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Ross Scofield

Ross Scofield

Oct 1, 2007

Ross Scofield 82, of Sandwich passed away October 1st 2007 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving wife Betty of Sandwich and his children. Funeral service are to be held Monday October 8th 2007 at Salem Lutheran Church Sandwich at 10:30 a.m.. Visitation will be Sunday October 7th 2007 from 4-7 p.m....

Bruce A. Barnes

Bruce A. Barnes

Sep 29, 2007

Bruce A. Barnes 75 of Millington passed away September 29th 2007 at Valley West Community Hospital . He was born on December 6th 1931 in Chicago to the late Kenneth and Simone Barnes. He was proud of have been a Eagle Scout. And his was an avid Bears fan. He is survived by his wife Joan, his children Bruce Barnes...

Clifford Hatch Dennis

Clifford Hatch Dennis

Sep 24, 2007

Clifford H. Dennis 70, of Sandwich passed away at Sandwich Rehab and Health Care on September 24th 2007. He was born on October 8th 1936 in Rhoad Island. There will be no visitation or funeral services per family request, his remains where cremated.

Doris Pickle

Doris Pickle

Sep 15, 2007

Doris Pickle, 72, of Rockford, formerly of Ashton, Il., passed away September 15, 2007 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Doris was born August 18, 1935 in Lee County, the daughter of Walter J. Pickle and Edith Miller Pickle. She lived in Ashton from 1962 - 1992, Sun City, AZ. 1992 - 2003 and Rockckford, Il. 2003 - 2007. She...

Lillian L Boyce

Lillian L Boyce

Sep 12, 2007

Lillian L. Boyce, 96, of Ashton passed away September 12, 2007 at Sterling Pavilion. Lillian was born November 10, 1910 in Germany, daughter of Phillip and Amelia Becker. She married the late Henry W. Phelps in 1974 and the late Leo Boyce in 1993. She is survived by two daughters; Cheryl ( the late Freddie Ward) Taylor of Ashton, Il....

James ( Jim ) R. Knox

James ( Jim ) R. Knox

Sep 11, 2007

James ( Jim ) Knox 72, of Sandwich passed away in his sleep at his home. He was born on May 20th 1935 in Mendota to Virgil and Doris Knox. He graduated high school in Sandwich,he also graduated from Elgin Watchmakers College. He served in the U.S. Army, also an EMT with the Sandwich Ambulance Service and Sandwich Fire Dept...

Eunice Evelyn Anderson

Eunice Evelyn Anderson

Sep 1, 2007

Eunice E. Anderson 91, of Owatonna, Mn. formally of Somonauk. She was born in Foreston Mn. on October 2nd 1915. She is survived by her children Charles ( Linda ) Anderson of Somonauk, Eugene Anderson of Jonesboro, IL and Judy ( Herbert ) Hardgrave of Owatonna, Mn. Funeral services will be held Thursday September 6th 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at...

Lester Alan Swanson

Lester Alan Swanson

Aug 31, 2007

Lester A. Swanson 62, of Plano passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Private graveside service at Arlington Cemetery Elmhurst,IL on September 19th with Rev. Carol Gates.

Florence M. Albrecht

Florence M. Albrecht

Aug 31, 2007

Florence M."Gran" Albrecht, 98, of Ashton passed away August 31, 2007 at home surrounded by family. Florence was born September 18, 1908 in Ashton, IL., daughter of Charles and Margaret (Witzel) Ackerson. She married Earl W. Albrecht February 15, 1928 in Ashton. Preceded in death by her husband, one son; Denny and three brothers; Donald, Russell and Raymond. Survivors include,...

Maxine Rae Buchik

Maxine Rae Buchik

Aug 23, 2007

Maxine Buchik 87, of Sandwich passed away August 23rd 2007 at her home. She was born on April 5th 1920 to Charles and Delia Dickson in Sandwich. She was a graduated of Copley School of Nursing and a graduate with a BS degree from College of St. Frances.She served her contry during WWII as a U.S. Army Nurse She is...

