Obituaries

Ronald D. Wilcox

Ronald D. Wilcox

Dec 5, 2023

Ronald D. Wilcox, 73, of Downers Grove, IL passed away on December 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born on July 17, 1950 in Washburn, Wisconsin to Walter and Edith (Nettleton) Wilcox.

Ronald was an avid gardener and loved to golf when he could. He also loved spending time watching UFC fights.

Left to cherish his memory...

Roemelle D. McArdle

Roemelle D. McArdle

Nov 30, 2023

Roemelle D. McArdle, age 102, moved to Ashton, IL in May of 2022 with her daughter, Dianne and granddaughter, Angela. She was born in Tunnel City, WI April 20, 1921 to Chas. Edward Snowberry and Martha (Prelipp) Snowberry and died November 30, 2023 unrelated to COVID.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held for friends and family on Saturday,...

Beverly J. (Tovrea) Lowe

Beverly J. (Tovrea) Lowe

Nov 29, 2023

Beverly J. (Tovrea) Lowe, 90, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 29, 2023. Beverly was born on May 13, 1933 in Vermont, IL to Lyman and Beulah (Snowden) Conrad.

Beverly married Dale Tovrea on October 5, 1951 and they spent for many wonderful years, having 4 sons, until his passing on  December 3, 1996. She went on to marry...

Thomas (Tom) T. Ciciora

Thomas (Tom) T. Ciciora

Nov 18, 2023

Thomas T. Ciciora-KA9QPN/SK , 66, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 18, 2023 in Elk Grove Village, IL. Tom was born on March 16, 1957 in Calumet City, IL to Thomas Sr. and Theresa (Roski) Ciciora.

Tom worked at Kaeser Compressors for 5 years. He was involved in the youth education at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in...

Judith (Judy) Ann Anderson

Judith (Judy) Ann Anderson

Nov 14, 2023

Judith (Judy) Ann Anderson, 82, of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully at home on November 14th, 2023.She was born to William (Bud) and Jean Sherratt in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 27th, 1941. After graduating from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1959, she went on to study Pharmacy at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. She was a member of Chi...

Audrey M. Whitecotton

Audrey M. Whitecotton

Nov 12, 2023

Audrey Mae Whitecotton, 92, passed away on November 12, 2023. Audrey was born on October 16, 1931 in Oglesby, IL to Frank and Blanche (Welch) Pauline.

Audrey graduated in 1948 from Lasalle-Peru Twp. High School. She was employed from 1948-1953 as a Secretary at Westclox Div. of General Time Corp. From 1981 until now, she worked in office of the...

Jean L. Osborne

Jean L. Osborne

Nov 6, 2023

Jean L. Osborne, 81, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 6, 2023. Jean was born on June 27, 1942 in Aurora, IL to Peter and Mildred (Pierson) Hauer.

Jean worked at Walgreens, Walmart and at Plano Soft. She was an avid Elvis fan and loved playing Bingo.

Jean is survived by her sons, Terry Osborne of Joliet, IL and...

Grace (Jo) Josephine Malley

Grace (Jo) Josephine Malley

Nov 1, 2023

Grace Josephine “Jo” (Ohme) Malley passed away at Stonecroft Village in Mendota, IL, on November 1, 2023. Jo was 95.Visitation will be 10:00-11:00AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024, followed by 11:00AM funeral service, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville.Born June 11, 1928, in Ottawa, Jo grew up on her family’s farm in Leland with her parents, Arthur Andre Ohme...

Ismael Rivera Guevara

Ismael Rivera Guevara

Oct 26, 2023

Ismael Rivera Guevara

April 28, 1959 – October 26, 2023

Ismael Rivera Guevara, 64 of Rochelle, IL passed away suddenly on October 26, 2023. He was born on April 28th 1959 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Son of Fransico Rivera and Isabel Guevara. Ismael also know as Smiley had a very sociable and uplifting spirit that would make anyone smile and laugh...

Mary Alyce De Craene

Mary Alyce De Craene

Oct 25, 2023

Mary Alyce De Craene, 81, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 25, 2023. Mary Alyce was born on April 8, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Victor and Berenice (Maguire) Posanka.

