Diane Klene
Feb 17, 2025
Diane Klene, 81, of Rockford, Illinois, went to be in the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2025. She is rejoined with her loving husband of 62 years, John Klene.
Diane graduated from Hinckley Big Rock Highschool in 1961. November 4, 1961, she married her high school sweetheart in Big Rock, Illinois. She worked various jobs throughout their marriage, but her...
Stanley W. Mauser
Feb 15, 2025
Stanley Wayne Mauser, 84, son of Glenn and Ruby (Nelson) Mauser passed away at his home, February 15, surrounded by his family.
He retired from Caterpillar, after 38 years of service. He loved fishing and gardening but most of all his family.
Stanley was preceded in death by his mother, father and a brother.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years,...
Virginia R. Copp
Feb 14, 2025
Virginia R. Copp, 79, passed away peacefully at Bickford Assisted Living in Oswego, Illinois on February 14, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Virginia was born on June 27, 1945, in Sandwich, Illinois to Clifford Reinhart and Lillian (O’Neill) Reinhart. She attended Sandwich schools and graduated from Sandwich High School in 1963. She married Charles Copp in...
Lawrence "Joe" Joseph Beyke
Feb 3, 2025
Lawrence Joseph “Joe” Beyke, 81, passed away on February 3, 2025. Joe was born December 29, 1943, to Marvin and Vilena (Sutliff) Beyke, in Aurora, Illinois. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Donna Neill, on October 6, 1962. He is a 1961 graduate of Marmion Military Academy. He is a retired Aurora, Illinois Police Officer.
Joe is survived by his wife...
Jerald (Jerry) D. Osland
Feb 2, 2025
Jerald “Jerry” D. Osland, 70, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 2, 2025. Jerry was born on August 24, 1954 in Sandwich, IL to Donald and Helen (Mihalka) Osland.
Jerry started his career working for Allsteel, he then went on to operate a rental business in downtown Sandwich, which eventually became an excavating business that he owned and operated for...
James S. Crisp
Jan 31, 2025
James Stanley Crisp, 68, of Sheridan, IL passed away on January 31, 2025. James was born on May 21, 1956 in San Diego, California to Albert and Dolores (Rakoczy) Boin.
James was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Sheridan. He also enjoyed legos, hot wheels, woodworking and he belonged to the “Country Club” which was a monthly organization in...
Lyn R. Hanson
Jan 30, 2025
Lyn R. Hanson, 57, of Sandwich, IL passed away on January 30, 2025. Lyn was born on August 1, 1967 in Sandwich, IL to Allen and Joyce (Kuppler) Kaufman
Lyn worked throughout the years at Miller Food’s, McCaslin Bakery, CTS Knights and the Leland School District. She has many passions including painting, drawing, reading crafting and cooking.
Lyn is survived by her...
Kendyl Gene Wallis
Jan 27, 2025
Kendyl G. Wallis, 68, of Sandwich, passed away January 27th, 2025 at his home with his children and family at his bedside.Kendyl was born in Sandwich IL to Ronald D. and Patricia A. (Mall) Wallis on April 2nd, 1956, at Woodward Memorial Hospital.
Family was always Kendyl’s most important thing in his life, his boys and their family were always first....
Danny Wayne Howard Jr.
Jan 13, 2025
Danny Wayne Howard Jr. (49) of Sheridan, IL passed away January 13th surrounded by his loved ones at home.
Danny Wayne Howard Jr. was born in Aurora, IL to Danny and Susan Howard on August 9th,1975. He graduated from East Aurora High School and served in the Illinois National Guard. He worked many jobs including a security guard for many years,...
James Harley Hitchcock
Jan 12, 2025
James Harley Hitchcock, 76, of Sandwich, IL entered into the gate of Heaven on January 12, 2025. He is home free from cancer.
Harley was born October 31, 1948 to Jack and Ina (Hawkins) Hitchcock in Newport, AR. He was the oldest of 4 children.
Harley married his high school sweet heart Cecilia Jones on January 10, 1969.
After graduating from Trumann High...
