Obituaries

Gary Alan Hellebrand

Gary Alan Hellebrand

Feb 26, 2019

Gary Alan Hellebrand, 64, of DeKalb, Illinois, succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on February 26, 2019. He was born January 21, 1955 in Cincinnati, OH.

Gary was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to everyone. Gary loved model trains, John Deere tractors, Ohio State sports, and watching his birds. He...

Calvin W. Thomas

Calvin W. Thomas

Feb 20, 2019

Calvin Thomas, age 53, of Dixon, IL passed away on February 20, 2019.

Donna Lee Rouse

Donna Lee Rouse

Feb 15, 2019

Donna Lee Rouse, 80, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 15, 2019. Donna was born on July 21, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa to Lewis and Thelma (Hanna) Jacobs. She married her husband, William Rouse, in Dubuque, Iowa on November 28, 1957. She met Bill in Dubuque at the ball field when Bill was playing pro ball for the Chicago...

Patricia Ann Clapper

Patricia Ann Clapper

Feb 13, 2019

Patricia Ann Clapper, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away in Tyler, Texas on February 13, 2019. Patricia was born on November 4, 1932 in Sandwich, Illinois to Floyd and Hilda (Boe) Sebby. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church of Somonauk. She was a very proud member of the Sandwich community, serving on various committees and always willing...

Naoma White

Naoma White

Feb 11, 2019

Naoma White, 96, of Sandwich, IL passed away on February 11, 2019. Naoma was born on November 10, 1922 in Mac Taylor County, Kentucky to Edmon and Ida Lena (Sprowles) Hedgespeth. She married her late husband, Clifford White, on January 20, 1944 at the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL. She was a life long member of the Sandwich Federated Church....

Kevin James Nasca

Kevin James Nasca

Feb 9, 2019

Kevin James Nasca, age 29, of Rochelle, IL, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2019. He was born on August 28, 1989 in Dixon. 

He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Nasca of Rochelle, and father, Robert Nasca of Bensenville. He left behind a beautiful daughter, Adyson Nichole Nasca whom he loved with all his heart and sole.  His siblings...

James Roland Bickford

James Roland Bickford

Feb 8, 2019

James R. Bickford, 88, of Sandwich, IL passed away at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL on February 8, 2019. He was born to Ralph (Shortie) and Grace (Bailey) Bickford in Evansville, IN on February 13, 1930.

He married Joyce Borden on November 18, 1950 in Boonville, IN. He served his country in the US Army, he was a...

Kathy Ann Todd

Kathy Ann Todd

Feb 7, 2019

Kathy Ann Todd, age 50, of Sandwich, passed away February 7, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 6, 1969 to Wade and Barbara (Searle) Gray in Sandwich, IL.

She was a graduate of Serena High School, she became certified as a Nurse’s Assistant and worked for the local nursing homes caring for our loved ones. She enjoyed...

Marilyn Jean Primrose

Marilyn Jean Primrose

Feb 2, 2019

Marilyn J. Primrose, 83, of Joliet, formerly of Rochelle, passed away on February 2, 2019 at Our Lady of Angels in Joliet, IL. She was born on September 21,1935 in Nachusa, IL to the late Raymond Leroy and Aletta (Eich) Coffman.

She married George Primrose on September 17, 1954 and shared 61 years together until his passing on June 13,...

Robert (Bob) Henry Taylor

Robert (Bob) Henry Taylor

Jan 31, 2019

Robert Henry Taylor, 77, of Aurora passed away at Presence Mercy Center on January 31, 2019. He was born on April 26, 1941 to Henry and Pearl (Davis) Taylor in Sandwich, IL. He married Sharon Dilbeck on March 2, 1963 in Somonauk, IL and spent the next 55 years together until his passing.

He served his country with the U.S....

