Obituaries

DeLores J. Meiners

DeLores J. Meiners

Apr 23, 2025

DeLores was born into the Wilhelms family on April 26, 1927 in Shannon, Illinois where she also grew up as a child. Her upbringing was framed by the great depression, World War 2 and the polio outbreak. Following her education, she became a school teacher with her first assignment being in a rural one room school house.

She married Jay Meiners...

Patricia A. Keenan

Patricia A. Keenan

Apr 19, 2025

Patricia A. Keenan, 89, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Plano, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL surrounded by loved ones.

Born on March 14, 1936 in Aurora, IL, Patricia was the daughter of Regina and Henry Martin. She attended East Aurora High School and spent many years working at CTS Knights in Sandwich,...

Larry Barnes Jr.

Larry Barnes Jr.

Apr 14, 2025

Larry E. Barnes Jr, 54, of Rochelle passed away Monday April 14, 2025. Larry was born in Rockford, Illinois at Swedish American Hospital on October 2nd, 1970. He was born to Larry Sr and Sharon Barnes. He went to Rochelle Township High School. He was a forklift operator at Ryder in Rochelle. He enjoyed his job and loved the people...

Jean Williams

Jean Williams

Apr 14, 2025

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Kay Williams, 74, who passed away on April 14th, 2025. Jean was born on March 28th, 1951 in Rochelle, IL to Erwin “Shorty” and Virginia “Ginny” Hackman.

 Jean was employed at Northern Illinois University from 2000, where she continued to work until her passing. Jean enjoyed sewing, volunteering at...

Edwina A. Vincent

Edwina A. Vincent

Apr 2, 2025

Edwina A (DeJonghe) Vincent of Hinckley passed away on Wednesday April 2nd, 2025 at OSF St Anthony's in Rockford.

She was born February 8, 1942 in Chicago to Edmund and Alyce DeJonghe. Edwina married the love of her life, Bill Vincent Sr on June 18, 1960 at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Aurora, IL.

Edwina was loved by so many and always...

James Michael Grothen

James Michael Grothen

Apr 1, 2025

James M. Grothen, 22, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 1, 2025. James was born on May 23, 2002 in Aurora, IL to Chris and Collene (Clutter) Grothen.

James loved working on cars and stereo systems and would help his buddies a lot. He was also a wiring guru and very creative. He enjoyed gaming and working with his 3D...

Patricia A. Quinn

Patricia A. Quinn

Mar 30, 2025

Patricia A. Quinn, 44, of Sandwich, passed away peacefully on March 30th in Chicago, IL.

Born on March 10th, 1981, in Downers Grove, IL, to Dennis and Rita Gibbons, Patricia grew up in Bolingbrook and Sandwich. She married her beloved husband, Matthew Quinn, on May 26th, 2001, in Sandwich, IL. Patricia earned her BA in Social Science Secondary Education from Aurora...

Rodney J. Waller

Rodney J. Waller

Mar 29, 2025

Rodney J. Waller, 64, of Sandwich, passed away on March 29, 2025 in Dekalb, illinois.

Per the family's wishes in lieu of funeral services the family will be having a celebration of life.

Rodney was born Cedar Springs, Michigan to Lucille Peterson and Richard Waller on March 28, 1961. He went to school at Downers Grove south. He married the love of...

Leo Williams, Jr.

Leo Williams, Jr.

Mar 24, 2025

Leo Williams Jr, 87, of Ashton passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1937 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Leo was a graduate of East Troy, WI and went on to be an Iron Worker for many years before retiring. After retirement he spent many years helping to farm. He married Judy Clark June 23, 1979....

Nicholas A. Venuso

Nicholas A. Venuso

Mar 24, 2025

Nicholas A Venuso 89, of Sandwich, IL, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on March 24, 2025. He was born to Pasquale and Kate Venuso on June 10,1935, in Chicago, IL. Preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lydia Venuso of 52 years, his brothers, Michael and Pasquale, (Ruth, wife) Venuso.

Survived by his wife Gerri...

Rick L Schultz

Rick L Schultz

Mar 22, 2025

Rick L. Schultz 67 of Dixon passed away at his home on March 22nd, 2025.