Kathy Powell
Jan 7, 2025
Kathy A. Powell, age 72, beloved mother and grandmother of Dixon Illinois, formerly of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center. She worked at Kreider Services for 15+ years. She loved watching scary movies, spending time with her family and enjoying her morning cup of tea. Kathy was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October...
Obert Knudson Viland, Jr.
Jan 5, 2025
Obert Knudson Viland Jr., of Sandwich, IL, passed away on January 5, 2025. Obert was born in Morris, IL on January 10, 1943, the son of Obert & Evelyn (Gerhris) Viland.
Obert Attended Lisbon, IL grade school, then graduated from Newark High School (Go Norsemen) in the class of 1960. He Served in the U.S. Army from November 1964 -November 1966....
Dennis "Doc" Marshall Gregory
Jan 4, 2025
Dennis “Doc” Marshall Gregory, 84, of Plano, IL passed away on January 4, 2025. Dennis was born on March 23, 1940 in Joliet, IL to James and Lucille (Emerick) Gregory. Doc married Virginia Meyer on August 10, 1957 in Joliet, IL at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Doc graduated from A.O. Marshall Grade School and Joliet Central High School. He went on...
Norman E. Strope
Dec 31, 2024
Norman E. Strope, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 31, 2024. Norman was born on January 10, 1939 in Aurora, IL to Edward and Burnell (Green) Strope. He married Jeanne Neujahr on October 16, 1965 in Aurora, IL. He was a great mechanic and also loved to watch Nascar.
Norman is survived by his wife, Jeanne; Children, Kristi (Gregory)...
Donna Rae (Schumaker) Nelson
Dec 28, 2024
Donna Rae (Schumaker) Nelson AKA “Nana” age 90, passed with peace and grace in the early morning of Saturday, December 28th, 2024, at her son’s home in Sandwich.
Born February 22, 1934, in Plano, Illinois, Donna attended elementary and graduated high school in 1952. Nelson was employed, married, and raised her son Steven in the town that she adored. Wedded to...
James (Jimmy) Edward Leigh
Dec 23, 2024
James (Jimmy) Leigh IV was born in Rockford, Illinois on July 26,1956 to James E. Leigh,Jr and Velma Neely Leigh.
Jimmy was a hard worker, having worked at Rochelle country school, DelMonte, Sinnissippi as a janitor and several other jobs where he enjoyed serving others. Jimmy was a member of First Baptist church of Rochelle we he was very adamant that...
John R. Swander Sr.
Dec 21, 2024
John R. Swander Sr., 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away at his home on December 21, 2024. John was born on February 21, 1940 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon (Mifflin) Swander; Father of John R. Swander Jr. (Julie Tammel), Thomas C Gebhardt and Martin J. Gebhardt (Lindsey); Grandchildren, Aaron (Meghan) Swander, Lena...
Julia Ann Berg
Dec 20, 2024
Julia Ann Berg (Gunderson) passed away peacefully December 20, 2024 at the age of 85 in Geneva, IL. Born in Joliet, IL on April 17, 1939 to Arthur and Gloria Gunderson (Price).
She was married to Allen L. Berg Sr. for 58 years before his passing. During their marriage, they lived in: Joliet, IL; Lockport, IL; New Smyrna Beach, FL; Deltona,...
Robert "Bob" Dale Lundeen
Dec 2, 2024
Robert "Bob" Dale Lundeen, 60 passed away surrounded by family on December 2, 2024.
Bob was a simple man, who didn't need much in life to feel rich.He enjoyed spending quality time with his family and two dogs, and in a comfortable chair while camping with close friends.
He was a collector of all things interesting.From gadgets and drones, building models airplanes,...
Charlene B. Rydell
Nov 24, 2024
Charlene B. Rydell, 89, of Plano, IL passed away on November 24, 2024. Charlene was born on January 6, 1935 in Harvard, IL to Edward and Violet (Koch) Marcks. Charlene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plano, IL, where she played piano for the church. She enjoyed shopping and loved to bake. She also exercised every week...
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