Janice Louise Linklater

Janice Louise Linklater

Jan 25, 2019

Janice Louise (Witt) Linklater, 88, of Millington passed away at her home on January 25, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1930 in Chicago, IL. to Henry and Gladys (Gleana) Witt. She married Malcolm George Linklater on March 16, 1974 in Cicero, IL. and spend the next 44 years happily married.

Janice loved to cook, watch TV, her dog...

Francisco E Carreno

Francisco E Carreno

Jan 24, 2019

Francisco E. Carreno Jr. “Don Poncho” 90, of Plano, IL. passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Season's Hospice and Palliative Care in Naperville. He was born on January 28, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas to Francisco and Anita (Espinoza) Carreno. He married Juanita Esparza on July 6, 1947 in Brownsville, Texas and was happily married until her passing in...

Scott Lee Mayes

Scott Lee Mayes

Jan 22, 2019

Scott Lee Mayes, 46, of Leland, IL passed away on January 22, 2019. Scott was born on September 28, 1972 in Joliet, Illinois to Jeffrey and Vicky Mayes. He loved riding motorcycles and spending time with his boys fishing.

Scott is survived by his spouse, Crystal; 2 children, Kane and Thomas Mayes; his mother, Vicky; and 1 brother Jeff Mayes.

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Michael Duane Tilton

Michael Duane Tilton

Jan 21, 2019

Michael Duane Tilton, 37, of Rochelle, IL passed away on January 21, 2019. Michael was born on April 26, 1981 in Rochelle, Illinois to Barry and Betty (Watson) Tilton. He was a music lover and played the guitar. He liked watching his WWE and his nickname was Brother “T”. When you would talk to him, you could tell he was...

Mandrell "Dale" Cornett

Mandrell "Dale" Cornett

Jan 21, 2019

Mandrell “Dale” Cornett, 76, of Chana, IL passed away on January 21, 2019. Mandrell was born on March 14, 1942 in Kenmont, Perry County Kentucky to Arthur and Flossie Cornett. He served in the Army in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was a part of the Local 150 for 50 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing guitar and singing. He also...

Reed E. Hoffman

Reed E. Hoffman

Jan 20, 2019

Reed Edward Hoffman, age 61, of Sandwich passed away at his home on January 20, 2019 after a long 6-year struggle battling cancer. He was born on September 28, 1957 at Sandwich Woodward Hospital to Barbara (“Boots” Rhoads) and Donald E Hoffman.

 His early childhood was in Plano and later the family moved to Sandwich. He graduated from Sandwich High...

Mickey Joe Cargill

Mickey Joe Cargill

Jan 19, 2019

Mickey Joe Cargill, 66, of Rockford, IL passed away suddenly on January 19, 2019. He was born on September 13, 1952 to James W. and Barbara (Fitzgerald) Cargill in Pekin, Illinois. He graduated high school in Franklin Grove, IL. He loved riding horses with his family and helping with the family farming. Farm related jobs just seemed to find him....

Barbara Ann Thurow

Barbara Ann Thurow

Jan 16, 2019

Barbara A. Thurow, 86, of Sandwich, IL and formerly of Big Rock and Hinckley, IL, passed away on January 16, 2019. She was born on April 9, 1932 to Arthur and Laura Thorson in Ottawa, Illinois. She married Harlow E. Thurow in Hinckley, IL by her Uncle Rev. Jesse Thorson.

She is survived by her husband and children, Susan Metcalf...

David A. Harris

David A. Harris

Jan 13, 2019

David A. Harris, age 68, of Dixon, IL passed away on January 13, 2019.

John Bartley Luttrell Sr.

John Bartley Luttrell Sr.

Jan 12, 2019

John Bartley Luttrell Sr., 59, of Sandwich, IL, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 12, 2019.  He was born on May 8, 1959 in Sandwich, IL to Leon and Betty (Culhane) Luttrell.

John lived most of his life in Sandwich, IL, but spent a short time in Louisiana.  He enjoyed camping and spending time with his friends and family. ...