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...
Scott Paul Prebe
Mar 7, 2018
Scott Paul Prebe, 63 of Sandwich, IL passed away suddenly at his home on March 7, 2018. He was born on January 25, 1955 in Berwyn IL. to Edward and Melanie (Nefelt) Prebe. He married Lynn Morgan on August 8, 1995 in Joliet, IL. and was happily married for the next 22years. He was in the United States Marine Corp....
Mary M Taylor
Mar 5, 2018
Mary Taylor, 89 of Millington, IL. passed away at Sandwich Rehab and Care Center. She was born on March 10, 1928 in Dillon, South Carolina to Zerno and Letha (Hills) McNeil. She loved shopping, gardening and working on her tan while doing so. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Millington. She especially loved her family and...
Gloria Ella Hoffman
Feb 26, 2018
Gloria Ella Hoffman 94 of Sandwich passed away February 26th2018 at Bickford Assisted Living in Aurora, IL. She was born on May 15th1923 in Chicago, IL. She met and married Edward Hoffman and were happily married for 68 years, although they were together for 74 years. She enjoyed traveling with family and friend, enjoyed her family and the vacations her...
Ronald L. Larson
Feb 25, 2018
Ronald L. Larson 79, of Ashton, IL passed away February 25th 2018 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehab. He was born on September 18th 1938 in Walnut, IL. He married Marlene A. Kuffel on September 19th 1959 in Walton, IL. He was a member of the Ashton Lions Club, Ashton Business Boosters, He and Marlene owned Ron’s Food Market in...
Marian Ruth Stoudt
Feb 21, 2018
Marian Ruth Stoudt 96 formerly of Sandwich and Shabbona passed away February 21, 2018 at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Home in DeKalb. She was on January 19, 1922 to Irene Alvin and Elvina (Hengesbach) Johnson. Marian married Harry W. (Harry) Stoudt on June 26, 1953. Upon “Reds” passing she married Wallace Horton June 2000. Marian was an avid reader,...
Mary Colbe-Smith
Feb 20, 2018
Mary Colbe – Smith 83 of Tucson, AZ passed away February 20th 2018. She was born on April 6th 1934 in Waterman, IL. to the late Clarence and Agnes( Estrem ) Kohler. She was married to Ronald Colbe on June 28th 1952 until June 2nd 1981 the date of his passing, together they had 2 children Kim and Randy. She...
Lawrence ( Larry ) Michael James Kotecki
Feb 19, 2018
Lawrence ( Larry ) Michael James Kotecki Jr. 67 of Sandwich passed away at Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL. He was born on October 1st 1950 in Peru, IL. to Lawrence M. and Irene ( Hyatt ) Kotecki. He is survived by his wife Linda of Sandwich, his mother Irene of Plano, 3 children Shawn Kotecki of WI. Aaron (...
Gary Robert Mershon
Feb 18, 2018
Gary Robert Mershon, 74, of Lindenwood, IL passed away on February 18, 2018 at Serenity Hospice and Home Oregon, IL. He was born in Iowa City, IA April 7, 1943 to Earl Mershon and Jean Gould Mershon. He was an avid camper and did so for 40 years with the “Kings of the Road”. He also loved gardening, woodworking and...
Patricia Reks
Feb 18, 2018
Patricia Reks 64 of Ashton, IL passed away February 18th 2018 in Oregon, IL. No services are planned at this time. Cremation rites accorded.
Randall ( Randy ) William Rogers
Feb 16, 2018
Randall William (Randy) Rogers (April 9, 1963 - February 16, 2018) Randall William (Randy) Rogers, 54 of Bristol passed away at home in the loving care of his family, on February 16, 2018. Randy was born April 9, 1963 in Melrose Park, IL the son of Max and Sandy (Cooke). He attended and graduated from Kaneland High School,...
Ralph David Ginger
Feb 14, 2018
Ralph David Ginger of Sandwich IL slipped away to be with his lifelong valentine, Doris, on Wednesday February 14, 2018. He was born in Cowden IL to Levi and Beulah Ginger on June 21, 1918 making him 99 ½ years young at his time of death. Ralph left home around the age of 16 and headed north, finding work as...
Walter John Droppa
Feb 13, 2018
Walter John Droppa, 82, of Sandwich, Il passed away on February 13, 2018. Walter was a long time resident of Sandwich, IL., born in Chicago, IL., September 9, 1935. Born to Walter Droppa and Anna Marie Etchingham Droppa. He was a graduate of Oak Park River Forest High School in 1953, Monmouth College 1957 and a Masters Degree at Northern...
Mary Ann Lower-Brochu
Feb 12, 2018
Mary Ann Lower-Brochu 58, of Rochelle, IL passed away February 12th 2018 in Rochelle. She was born on August 5th 1959 to John E. and Laureen " Mickie" ( Mickens ) Lower in Rochelle, IL. She is survived by her loving mother Laureen " Mickie" Lower of Rochelle, IL. Sisters: Margaret " Peggy " Kingsbury of Rochelle, Gloria Lower of...
Steven Michael Kenyeri
Feb 11, 2018
Steven M. Kenyeri, 48, of Lemont, IL., formally of Sandwich, IL., passed away at home on February 11. Steven was married to Mary Nugent in 1993 and they had 4 children; Stephen, Dakota, Jordyn, and Shelby together. They moved to Mary’s former childhood home in Sandwich in 2002 and raised their family there for 13 years. Steven was...
Dorothy ( Dottie) Filippi
Feb 10, 2018
Dorothy "Dottie" Filippi, 72, of Newark, IL passed away on Saturday February 10, 2018, after a long battle with alzheimers. We are all comforted that she is now at peace. She was born on August 20, 1945 in Panama City, Florida. She moved to Illinois about the age of 18 and soon after that started her career as a beautician,...
Vera Ann Myroth
Feb 9, 2018
Vera Ann Myroth 89 of Esmond, IL. passed away February 9th 2018 peacefully at Franklin Grove Nursing Center. She was born on March 2, 1928 to Larkin and Rose (Bradford) Austin in Malta Township, IL. Vera and Bob ran a grocery store in Rochelle for many years. She was a collector of Shirley Temple dolls and even met Shirly Temple....
Jim Leonard Henry
Feb 8, 2018
Jim Leonard Henry 64, of Ottawa, Il. passed away on February 8, 2018 at OSF St Francis Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1953 to Paul and Audrey (Bousell) Henry in Mendota, IL. He was a truck driver all his life. He enjoyed boating, fishing, big supported of the 2nd amendment, collecting guns and enjoyed shooting, and working on...
Marjorie Ann Jones
Jan 20, 2018
Marjorie Ann Jones 90, of Somonauk, IL. Passed away January 20, 2018 at Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL. She was born on January 20, 1928 in Aurora, IL. To the late Arthur and Mabel (Baker) Behrens. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Plano. She enjoyed watching deer and cardinals that she called “red birds“, she was...
Suzette F Hedtke
Jan 20, 2018
Suzette F. Hedtke 76, of Rochelle, formerly Lindenwood passed away January 20, 2018 at home. She was born on September 3, 1941 in Cape Town, South Africa. Her father was estranged since birth and her mother died when she was just 7 years of age. She was placed, along with her two sisters, in an orphanage. When she was 21,...