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Carl F. Gustafson

Carl F. Gustafson

Dec 24, 2020

Carl F. Gustafson, 67, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 24, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Carl was born on November 24, 1953 in Esmond, IL to Stanley and Marjorie (Aucock) Gustafson. He was born and raised in Esmond where he completed grade school. He graduated high school from Rochelle Township High School and obtained his associates degree...

Jessica Anne Gottberg

Jessica Anne Gottberg

Dec 22, 2020

Jessica Anne Chaplin Gottberg, 38, passed away at her mother's home on December 22, 2020 after several years of battling cancer. She was a strong and courageous young woman who never let her illness show or get her down. Loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed by many.

Dale R. Shatters

Dale R. Shatters

Dec 17, 2020

Dale Robert Shatters (Pa), age 69, passed away at home on the morning of December 17th, 2020.

After growing up on a farm, enjoying success as a basketball star, and designing tractors during an honorable 40-year career at Caterpillar, Dale retired to the good life with his wife Jeannie, traveling, motorcycling, fishing on his Mississippi River, and watching his children...

Donna J. Kane

Donna J. Kane

Dec 11, 2020

Donna Kane, 87 years of age, passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020 at home surrounded by family.

Donna was married to Joan (Spang) Kane for 67 years. They have four daughters, Candy (Robert) Whitfield, Sandy Kane, Cheri (Andy) Kuntz, and Sue (Scott) Smith. Donna was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Donna loved to collect cars, listen to...

Robert (Bob) Knight

Robert (Bob) Knight

Dec 11, 2020

Robert (Bob) Knight was born in Fairmont, WV on April 18, 1943 and died in Morgantown, WV from complications of the COVID-19 virus on December 11, 2020. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Lurene (Laurie), his son Terry Knight of Aurora, IL and his daughter Karen Wendeler of New Castle, DE and his sister, Carol Gneckow...

Marlene A. Becker

Marlene A. Becker

Dec 7, 2020

Marlene A. Becker, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away on December 7, 2020 at home peacefully with family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Marlene was born on October 10, 1941 in Aurora, IL to John and Cathryn (Burgholzer) Kellett. She married Richard G. Becker and they just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on October 8, 2020. She graduated...

James (Jim) Edward DeLay

James (Jim) Edward DeLay

Dec 5, 2020

James (Jim) Edward DeLay 90, passed away at his home which he had built in Sheridan, IL December 5, 2020. He was born November 23, 1930, to John H. (Jack) and Olive (Kanneberg) DeLay in Rogers Arkansas. He started work at Hinsdale Hospital, Hinsdale, IL. Drafted into the Army in 1951. he married the love of his life Myrtle Armitage...

Robert Alan Provancal

Robert Alan Provancal

Nov 29, 2020

Robert (Corky) Alan Provancal, 65, passed peacefully at his home in Sandwich, IL on November 29, 2020. Robert was born on January 25, 1955, in Evergreen Park to Robert J. Provancal and Marlene (Miller) Provancal. He grew up in Lockport, IL. In life, Robert enjoyed traveling to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and spending time with family. He is...

Ralph George Gleissner

Ralph George Gleissner

Nov 27, 2020

On Friday, November 27, 2020, Ralph Gleissner, a treasured husband, proud father of five boys and beloved grandpa of 10 grandchildren, passed away at the age of 74.

Ralph was born on December 8, 1945 in Albany, Oregon to Ralph and Donna (Harley) Gleissner.  He attended Rochelle High School where he played on their undefeated championship football team, earning the...

Lori Anne Schultz

Lori Anne Schultz

Nov 26, 2020

Lori Ann Schultz 55 passed away Thursday November 26th, 2020.  Lori was born on September 25th 1965 in Aurora to Sharon Rogers and Larry Bain.  She grew up in Big Rock, IL.  Lori enjoyed spending her days antiquing.  She is survived by her parents Sharon Rogers of Big Rock IL and Larry Bain of Southern Illinois. Brother Ken (Catherine) Rogers...

Malcolm George Linklater

Malcolm George Linklater

Nov 24, 2020

Malcolm George Linklater, 87, of Millington, IL passed away on November 24, 2020. He was born on September 7, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Milton and Rachael (Carter) Linklater. He served in the US Army between 1953 and 1955.  He married the late Janice Louise (Witt) Linklater on March 16, 1974 in Cicero, IL and spent the next 44 years...