Mary Alyce, along with her husband, David, were members of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich for 17 years. She was also the secretary and former president...

Gary A. Burnham

Gary A. Burnham

Oct 22, 2023

Gary Allen Burnham passed away on October 22, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. He was born on April 28, 1947 in Aurora, Illinois.

He attended the Little Rock Country School and graduated in 1965 from Plano High School. He also attended Waubonsee Community College, Aurora University and Northern Illinois University. In 1968 he graduated LeChef de Cuisine from the Culinary Institute...

John "Mike" Deuerling

John "Mike" Deuerling

Oct 21, 2023

John ‘Mike’ Deuerling, 75, of Sheridan, Illinois, passed away on October 21, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 11, 1948, to John and Helen Deuerling.

 

Mike, the most loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, is survived by his wife, Tallulah; son, Michael; daughters, Kristen, Lyndsey, Kim, and Cindy; sister, Marian, grandkids, Owen, Vanessa, Chris,...

Judy L. Seitzinger

Judy L. Seitzinger

Oct 21, 2023

Judy L. Seitzinger, 75, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 21, 2023. Judy was born on November 8, 1947 to Earl and Viola (Nesland) Seitzinger.

Judy was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com

Dale A. Maitland

Dale A. Maitland

Oct 12, 2023

Dale A. Maitland, 83, of Somonauk, IL passed away on October 12, 2023. Dale was born on August 1, 1940 in Rockford, IL to Kenneth and Natalie (Fisher) Maitland.

Dale was a farm worker for many years until he got the job to manage a car wash. He enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He loved...

Leslie Nicolosi

Leslie Nicolosi

Oct 8, 2023

Leslie (Nick) Nicolosi, 68, of Rockford, IL, passed away on October 8, 2023 in Rochelle, IL.

 

Les was born in Rockford, IL to John A. and Lucille A. Nicolosi on June 5, 1955. He went to school at Boylan. He married Dawn Miller in Rockford. He worked as a Sales Manager for Anderson Nissan for 5 years. He also...

Jacob David Dykstra, Sr.

Jacob David Dykstra, Sr.

Oct 8, 2023

Jacob David Dykstra Sr. Nov. 5, 1942-Oct. 8,2023

 

Jake was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He was very proud of going to Lane Tech High School. After graduating he went to printing school and became a linotype operator for Gunthorp-Warren Printing Co. for 9 years . He married Birdie (Roberta Williams) in 1964 and then became a sales...

Marlene J. (Bolton) Anderson

Marlene J. (Bolton) Anderson

Oct 4, 2023

Marlene J (Bolton) Anderson, 91, of Mendota I, (Formally of Lombard I) passed away on October 4th, 2023. In Allure of Mendota (formally Heritage Manor), surrounded by her family, Marlene was born in Chicago Il to Warren B Bolton and Harriet W Bolton on November 9th, 1931.

She went to Lincoln school in Lombard, and graduated from Glenbard West in...

Mary Ellen Ross

Mary Ellen Ross

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Ellen Ross passed away on October 3, 2023 at the age of 91. She was a resident of the Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 2, 1932 in Dixon, IL. To John and Dolly (Overturf) Leonard.

She graduated from Dixon High School in 1949. She married Donald Ross in 1952. She was a homemaker...

James Kalcic, Jr.

James Kalcic, Jr.

Oct 2, 2023

In Loving Memory of James Kalcic Jr.It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of James Kalcic Jr. on the morning of October 2, 2023 in Yorkville. At the age of 64, Jim left this world to find eternal rest, surrounded by love of his children and grandchildren.Born on May 9, 1959, in Chicago, Jim was a...

Sandie S. Cargill

Sandie S. Cargill

Oct 2, 2023

Sandie S. Cargill, 72, of Franklin Grove, IL, passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side on October 2, 2023. Sandie was born on April 2, 1951, in Dixon, IL, to Kenneth and Modean (Crawford) Mall. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Rochelle, IL, since 1977. Sandie worked in the Law Office of...