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Diane N. McBride

Diane N. McBride

Jul 1, 2020

Diane N. McBride, of Rochelle, IL passed away on July 1, 2020. Diane was born on July 12, 1955 in Rochelle, IL to Albert and Barbara (Ewald) Brown. She married Edward, the love of her life, on April 4, 1976 in Rochelle.

She passed away at home with her family at her side after a 2-year courageous battle with ovarian...

Steven Lee Case Jr.

Steven Lee Case Jr.

Jun 29, 2020

Steven Lee Case, Jr. was born on March 8, 1971 in Albany, Georgia.  After fighting a short battle with cancer, he passed away at the age of 49 on June 29th, 2020, at his home in Ashton, IL.  He is survived by his wife Tammy Case, daughter Amie Case, son Aaron Case of Ashton, and daughter Ashley (Brandan) Sanders of Mt. Morris;...

Joseph R Higgins

Joseph R Higgins

Jun 26, 2020

Joseph R. Higgins 74, of Montgomery passed away June 26, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion Sandwich. He was born April 27.1946 in Muskegon, MI to the late Richard and Nora ( Peeler ) Higgins.  He enjoyed restoring old classic Hot Rods, building bird houses and anything pertaining to John Deere

He is survived by his wife Cheryl Higgins of...

Tina Marie Anaya

Tina Marie Anaya

Jun 24, 2020

Tina Marie Anaya 58, of Rochelle passed away at her home with her loving family at her side.

She was born on July 20, 1961 in Savanna , IL to the late Edward and Rose Marie ( Grana ) Parker.

Tina was a Chef by trade which made her family get together all the enjoyable. She loved her family so...

Levi William Bohnstedt

Levi William Bohnstedt

Jun 19, 2020

Levi William Bohnstedt, infant son of Kristen and Robert Bohnstedt, passed away June 19th 2020, shortly after his birth.   Levi is survived by his Mommy and Daddy; His big sister, Veda; And big brothers, Brody and Hudson. He also leaves behind loving grandparents, James Bohnstedt, Don (Monica Miller); Great grandparents, Helen and Dave Michelsen, and Ron and Nancy Beale;...

Thomas Jefferson Stacks

Thomas Jefferson Stacks

Jun 14, 2020

Thomas Jefferson Stacks, 91, of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 14, 2020.Thomas was born on Octoer 21, 1928 to Robert Z. Stacks and Nannie V. Stacks (Gammel) in Cotton Plant, MS.After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, becoming a ballistic meteorologist during the Korean War stationed at Fort Sill, OK.He met Evelyn...

Bradley Jerome Fatla

Bradley Jerome Fatla

Jun 6, 2020

Bradley J. Fatla 59, of Sandwich passed away at his home on June 6th 2020. He was born November 19th 1960 to Jerome and Frances (Frydrych) Fatla in Melrose Park, IL.

Brad  worked and retired from Jewel Food Stores as a Produce stocker. He was very handy building and fixing things this was quite an accomplishment being he was blind....

Clara Joyce Bickford

Clara Joyce Bickford

May 27, 2020

Clara (Joyce) Bickford 88 of Sandwich passed away May 27th 2020 at Willow Crest nursing Pavilion Sandwich. She was born on December 24th 1931 in Evansville, IN to the late Silas and Matilda ( Van Bibber ) Borden.

She married James Bickford on November 18th 1950 in Boonville, IN. She was a member of the Plano Church of Christ, Past...

Richard W. Bryan

Richard W. Bryan

May 25, 2020

Richard W. Bryan, of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully at his home with family on May 25, 2020 at the age of 73.Rich was born on October 21st, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to his parents William and Elizabeth (Overton) Bryan. Along with his sister, Anne (Dickerson), the family moved to Peoria, IL where he would meet and marry the love...

Jerry Shepherd

Jerry Shepherd

May 20, 2020

Jerry Shepherd, 74, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 20, 2020 due to complications from the Corona Virus. Jerry was adopted at age 6 by Paul W. and Eleanor (Frost) Shepherd of Kanorado, Kansas.. He grew up in Kanorado, Kansas and attended school there until he was 18 years old. On September 17th, 1962 he entered the Navy and...

