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...
Nathaniel James Christensen
Apr 24, 2020
Our loss was heavens gain. Nathaniel James Christensen, son of Sherry (Neitzer) Christensen and of the late Tim Christensen. Nate was born February 20, 1985 and suddenly lost his life on April 24, 2020.
Nate was a high school graduate from Sandwich and owner of Cascade Seamless Gutters. While in school, he loved to wrestle. He took many 1st place...
Ruth Marie Hartman
Apr 15, 2020
Ruth Marie (Eade) Hartman passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020. She was born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, the daughter of Ben Cooper Eade and Marie Veronica Kegel. She married Owen B “Moon” Hartman in 1951. Ruth and Moon spent many happy years together, enjoying gardening, tending their greenhouses and raising their kids on the farm. The family...
Linda Kay Williams
Apr 8, 2020
Linda Kay Williams 67 of Ashton passed away April 8, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Ctr. Rockford, IL.
She was born February 7, 1953 in Rochelle, IL to Joseph and Ella (Snow) Williams.
Linda enjoyed the outdoors spending time with family and friends and enjoyed research genealogy.
She is survived by her mother Ella of Sycamore, IL, Son Jerry...
Jordan Alexa Kleinprinz
Apr 2, 2020
Jordan A. Kleinprinz, 29, of Sandwich passed away on April 2, 2020. Jordan was born on June 22, 1990 in Aurora, IL to George and Annette (Peterson) Kleinprinz.
Jordan graduated from Sandwich High School in 2008. She enjoyed spending time with her daughters, friends and family; and loved her dogs Coco and Zeus. She was a White Sox and Chicago...
David Kevin Lindemann
Apr 1, 2020
David Lindemann, age 70, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2020 at home in Ashton Illinois. He was born January 14, 1950 in DeKalb to John and Katherine “Pat” Lindemann.
He graduated from DeKalb high school in 1968. He married Karen Cook on February 1, 1969. He worked for Grane transportation as a truck driver. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
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William (Bill) Ellis Johns
Mar 30, 2020
William(Bill) Ellis Johns, Jr, 58 years old, of Sandwich, IL passed away peacefully Monday March 30th, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and nephew. He was the son of William "Ellis" Johns Sr. and Nan Johnson(Johns),born on March 16th, 1962. Bill loved his country and served in the Army Reserve. He loved bowling, golfing and...
Betty Jane Otto
Mar 21, 2020
Betty J. Otto, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Betty was born in Shelbyville, Illinois on October 31, 1940 to Arizona and Rosemary (Weakley) Frye. She enjoyed car shows, crocheting, macramé and crafts. She also loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Betty is survived by her husband, Patrick;...
Brian Troy Ewing
Mar 17, 2020
Brian Troy Ewing, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his childhood home in Millington, IL on March 17, 2020. Brian was born on December 9, 1960 in Aurora, IL to Keith and Dorothy (Stoner) Ewing.
Brian loved riding his 3 wheeler around Millington greeting everyone by ringing his bell. He loved smoking briskets for family gatherings, listening to...
Gary David Blair
Mar 16, 2020
Gary David Blair, 62, of Ottawa, IL passed away on March 16, 2020. Gary was born on July 18, 1957 in Hazard, Kentucky to Ollie and Jessie (Spencer) Blair. He loved being around his family and spending time with his grandkids. He enjoyed working on cars and drinking his favorite beer, Busch.
Gary is survived by his 3 children, David...
Marjorie Vivian Prickett
Mar 15, 2020
Marjorie V. (Dannewitz) Prickett, 98, of Sandwich, IL passed away on March 15, 2020 at Willow Crest in Sandwich. She was born July 9, 1921 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Morris) Dannewitz. When the “Woodward Memorial Hospital” – N. Main St. was first opened, Marjorie was the first baby born.
She had a special...
John Melvin Ruszler
Mar 15, 2020
John Melvin Ruszler
On Sunday, March 15, 2020, John Ruszler was received into eternity by his heavenly Father. He was “one of a kind”, a fighter to the end, and loved dearly by his family. John was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Florence Ruszler; brother, Myron Ruszler; sister, Rosalie Moore, and parents, Lloyd and May Ruszler. ...
Ernie Sheldon Surratt
Mar 13, 2020
Ernie Sheldon Surratt, 77, of Plano, IL passed away on March 13, 2020. Ernie was born on July 14, 1942 in Sheldon Grove, IL to Joseph and Elizabeth (Miller) Surratt. He worked for the Plano and Yorkville school districts. He enjoyed fishing, wood working and socializing. He could talk to anybody.
Ernie is survived by his wife, Donna; 2 children,...
Helen N Henert
Mar 9, 2020
Helen Henert of Rochelle, formerly of rural Ashton, passed away March 9, 2020. She was born Dorothy Helen Newby to parents Herbert and Dorothy Fultz Newby in Bushnell IL. Helen attended the University of Illinois before marrying Burnell Henert on September 7th, 1947.
Helen was raised on a farm near Bushnell IL, with her loving parents and sweet big brother...
Eula V. Lawson
Mar 8, 2020
Eula Vern Lawson 88 of Chana, IL. passed away March 8, 202 at Alden Debes Rehab and Health Care, Rockford, IL.
She was born on October 30, 1931 to the late Albert and Bertha ( Green ) Lawson in Steward, IL.
Eula enjoyed being on the family farm Cooking, baking, canning for the winter and gardening. But her most enjoyable...
Frankie Lee Aters
Mar 2, 2020
Frankie Lee (Whitlock) Aters peacefully slipped into the arms of God on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Willow Crest Nursing Pavillion in Sandwich, Illinois. She was encircled by many family members at the time Frankie was born December 14, 1934, in East Prairie, Missouri. She leaves us to be with the love of her life, her late husband, R. J. Aters.
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Loren Glenn Gonnerman
Feb 29, 2020
Loren Glenn Gonnerman, 78, of Ashton passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at Serenity Hospice House, surrounded by his family. Loren was a lifelong farmer, including being a dairy farmer for over 40 years and was a member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Rochelle.
Loren was born on February 22, 1942, in Dixon, IL, the son of...
Rosella Irene Capes
Feb 28, 2020
Rosella Irene Capes, 90, of Lakeland, FL passed away on February 28, 2020. Rosella was born in Rochelle, IL on December 19, 1929 to Guy and Lucille (Biggers) Mussleman. She married Airman Orville Capes in Kingston, England on October 11, 1952. She worked as a secretary and also bookkeeper for her husband’s business. She enjoyed her service in the church...
Laverne John Jensen
Feb 22, 2020
Laverne J. Jensen 96, of Sandwich passed away February 22, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion.
Laverne was born May 20th 1923 in Leland IL to the late John and Addie ( Nettlingham ) Jensen.
Laverne served his country during WWII with the US Army fighting in the European Campaign.
He worked for and retired at Stevens Adams in Aurora...
Gary Ralph Hardersen
Feb 22, 2020
Gary Ralph Hardersen, 71, of Sheridan, IL passed away on February 22, 2020. Gary was born on August 25, 1948 in Princeton, IL to Ralph and Maxine (Edmonson) Hardersen. He graduated Sandwich High School in 1967. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He worked as a letter carrier at the Las...
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