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Gayle Leroy Killebrew

Gayle Leroy Killebrew

Apr 17, 2018

Gayle Leroy Killebrew 65 of Aurora, IL. (formally of Plano) passed away on April 17, 2018. He was born on April 26, 1952 to Glenn and Audrey (Stice) Killebrew in Jacksonville, IL. He graduated from Plano High School in 1970, having played football and wrestling. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and music. He is survived by his Mother; Audrey, his brothers;...

Eugene Edward Chropkowski

Eugene Edward Chropkowski

Apr 15, 2018

Eugene Edward Chropkowski, 83 of Sandwich, Il. passed away on April 15, 2018 at Season’s Hospice in Naperville. He was born on October 12, 1934 to Stanley and Mae (Lange) Chropkowski in Chicago, Il. He married Sharon Palm on April 11, 1959 in Bensenville, Ill and spent the next 59 years happily married. He was an auto mechanic, loved biking,...

Marilyn Joy Beebe

Marilyn Joy Beebe

Apr 13, 2018

Marilyn Joy Beebe, 83, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. Marilyn was born December 15, 1934 in Bassett Forks, Virginia to Shelburne and Cora (nee Prillaman) Nash. Growing up in Virginia she was a member of the Church of the Brethren and attended Bridgewater College. Marilyn also attended Asbury College in Kentucky and eventually moved to Chicago to work....

Phillip Matthew Enoch

Phillip Matthew Enoch

Apr 11, 2018

  Phillip Matthew Enoch, 32, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday April 11, 2018 at his home.  He was born November 9, 1985 in St. Charles, Illinois, the son of Matthew and Wanda Enoch. Phillip truly had the biggest and open heart of anyone. He lived his life every day to the fullest and never looked for anything but to spread...

Richard Edward Kontos

Richard Edward Kontos

Apr 10, 2018

Richard E. Kontos 66, of Leland passed away April 10th 2018 at Presence Mercy Center Aurora, IL. He was born on January 7th 1952 in Malden MA. To the late Louis and Jean ( Burlingham ) Kontos.  He married Deborah Smith on July 15th 1972 in Oaklawn IL.  He worked and retired from Sandwich School District 430. He enjoyed watching...

Jean Ellen Bell

Jean Ellen Bell

Apr 8, 2018

Jean Ellen Bell 82 of Sandwich, IL. passed away on April 8, 2018. She was born on February 13, 1936 in Jamestown, ND. to Rose E. Crocker. She moved to Sandwich at the age of 7, coming from North Dakota. She was an assembler at CTS Knights, retiring from there after 36 years. She was a member of the United...

Leonard Goxhaj

Leonard Goxhaj

Apr 8, 2018

Leonard Goxhaj 50, of Plano, IL. passed away at his work unexpectantly. He was born on March 27th 1968 in Albania to Avni and Hanif Goxhaj. He was married to his love Manjola of Plano. His local services were held at the Beverage Family Funeral Home on April 15th, 2018. His burial will take place in Tirana, Albania on April...

William John Wasko

William John Wasko

Apr 8, 2018

William John Wasko, 80 of Sandwich, IL passed away on April 8, 2018 at Valley West Hospital. He was born on February 27, 1938 in Chicago, IL to John and Harriet (Kiselewski) Wasko. He was a member of St Paul’s Catholic Church. He was a Professor of Accounting graduating from DePaul University, teaching at Josephinum High School in Chicago, IL....

Harold E Parsley

Harold E Parsley

Apr 7, 2018

Harold Eugene Parsley passed away on April 7, after a lengthy illness. Harold touched many lives with his humor, quick wit, and colorful stories. Harold was born in Steward, IL and graduated from Steward Community High School. After high school, Harold spent four years serving our country in the United States Air Force. After an honorable discharge, he began a...

Kathleen Carolyn Pitzer-Kennedy

Kathleen Carolyn Pitzer-Kennedy

Apr 7, 2018

Kathleen Carolyn Pitzer-KennedyJuly 3rd 1931-April 7th 2018Born a farm girl in Iowa, she left the picturesque hills for the city lights of Aurora, IL. There she met Edwin Kennedy and on July 3rd, 1954 they wed and had three surviving children.Always an independent woman, Kathleen was a sister, mother, daughter and wife with a witty sense of humor and a...

