Obituaries

Joseph Frank Chlup

Joseph Frank Chlup

Sep 16, 2015

Joseph Frank Chlup 87 of Sandwich IL. passed away September 16, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 16 1928 in Chicago IL. to Joseph and Beatrice (Belina) Chlup. He was a Pilot, and a volunteer for the Small Business Bureau. He was in the Army from 1951-1953 and served in...

Arlene Schutte

Arlene Schutte

Sep 16, 2015

Arlene Marie Schutte February 27th, 1953 – September 16th, 2015 Arlene was born in Dixon, Illinois to Adam & Bertha Gleim. She was enjoying a vacation with her husband when she passed away suddenly and joined the Lord from a hospital in Billings, Montana. Arlene was united in marriage with Dale Robert Schutte on April 22nd, 1972 in Ashton, Illinois....

Rudolph John Schoen

Rudolph John Schoen

Sep 1, 2015

Rudolph John Schoen 87 of Minooka formally from Sandwich passed away September 1, 2015 at his home. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 12 1928. He married Mary Ann Zontak on February 5 1949 in Chicago IL. and spent the next 66 years happily married. He is survived by his wife Mary, his children Gary (Terry) Schoen of...

Richard M. Sisson

Richard M. Sisson

Sep 1, 2015

RICHARD M. SISSON PASSED AWAY AT AGE 76 ON SEPT. 1 2015 AT HIS HOME. HE WAS BORN AUG. 10 1939 IN STERLING IL. HE LIVED THERE UNTIL HE WENT INTO THE ARMY FROM 1962 - 1965. HE THEN MOVED TO ROCHELLE IL. TO WORK AT DEL MONTE AND SILGAN AS A QA INSPECTOR FOR 35 YEARS. DURING THAT TIME...

Timothy Lee Brown

Timothy Lee Brown

Aug 31, 2015

Timothy Lee Brown 29, of Sandwich, passed on August 31, 2015. He was born on January 16, 1986 to Timothy and Linda (Scent) Brown in Sandwich Illinois. He married Christine Burton on October 31, 2012 in Yorkville, IL. Tim enjoyed music and loved his children. He is survived by his wife Christine, his parents Timothy of Sandwich and Linda Brown...

Albert Sullivan

Albert Sullivan

Aug 29, 2015

No Services

William Dale Lowery

William Dale Lowery

Aug 27, 2015

William Dale Lowery, 58, of Earlville passed away suddenly on August 27, 2015 at his home. He was born on November 26, 1956 to George and Laura (McIntire) Lowery in Aurora, IL. He loved reading, watching the Blackhawks and was interested in archaeology. He is survived by his mother Laura of Sandwich, his children; Contessa and Seneca Lowery, both of...

Sandra ( Sandy ) Lucille Brady

Sandra ( Sandy ) Lucille Brady

Aug 21, 2015

Sandra (Sandy) L. Brady 75, of Ashton formerly of Rochelle, IL passed away August 21, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony’s Med Center Rockford after a brief illness. She was born on August 26, 1939 to the late Lyle and Pauline (Hute) Brady in Maquoketa, IA. Sandy worked for over 40 years at Ingersoll Milling Machine (Cutter Tool Division) She is...

Robert Dee Hardcastle

Robert Dee Hardcastle

Aug 12, 2015

Robert Dee Hardcastle 83, of Rochelle passed away August 12, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital Rockford, He was born May 13, 1932 to the late Earl and Rae ( Jennings ) Hardcastle in Squires, MO. He retired from Amerock in Rockford . He was married for 52 years to Sandra Trothing November 2, 1963 in Rochelle . He was a...

James Dean Ashby

James Dean Ashby

Aug 11, 2015

James D. Ashby 84, of Spring Valley ,IL. passed away August 29, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Ctr. Peoria, IL surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on November 25, 1930 to the late Ralph and Irene (Muzzy) Ashby in Marengo, IA. He served his country proudly with the US Army during the Korean War in...