Dean T. Van Hise

Dean T. Van Hise

Aug 22, 2007

Franklin Grove Dean T. Van Hise, 91, of Franklin Grove, passed away August 22, 2007. At Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital. He was a life member VFW POST #3878, Rochelle, life member of American Legion Post# 497, Franklin Grove, Masonic Lodge # 7, Franklin Grove Lions Club, A.F & A.M, Franklin Grove Area Historical Society and Living History Antique Equipment Association....

Dorothy Ventler

Dorothy Ventler

Aug 20, 2007

Dorothy Ventler, 97, of Ashton, passed away August 20, 2007 at The Neighbors Nursing Home. Dorothy was born July 26, 1910. Daughter of Joseph Leddy and Katherine Riesenbeck. She married Harold H. Ventler March 8, 1940. Preceded in death by her husband, one daughter Karen and two brothers Tom and John. She is survived by two nephews Tom (Carla) Leddy...

Mary Jane Wilson

Mary Jane Wilson

Aug 17, 2007

Mary Jane Wilson 89, of Sandwich formally of Waterman passed away August 17th 2007 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. No funeral service will be held. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Betty Lou Lee

Betty Lou Lee

Aug 16, 2007

Betty Lee 88,of Sandwich passed away August 16th 2007 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion after a brief illness. She was a Hair Dresser for many years. She is survived by her daughters Sandra ( David ) Stahl of Sandwich and Sharon Langsford also of Sandwich. Several grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Tuesday August...

Janet ( Jan ) Kaye Nicholson

Janet ( Jan ) Kaye Nicholson

Aug 15, 2007

Jan K. Nicholson 65, of Sandwich formally of Plano. Passed away at her home surounded by her family. She was born on March 24th 1942 in Concord MI. She is survived by her husband Jerry, Daughter Jerilyn, son;s Joe and Jay and her daughter inlaw and her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 18th at 4 p.m. at...

John Colman Kedzierski

John Colman Kedzierski

Aug 11, 2007

John C. Kedzierski 58, of Sandwich passed away at home in his wife arms. He was born on November 24th 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pa. He served his country during the Viet Nam War from 1969 to 1971. He worked for Fermi Lab in Batavia. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Plano and the PLano American Legion....

Alice Faye (Tate) Harvey

Alice Faye (Tate) Harvey

Jul 25, 2007

Ashton-Alice Faye (Tate) Harvey, 74, of Ashton died Wednesday, July 25, at home surrounded by family. She was born August 6, 1932 in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of Harry W. and Eva Tate. She was also raised by her foster parents Cora and Paul Liester. Alice married Charles Dennis Harvey on December 12, 1950 in Dixon. They spent their lives...

Margaret ( Peg ) V. Dummer

Margaret ( Peg ) V. Dummer

Jul 22, 2007

Margaret ( Peg ) Dummer 88, of Sandwich passed away at her home with her daughter at her side. She was born on February 20,1919 in Hobson,Mt. to the late Emil and Jeanette Heinrich. She was the oldest of 8. Her family moved to Dwight,Il after she graduated high school and farmed . She married Herman E. Dummer June 1,...

Donald E. Schroeder

Donald E. Schroeder

Jul 17, 2007

Donald E. Schroeder 57, of Sandwich passed away July 17,2007 at Kishwaukee Hospital. He was born on October 10,1949 in Sandwich to William and Maxine Schroeder. He worked at Caterpillar for 38 years as an Engineer. He is survived by his mother Maxine of Sandwich, His children Donald E. Schroeder Jr. of Lawless, N. Carolina, Jody ( Hugh Burton )...

Robert D. Haas

Robert D. Haas

Jul 16, 2007

Robert (Bob) Haas 69 of Sandwich passed away July 16 2006 at Pine Acres Rehab and Living Center, Dekalb. He was born in Waterman IL to the late Carl and Louise Haas. He was a 1956 graduate of Waterman High School and Coyne Electrical School of Chicago . He retired from Impact Industries in Sandwich and worked for many employers...

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