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Robert (Bob) P. Wetzel

Robert (Bob) P. Wetzel

Apr 28, 2023

Robert (Bob) P. Wetzel of Ashton, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Mary, on April 28, 2023. Bob passed surrounded by his loving family at Serenity Home. Robert was born on March 29, 1941 to Joe and Edna Wetzel.  Bob was born and lived on the same farm his entire life.  Bob was a lifelong...

Lloyd B. Pretzsch

Lloyd B. Pretzsch

Apr 27, 2023

Lloyd B. Pretzsch, 83, of Franklin Grove, IL passed away on April 27, 2023. Lloyd was born on October 23, 1939 in Rochelle, IL to Charles and Zelpha (Gaston) Pretzsch.

Lloyd was a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Ashton, IL, where he was very involved. He enjoyed playing guitar and singing and would even do sessions for church services...

Gayle E. Sherrill

Gayle E. Sherrill

Apr 19, 2023

Gayle Elizabeth Sherrill, 79, of Leland, IL passed away on April 19, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. Gayle was born in Helena, MT, a place she held dear to her heart.

She worked as a Project Manager for many years at Lucent Technologies/AT&T retiring in 1998. She enjoyed cross stitching, cooking for her family, and traveling. Gayle...

Jeffrey A. Weigerding

Jeffrey A. Weigerding

Apr 17, 2023

Jeffrey A. Weigerding, 68, met Jesus face to face on April 17, 2023. Jeff was born on January 21, 1955 to

William B. and Jayne M. (Peters) Weigerding. He graduated from Lockport Central High School in June,

1973 and went on to earn an Associate Degree in computer programing from Joliet Junior College. He

enjoyed interacting with people, camping, and...

James (Jim) J. Rozsypal

James (Jim) J. Rozsypal

Apr 13, 2023

James (Jim) J. Rozsypal, 86, of Sandwich, IL and Sun City West, AZ, passed away on April 13, 2023. Jim was born on August 19, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Erv and Sophie (Moczarny) Rozsypal. Jim married Sandra Piaskowy on June 21, 1958 in Chicago, IL.

Jim served in the United States Army. He then went on to work for...

Jeffery S. Crowe

Jeffery S. Crowe

Apr 6, 2023

Jeffery S. Crowe, 53, of Sycamore, IL passed away on April 6, 2023.

Vilma Balogh (Tamas)

Vilma Balogh (Tamas)

Apr 6, 2023

Vilma Tamas (Balogh), 82, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Franklin Grove IL. She joins our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven with her parents Imre Sr. and Mari (Pal) Tamas, uniting with her dear siblings Alex, Imelda, and sisters Marika and Elsa who both died in infancy.

 She is survived by her daughter Lisa Balogh, and loving...

Carl (Butch) D Gilkerson

Carl (Butch) D Gilkerson

Mar 25, 2023

Carl (Butch) D. Gilkerson, 77, of Earlville, IL passed away on March 25, 2023. Carl was born on March 13, 1946 in Peoria, IL to Thomas and Mildred (Hawkins) Gilkerson. Carl worked on the farm when he was a young man. Carl enlisted and served in the Navy. After he was done, he went on to drive truck for over...

Amy J. Oshita

Amy J. Oshita

Mar 24, 2023

Amy Jeneen Oshita, 68, of Schaumburg, IL passed away on March 24, 2023. Amy was born on February 12, 1955 in Rockford, IL to Jack and Margaret Oshita.

Amy graduated from Rockford West High School and then went on to graduate from Northern Illinois University. She worked in data management at Kemper Insurance Group then went on to work at...

Roger I. Weiss

Roger I. Weiss

Mar 24, 2023

Roger (Buddy) I. Weiss Jr., 81, a lifelong resident of Yorkville, IL died suddenly on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Hillside Rehab in Yorkville. Roger was born on September 18, 1941, the son of Roger and Christine (Riis) Weiss, Sr.

Roger was united in marriage on November 20, 1965 in Newark, IL to the former Carol Irvin and they spent...

