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Timothy E. Belcher

Timothy E. Belcher

May 17, 2016

Timothy (Tim) E. Belcher, 49 of Leland, IL, passed away on May 17, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Tim was born August 5, 1966 in Broadview, IL to George Belcher and the late Shirley (Jenkins) Belcher. Tim loved the outdoors. He loved camping, boating and especially fishing. Tim was...

Robert Lee Jones

Robert Lee Jones

May 13, 2016

Robert Lee Jones Jr. 59 of Somonauk passed away at Willow Crest on May 13, 2016. He was born on July 1, 1956 in Aurora, IL to Robert Lee Sr. and Agnes (Langston) Jones. He loved fishing, woodworking and 70’s rock music. He is survived by his significant other Nickole Clapper of Somonauk, his children; Tona Campbell, Kendra Lee Jones,...

Donald Gerald Maciejewski

Donald Gerald Maciejewski

May 12, 2016

Donald G. Maciejewski 80, of Sandwich passed away May 12th 2016 at Hillside Health Care Yorkville, IL. He was born on June 6th 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late George and Emily ( Prazak ) Maciejewski . Don and his brother George grew up in Lisle where he grew up and graduated from Downers Grove North High School Class...

James Ryburn

James Ryburn

May 11, 2016

Memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. At the Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich with a short prayer the a graveside service will be held Friday May 27th 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery Sandwich with Rev. Joe MacDonald officiating.

Joseph Lee Emmel

Joseph Lee Emmel

May 10, 2016

Joseph Lee Emmel, 76 of Sandwich, IL. passed away suddenly at Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL. on May 10, 2016. He was born in Fairmont West Virginia to Thomas and Hazel (Graham) Emmel. He married Carol Moran on January 16 1962 in Mount Lake Park, Maryland. He was employed at EMD Electromotor in LaGrange, IL. building trains for 30 years...

Erdeana Craig Tompkins

Erdeana Craig Tompkins

Apr 30, 2016

Franklin Grove-Erdeana Craig Tompkins, 98, of Franklin Grove passed away Saturday April 30, 2016 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehab center. Erdeana was born March 2, 1918 the daughter of Ethel and Fred Craig and spend most of her life in Franklin Grove. She was married to Roland Tompkins also of Franklin Grove for 64 years. She worked at...

Jeffrey Wayne Johnson

Jeffrey Wayne Johnson

Apr 29, 2016

Jeffery (JJ) W. Johnson, 51, of Sandwich, IL passed suddenly on April 29th, 2016. He was born in Bloomington, IL on January 16, 1965 to Kenneth Johnson and Priscillla (Cib Peterson) Johnson. Jeffery married Jennifer (Webber) Johnson on February 12th, 1994. He was a Local 150 Operating Engineer at the time of his passing. His passions were fishing, woodworking, painting,...

Michael David Castle

Michael David Castle

Apr 27, 2016

Michael D. Castle 56, of Sandwich Passed away April 27, 2016 at Rush Copley Medical Center Aurora, IL. He was born on April 1, 1960 in Chicago, IL. He was a machinist, loved music, playing drums and woodworking. He is survived by his mother Mary of Palos Hills, IL. Sisters: Donna ( David ) Plooster of Carol Stream, IL and...

Ada L Hanson

Ada L Hanson

Apr 12, 2016

Ada L. Hanson of Somonauk passed away on April 12, 2016 after a brief time at Season’s Hospice. She was born on January 24, 1922 in Streator, IL. to Amiel and Margaret Scent. Ada lived in Sandwich and Aurora where she worked for a doctor. She attended Aurora Business College. She belonged to the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sandwich....

Karen Ann Watson

Karen Ann Watson

Apr 8, 2016

Karen A. Watson passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 08, 2016 at the age of 72. Karen is preceded in death by her husband Aubrey Watson, parents Sherman and Velma Cunningham,brother Richard Cunningham, 3 sisters; Joyce Rogers, Charlotte Rix, and Peggy Lane. Karen is survived by her 5 loving children; Leann (Jim) Teckenbrock Sandwich, Il. Sherman...