Eugene G Newkirk

Eugene G Newkirk

Apr 5, 2018

Eugene G. Newkirk, 85, of Plano, IL passed away on April 5th, 2018 at Hillside Rehab and Care Center in Yorkville, IL. He was born on November 2, 1932 in Plano, IL to Joseph Newkirk and Rena (Ackley) Newkirk. Eugene was united in marriage to the former Miss Rose Mary Moutray on July 7, 1956 and they spent the next...

Donald ( Sam ) Eugene Wade

Donald ( Sam ) Eugene Wade

Apr 3, 2018

Wade, Donald Eugene “Sam” age 88 of Sandwich IL passed away at home on April 3, 2018.  He was born on October 27, 1929 in Montgomery, IL. Sam along with his 11 siblings were raised in Plano IL on the Tribune Farm (currently Silver Springs State Park).  They were born and raised during the depression. Often the boys would find themselves...

Donald Allen Barr

Donald Allen Barr

Mar 30, 2018

Donald Allen Barr, 84 of Sandwich, IL. passed at Valley West Hospital on March 30, 2018. He was born on July 17, 1933 to Donald and Grace Barr in Ogdensburg, New York. He was a truck driver for many years, and then worked at Impact Die until his retirement. He is survived by his 6 daughters; Chris (Steve) Zaffuto of...

Lillian Emilie Walker

Lillian Emilie Walker

Mar 25, 2018

Lillian Emilie Walker 79, of LaMoille formerly of Sandwich passed away March 25th, 2018. She was born November 5th, 1938 in Aurora, IL to the late Burton and Emily (James) Miller.  Lillian was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Sandwich. She enjoyed word puzzles and garage sales. Lillian worked and retired from Sheridan Correctional Center in Sheridan, IL....

Larry Ray Wilson

Larry Ray Wilson

Mar 22, 2018

Larry Wilson of Waterman, IL. passed away at his home on Thursday March 22, 2018.  He was born on September 8, 1945 in Beardstown, IL to Norvelle and Mary Jane (Bowman) Wilson. He was a career serviceman in the U.S. Army.  He is survived by his sister Patty (Jeff) Smith of Waterman, IL., brothers Douglas Wilson of Batavia, IL. Bill...

Mary Elizabeth McCune

Mary Elizabeth McCune

Mar 22, 2018

Mary Elizabeth McCune 81, of Sandwich, IL. passed away March 22nd 2018 in Ottawa, IL. She was born on November 18th 1936 in Somerville, NJ to the late Albert and Anne E. (Yawger) Maurer.  Mary was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Sandwich, she worked as a learning assistant at the Dummer Middle School. Then worked and retired...

Remegio A. Narciso

Remegio A. Narciso

Mar 16, 2018

Remegio A. Narciso 54, of Sandwich, IL passed away suddenly on March 16, 2018. He was born in the Philippines to Remegio and Tempora (Aquino) Narciso on January 30, 1964. He worked for Flexcorp Inc. at Plano Molding. He leave his 2 sisters here in Sandwich and a host of family in the Philippines. His services will take place in...

Kenneth James Moore

Kenneth James Moore

Mar 10, 2018

Kenneth James Moore passed away at home after a short illness in Somonauk, Illinois on March 10, 2018 at the age of 83. Ken is survived by his Wife, Marian Joan Moore, Son, Keith (Sonya) Moore, Step-son. Curtis Miller and Step-daughter, Chris (Kevin) Logsdon.  He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tracie Moore, Father, James Moore and Mother, Ida (Burges) Moore. Ken...

Kenneth James Moore

Kenneth James Moore

Mar 10, 2018

Kenneth James Moore passed away at home after a short illness in Somonauk, Illinois on March 10, 2018 at the age of 83. Ken is survived by his Wife, Marian Joan Moore, Son, Keith (Sonya) Moore, Step-son. Curtis Miller and Step-daughter, Chris (Kevin) Logsdon.  He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tracie Moore, Father, James Moore and Mother, Ida (Burges) Moore. Ken...

Lisa Renee White

Lisa Renee White

Mar 8, 2018

Lisa Renee White of Ashton, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at her home on March 8, 2018. She was born on July 19, 1965 in Rochelle, IL to Clifford and Shirley (Baker) Hansen. She has been with her significant other, Bob Ziankoski, for over 16 years. She loved reading, swimming when she was younger, horses, and...

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