George Kalina
Dec 23, 2022
George Kalina, 76, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 23, 2022. George was born on January 21, 1946 in Budapest, Hungary to Stephen and Maria (Hezer) Kalina. George migrated to the US in 1972 to Chicago sponsored by his aunt and uncle. He met a Hungarian family from Sandwich by accident at Starved Rock State Park, which caused him...
Ashton P. Laatz
Dec 22, 2022
It is with our deepest sorrow, we announce that Ashton Phillip Laatz passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2022. He was 18. Ashton Was born on April 19, 2004 in Aurora Illinois. He recently graduated high school in Oswego. Ashton was known as a gentle giant with a big heart who genuinely cared about people. He loved going fishing with...
Leslie D. Chapman
Dec 22, 2022
Leslie Dean Chapman, 84, of Sandwich, Illinois was called home on December 22, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1938, to Archie and Eleanor Chapman in Bloomer, Wisconsin. He married Janet Voss on February 1, 1958, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Early in their marriage, Les helped build their first house on Chapman Road in Chippewa Falls, a street named...
Jerry E. Stegmann
Dec 18, 2022
On December 18th, after years of battling cancer, Jerry Eugene Stegmann left his family and many friends at the age of 65. Since December 18th was his dad’s birthday in heaven, we truly believe his Dad came to take him home.
Jerry, aka “Thunder”, was born September 12th, 1957, and was a fun loving man. He had a quick comical...
Gloria D. Parker
Dec 16, 2022
Gloria D. Parker, 88, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of West Frankfort, IL, passed away on December 16, 2022. Gloria was born on May 20, 1934 in Sheffield, AL to James Garfield and Dezzie Arseno (Kimbrell) Inmon. Gloria married Eldridge “Bud” Parker on September 23, 1950 in Fulton, MS. They lived in Alabama before moving to Chicago, IL in 1956.
Gloria...
Jonathan A. Williams
Dec 16, 2022
Jonathan “Jon” Alan Williams, 72, of Sandwich, Illinois went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2022. Jon was born on December 2, 1950 in Asheville, North Carolina to Mark and Betty Williams.
Jon is survived by his daughter, Melissa McDonald of Linton, Indiana; daughter, Sarah Williams of Sandwich; daughter, Rachael Williams of Sandwich;...
Robert L. Heckman
Dec 15, 2022
Robert L. Heckman, 34, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 15, 2022. Robert was born on December 14, 1988 at Copley in Aurora , IL to Robann Eichelberger.
He is survived by His mother, Robann; Sister, Rebecca (Peter Lopez) Heckman of Sandwich, IL; Niece and nephew, Rayna Lopez and Riley Heckman; a son Dylan; Aunt, Rita (Skip) Osborne of...
Mary E. Wetzel
Dec 13, 2022
Mary E. Wetzel, 81, of Ashton, IL passed away on December 13, 2022. Mary was born on October 29, 1941 in Franklin Grove, IL to Maurice and Willa (Smith) Hussey. Mary graduated from Franklin Grove High School class of 1960. Mary married Robert Wetzel on February 24, 1962. She was also a life member of First Presbyterian Church of Franklin...
Kimberly M. Osborne
Dec 9, 2022
Kimberly Marie Osborne, 46, of Earlville, IL passed away on December 9, 2022. Kimberly was born on March 5, 1976 in Aurora, IL to William and Patricia (Calkins) Klein. She is graduated from West Aurora High School. Kim married Scott Osborne on May 12, 2001 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora, IL. Earlier in life, Kim enjoyed work at...
Harold "Bud" R. Zabel
Dec 9, 2022
Harold “Bud” R. Zabel, 58, of Plano, IL passed away on December 9, 2022. Bud was born on October 23, 1964 in Aurora, IL to Harold and Grace (Laubis) Zabel. Bud worked construction throughout a lot of his life and has worked as a merchandiser for Coca Cola for the last 15 years. He was a Chicago Bears fan and...
Janiece L. Kreider
Dec 7, 2022
Janiece L. Kreider, 61, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Janiece was born on July 14, 1961 to Charles and Josephine (Backos) Ryba. She was the eldest of 5 children and the epitome of a big sister. She was thoughtful, candid, and unapologetically protective.
Janiece found beauty in everything. A fixer of all things, she...
Kathie M. Pemberton
Dec 3, 2022
Kathie M. Pemberton, 63, of Rochelle, IL passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022 at Rochelle Community Hospital. Kathie was born on January 30, 1959 in Sioux City, Iowa to Norvin and Geraldine (Styles) Moss. Kathie loved to travel. Some of her favorite trips were going to visit her family, grandparents Florence and Marvin and aunt Karen and uncle Floyd...
Lorine (Lori) K. Black
Nov 27, 2022
Lorine K. Black, 55, of Yorkville, IL passed away on November 27, 2022. Lorine (Lori) was born on November 13, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Linda (Findlay) Olson.
Lori was very caring and a good listener, she was very artsy and liked to craft, as well as faith filled, strong willed, and humble. She liked trying new things...
Dennis J. Bielecki
Nov 27, 2022
Dennis J. Bielecki, 79, of Lombard, IL passed away on November 27, 2022. Dennis was born on August 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Veronica (Wisniewski) Bielecki.
Cremation rites to be accorded. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home.
Shirley Palm
Nov 27, 2022
Shirley Palm, 93, of Elgin, IL passed away on November 27, 2022. Shirley was born on November 13, 1929.
Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home.
Eric J. Anderson
Nov 26, 2022
Eric J Anderson passed away on November 26th, 2022 at OSF Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa, Illinois. He was born March 7th, 1967 in Ottawa, Illinois.
He is survived by his children, Shania Anderson (27) and Christopher Anderson (29). Their spouses Dustin Maurer and Nicole Anderson and 5 grandchildren, Micheal, Leonidas, Odin, Athena and Bjorn Anderson. His dad, ray...
Melba L. Gordon
Nov 26, 2022
Melba Lou Gordon, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 26, 2022. Melba was born on August 10, 1938 in Myrtle, MS to Albert Forrest and Gladys Wilma (Cooper) Rhea. Melba enjoyed camping, fishing, gaming and watching he Cubs and Sox games. She also loved family gatherings. She was a member of several social clubs.
Melba is survived by...
Geralyn K. Moore
Nov 25, 2022
Geralyn K. Moore, 61, of Aurora, IL passed away on November 25, 2022. Geralyn was born on February 9, 1961 in Aurora, IL to Gerald and Beverly (Decker) Moore.
Geralyn is survived by her companion, Paul Gurley; Sister, Susan (Josh Davis) Moore; Brother, Michael (Danielle) Moore; As well as nieces, Stephanie Moore, Kaitlin Moore and Jessica (Joseph Kreye) Moore.
She...
Thelma (Joy) Joyce Yelton
Nov 19, 2022
Thelma Joyce “Joy” Yelton, 82, formerly from Morton, IL sadly left us on November 23, 2022.
Joy was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Joy leaves behind one brother, Dale Tiller of Pekin, IL, along with many nieces and nephews and cousins. Joy also leaves behind three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was a wonderful mother...
Mary Ann Stevenson
Nov 19, 2022
Mary Ann Stevenson, 95, of Sandwich, IL passed away on November 19, 2022. Mary was born on April 29, 1927 in Sandwich, IL to Forrest and Lila (Legner) Hough.
Mary Ann is survived by many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Her husband, Harold Stevenson; As well as 4 siblings, Betty (Kearns), Hugh Hough,...
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