Vera Mae Edwards

Vera Mae Edwards

May 18, 2020

Vera Mae Edwards of Aurora, IL beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and Aunt went to be with our heavenly father in the early morning of May 18th after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. 

Vera was born on November 22, 1939 in the hills of Kentucky. She was known for her love of family and the simple life. She...

Richard John Hallstrom

Richard John Hallstrom

May 17, 2020

Richard John Hallstrom, 89, of Plano, IL passed away on May 17, 2020. Richard was born on November 21, 1930 in Chicago, IL to George and Bessie (Fritsch) Hallstrom. He served in the Army as a medic during the Korean War where he was awarded several medals. He worked at Caterpillar for many years and also owned a trucking business.

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Carl Ivan Johnson

Carl Ivan Johnson

May 16, 2020

Carl Ivan Johnson, 70, of Montgomery, IL passed away on May 16, 2020 at his home. Carl was born on November 15, 1949 in Dekalb, IL to Axel Ivan Johnson and Cecelia (Blum) Johnson. Carl grew up in Plano and graduated from Plano High School in 1967. He worked at Allsteel Inc for over 20 years and then worked for...

Richard William Catron

Richard William Catron

May 10, 2020

Richard W. Catron 61 of Rochelle passed away at his home on May 10th, 2020. He was born on June 5th, 1958 in Rochelle to Rufus and Helen (Richardson) Catron.

He graduated from Rochelle Twp. High School Class of 1976. He enjoyed fishing, playing his harmonica, riding his Harley Davison motorcycle, cruising in his Hummer, laughing and having fun with...

Rodney Bruce Reese

Rodney Bruce Reese

May 8, 2020

Rodney B. Reese 76 , retired Serena Fire Chief passed away at his home May 8, 2020, Serena, IL

He was born November 11, 1943 in Sandwich, IL to the late Earl and Bernice (Olson) Reese.

Rodney graduated from Serena High 1962 and then entered the Air Force from 1962-1966 working in Fire Service in Alaska. Rodney grew up following...

Zoie Chian Davis

Zoie Chian Davis

May 6, 2020

Zoie Chian Davis of Sandwich, IL was taken home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 6th, 2020. Zoie was a graduate of West Aurora High School. Zoie is survived by her parents, Tonya Davis of Aurora, IL and Jeremy Palmer of Minnesota.

Zoie leaves behind her son, Jaxton LaBellarte; Her partner, Nick LaBellarte; Her sisters, MyLandra Jade...

John Joseph Zimmer

John Joseph Zimmer

May 4, 2020

John Joseph Zimmer, 85, of Peru, IL passed away on May 4, 2020. John was born on September 15, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Clyde and Mary (Mority) Zimmer. John was a machinist by trade. He collected antiques, such as hog oilers, gas engines and automobiles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping animals and his pet skunk.

John is survived by...

Jerald ( Jerry ) R Munson

Jerald ( Jerry ) R Munson

Apr 29, 2020

Jerald R. Munson 59 of Sandwich, IL passed away April 29, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 23, 1960 to Richard and Lois (Ott) Munson in Sandwich, IL. He graduated from Plano High School Class of 1978. He was united in marriage to Mary Brinker on February 4,...

Sharron Lynn Bennett

Sharron Lynn Bennett

Apr 26, 2020

Sharron Lynn Bennett, 73, of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 26, 2020. Sharron was born on January 17, 1947 in Aurora, IL to Dellos and Anna (Ginther) Musgrave. She worked at Western Electric, Hollywood Casino and Grand Victoria Casino. She enjoyed gambling, music and shopping.

Sharron is survived by her husband, Dennis Bennett; 4 children, Gina Green of Phoenix,...

Lloyd Edward Cummings

Lloyd Edward Cummings

Apr 25, 2020

Lloyd E. Cummings, 93, a life long resident of Millington, passed away April 25, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavillion. Lloyd was born in Millington, Illinois on June 15, 1926, the son of Fred and Frances Cummings.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, with the 8th Army – 33rd Division. He was in the Phillipines and the occupation...

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