Tracy Cook
Sep 20, 2024
Tracy Cook, 52, of Ottawa, IL passed away at his home in Ottawa on September 20, 2024. Tracy was born on January 25, 1972 in Joliet, IL to Robert “Tony” Cook Sr., from Bacliff, TX and Bonnie (Jacque) Cook Nattsas from Morris, IL both formerly from Coal City, IL.
Tracy was a union brick layer. He enjoyed swimming, water skiing, playing...
Sarah A. Cullinan
Sep 19, 2024
Sarah A Cullinan of Sandwich, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Kishwaukee hospital on September 19, 2024. She was born in Aurora, Illinois to Ceil and LaRue Bark on July 27, 1933.
Sarah attended Madonna High School. She then became a nurse and worked most of her life at the Oswego Clinic and then retired from Dreyer Advocate...
Ellowynn Jean Henson
Sep 14, 2024
Ellowynn Jean Henson passed away on September 14, 2024. Ellowynn was born on September 9, 2024 in Sterling, IL.
Ellowynn was survived by her parents, Regina Bonnell of Ashton, IL and Shannon Day of Rockford, IL; Siblings, Brooklyn and Eli Day; Grandparents, Steve (Sheila) Garrison, Tyann (Galon) Acuff and Kelly Dunning; Great grandma, Jean Vest; As well as aunts and uncles,...
Wayne H. Sanders
Sep 9, 2024
Wayne H. Sanders, 86, of Rochelle, IL passed away on September 9, 2024. Wayne was born on December 17, 1937 in Ashton, IL to Earl and Fern (Robinson) Sanders.Wayne was an avid tractor and train collector.
Wayne is survived by a niece, Marlene Nass and her children and great grandchildren; Cousins, Carol Morris, Janet (morris) Halsne and Carl (Sheryl) Morris, as...
Charles Beverly
Sep 6, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Beverly
February 21, 1931 - September 6, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Beverly (93) of Plano, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 6th of 2024. Chuck was born on February 21st of 1931 in Drift, Kentucky to the late Tilden and Vina Beverly. He was a faithful servant to his parents and siblings, a devoted husband, father,...
Richard (Dutch) F. Pelka
Sep 4, 2024
Richard Frank Pelka
April 15th, 1935 – September 4th, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Frank Pelka (Dutch), 89, of Rochelle, Illinois, on September 4th, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, Illinois, with his family by his side. He was a cherished friend, neighbor, and family member, known for his unwavering kindness, dedication, and infectious humor....
Lois A. Sondgeroth
Sep 2, 2024
Lois Ann (Pomatto) Sondgeroth, 74, of Sandwich, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 2, 2024.
Lois was born in Ottawa, IL, to John (Jack) and Joyce Pomatto on May 23, 1950. She graduated from Marseilles High School in 1968, and attended Illinois Valley Community College where she met Leo and they were united in marriage on January 23, 1971....
Debra L. Johnson
Sep 1, 2024
Debra L. Johnson, 68, of Blaine, MN, formerly of Ashton, IL, passed away on September 1, 2024. Debra was born on April 21, 1956 in Rockford, IL to Edward and Gladys (Crider) Osbourne.
Debra is survived by 4 children, Blanca, Monica, Eric and Danielle; Brothers, Melvin, Roger, Steve and Carlos; And a sister, Nancy.
She is preceded in death by her parents;...
Bruce A. Gillette
Aug 30, 2024
Bruce Allen Gillette departed this life peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 30, 2024. Bruce was born on August 5, 1952; the son of Oliver Gillette and Cora S. Clark, both of Aurora. As a child he was into fun and mischief and that continued into adulthood. He graduated from Aurora West High School in 1970 after which...
Carolyn "Kay" Jones
Aug 26, 2024
Carolyn “Kay” Jones, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 26, 2024. Kay was born on February 20, 1940 in Oakland City, IN to Elvis and Dana (Miley) Caskey. Kay graduated from East Aurora High School. She went on to work at Western Electric in Montgomery, IL and after retirement she worked at the Wash House in Plano, IL....
Rick Flowers
Aug 25, 2024
Sitting here typing your obituary has to be one of the harder things I’ve ever done, but watching you slowly die from brain cancer had to be the hardest. How do I adequately sum up your life, all your hopes, all your dreams and accomplishments in a few short paragraphs? I can’t. You were so much more than a couple...
Deborah H. Peterson
Aug 24, 2024
Deborah Helen Peterson, 66, formerly Deb Buchanan (nee Johnson) was welcomed into the loving arms of her parents and son Sean on August 24, 2024. Deb was born on October 1, 1957 in Geneva, IL to John Walter Johnson of Geneva, IL and Joan Helen (Plamman) Johnson of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Deb was very creative and went to college for 2 years...
Gary C. Schaefer
Aug 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great grandfather and the godfather of pizza in the Aurora area. With his family at his bedside, Gary C. Schaefer, 92, passed away on August 23, 2024.
Gary was born on August 20, 1932. After graduation from East Aurora high school, he joined the United States Army...
Gregory Foster
Aug 22, 2024
Gregory Foster, 72, of Yorkville IL passed away on August 22, 2024 at Rush Copley Hospital surrounded by family.
Gregory was born September 5, 1951 to Howard and Marguerite (Magnusson) Foster. He graduated from Mendota High School in 1969 and attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA. He was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Co., in Aurora, IL for 45 years. Upon...
Jesse L. Castleton
Aug 22, 2024
Jesse L. Castleton Sr., 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 22, 2024. Jesse was born on September 21, 1944 in Streator, IL to Hoyt and Violet (Cave) Castleton.
Jesse served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, 1965-1966. He went on to be a truck driver, welder, also worked for Interlake Continental Water Co., K&K Drilling and Montgomery...
Jeffrey W. Larson
Aug 21, 2024
Jeffrey W. Larson, 64, of Ashton, IL passed away on August 21, 2024. Jeff was born on June 30, 1960 in Dixon, IL to Ronald and Marlene (Kuffel) Larson.
Jeff worked at J B Plumbing for many years, was a part time employee for the Village of Ashton and was with the Ashton Fire Department for 26 years, serving as fire...
Warren J. Kaforski
Aug 17, 2024
Warren James Kaforski, 24, of Newark, IL passed away on August 17,2024. Warren was born in Aurora, IL to Chris and April Kaforski on February 3, 2000. He graduated from Serena High School and worked at Local 150 as an Operator Engineer.
Warren is preceded in death by his grandmother Joan Kaforski and grandfather Alvin Nesbitt. In addition to his parents,...
Cory W. Decker
Aug 11, 2024
Cory Wayne Decker, 48, of Sandwich, IL passed away on August 11th, 2024 in Leland, IL. Cory was born in Morris, IL to Marilyn (Neitzer) Decker and Wayne Decker on September 24th, 1975. The step-son of Robert Houlne. He went to school at Sandwich High School. Cory loved country music. He was a great singer and never passed up a chance...
Fred J. Sartore
Aug 9, 2024
Fred James Sartore, 59, of Somonauk, IL, formerly of Melrose Park, IL, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Morris Hospital surrounded by loved ones after a sudden, brief illness and is at peace with the Lord.
Fred was born Nov. 24, 1964, in Chicago, IL to Ralph and Margaret (LaBounty) Sartore.
He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and...
Dorothy Faye Church
Jul 29, 2024
Dorothy Faye Church, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29th, 2024, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL. Dorothy was born on April 14th, 1941 in Tupelo, MS to the late Orville and Susan Berryhill.
Dorothy loved the Lord and was known as a prayer warrior and being a member of the Christ First Baptist Church...
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