Obituaries

William ( Bud ) E. Lane

William ( Bud ) E. Lane

Aug 31, 2008

Wm. ( Bud ) E. Lane 78, of Christopher, IL. passed away August 31, 2008. Funeral services Friday September 5th 2008 at 11:00 a.m at the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich Chapel with a visitation 2 hours prior. Interment to follow to Oak Grove Cemetery Bristol.

Larry Lee Countryman

Larry Lee Countryman

Aug 28, 2008

Larry Lee Countryman, 62, of Rochelle passed away August 28, 2008. He was born October 23, 1945 in Durham,N.C. son of Ward Countryman and Grace (Slaughter). Larry married Linda Georgeson on October 21, 1967 in Rockford. Larry grew up and attended school in Flagg Center and Rochelle. He is survived by two children, daughter Melody and son Eric. He is...

Richard "Rick" Marshall

Richard "Rick" Marshall

Aug 25, 2008

Richard “Rick” Marshall, 65, of Rochelle, Il. passed away on Monday, August 25, 2008 at Swedish American Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a loving husband, father, and caring friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gay; one daughter, Kristin Marshall; and one brother Harold. A...

Evelyn Brewer

Evelyn Brewer

Aug 23, 2008

Evelyn R. Brewer, 84, of Rochelle, passed away August 23, 2008 at Rochelle Gardens Care Center. Evelyn was born April 3, 1924 in Waterman, IL. Daughter of Hazel (Madison) and Arthur Houghtby. She married Julius M. Brewer October 10, 1941 near Shabbona. Survivors include one daughter, Julie (the late Allen) Lyle of Rochelle; two sons, Robert Brewer of Aurora and...

Margaret M. Friday

Margaret M. Friday

Aug 18, 2008

Margaret M. Friday, 92, of Chana, passed away August 18, 2008 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. Margaret was born May 31, 1916 near Chana, Il., daughter of Mary (Schier) and Andrew Foss. She married Gertis Friday January 28, 1941 in Paynes Point. Margaret’s heart was in her cooking and she was known for her black raspberry pies. She liked to...

Evelyn Falasz

Evelyn Falasz

Aug 9, 2008

Evelyn Falasz of Lake Holiday Somonauk, IL. passed away at the home on August 9, 2008. No funeral service will be held.

Michael Ray Dahl

Michael Ray Dahl

Aug 4, 2008

Michael Dahl 54, of Bettendorf, IA. passed away August 4th 2008 at his home. Graveside service will be held August 11, 2008 at 10 :00 a.m. at Little Indian Creek Cemetery Leland.

Cleora Eva Anderson

Cleora Eva Anderson

Aug 3, 2008

Cleora E. Anderson 89, of Sandwich Passed away August 3rd 2008 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. Memorial service will be held Saturday August 8th 2008 at 2 p.m visitation will be 1 hr prior to the service.Private interment was held August 6th 2008 at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

David A Sherman

David A Sherman

Aug 1, 2008

David Sherman 78, of Sandwich passed away August 1st 2008 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.

George Henry Suman

George Henry Suman

Jul 26, 2008

George H. Suman 82 of Sheridan passed away July 26th 2008 at Hillside Health Care Yorkville. Memorial service will be held Monday July 28th 2008 at 1:00 p.m at our Sandwich Chapel with Rev Steve Boothe officiating. Cremation Rites will be Accorded.

Earl F. Wernick

Earl F. Wernick

Jul 24, 2008

Earl F. Wernick, 96, of Ashton, passed away July 24, 2008 at home. Earl was born February 15, 1912 in Dixon, Il., son of Stanley and Mary (Daley) Wernick. He married Rowena in 1941. Earl loved electronics and was a Lee County history buff. He is survived by one son, Gerald (Shirley) Wernick of Mitchell, Il.; four grandchildren, Julie Torgerson,...

Martin Witzel

Martin Witzel

Jul 11, 2008

Martin “Mike” Witzel, 82, of Ashton, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Oregon Care Center. He was a lifetime Ashton resident and worked at the Henry Pratt Company in Dixon retiring in 1990. Mike was born May 5, 1926, in Ashton, the son of William and Freida ( Jahn) Witzel. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific during...

Karen Ann Sampson

Karen Ann Sampson

Jul 10, 2008

Karen Ann Sampson 65, of Somonauk passed away at her home. She was born July 2nd 1943 in Sandwich to Donald "Soapy" and Amber Sampson. Her funeral service will be held Monday July 14th 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Suydam United Methodist Church Rt 23 and Suydam Rd. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. till the time of service....

Theodore "Ted" H. Werdin

Theodore "Ted" H. Werdin

Jun 30, 2008

Theodore "Ted" H. Werdin,92, of Rochelle passed away June 30, 2008 at Rochelle Gardens East. He was born June 3, 1916 in Janesville, Minnesota son of Henry and Irene Werdin. He married Bernice Gieseke July 31, 1940 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Janesville, Minnesota. Theodore was a founding member of Golden K Kiwanis and an officer of Lutheran Layman League...

James Alan Foster Jr.

James Alan Foster Jr.

Jun 17, 2008

James Alan Foster Jr. 39, of New York passed away June 17th 2008 at Phelps Memorial Hospital Sleepy Hollow New York. He was an Engineer with IBM. He is survived by his parents James and Sharon Foster of Somonauk and his sister Tonia. Memorial service will be held June 28th 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church Sandwich. Visitation...

Margaret Osmond-Hamill

Margaret Osmond-Hamill

Jun 16, 2008

Margaret Osmond - Hamill 102, of Mendota passed away June 16th 2008 at the Mendota Lutheran Home. Graveside services will be held Wednesday June 18th 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at Baker Cemetery Leland.

Billie Sue Johnson

Billie Sue Johnson

Jun 12, 2008

Billie Sue Johnson, 60, of Rochelle, passed away June 12, 2008 at home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Billie was born February 21, 1948 in Rensselaer, Indiana, daughter of Billie and Sudie (Weakley) Downey. She married George “Eddie” Johnson December 29, 1965 in Oregon, Il. Billie was an avid bingo player and will be...

Lucille Audrey Weber

Lucille Audrey Weber

Jun 7, 2008

Lucille A. Weber 86, of Sandwich passed away June 7th 2008 in Sandwich. Her funeral services will be June 11th 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich Chapel. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be June 10th 2008 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home

Robert Eugene Johnson

Robert Eugene Johnson

Jun 6, 2008

Robert Johnson 73, of Sandwich passed away June 6th 2008 in Aurora, IL. Funeral service will be June 9th 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be June 8th 2008 from 2-5 p.m.

Helen M. Bunger

Helen M. Bunger

Jun 4, 2008

Helen M. Bunger, 97, of Ashton, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at Franklin Grove Nursing Center. Helen was born March 5, 1911 in Ogle County, Il., daughter of Adam and Mary (Sandrock) Pfeiffer. She married the late William F. Bunger March 5, 1936 in Ashton, Il. Helen is survived by three sons, Warren (Glenda) Bunger of Rockford, Il., Lowell...