Jane Ann Engel

Jane Ann Engel

Nov 23, 2020

Jane A. Engel, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation after a short illness.  She was a music teacher for many years at area schools.

   Mrs. Engel was born August 25, 1935 in Oak Park, IL, to Homer and Doris (Patterson) Torreyson.  She married Charles R. Engel on June 8, 1957...

Charlotte Elizabeth Henert

Charlotte Elizabeth Henert

Nov 19, 2020

Charlotte Elizabeth Henert, 96, of Ashton, IL passed away on November 19, 2020 in Franklin Grove, IL. Charlotte was born on December 5, 1923 in Nachusa, IL on her family farm to Roy and Maude (Eicholtz) Crawford. She married Duane Henert on March 22, 1947. She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife her entire life. She loved to garden in...

Adrianna Nevarez

Adrianna Nevarez

Nov 16, 2020

Adrianna Nevarez 49, 0f Sandwich passed away November 16th 2020 at Kishwaukee Hospital DeKalb. She was born on Mark 14th 1971 in Durango Mexico to Jose' and Maria (Sanchez) Marrufo. Funeral Services will be held December 5th 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Beverage Family Funeral Home 104 Terry St Sandwich, IL. with Deacon Edwardo Murillo officiating

Visitation will be...

Joyce E Tarrance

Joyce E Tarrance

Nov 16, 2020

Joyce E (Spears) Tarrance, 85, of Earlville died Nov. 16, 2020 at Heritage Heath in Mendota, IL. A memorial service pending. Arrangements are being handled by the Beverage Family Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL.   Mrs. Tarrance was born January 7, 1935 in North Hurricane Township, Fayette County, IL. to Laurel and Cecilia (Rich) Spears. She married Silas Tarrance on...

Denise "Torino Toni" Wilhelm

Denise "Torino Toni" Wilhelm

Nov 12, 2020

Denise " Torino Toni " Wilhelm ,53, of Sheridan passed away on November 12th, 2020.

Denise was born on January 23, 1967 in Elgin, Illinois to Bonnie Binz. She graduated St. Charles East High School in 1985 and on April 29th, 2011 she married her husband Richard Wilhelm.

Denise was a loving mother and grandmother to her daughters and grandchildren....

Mary Lois Burke

Mary Lois Burke

Nov 11, 2020

Mary “Lois” Burke, 75 of Rochelle IL passed away November 11th at St. Anthony hospital in Rockford. Lois was born on September 9th 1945  to Elijah and Mabel Johnson in Campbellsville, Ky. She was married to Michael Burke, had two children Keith (Carol) Mayes, and DeAnna Ramsey. Five grandchildren Ashley (Will) Patrick, Chante Ramsey, Kelsey Ramsey, Trevor Ramsey, and Heather...

Ralph (Skeeter) Conner II

Ralph (Skeeter) Conner II

Nov 11, 2020

Ralph A. Conner II (Skeeter) of Rochelle, IL passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born June 4, 1945 to Ralph A. Conner I and Hazel Marie (Glazier) Conner in Morrison, IL. He married Judith Curtis on April 17, 1966.

In addition to his wife, survivors include sons, Randel (Lisa Brock) of Mundelein, IL, David (Barb) of...

Elizabeth Eleanor Janco-Arni

Elizabeth Eleanor Janco-Arni

Nov 9, 2020

Elizabeth Eleanor Janco Arni, 83, died peacefully at Tabor Hills Nursing Home on Monday morning, November 9, 2020. She joins her beloved husband and sweetheart, Rev. Martin C. Arni, in heaven and is survived by her three children: Mark (Chris) Arni, Janet (Don) Sommerville, and Bruce (Beth) Arni; and thirteen grandchildren: Sarah (Marc) Grossnickle, Faith (Phil) Roark, Nathan Arni, Rachel...

Virginia L. Lawson

Virginia L. Lawson

Nov 7, 2020

Virginia Lee Lawson, 86, of Chana, IL passed away on November 7, 2020 at Pinecrest Manor. Virginia was born on November 15, 1933 to Albert and Bertha (Green) Lawson.

Virginia retired from Unimin in 1998. In her retirement, she enjoyed working in her yard and it was always picture perfect. She also enjoyed babysitting her great great nephews, Kurtis Schultheis,...

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