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Mary Catherine Olson

Mary Catherine Olson

Oct 8, 2019

Mary Catherine Olson, 73, of Sandwich, IL passed away on October 8, 2019. Mary was born February 5, 1946 in Plainfield, Illinois to Roy Eleanor (Fairweather) Hyte. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Plano, IL. She worked at Plano Molding and CTS Knights.

Mary is survived by 3 children, Robert (Shirley) Olson of Channahon, IL, Rebecca (Chuck...

Danny R Mullins

Danny R Mullins

Oct 8, 2019

  Danny R. Mullins, 69, of Ashton passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 8, 2019. He was born September 30, 1950 in Rochelle to Guy and Betty Mullins. He married Kathryn Wagner on July 31, 1971. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2017. He worked for Del Monte Foods as a truck driver for many years until he...

David John Fraser

David John Fraser

Oct 7, 2019

David John Fraser, 66, of Sandwich, died on Monday, October 7, 2019, in Sandwich. David was born on his grandfather Oliver “Red” Fraser’s birthday January 6, in 1953, at St. Mary’s hospital in DeKalb, IL., the son of John Louis and Veronica M. Berkes Fraser. He grew up on the Fraser Homestead north of Sandwich with his parents, grandparents and...

James (Jim) William Brennan

James (Jim) William Brennan

Oct 7, 2019

James (Jim) W. Brennan Sr. - Jim was a Korean war veteran, he excelled in the field of sales, specifically for the moving industry.  He held key positions for the major van lines throughout his long career.  He was an avid car buff, knowing the makes, models and characteristics of nearly all the brands.  He traveled extensively for his job...

Gary N. Kessel

Gary N. Kessel

Oct 5, 2019

Gary Norman Kessel, 72, of Oregon, IL passed away on October 5, 2019. Gary was born on February 21, 1947 to Donald and Bernadine (Bauer) Kessel in Amboy, IL. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ashton, IL. He was a farmer on the family farm and also loved and enjoyed being around his two grandchildren.

Gary...

Carrol Jean Dannewitz-Olson

Carrol Jean Dannewitz-Olson

Oct 4, 2019

Carrol Jean Dannewitz-Olson, 82, of Sandwich, IL passed away October 4, 2019. She was born May 30, 1937 to Irvine and Elsie (Dierzen) Rudsinski in Aurora, IL. She worked as a school nurse at the Sandwich School District 430 and also worked at the Open Door for over 20 years. She is also a member of the Salem Lutheran Church...

Gary Bud Finnell

Gary Bud Finnell

Oct 3, 2019

Gary B. Finnell, 64, of Earlville, IL passed away on October 3, 2019 at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. He was born on November 13, 1954 to Albert Finnell and Betty Winebaugh. Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked and retired from Seal Master bearing Co. After retirement he worked for many years for St. Anthanasio Greek...

Cody A. Kimbro

Cody A. Kimbro

Sep 30, 2019

Cody A. Kimbro, age 29, of Dixon, IL passed away on September 30, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1990.  Cremation rites to be accorded.  Arrangements entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home, Ashton, IL. 

Kathleen M. Haenitsch

Kathleen M. Haenitsch

Sep 22, 2019

Kathleen Marie Haenitsch, 73, Lee Center, IL, died Sunday, September 22, 2019, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by her family after a short illness.

Kathy was born September 6, 1946, in Fort Dodge, IA, to John and Lucille (Sherman) Kutz. She married David C Haenitsch on July 12, 1969 in Polo, IL.

She was an Lpn at the...

Frank E Carreno

Frank E Carreno

Sep 9, 2019

Frank E. Carreno, 67, of Plano passed away on September 9, 2019 at University of Chicago. He was born on September 4, 1952 in Brownsville, TX to the Late Francisco and Juana Carreno.  Frank married his sweetheart Angie Ledesma on March 11, 1972 in Aurora, IL. They spent 47 happy years together. Frank worked and retired from Caterpillar in Montgomery,...

