Fred J. Sartore
Aug 9, 2024
Fred James Sartore, 59, of Somonauk, IL, formerly of Melrose Park, IL, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Morris Hospital surrounded by loved ones after a sudden, brief illness and is at peace with the Lord.
Fred was born Nov. 24, 1964, in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Margaret (LaBounty) Sartore.
He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and...
Dorothy Faye Church
Jul 29, 2024
Dorothy Faye Church, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29th, 2024, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL. Dorothy was born on April 14th, 1941 in Tupelo, MS to the late Orville and Susan Berryhill.
Dorothy loved the Lord and was known as a prayer warrior and being a member of the Christ First Baptist Church...
Rodney Lynn Paul
Jul 28, 2024
Rodney Lynn Paul, 69, of Ashton, IL passed away peacefully at his brother Dan's home in Rochelle after a battle with cancer. Rodney was born on May 30th, 1955 in Rockford, IL to the late Robert L. and Louise E. (Nixon) Paul.
Rodney was a graduate of Ashton High School, class of 1973; he continued his education, obtaining an associate’s degree...
Keith A. Kramer
Jul 23, 2024
Keith A. Kramer, 67, of Plano, IL passed away on July 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Melanoma. Keith was born on September 23, 1956 in Aurora, IL to John and Geraldine (Shephard) Kramer. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp.
Keith enjoyed spending time with family, making people laugh with his crazy...
Nancy S. Thorne
Jul 20, 2024
Nancy Sue Thorne, 87, of Rockford, passed away on July 20, 2024, at River Bluff Nursing Home, after a long illness. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Rochelle, IL; the daughter of Alfred and Gladys Horton. Nancy attended Rochelle High School. She married Jack L. Thorne on April 24, 1965. Nancy loved the Lord. She cheered for her...
Daniel L. Miller
Jul 15, 2024
Daniel Loren Miller, 91, of Ashton, IL passed away on July 15, 2024 at Franklin Grove Nursing Home. He was born on February 10, 1933 in the farmhouse owned by his grandfather L.B. Miller in Reynolds Township. Dan married Jean Fisk on September 16, 1954 while still in the Army. After leaving the service, Dan farmed with his father until...
Thomas W. VanPutten
Jul 14, 2024
Thomas W. VanPutten, 71, of Pontiac, IL passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024.
Tom was born on 4-14-1953 in Patterson, New Jersey. His parents were Walter and Connie VanPutten. Tom married Darlene Hirst in 1981. She passed away in 1999. Tom is survived by 2 stepsons one claimed him as his father John Hirst (Pam) Pleasant Hill, Illinois and Shawn...
Tonja R. (Shafer) Miller
Jul 13, 2024
Tonja R. (Shafer) Miller, 60, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, surrounded by her family in the caring hands of JourneyCare Hospice.
Those who knew Tonja will remember her fiery spirit. She never missed an opportunity to tell you or show you that you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of...
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Hegland
Jul 12, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Hegland, 89, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Shabbona, IL.
Betty was born in Aurora, IL to Steven and Margaret Stanoy on October 22, 1934. Betty graduated from Madonna High School in Aurora, IL. Steven worked as the “maintenance man” at Madonna High School which allowed him to send his three daughters to Madonna...
Michael Karpowicz
Jul 11, 2024
Michael F. Karpowicz, 60, of Sandwich, IL passed away on July 11, 2024. He was born on September 20, 1963 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Theresa (Krupowicz) Karpowicz.
Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com
Randall "Randy" E. Dust
Jul 11, 2024
Randall E. Dust passed away on July 11, 2024 in Sandwich Illinois after a long ilness. Randy was born on February 2, 1955 at Roseland Community Hospital to Mary Dean (Brown) Dust and Walter John Dust. He attended Leo High School and graduated from Fenger High School in 1973. Randy had a long career in servicing maintaining and installing office...
Sean Carl Griesmann
Jul 6, 2024
Sean Carl Griesmann, 41, of Sandwich and Plano, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, in Sandwich, Illinois. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 1 p.m. at the home of Tonya (Gage) Blackwell and his children, located at 2050 Rock Creek Road, Plano, Illinois.
Sean was born in Aurora, Illinois, to Richard Glenn...
Judith I. Northcutt
Jul 6, 2024
Judith Northcutt, 76, of Plano, IL passed away on July 6, 2024 at Copley Hospital in Aurora surrounded by her family. Judith was born on August 10, 1947 in the Cooksey family home in Marion, IL to William and Dories (Cooksey) Rust.
Judy attended school in Peoria and Earlville and graduated with the class of 1965 from Sandwich, IL.
She worked after...
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...
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