Marlene Ann Blair
Mar 10, 2024
Marlene Ann Blair, 70, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Marlene departed from this world on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She left behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be...
Donald P. Mitchell Sr.
Mar 9, 2024
Donald P. Mitchell Sr., 77, of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 9, 2024. Donald was born on July 6, 1946 in La Porte, Indiana to Albert and Clara (West) Mitchell. He married his wife, Sharon Olson, on January 10, 1979 and enjoyed many years together until her passing in 2014.
Donald was proud to have served as a US Marine...
Betty Babis
Mar 6, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Babis on March 6, 2024. Born on December 2, 1948, Betty lived a fulfilling life centered on love and kindness for others.
Betty was a cherished woman by her family and friends alike. Her innate nurturing nature was a beacon of light that brought joy and warmth to all...
Carol Jean Lockman
Mar 6, 2024
Carol Jean Lockman, 82, of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 6, 2024. Carol was born on July 3, 1941 in Sandwich, IL to Gerald and Evelyn (Heriaud) Ferris. She married Jimmie Dean Lockman on September 16, 1960 in Somonauk, IL. They spent 43 years together and raised 4 great children.
Carol was a caregiver for many children and she did...
Manley (Bud) Olson
Mar 4, 2024
Bud Olson, 87, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Pavilion on Main in Sandwich with family by his side.
A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Harding Cemetery. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL.
Bud was born on December 9, 1936...
Barbara J. (Schumaker) Pena
Feb 26, 2024
Barbara J (Schumaker) Pena 96, arrived in Heaven on Monday, February 26, 2024.
She spent the last six years surrounded by amazing staff and friends as a resident of Pavilion on Main in Sandwich. Barb was born and raised in Plano, Illinois, living her years with first husband Carl (Rogers) and second husband, Joe Pena. She was a mother, Sister and...
David W. Moore
Feb 25, 2024
David W. Moore, 61, of Dekalb, IL passed away on February 25, 2024. David was born on October 1, 1962 in Evergreen Park, IL to Cody and Irene (Lass) Moore.
David was raised in Somonauk, IL and attended Somonauk High School. He worked at Kohls in Dekalb. He was a roadie for Iron Maiden.
David is survived by his siblings,Diana (Dan) Lubic...
Arlene J. (Foster) Wade
Feb 24, 2024
Arlene Joyce (Foster) Wade, 91, of Sandwich, Ill., died on Feb. 24, 2024, at Pleasant View nursing home in Ottawa where she endured a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Arlene was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Sandwich, the youngest of four daughters and one son of Buford and Mattie (Oddson) Foster. She grew up in Millington and Sandwich. She completed...
Marjorie Ann Cypert
Feb 24, 2024
Marjorie A. Cypert, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 24, 2024. Marjorie was born on May 5, 1939 in Cary, IL to Emil and Olive (Kearns) Dianis. Marjorie was a Certified Nurse's Aide for 24 years and retired from Roosevelt Square "Sandwich Rehab & Nursing Home".
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Richard Cypert; 1 daughter, Linda of Sandwich,...
Connie S. Pfeiffer
Feb 21, 2024
Connie S. Pfeiffer, 68, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 21, 2024. Connie was born on November 7, 1955 in Aurora, IL to William and Helen (Balogh) Jeffers.
Connie is survived by her partner, Tom Michael; 4 children, Shelly (Elmer) Harris, Nichole (Drew) Goy, Garrett (Adrianna) Pfeiffer and Courtney (Mike Maurer) Michael; 7 grandchildren, Sierra, Alyssa, Mason, Adrian, Hailey, Michelle...
Patrick B. Farley
Feb 20, 2024
Patrick B. Farley, 76, of Sheridan, IL passed away on February 20, 2024. Patrick was born on November 26, 1947 in Gadsden, AL to Harold and Winnell (Lowe) Farley.
Patrick served in the United States Navy for 18 years during Vietnam and went on to serve for 10 more years in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the...
Phyllis (Kyle) Hoesli
Feb 16, 2024
Phyllis Kyle Hoesli, 79, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on February 16, 2024.
She was born June 18, 1944 in Fordsville, KY to the late William and Aloha (Averett) Kyle and was the oldest of 9 nine children. Phyllis was devoted to her faith and loved her children and grandchildren. Over the years she enjoyed crafts, getting together with family during...
Mark W. Stevenson
Feb 15, 2024
Mark William Stevenson, 69, of DeKalb, IL passed away on February 15, 2024 in Rochelle, IL.
Mark was born Sycamore, IL to Ruth (Troutman) Stevenson & Harold Stevenson on July 29, 1954. He went to school at Sycamore High School. He worked as a postal worker for the United States Postal Service for 39 years. He was involved in the Sycamore Softball league as a coach and player for a number of...
Audrey A. Killebrew
Feb 13, 2024
Audrey Ann Killebrew, 90, of Plano, IL passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024. She was born February 17, 1933 in Winchester, Il to Elmer and Rebecca (nee Hoots) Stice. Audrey was united in marriage to Glenn Killebrew on August 5, 1951 in Winchester, IL. They spent the next 53 years together, until his passing in 2005.
She enjoyed cooking for...
Lawrence L. Jensen
Feb 13, 2024
Lawrence (Larry) Jensen, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 13, 2024. Larry was born on December 7, 1939 in Ottawa, IL to George Thomas and Willow (Fisher) Thomas. Willow later married Myron Jensen who raised Larry on the family farm.
Larry was educated in Newark schools then joined the U.S. Air Force. Larry worked for 35 years at Allsteel...
Jennifer Wilson
Feb 12, 2024
Jennifer Wilson, 39, of Stafford Springs Connecticut, passed away on February 12th, 2024 at her home in Wonder Lake Illinois.
Jennifer was born in Springfield Massachusetts on June 16, 1984. Jenn attended Stafford High School in Stafford Springs Connecticut. Jennifer married her best friend and soulmate Brendan ‘BJ” Wilson on July 5th 2008. Jennifer was employed at Interior Resolutions as an...
Dawn D. Halverson
Feb 10, 2024
Dawn D. Halverson, 66, of Sheridan, IL passed away on February 10, 2024. Dawn was born on March 16, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Frances (Sorce) Conlin.
Dawn is survived by her husband, Bruce Halverson; 2 sisters, Sherry and Kim; As well as 3 brothers, Jimmy, Pete and Larry.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Arrangements were entrusted to...
Barbara J. Forni
Feb 10, 2024
Barbara Jean Forni, 94, of Batavia IL, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1929, in Geneva, Illinois, to Peter and Lillian (née Klein) Armbrust. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and life-long caregiver, known for her quick wit, sense of humor, and selfless acts of kindness.
Barbara was deeply committed to her family, friends,...
Alvin G. Martinez
Feb 7, 2024
Alvin Martinez, 33, of Aurora, passed away on February 7th, in Aurora, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at Beverage Family Funeral Home, 104 Terry St. Sandwich, IL 60548.
Alvin was born in Fountain Valley, CA to Carmen C Martinez and Sergio Martinez Orozco on February 21, 1990. He went to school at West Aurora Highschool. He...
Linda M. Morrissey
Feb 5, 2024
Linda Marie (Crew/Waddell) Morrissey of East Peoria, also known as (Linder Bender, Nana, Grandma Linda), went “Home” at 76 years of age on February 5th, 2024. While surrounded by her loved ones.
Beloved Daughter, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend, & loving daycare provider to many. Born to Glenn E. Crew and Maudie E. (King) Crew on February 18, 1947...