Lois Elaine Erickson
Jun 15, 2019
Lois Elaine Erickson, 94, passed away peacefully at the Pinecrest Nursing Home in Mt. Morris, IL June 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 30, 1924 on the Robinson family farm in Chadwick, IL to Glenn and Hazel (Robinson) Kendell. She moved to Ashton IL in 1927 with her family, graduated from Ashton High School in...
Maria Guadalupe Torres
Jun 15, 2019
Maria G Torres, 96, of Morris, IL formerly of Aurora, IL passed away on June 15, 2019 at Regency Care Center in Morris. She was born on May 14, 1923 in San Benito, TX to the late Jose and Irene Torres. She enjoyed watching wrestling and what she enjoyed the most was spending time with her loving family.
She is...
Robert Vito Mitilieri
Jun 14, 2019
Robert Vito Mitilieri, 93, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 14, 2019 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. He was born on September 17, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY to Vito and Amilia Mitilieri.
He is survived by his son Robert of Sandwich, he will be buried at Florida Nation Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.
Brent Allen Fregin
Jun 14, 2019
Brent Allen Fregin, 47, of Sandwich, Il passed away suddenly at his home on June 14, 2019. He was born on May 31, 1972 in Aurora, Illinois to Albert Hoffman and Elizabeth Eatmon.
He worked as a Auto Mechanic, graduated from Oswego High School, enjoyed watching drag races and even drove a drag racers himself. He enjoyed listening to music,...
Curtis A Combs
Jun 14, 2019
Curtis A. Combs, age 85 of Newark, IL passed away June 11, 2019 at Sandwich Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Sandwich, IL.
Curtis was born November 23, 1933 in Sandwich, IL to Curtis Bond and Ione May (Reynolds) Combs. He married Donna J. Rees, March 27, 1954 at Salem Lutheran Church in Sandwich, IL. Curtis was a 1951 graduate...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Kurtz
Jun 8, 2019
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Kurtz, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 8, 2019 in LaSalle, IL. He was born June 18, 1933 in Spring Valley, IL to Joseph and Jeanette (Hadley) Kurtz. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He was honorably discharged February 2, 1954 with the...
Sarah Agnes Greer
Jun 4, 2019
Sarah Agnes Greer, 88, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Hillside, passed away on June 4, 2019 at La Grange Hospital. Sarah enjoyed knitting, crocheting and quilting. She loved working the food pantry at the Cornerstone Church for many years.
Sarah is survived by her 3 children, Robert Mahanna of Westchester, IL, Kyla (Patrick) Weldon of Westchester, IL and Laura Sims...
Norma Jean Baker
May 30, 2019
Norma Jean Baker, 72, of Aurora, IL passed away May 30, 2019 at Rush-Copley Medical Center Aurora, IL. She was born September 22, 1946 in Aurora, IL to the late Norma (Weller) Erlandson.
She enjoyed working outdoors in her flower gardens and loved animals and rescued many stray dogs. She married Danny Baker and with this union they had 3...
Verna Lee Buri
May 26, 2019
Verna Lee Buri, 80, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on May 26th , 2019 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. She was born on October 29th, 1938 in Monmouth, IL. the daughter of George Dixon and Dorothy Watts.
She married David Lee Buri on June 14th, 1958.
She worked as a librarian at Woodbury and an OB Tech and in the...
Myron Earl Redden
May 23, 2019
Myron E. Redden 89 of Sandwich, IL. passed away May 23rd at Northwestern Hospital in Sandwich. He was born February 27, 1930 in Tuscola, IL., the son of William Thelby Redden and Sarah Irma (Brown) Redden.
Myron set two goals for himself; one was attain a pilots license and fly a plane (at age 15 he flew a plane solo)...
Wanda Ruth Pena
May 18, 2019
Wanda Ruth Pena 84 of Seneca passed away at her home on May 18, 2019. She was born on May 13, 1935 in Creal Springs, IL to the late Louie and Zula (Smith) Boner. Wanda worked for many years at Plano Molding and Stephen Adams in Aurora, IL. She enjoyed making dolls, braided rugs and many other crafts. Wanda like...
Steven (Steve) Leroy Yocum
May 13, 2019
Steven L. Yocum, 55, of Franklin Grove passed away May 13th 2019 at his home. He was born on December 30th 1963 in Oregon, IL to the late Orville and Wanda (Spangler) Yocum.
Steve took great pride in his lawn and was meticulous in caring for it. He loved and enjoyed his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
He is...
Catherine Marlean Griffin
May 12, 2019
Catherine Marlean Griffin, 68, of Aurora, IL. passed away at Rush Copley on May 12, 2019. She was born on November 8, 1950 in Joliet, IL. to William and Dorothy Bell.
Catherine worked as a CNA at area nursing homes, waitress at local restaurants in the area and was manager of KFC. She loved knitting and cross stitch.
She is...
Jenelle Muzzillo
May 8, 2019
Jenelle Muzzillo, 74, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 8, 2019 at Bethany Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Dekalb, IL.
She was born on May 1, 1945 to Elmer and Thelma (Boyd) Hanson in Asheville, North Carolina. Jenelle worked at Copley Hospital from 1966 – 1974 and then began working at Sandwich Hospital from 1974-2012. This is where...
Xavier Lenn Gravitt
May 7, 2019
Xavier L. Gravitt, age 18, of Plano and formerly Romeoville, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2019. Those who knew Xavier, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Xavier will be missed everyday by his mother Stephanie Michuda; his sisters Kiley, Kaley, Kadence, and Kallie; his grandparents Frank Michuda (Selene) and Margo Loggains; his aunt Samantha Chibe (Mark),...
Mary A. Lowe
May 6, 2019
Mary A. Lowe, age 83, a resident of Mt. Morris, IL, formerly of Rochelle, IL, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Pinecrest Community in Mt. Morris. She was born April 8, 1936 in Wayne County, IL to Charlie and Inez (Porter) Lowe.
Mary was a faithful member of Star of Rochelle #1030, OES for the past 50 years. She...
Robert F McCune
May 5, 2019
Robert F. McCune, son of Robert and Rose (Tschannen) McCune, passed away May 5, 2019 in Ottawa, Illinois at the age of 81. Bob was born in Shippensburg, PA on June 8, 1937 and was soon diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at a time when the disease was almost always fatal. Managing it first through extreme diet and exercise, and...
Jeffery Lee Edwards
May 4, 2019
Jeffery Lee Edwards, 54, of Downers Grove, IL passed away in Downers Grove on May 4, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1965 in Aurora, IL to Louis and Violet (Bennett) Edwards. He was an Eagle Scout and very active in the Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Plano High School and was active in band.
He is survived by...
Judy Ann Combs
Apr 27, 2019
Judy Ann Combs, 76, of Sandwich, IL, passed away April 27, 2019 at Sandwich Rehab and Health Care. She was born January 5, 1943 in Aurora, IL to the late Clyde and Marjorie (Wisted) Bagwill. Judy served her country proudly with the U.S. Army. She married Gerald Combs on April 29, 1978 in Plano, IL. She enjoyed Crocheting.
She is...
Brian Dale Burress, Jr.
Apr 21, 2019
Brian Dale Burress, Jr., 36, of Sandwich, IL passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2019. Brian was born April 12, 1983 in Sandwich, IL to Brian Burress, Sr. and Sylvia Hatton. He married Rachel Burress on March 6, 2009.
Brian loved to spend time with his kids and family. He enjoyed being outside playing ball and watching his boys play...