He was born April 21st, 1957 in Chicago Illinois to the late Charles and Doris Schultz.

Cremation rites have been completed by Beverage Lyons Family Funeral Homes Ashton Illinois.

No services are planned

Garland Vincent Hollingsworth

Garland Vincent Hollingsworth

Mar 21, 2025

Garland Vincent Hollingsworth 94, of Rockford, IL formerly of Rochelle, IL passed away peacefully March 21st, 2025 at Amberwood Nursing Home , Rockford, IL

He was born June 29 th, 1930 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Obie and Mary (Cox) Hollingsworth.

Garland served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was and Iron worker

He is survived...

Pearl Frances Coomer

Pearl Frances Coomer

Mar 18, 2025

Pearl F. Coomer passed away peacefully at Rush - Copley Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family on March 18, 2025.

Pearl was born on August 11, 1940, to Orvel and Sarah Moore in Indianapolis, IN. Pearl graduated from Hauser High School in Hope, IN. She attended business college and worked for Como Plastics in Columbus IN. This is where she met...

Dave Coe

Dave Coe

Mar 13, 2025

Dave Coe, 42, of Yorkville, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 13th , 2025. He was born on May 20th, 1982 in Cedar Rapids, IA to his loving parents Mike and Lori Coe.

He married his high school sweetheart and best friend Jennifer Anthenat on October 5th, 2002. They spent the next 22 years together. They have 3 sons, Gavin,...

Kenneth (Ken) Warren Tollefson

Kenneth (Ken) Warren Tollefson

Mar 10, 2025

Kenneth (Ken) Warren Tollefson 69 passed away March 10th, 2025, at this home unexpectedly in Hinckley, IL.

Ken was born April 15th, 1955, in Morris IL to Glenn W. and Evelyn I. (Lane) Tollefson.

Ken was a 1973 graduate of Yorkville High School, and worked in several places which include Henry Pratt, Aurora IL and Condor, Cortland, IL. He enjoyed motorcycle riding,...

Wayne A. Wright

Wayne A. Wright

Mar 7, 2025

Wayne A. Wright, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on March 7th, 2025. He was born in Aurora, IL., to Harry S. and Mary (Iftner) Wright.

Wayne grew up in Naperville, IL., and played football at Naperville High School. After high school, he served our country proudly in the United States Army. Later, he began working at the US Post...

Angela J. Tregoning

Angela J. Tregoning

Mar 3, 2025

Angela “Angel” Jean Tregoning passed away on March 3, 2025 in Sandwich, Il.

Angela was born in Aurora, Il to Marquita (Berner) and Edward Peterson on February 8, 1969. After her father’s early death, her mother married Wesley Tregoning who embraced Angela and adopted her.

She attended Hope D. Wall School graduating at age 21. She started working at Open Door Rehabilitation...

Virginia M. Harold

Virginia M. Harold

Feb 25, 2025

Virginia M. Harold, 78, of Plano, IL passed away on February 25, 2025. Virginia was born on February 21, 1947 in Sandwich, IL to Walter and Dolores (Sanders) Jacobs.

Virginia loved cooking, putting puzzles together and playing online poker.

Virginia is survived by a son, Phillip Harold Jr.; Daughter, Victoria Beal; 2 sisters, Betty Jacobs and Shirley Swanson; As well as 3...

Marcia H. Marrs

Marcia H. Marrs

Feb 24, 2025

Marcia H. Marrs, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 24, 2025. Marcia was born on November 13, 1940 to Hans and Marjorie (Erickson) Johnson.

Marcia married Howard Marrs on October 12, 1968 in Lisbon, IL, where they spent many years together until his passing in 2014.

Marcia was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary....

Judith A. Dickinson

Judith A. Dickinson

Feb 22, 2025

Judith Ann Dickson, 78, of Rochelle, IL passed away on February 22, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1947 at Rochelle Community Hospital. She was the daughter of Gordon and Freeda (Chapman) McCaslin.

She had three sisters, Patricia Belcome, Nancy Coffman and Barb Knight, as well as 1 brother Frank McCaslin.

Judy leaves behind 3 children, Eddie Glavin, Lisa Dickinson and...