in Plano and graduated from Plano High School in 1978. She was employed by Seico Security in Pekin, IL....

Rev. C. Harold Bassett Jr.

Rev. C. Harold Bassett Jr.

Dec 12, 2015

Rev. Harold Bassett, Jr.Reverend Harold Bassett, Jr., age 84, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Rochelle, Illinois. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Bassett of Ellsworth, MI, Julie (Michael) Falkman of Plainfield, IL; his son, Brian Bassett of Yorkville, IL; and his sister, Betty McCabe of Huntley, IL. Harold was preceded in death by his wife,...

Kenneth Crowley

Kenneth Crowley

Dec 12, 2015

kenneth paul crowley sr., 65 1950 TO 2015 ROCKFORD - Kenneth Paul Crowley Sr., 65, of Rockford, aka "Jingles" passed away after a long illness. Born March 3, 1950, in Milwaukee, WI, son of James R. Crowley and Ila M. (Jaeger) Matheny. Married Marcia A. Dean; she predeceased him June 19, 1998. He was an avid fan of the Chicago...

William George Kinnavy

William George Kinnavy

Dec 7, 2015

William George Paul Kinnavy March 29th 1933-December 7th 2015 Bill was born and raised in Chicago Il; the youngest of 7 children. His academic years include St. Viators, DePaul Academy, and DePaul University. He also attended one year of seminary school. After teaching a year of high school history he joined the army where he was stationed in Juneau, Alaska...

William E. Clemens

William E. Clemens

Dec 5, 2015

William E. Clemens 51, of Sandwich passed away December 5, 2015 in Kendall Twp., Illinois. He was born on March 24, 1964 in Joliet, IL to William and Armilene (Harville) Clemens. Bill was a musician and a teacher. He loved to play music, play in bands and as a teacher he enjoyed reading and his skills extended in to writing...