Opal Marie Baker

Opal Marie Baker

Aug 7, 2015

Opal Marie Baker, 84 of Louisville passed away on August 7, 2015 in Sandwich Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Baker Sr., and friend Sonny Siniger, brothers, James, David, Paul and John Horn and a sister, Ruth Minton. She is survived by her children, Danny Baker (Norma Jean) and James "Pee-Wee" Baker Jr., (Sharon). Siblings, Gladyse...

Charles David Pope

Charles David Pope

Jul 29, 2015

Charles D. Pope 78 of Sandwich passed away at his home with his wife at his side. He was born on October 11, 1936 in Peoria, IL. To the late Charles L and Arlene ( Peace ) Pope. He served his country with the US Army, He was a member of Disabled Veteran and the Lions Club. He was a...

Ralph Carl Wallis Sr.

Ralph Carl Wallis Sr.

Jul 23, 2015

Ralph C. Wallis Sr. 94 of DeKalb formerly of Sandwich passed away July 23, 2015 at Kishwaukee Hospital. He joined his wife of 70 years, Gertrude in eternity. He was born March 16, 1921 in East Moline, IL. to the late Robert and Ora Wallis. He served his country during WW II with the Merchant Marines in Europe and Asia....

Billie ( Bill ) Glenn Allen

Billie ( Bill ) Glenn Allen

Jul 23, 2015

Bill Allen age 80 of Sandwich, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 23rd at his home. Bill was married for 60 years to his beloved wife Martha. Together they had 7 children Larry, Daryl, Randy, Pam, Shari, Cindy, Billy. Bill loved his family and worked very hard to take care of them. At age 80 still working security for...

Harvey W. Heusinger

Harvey W. Heusinger

Jul 16, 2015

Harvey “Buck” Heusinger, 92, of Sandwich passed away peacefully on July 16, 2015 at Kishwaukee Hospital. A lifelong resident of Sandwich, Buck loved his community and gave countless years of faithful service to the Public Works Department for the City of Sandwich, and the United States Post Office. Buck was a Veteran of World War II, having served in 13...

Archie Jacob Bower

Archie Jacob Bower

Jul 6, 2015

Archie J. Bower 85, of Rochelle passed away at his home July 6, 2015. He was born on May 27, 1930 in White Hall, IL. To the late Archie and Madalyn Bower. He served his country during late 40’s and early 50’s with the US Army. He married his sweetheart Glenna Spencer on October 20, 1950 in Arkansas. He was...

Gloria ( Jean ) Jean Haycraft

Gloria ( Jean ) Jean Haycraft

Jul 2, 2015

Gloria “Jean” Haycraft 79 of Plano passed July 2 2015 at Cadence CDH Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1935 to Shelty and Emma Jones in Plano Illinois. Jean loved to bake, read, and play Canasta with the Ladies. She was a devoted Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls fan. She loved spending time with her...

Ronald ( Beeb ) Burdette Coffman

Ronald ( Beeb ) Burdette Coffman

Jun 25, 2015

Ronald “Beeb” Burdette Coffman 73, of Chana passed away June 25, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Beeb was born March 29, 1942 in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County, IL to Burdette and Kathern (Gilroy) Coffman and was the fourth of seven children. He graduated from Oregon High School and served his country as a Sergeant First Class...

Diane Lee MacKay

Diane Lee MacKay

Jun 24, 2015

Diane Lee MacKay 58, of Plano, IL. passed away at her home June 24, 2015. She was born on May 26, 1957 in Chicago, IL. to the late Vernon and Ruth (Haisman) MacKay. Diane was a Legal Secretary and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Sandwich, IL. One of her passions was scrap booking, but her biggest...

Winifred ( Winnie ) Lucile Balch

Winifred ( Winnie ) Lucile Balch

Jun 16, 2015

ASHTON – Winifred Lucile (Spratt) Balch, 83, of Ashton, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 surrounded by her children in her home. Winnie was born June 16, 1932, the daughter of Roy and Lucile (Wolf) Spratt. She graduated from Ashton High School in 1950. On Nov. 30, 1950, she married Archie Balch at the Chana United Methodist church. Winnie and...