Paul W. Oberhart
Jul 3, 2024
Paul W. Oberhart, 71, of Sandwich passed away on July 3, 2024.Paul was born in Elgin to the late John and Evelyn Oberhart on April 29, 1953. He married Gail Mekka on July 5, 1996 in St. Charles. He was an experienced Maintenance Engineer for over 20 years.The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Paul. Paul was an...
Joan A. Newkirk
Jul 2, 2024
Joan A. (Schoger) Newkirk, 93, of Eureka, IL passed away on July 2, 2024. Joan was born on September 8, 1930 in Aurora, IL to Harold and Dorothy (Hermes) Gary Sr.
Joan married Clarence Schoger in 1948. She loved the farm and the animals. She also had obtained her pilots license for small aircraft and helicopters and was a member of...
Terry Tholl
Jun 24, 2024
Terry Tholl, 47, of Sheridan, IL passed away on June 24, 2024, in Sheridan.Terry Tholl was born at Central DuPage Hospital to Mary and Jerry Tholl on April 13th, 1977. He was born and raised in Warrenville, IL. Terry worked as a truck driver for 26 years. Terry was a beacon of joy and absolute goofy, everyone loved to be...
Norma Jean Swenson
Jun 24, 2024
Norma Jean (Osmond) Swenson, 97, passed away on June 24, 2024 at her home. She was born on February 28, 1927 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Osmond of Serena. She graduated from Serena High School in 1945 and in December married Clarion Swenson and they began farming in Somonauk. They were married nearly 77 years.
Norma Jean...
Betty Hiveley
Jun 11, 2024
Betty Joan Hiveley, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 in Sandwich, Illinois.Betty was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Doris Steinbrecher and Ralph Leisi on December 6,1936. She had a sister Barbara (Bailey) and brother Ralph, both have preceded her in death.
Betty Married Ralph Bartleman and had two daughters, Catherine (Gilkey) and Sandra (Coomes)...
Karen L. Walz
Jun 7, 2024
Karen L. Walz, 71, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 7, 2024. Karen was born on August 26, 1952 in Aurora, IL to William and Betty (Schaak) Rauch. Karen was happily married to Michael Walz until his passing in 2022.
Karen worked as a truck driver and a waitress. She enjoyed going to flea markets, auctions and playing bingo. She...
Roger D. Denman
May 26, 2024
Roger D. Denman, 88, of Delmar, IA passed away on May 26, 2024. Roger was born on December 16, 1935 in Sandwich, IL to William and Vera (Hallstine) Denman. He married Carole Bergeson on September 16, 1955 in Waterman, IL at the Waterman United Methodist Church. They spent many loving years together, where he was a devoted husband until her...
Debra Jo Doolin
May 15, 2024
Debra Jo Doolin, 53, of Sandwich, Illinois, formerly of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away suddenly, but peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Pavilion Healthcare after a brief illness. She was affectionately known to others as Debbie. She was in the care, guidance and direction of Unity Hospice and Palliative Care in Chicago, Illinois since February...
Ann L. Brand
May 7, 2024
Ann Lea Brand, 79, of Triumph, IL passed away on May 7, 2024. Ann was born on July 15, 1944 in Aurora, IL to Vance and Bernice (Smith) Lintner. She attended West Aurora High School. She married Harold Brand Sr. in December of 1964. They divorced in 1970 but remained good friends. They had 2 children together and Ann welcomed...
Joyce Ann Dell
May 5, 2024
Joyce Ann (Peterson) Dell, 92, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on May 5, 2024 in Yorkville, Illinois.
Joyce was born in Plentywood, Montana to Marvin and Ethel Peterson on November 9, 1931. She went to school in Columbus, Montana and then Colorado State University in Greeley. She married Robert Dell on August, 17, 1954 in Columbus, Mt.. She graduated from Eastern Montana College in Billings, MT. She worked as a teacher in...
Cathy Beal-Brown
Apr 28, 2024
Cathy Cleo Beal-Brown, 74, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 28, 2024. Cathy was born on March 27, 1950 to William and Hazel (Hauser) Swaggerty. Cathy was a member of Harvest Chapel in Sandwich. Cathy was a vibrant soul who embraced life with an unwavering zest. Before Alzheimer's brutal effects took hold, Cathy's passion for shopping, love for people, and...
Bonny Young
Apr 27, 2024
Bonny Young, 94, of Plano, IL was welcomed to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 27, 2024. Bonny was born to David (Davie) L. and Stella Rose Ella (Michael) Halfacre of Iuka, IL. She was born when her parents lived in a log cabin. She loved growing up on a farm and being out with all the animals. At the...
Sue Ellen Stebritz
Apr 17, 2024
Sue Ellen Stebritz, 71, of Loves Park, IL was born in Rockford, IL. She was the daughter of Bill and Ethel (Kasper) Johnson. Sue graduated from Rockford East in 1970 where she participated in numerous clubs and activities. She was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. While enlisted she met and married Ken Stebritz. Sue loved her time in the Navy and the various...
Robann R. Eichelberger
Apr 17, 2024
Robann R. Eichelberger, 59, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 17, 2024. Robann was born on April 24, 1964 in Mendota, IL to Robert and Ruth (Kearns) Heckman.
She attended Earlville High School. She worked at CTS Knights for many years when they were here and built many friendships there. She also worked as a CNA at Pavilion on Main...
Betty Skretteberg
Apr 14, 2024
Betty Skretteberg 97, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Manor Court in Rochelle IL. Betty was born to Herman and Hazel Reineck on February 19, 1927 in Algoma, Wisconsin. She loved helping her parents in the cheese factory that they owned. She married the love of her life Paul A Starns on February 23, 1945. She lived most...
Ronald G. Brannan
Apr 4, 2024
Ronald G. Brannan (78) of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 4, 2024. Ron was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was born to James and Marie Brannan on February 14, 1946 in Sharon, Tn. Ron was an avid fisherman, motorcycle rider and roller skater in his younger years. Ron...
Phillip Crabtree
Apr 3, 2024
Phillip A. Crabtree, 76, of Triumph, IL passed away on April 3, 2024. Phillip was born on October 4, 1947 in Nashville, TN to John and Mary Agnes (Hall) Crabtree.
Phillip was a senior tech for 25 years at Fermilab. He also enjoyed fishing and motorcycles.
Phillip is survived by his life partner, Ann Brand; Children, Richard Goosens of Peoria, IL, Timothy...
Melissa Vanjoske-Cole
Mar 25, 2024
Melissa Vanjoske-Cole, mother of three and teacher of many, moved away to heaven in the early morning of Monday, March 25th. She was struggling with a vast amount of health issues and couldn't beat a particularly bad case of Influenza. She died surrounded by family, at Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, IL. Over the course of her life, Melissa has been many...
Linda Lou Holley
Mar 22, 2024
Linda L. Holley, 83, of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 22, 2024. Linda was born on August 29, 1940 in Woodstock, IL to John and Mable (Bolin) Fender. She married Terry Holley in Sandwich, IL on September 26, 1959.
Linda was a member of the Federated Church of Sandwich. She worked as a secretary at Roosevelt Square Nursing Home in...
Brandon J. Hughes
Mar 21, 2024
Brandon J. Hughes, 44, of Millington, IL passed away unexpectedly at home on March 21, 2024. Brandon was born on July 6, 1979 in Aurora, IL to Casey and Gail (Ostrander) Hughes.
Brandon grew up in Yorkville and Millington and attended Yorkville High School and Sandwich High School. He worked construction, framing buildings. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes with his brother...
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