Obituaries

Scott Lee Raguse

Scott Lee Raguse

Feb 7, 2014

Scott L. Raguse 60, of Sandwich passed away February 7th 2014 at Valley West Hospital Sandwich ,IL. He was born on November 12th 1953 in Sandwich ,IL. to the late Carl and Vona (nee Todd ) Raguse. He was a business owner with his wife Carol owning Raguse Landscaping, he loved his family and especially his grandchildren, he had a...

Arthur ( Pete ) F. Hotopp

Arthur ( Pete ) F. Hotopp

Feb 4, 2014

CPO (Ret.) Arthur (Pete) Hotopp On February 4, 2014, Pete passed in the presence of his loving wife. Pete was born on December 27, 1938, in Sandwich, Illinois. After graduating from the Sandwich High School in 1956, Pete immediately joined the United States Navy. Pete rose through the ranks of the Navy retiring as a highly decorated Chief Petty Officer....

Robert ( Bob) Benton Terry

Robert ( Bob) Benton Terry

Feb 2, 2014

Robert B. (Bob) Terry, 87 of Ottawa formerly of Sandwich passed away February 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born on April 13 1926 in Leland Illinois to Richard and Anna (Carr) Terry. He was a carpenter in the area his whole life. He was in the U.S. Army during WW II with the 4th infantry division. He is...

Robert Scott Nelson

Robert Scott Nelson

Jan 28, 2014

Robert S. Nelson 64 of Ashton passed away January 28th 2014 at his home. He was born on February 5th 1949 in St. Charles Il. to Robert and Shirley Nelson. Family are planning a memorial service in the near future.

Vivian Ruth Vermeland

Vivian Ruth Vermeland

Jan 23, 2014

Vivian Ruth Vermeland, 91 0f Sandwich passed away at Willow Crest Nursing Home on Thursday January 23, 2014. She was born on May 4 1922 in Ottawa, Illinois. She married Byron Vermeland on September 23 1937. She was a homemaker and loved to quilt, bake and watch the Bulls and Cubs. She is survived by her son Larry (Diane) Vermeland...

Stanley Joseph Erasmus

Stanley Joseph Erasmus

Jan 22, 2014

Stanley J. Erasmua 91 of Somoauk passed away at his son's home.He was born in Chicago, Il. on ugust 26th 1922. No services have been planned as of yet.

Terry Lee Olson

Terry Lee Olson

Jan 22, 2014

Terry L. Olson ”T.O.” 54 of Sandwich passed away Wednesday January 22, 2014 at Valley West Hospital following a massive heart attack. He was born March 25, 1959 in Sandwich Illinois to Lloyd and Margaret Olson. Terry married Pam (Sheffer) Byro on January 10, 1992. He like to joke they had been married 44 years----22 years each. He was the...

Rejnold Kopcinski

Rejnold Kopcinski

Jan 21, 2014

Rejnold Kopcinski 50,of Poland passed away January 21th 2014 in Dixon,IL. No Funeral Services will be held. Cremation Rites have been Accored

Shirley Yvonne Brand

Shirley Yvonne Brand

Jan 20, 2014

Shirley Yvonne Brand 76 of Bristol passed away at her home on Monday January 20, 2014. She was born on May 28 1937 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She married Harold Brand on December 31 1970 in Plano Illinois. She worked and retired from Caterpillar. She loved to travel, and go to the casinos. She was a great cook and enjoyed...

Mary Redmon-Gleason

Mary Redmon-Gleason

Jan 19, 2014

Mary M. Redmon went to be with her soul mate Paul Gleason January 19, 2014, forever. They were united in marriage May 29, 1988 in the Chapel of Sandwich Community Hospital by Rev. Robert Dell with family, and witnessed by their good friends Virginia and Dr. Dale Grimes. Mary and Paul were very active in their community and enjoyed working...

Carol Stewart

Carol Stewart

Jan 17, 2014

Services Pending

James Allen Whitney

James Allen Whitney

Jan 12, 2014

James Allen Whitney 50 of Sandwich passed away at his home. He was born in Sandwich Illinois on March 17 1963 to Dennis and Sharon ( Quade) Whitney. He graduated from Somonauk High School in 1981. He attended Waubonsee Community College and then graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in drafting. He was an excellent carpenter and draftsman....

Jose' ( Joe ) Reyes

Jose' ( Joe ) Reyes

Jan 9, 2014

Jose (Joe) Reyes 51 of Aurora Illinois, formerly of Sandwich Illinois passed away Thursday January 9th 2014 at Elmwood Nursing Home in Aurora Illinois. He was born on May 25, 1962 to the late Mauricio and Antonia (Pena) Reyes of Sandwich Illinois. He graduated from Sandwich High School and worked for the Oswego School District. He then married Sandy Bliss...

Carol Jean Czmowski

Carol Jean Czmowski

Jan 9, 2014

Carol Jean Czmowski 78 of Somonauk passed away January 9, 2014 at Kishwaukee Hospital. She was born on February 19, 1935 in Aurora Illinois to Roscoe and Clara (Eissler) Mitcheltree. She worked as a clerk at Ace hardware in Aurora Illinois and then at Walmart in Plano Illinois. She enjoyed her “ladies” and friends at the Somonauk Garden Apartments. She...

Mary McCarrall

Mary McCarrall

Jan 9, 2014

No funeral services

Gertrude Francis Wallis

Gertrude Francis Wallis

Jan 8, 2014

Gertrude Francis Wallis 88 of Sycamore, formally of Sandwich, passed away January 8, 2014 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital. She was born on July 27, 1925 in Sandwich Illinois to James and Zada (Rumney) Shuck. She married Ralph Wallis Sr. on November 10, 1943 in Sheridan Illinois and just celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary. She loved to dabble in painting and...

Rose Mary Burton

Rose Mary Burton

Dec 28, 2013

Rose M. Burton 65, of Somonauk passed away December 28, 2013 at Valley West Hospital. She was born on June 17 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late Ignazio and Flora Randazzo. She was a home maker most of her life. She married Ralph E. Burton and had 7 children together. She is survived by her husband Ralph, Daughters; Flora...

Clyde White

Clyde White

Dec 17, 2013

NO SERVICES

Beth Allene Peterson

Beth Allene Peterson

Dec 17, 2013

Beth A. Peterson 91, of Sandwich passed away December 17, 2013 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. She was born on August 24, 1922 in Chadwick, IL. to the late Ralph and Florence ( Naniga ) Anderson. She was a 1939 Graduate of Chadwick High School at the age of 16 and a Graduate of Frances Shimer College where she received...

Dakota ( Koda Bear ) James Kenyeri

Dakota ( Koda Bear ) James Kenyeri

Dec 16, 2013

Dakota James Kenyeri “Koda Bear”18 of Sandwich passed away at his home on December 16, 2013.He was born on February 1, 1995 in Naperville Illinois to Steven and Mary (Nugent) Kenyeri. He loved music festivals, fishing up North, and going to Martucky. He is survived by his parents Steve and Mary, his sisters; Jordyn and Shelby of Sandwich and his...