Lynn Renee Saiter

Lynn Renee Saiter

Sep 6, 2019

Lynn Renee Saiter, 53 of Marshall, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on September 6, 2019 after a battle with cancer. She was born March 5, 1966 in Sandwich, IL to Doyle and Josephine (Logan) Saiter.   Lynn will fondly be remembered as the care taker. She enjoyed being a CNA and spent many years taking care of...

Gerald (Jerry) Eric Tisberger

Gerald (Jerry) Eric Tisberger

Sep 5, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) E. Tisberger, 58, of Plano, IL passed away on September 5, 2019 at Northwestern Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL.

He was born on June 14, 1962 in Aurora, IL to John and Theresa (Maier) Tisberger. He is survived by his mother, 1 daughter Gina, 1 sister Monica and a brother Karl.

No services are planned at this time.

David Mason Scarbrough

David Mason Scarbrough

Aug 29, 2019

David Mason Scarbrough, age 71 passed away unexpectedly at home August 29th, 2019.  He was born in Elgin to Geraldene and Rex Scarbrough and resided there as well as Carpentersville, DeKalb and Creston.  

Dave was a graduate of St. Edwards High School, Elgin and NIU in DeKalb.  He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force and was employed by...

Alex J Nagy Jr.

Alex J Nagy Jr.

Aug 28, 2019

Alex Nagy of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 28th at Sandwich Rehab and Healthcare Center. He was born October 7th, 1949 in Aurora, Illinois the son of Alex and Anna (Vermeland) Nagy. He Married Linda (Sue) Whitecotton in Plano, Ill on August 22nd, 1968. They spent the next 47 year together. He was employed as a maintenance Mechanic for...

Jennifer J. Dement

Jennifer J. Dement

Aug 26, 2019

Jennifer J. (Bragg) Dement, age 48, of Rochelle, IL, passed away on August 25, 2019 due to heart complications. Jennifer was born February 18, 1971 in Sycamore, IL to Linda (Hurt) Payton and John “Hud” Bragg. Although she was born and raised in the DeKalb area, Jenny spent most of her life in Arkansas. She had recently moved to Rochelle...

Jennifer Michelle Grace

Jennifer Michelle Grace

Aug 22, 2019

Jennifer M. Grace, age 50, of Oregon passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2019 at her home. Jennifer dearly loved God, animals, music and dedicated her life to her 35 nieces and nephews.

She was a great aunt, sister, daughter and friend to so many. 

In loving memory of our beloved sister, Poot, we will be having an open house...

Wanda L Staton

Wanda L Staton

Aug 22, 2019

Wanda L. Staton, 90, of Sheridan, IL passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at LaSalle County Nursing Home peacefully with family by her side. She was born on August 1, 1929 in Olmstead, Illinois to William and Barbara (Eastwood) Harris. She married Thomas R. Staton on January 7, 1950. He preceded her in death on November 11, 2017.

Wanda...

Naomi (Sue) Griesmann

Naomi (Sue) Griesmann

Aug 21, 2019

Naomi “Sue” Griesmann, 63, of Sandwich passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 unexpectedly. She was born August 13, 1956 in Chicago, IL to John LeRoy and Harriet Constance (Skorupinski) Rugaber. She married Richard Glenn Griesmann on June 25, 1979 and they were married for 19 years. He preceded her in death on September 3, 2012.

Sue spent most of her...

Gary Mitchell Coons

Gary Mitchell Coons

Aug 21, 2019

Gary Mitchell Coons, age 74, of Rochelle, IL passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

He was born on April 11, 1945 in Rochelle, IL to Betty (Lepperd) and Harry Coons. Gary is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Watson), his daughter Sandra Coons, and his granddaughters Abby...

Carolene Bell

Carolene Bell

Aug 20, 2019

Carolene Bell of Montgomery, IL, formerly of Ottawa and Sandwich, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 20 at the age of 83. She was born September 11, 1935, the daughter of William A. and Eulalia R. Baird in Pana, IL. She moved to Sandwich, IL in 1941. She leaves behind three daughters, Dinah (Stephen) Meyers, Sandy (Denny) Matile, Shelly (Don)...

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