Betty Jean Bateman
Jun 28, 2018
Betty Bateman, 74, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on June 28, 2018. She was born in Keyesport, Illinois on March 17, 1944 to Clarence and Esther (Shubert) File. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved crocheting blankets and giving them to those she loved. One of her favorite past-times was...
Violet Louise Wheeler
Jun 25, 2018
Violet Louise Wheeler 90, of Sandwich, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2018. She was born in Bush, IL to Martin and Mary (Hendricks) Roseswipe.
According to her wishes there will be no services. Burial will take place later in Cuba, IL.
Robert ( Bob ) Clarence Abbey Jr.
Jun 24, 2018
Robert ( Bob ) C. Abbey Jr. 61 of Sandwich, IL. passed away at Rush-Copley Medical Ctr. Aurora, IL. He was born on June 22nd 1957 in Fond du lac, WI to the late Robert and Beverly ( Cotter ) Abbey Sr. Bob was a 1975 graduate of Sandwich High School he worked for and retired from Donnelley Printing in...
Joan Elaine Kaforski
Jun 23, 2018
On Saturday, June 23, Joan E. Kaforski of rural Serena passed away at Mercy Hospital in Aurora. At her bedside were her husband of 52 years, George Kaforski and their three children. Ronda Frantz (Jon) of Yorkville, Chris Kaforski (April) of Serena, and JoAnn Heriaud (Chad) of Little Rock.
Joan was born in Shenandoah, Iowa on July 16, 1948...
Vera LaVonne Raney
Jun 8, 2018
Vera L. Raney, 87, died Friday, June 8 at Willow Crest Nursing Home in Sandwich, IL. She was born Jan. 31, 1931 Adams Township in rural Leland, IL, to Charles and Forest (nee Taylor) Raney. She is survived by her sister Myrna (Edward) Fox of Leland, and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.She was...
Frank Laddie Matias
Jun 6, 2018
Frank L. Matias 87 of Sandwich passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 8th 1930 in Glen Ellyn IL to Frank and Antonette Matias. He served with the US Air Force. He is survived by his wife Constance, and their children. No funeral services are planed.
Judy West
Jun 4, 2018
Judy West 75 of Sandwich, IL. passed away June 4th 2018 at her home. She was born on September 30, 1942 in Aurora, IL. She began her nursing career, which is where she met the man of her dreams John ( Jack ) West. On November 7, 1964, they were wed, and from that day forward she was proud to...
Linda Marie Littlebrant
May 25, 2018
Linda Marie Littlebrant, 59, of Ottawa, IL passed away on May 25, 2018 at Pleasant View. She was born on February 5, 1959 to George and Pearl (Corbitt) Beverage in Sandwich, IL. She loved collecting kitty cucumbers and watching soap operas. She also loved everything about Christmas time and going to see all the lights. It was by far her...
Charles Edward Kaufman
May 23, 2018
Charles Edward Kaufman, 88 of Aurora, IL. passed away peacefully in his home on May 23, 2018. Charles (Chuck) was born May 9, 1930. He worked at Allsteel for many years after returning from the Korean War serving from 1949-1953 aboard the USS Essex. Charles was a kind and loving man to all his family and friends. He is survived...
Doris June Kukla
May 17, 2018
Doris (Hoxsey) Kukla 94 of Sandwich Il. died May 17 2018 at home. She was born June 9 1923 in Serena Il. The daughter of Elmer and Minnie Hoxsey. She married Julian Kukla on January 16 1943 in Serena Il. He proceeded her in death in 1995. She lived all her married life Chicago, where was employed by Shriners Hospital...
Frank Denison Bonnell
May 16, 2018
Frank Denison Bonnell, Jr, 68, of Franklin Grove, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Frank was born on September 21, 1949 in Dixon, IL to Frank and Marjorie (Cook) Bonnell. He married his wife Cheryl (Eberly) in 1977 in Maryland. He loved to be around his family and spend time with them. He also had huge interests in...
Anna Elizabeth Nilsen Hallstrom
May 15, 2018
Anna Elizabeth Nilsen Hallstrom, 90 of Plano, IL. passed away at Rush Copley Hospital on May 15, 2018.She was born on April 22, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland to Reverend Carl and Anna (Carlson) Nilsen. She grew up in a Methodist home which her Father was the Reverend of the Church. She met and married the love of her life Richard...
Esther Marie Gipson
May 6, 2018
Esther Marie Gipson, 91, of Byron, IL passed away at home on May 6, 2018. She was born November 3, 1926 in Farmington, MN to Andrew and Marie (Thomsen) Larsen. She moved to Lee County, IL in 1929. Attended schools in Lee County, IL, North Park College, Chicago and Rockford School of Business, Rockford. She resided in Rockford for 45...
Deborah Patrice Katz
Apr 27, 2018
Deborah Patrice Katz, 67, of Loves Park, IL passed away in Ashton, IL on April 27, 2018. She was born on January 14, 1951 to Raymond Clyde and Nancy Juanita (Roberson) O’Dell in Batesville, Arkansas. She loved to spend time with her friends and family. She enjoyed going out boating and fishing whenever she had the chance and was a...
Adam Russell Roate
Apr 26, 2018
Adam Russell Roate 37 of Sandwich, IL passed away suddenly on April 26, 2018. He was born on January 7, 1981 in Chicago Heights to Greg and Rebecca (Cornett) Roate. He was an Air Traffic controller trainer for RTAC, enjoyed working with computers and developing programs. He had a warm heart and would always help the neighbors when needed. He...
Gloria Jean Edwards
Apr 23, 2018
Gloria Jean Edwards 71, of Aurora, IL. went to heaven on April 23, 2018. She was born on September 11, 1946 in Bellwood, IL. to James and June Smith. She was a quality control supervisor at Anfinsen Plastic Molding for 30 years. She enjoyed reading, puzzles and listening to Elvis Presley music. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Martha Ellen McMillan
Apr 23, 2018
Martha Ellen McMillan passed away on April 23rd surrounded by her family. She was born on October 11, 1923, to Thomas James and Dorothy Mae (Bell) Craddock in Murrayville, Illinois. She was the second oldest of 11 children. For many years there were no boys and she loved to tell everyone that she was her dad's boy who helped him...
Michael ( Mike ) Shawn Green
Apr 22, 2018
Michael Shawn Green 54, of Sandwich, IL. passed away at his home on April 22, 2018. He was born on May 21, 1963 to Louis and Jaqueline (Griswold) Green in Sandwich, IL. Michael enjoyed working out, loved music, and spending time with his family. He would help anyone that needed help. He loved his nieces and had a big heart....
Edwin Thomas Kennedy
Apr 22, 2018
Edwin Thomas Kennedy born April 29th, 1927 in Aurora IL, passed away April 22nd, 2018. He served in the Military during World War II, after coming home he met and married Kathleen Carolyn Pitzer, they had three children, He worked and retired from Western Electric in Montgomery Illinois. He was an avid model airplane builder, bowhunter, fisherman, ice skater, skier,...
Carl Andrew Parchert II
Apr 19, 2018
Carl A. Parchert II, age 48, passed away peacefully late at night on April 19, 2018, surrounded by his family in New Richmond, Wisconsin after a nearly two year long battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1969, in Sandwich, IL, to Arnold and Janet (Rompf) Parchert. He was a 1987 graduate of Somonauk High School and graduated...