Alonzo ( Price ) Price Barnes

Alonzo ( Price ) Price Barnes

Apr 6, 2016

ALONZO PRICE BARNES 1920–2016 Price Barnes of Ashton and Mahomet has gone home to live with his Lord after 95 years of loving service to God, his family, and the community. He lived all his life in Illinois. Price was born in his parents’ home in Mt. Auburn on November 23, 1920; he died in his grandson’s home in Mahomet...

Lyle William Hardekopf

Lyle William Hardekopf

Apr 5, 2016

Lyle W. Hardekopf 76, of Sheridan passed away April 5, 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion Sandwich, IL He was born on October 25, 1939 in Sandwich IL. to Clarence and Ronelva ( Bagwill ) Hardekopf. Lyle was a graduate of Sandwich TWP High School 1957. He married Joan Bark on October 29, 1960 in Sandwich, IL. spending 55 wonderful...

Marguerite D. Thomas

Marguerite D. Thomas

Mar 19, 2016

Marguerite D. Thomas, longtime resident of Rochelle, died peacefully at her daughter Jamie Thomas’ home in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on March 19, 2016. Daughter of Elmer G. and Olga (Binz) Davis, she was born in Rochelle on December 1, 1918 in the upstairs bedroom of her home. She graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1937 and was a 1941 graduate...

Patricia Diane Conforti

Patricia Diane Conforti

Mar 15, 2016

Patricia Diane Conforti 62 of Sandwich passed away suddenly at her home on March 15, 2016. She was born on January 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Timothy and Crystal (Nelson) Cornell. She met and then married Arthur Conforti on June 8, 1996 in Elk Grove Village, IL and spent the next 19 years happily married. Left to cherish her...

Rev. Martin Carrol Arni

Rev. Martin Carrol Arni

Mar 10, 2016

Reverend Martin Carrol Arni 79 of Leland passed away on March 10, 2016 at Valley West Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1936 in Marshall, Missouri to Rufus Eddy and Flora Mae (Barnes) Arni. He married Elizabeth Janco on June 20 1959 in Granite City, Illinois and spent the next 57 years happily married. He was a Minister at...

Lorrie Ann Russell

Lorrie Ann Russell

Mar 7, 2016

Lorrie Ann Russell 55 of Aurora passed away at The Grove of Fox Valley on March 7, 2016. She was born on November 27, 1960 to Elza and Lenore (Zarndt) Russell in Hammond Indiana. She graduated from High School 1979 in DeKalb. She was loved very much and will be missed by her family and friends. She is survived by...

Frances Cecelia Nitz

Frances Cecelia Nitz

Mar 7, 2016

Francis Cecelia Nitz 93 of Yorkville, formerly of Somonauk and Chicago, passed away March 7, 2016 at Season’s Hospice in Naperville. She was born in Chicago Illinois on January 23, 1923 to Samuel and Antonette (Calo) Terantino. She was a longtime residence of Somonauk and Chicago. She married Arnold Nitz on September 21 1943 and spent the next 72 years...

Gerald ( Jerry ) Joseph Maloney

Gerald ( Jerry ) Joseph Maloney

Mar 6, 2016

Gerald ( Jerry ) Joseph Maloney 71 of Sandwich passed away on March 6 2016 at his home with his loving family beside him. He was born in Chicago Illinois to Robert and Rose (Gielczewski) Maloney on March 1, 1945. He married Patricia A. Hewing on November 23, 1974 and was happily married for the next 41 years. Jerry worked...

Donna Rae Anderson

Donna Rae Anderson

Feb 28, 2016

Donna Rae (Glover) Anderson, 59 of Somonauk, IL passed away on February 28, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 13, 1957 in Geneva Illinois to Louis and Patricia (Ruesch) Glover. She married Kevin Anderson on July 12, 1975 in Geneva Illinois and spent the next 40 years happily married. Donna’s...

Anthony Jamalpur

Anthony Jamalpur

Feb 22, 2016

Memorial service pending with the family

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