Sandra L Hansen

Sandra L Hansen

Mar 22, 2023

Sandra Leah (Hollenback) Hansen, of Sandwich, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2023.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Alta Hollenback; Brothers, Paul, Russell, Donnie and Edward McMaster; A sister, Delores; And her husband, John Hansen.   She is survived by her sister, Paula Tweed, and many nieces and nephews....

Cora J. Hughes

Cora J. Hughes

Mar 21, 2023

Cora J. Hughes, 85, of Plano, IL passed away on March 21, 2023 with her family surrounding her. She was born November 18, 1937 to the late Roy and Eleanor (Fairweather) Hyte. She worked many years as a nurse. She married the late Myles Hughes on October 25, 1958 and they spent 56 years together until his passing on November...

James E. Mitchell

James E. Mitchell

Mar 16, 2023

James Edward Mitchell, 76, of Earlville, IL passed away on March 16, 2023. James was born on May 24, 1946 in Litchfield, IL to James and Velma (Carter) Mitchell. He graduated from Gillespie High School in 1964. He enlisted in the Army right out of High School. He went in to be a parachutist and then went on to become...

Henry L. Wolfe

Henry L. Wolfe

Mar 15, 2023

Henry Lester Wolfe: born December 18, 1965 in Sycamore, IL quietly passed away on March 15, 2023 at his home in Adams, WI attended by his family and friends.

Henry was preceded in death by his father, Lester Leo Wolfe.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Wolfe of Adams, WI; 2 sons, Christopher of North Aurora, IL and Jacob...

Janet Klotz

Janet Klotz

Mar 8, 2023

Janet (Cone) Klotz, a loving sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away at the age of 93 on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Janet was born on April 13, 1929 to Homer and Ella (Roos) Cone in Sycamore, Illinois.  She and her sister Lorraine (Cederberg) Cone spent their childhoods in Sycamore.  Janet's mother, Ella, died when she was quite young...

Kristopher T. Zitt

Kristopher T. Zitt

Mar 6, 2023

Kristopher Thomas Zitt, 42, of Aurora, IL passed away on March 6, 2023. Kristopher was born on March 29, 1980 in Naperville, IL.

Kristopher was a loving and generous man who treasured his family, friends and his beloved dogs Bella and Raven. He also had a huge zest for life and was an adrenaline junkie who loved fast motorcycles, but...

Jennifer L. Wehrs

Jennifer L. Wehrs

Mar 3, 2023

Jennifer L. Wehrs, 38, of Mendota, IL passed away on March 3, 2023. Jennifer was born on May 2, 1984 in Aurora, IL to Thomas Barna and Sharon Barna. Jennifer graduated from Yorkville High School in 2002. She enjoyed singing, pulling pranks on people, looking after animals and feeding the ducks at Lake Mendota daily. She was a loving and...

Marilyn J. Fritsch

Marilyn J. Fritsch

Mar 1, 2023

Marilyn J. Fritsch, 81, of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 1, 2023 in Sandwich, IL. Marilyn was born on January 31, 1942 in Sandwich, IL to Arthur and Viola Mae (Foster) Anderson. Marilyn married Terry Fritsch on March 25, 1972.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Terry; Children, Robert (Olivia) Eckhardt of Las Animas, CO, Michael (Vicci) Eckhardt of...

Alma Leticia Herrera

Alma Leticia Herrera

Feb 28, 2023

Alma Leticia Herrera, de 61 años, de Rochelle, falleció el 28 de Febrero de 2023 en Rochelle Il. 61068

 

El Rosario/Visitación será de 4 a 8 pm el lunes 6 de Marzo en Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, 704 N Sixth Street, Rochelle Il. 61068.

 

Se llevará a cabo una misa fúnebre a las 1100 am el Martes 7...

Donna L. Stephens

Donna L. Stephens

Feb 28, 2023

Donna Leah (“Mama”) Stephens, age 86, of Earlville, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2023.

She was born August 4th, 1936 in Woodbine, Iowa, the daughter of Elgar and Lavon (Doty) Teel of Gallatin, MO.

Donna was united in marriage on October 21st, 1953 to Albert W. Stephens and they spent the next 47 years happily together...

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