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Miranda Anne Pumfrey

Miranda Anne Pumfrey

Mar 17, 2021

Miranda Anne Pumfrey, passed away far too soon, at 29 years old, on March 17, 2021, at University of Chicago Medical Center, after a long illness. She was born on January 6, 1992 in Dixon, Illinois to proud parents, Kathy Kelley and Darrin Pumfrey. Miranda completed her secondary education at AFC and went on to Sauk Valley College where she...

Elizabeth (Olson) Finchem

Elizabeth (Olson) Finchem

Mar 12, 2021

Elizabeth (Olson) Finchem passed away on March 12, 2021 in Polk City, IA at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer. Despite the pain, she came out a hero and stayed strong until the very end.

Liz was born on February 6, 1962 in Sandwich, IL to Newman and Emily Olson. She attended school at Sandwich Public...

James Edward Majchrzak

James Edward Majchrzak

Mar 4, 2021

Jim Majchrzak

(Affectionately known as the honorary Mayor of Little Rock)

October 29, 1931 – March 4, 2021

 Jim was born in Spring Valley, Il. He went to a one room school house that was warmed by a coal stove. The boys would bring up coal from the basement. He went to Hall high where the Red Devil’s was the...

Jean K. Bolek

Jean K. Bolek

Feb 24, 2021

Jean (Zoellick) Bolek of Lake Holiday, 90, passed away on February 24, 2021 peacefully at home.  She was born November 25, 1930 to the late George and Carrie (Thauer) Zoellick in Watertown, WI.

In her youth Jean was a teacher, and one of her fondest memories was adventuring out and touring Europe one summer with her sister.  She later became...

Freeman James Brown

Freeman James Brown

Feb 24, 2021

Freeman James Brown passed on to heaven on February 24 2021. Born April 13, 1936 in Ava Missouri. He was the Beloved husband to Shirley June Brown for over 60 years. Together they raised three wonderful children; James E Brown of Riverview, Florida, Sherral A. (Brown) Grossi of Spring Hill, Florida, and Ronald R Gideon Jr of Sycamore Illinois. They...

Michael Allen Vincent

Michael Allen Vincent

Feb 21, 2021

Michael Allen Vincent, 55, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 21, 2021. Michael was born on August 31, 1965 to William and Edwina (DeJonghe) Vincent in Sandwich, IL. Michael loved riding motorcycles and playing with guns. He liked working with his hands and researching everything.

Michael is survived by both of his parents; His wife, Cynthia Williams; 7 siblings,...

William Harold Furman

William Harold Furman

Feb 18, 2021

William (Bill) Furman, a loving and devoted husband, father, papa and brother passed away at home with his loving family by his side Thursday, February 18 after a short fight with cancer. Bill was born on June 5, 1956 in Rockford to the late Elaine and Millard Furman. Bill is survived by his wife Susan (Summers) Furman, 3 children Chris...

Nancy Jean Bradley (Lindholm)

Nancy Jean Bradley (Lindholm)

Feb 15, 2021

Nancy Jean (Lindholm) Bradley 83 of Yorkville formerly of Plano passed away February 15, 2021 at Symphony at the Tiller in Oswego. She was born September 16, 1937 in Racine, WI to the late Herman and Mary (Cheney) Lindholm.

She worked and retired from Valley West Community Hospital (Sandwich Community Hospital) as a surgical technician and after retiring from there...

Rita Dodge

Rita Dodge

Feb 10, 2021

Dodge, Rita 84, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on Feb. 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on Nov. 18, 1936 to the late George and Alice (nee Holden) Stowe, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. As a teenager, Rita helped her father on his commercial fishing boat. One of her favorite stories involves an adventurous summer when she...

Dolores Ann Scott

Dolores Ann Scott

Feb 5, 2021

Dolores Ann Scott, 85, of Ashton, IL passed away on February 5, 2021. Dolores was born on December 31, 1935 in Rochelle, IL to Walter and Velma (Smith) Voss. She was a farmer’s wife on the farm with Jacob for 40 years. She did bookkeeping for Consol Builders in Ashton. She also worked for Swift and Klondike. She enjoyed quilting...

Beatriz Amador

Beatriz Amador

Feb 4, 2021

Beatriz Amador, 72, of Rochelle, IL passed away on February 4, 2021. Beatriz was born on March 28, 1948 in Brownsville, Texas to Santiago and Rosa (De La Fuente) Salinas. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, cooking, watching game shows, fishing and barbecuing. She also loved to spend time with family.

Beatriz is survived by 4 children, Hector (Balandren) Amador of...

Tara Lynn Greer

Tara Lynn Greer

Feb 2, 2021

Tara Lynn Greer, 48, of Sandwich, IL passed away at her home unexpectedly on February 2, 2021. Tara was born on October 18, 1972 in Wheaton, IL to Edward Stebler and Elizabeth Labie.

Tara loved spending her good days fishing—all day if she could. If she wasn’t fishing she loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandson, whether it...

Daniel Edward Shelton

Daniel Edward Shelton

Jan 26, 2021

Daniel Edward Shelton age 44 died peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones at home in Ottawa Illinois on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was the son of the late Dennis and Mary (Larson) Shelton, born on July 21, 1976 in Sandwich, Illinois. He attended the public schools of Sandwich and was a graduate of ETI School of Skilled...

Laura Mae Haish-Kaufman

Laura Mae Haish-Kaufman

Jan 26, 2021

Laura Mae Haish-Kaufman, 83, passed away on January 26, 2021 in Sandwich, IL. Laura was born on January 4, 1938 in East Chicago, IN. She was the daughter of Robert and Catherine Matter. She worked at Barber Green and All-Steel for many years.

Laura is survived by her daughters, Sherry Roldan and Debbie Haish; Son, David (Peggy); Step-children, Bruce (Rya)...

Jerry William Welte

Jerry William Welte

Jan 18, 2021

Jerry William Welte, 62, of Sandwich IL, passed away on January 18, 2021 after an extensive battle with cancer.   Jerry was born on August 4, 1958 to Roger and Denise Welte in Harvard, IL. After graduating from Guilford High School, Rockford IL, in 1976, he worked at several jobs and took classes from NIU before studying Computer Science at...

Nicole (Nikki) Marie Long

Nicole (Nikki) Marie Long

Jan 16, 2021

Nicole Marie Long 43 of Ashton, IL passed away in the home January 16TH 2021 surrounded by family.  She was born July 30th 1977 to Roderic and Barbara (Glaser) Mallaro  in Dubuque, IA

Graduate of RTHS 1995.  Received her RN from Kishwaukee College 2003

Attended Grace Fellowship Church, served as Youth Leader, served in multiple ministries of the church. Loved...

Theodore Roswell Swanson

Theodore Roswell Swanson

Jan 12, 2021

Theodore Roswell Swanson, age 81, formerly of Bristol, Illinois and Bonita Springs, Florida, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, surrounded by his daughters.  Ted was born in Chicago, Illinois on February, 27, 1939, grew up in Skokie and attended Niles Township High School, where he developed life long friendships with “The Boys.”  Ted’s contagious personality and gift of...

James (Jim) M. Peerboom

James (Jim) M. Peerboom

Jan 10, 2021

James (Jim) M. Peerboom, 88, unexpectedly gained his wings to be with his wife, Donna, peacefully at his home with his oldest daughter Sandy (she was his rock) who has been taking special care of him since our mother passed (October 2nd, 2017) , on January 10, 2021. Sandy was his best friend.

He was born to Henry and Margaret...

Betty Joyce Wade

Betty Joyce Wade

Jan 9, 2021

Betty Joyce (Luttrell) Wade, age 88 of Sandwich, IL, passed away at Cedarhurst of Yorkville on January 9, 2021.   She was born April 3, 1932, in Sandwich at 3 rd and Green Street.   Betty, along with her parents and siblings, lived in Somonauk until a house fire took their home.  When Betty told the story, she would tell you that she watched...

Victor T. Christopherson

Victor T. Christopherson

Dec 25, 2020

Victor T. Christopherson, 65, of Somonauk, IL passed away on December 25, 2020. Victor was born on June 13, 1955 in Aurora, IL to Melvin and Rose (Johnson) Christopherson. He graduated from Sandwich High School in the class of 1973 and graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, music, stock-trading and playing cards. He loved spending...

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