William Dale Lowery
Aug 27, 2015
William Dale Lowery, 58, of Earlville passed away suddenly on August 27, 2015 at his home. He was born on November 26, 1956 to George and Laura (McIntire) Lowery in Aurora, IL. He loved reading, watching the Blackhawks and was interested in archaeology. He is survived by his mother Laura of Sandwich, his children; Contessa and Seneca Lowery, both of...
Sandra ( Sandy ) Lucille Brady
Aug 21, 2015
Sandra (Sandy) L. Brady 75, of Ashton formerly of Rochelle, IL passed away August 21, 2015 at OSF St. Anthony’s Med Center Rockford after a brief illness. She was born on August 26, 1939 to the late Lyle and Pauline (Hute) Brady in Maquoketa, IA. Sandy worked for over 40 years at Ingersoll Milling Machine (Cutter Tool Division) She is...
Robert Dee Hardcastle
Aug 12, 2015
Robert Dee Hardcastle 83, of Rochelle passed away August 12, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital Rockford, He was born May 13, 1932 to the late Earl and Rae ( Jennings ) Hardcastle in Squires, MO. He retired from Amerock in Rockford . He was married for 52 years to Sandra Trothing November 2, 1963 in Rochelle . He was a...
James Dean Ashby
Aug 11, 2015
James D. Ashby 84, of Spring Valley ,IL. passed away August 29, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Ctr. Peoria, IL surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on November 25, 1930 to the late Ralph and Irene (Muzzy) Ashby in Marengo, IA. He served his country proudly with the US Army during the Korean War in...
Opal Marie Baker
Aug 7, 2015
Opal Marie Baker, 84 of Louisville passed away on August 7, 2015 in Sandwich Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Baker Sr., and friend Sonny Siniger, brothers, James, David, Paul and John Horn and a sister, Ruth Minton. She is survived by her children, Danny Baker (Norma Jean) and James "Pee-Wee" Baker Jr., (Sharon). Siblings, Gladyse...
Charles David Pope
Jul 29, 2015
Charles D. Pope 78 of Sandwich passed away at his home with his wife at his side. He was born on October 11, 1936 in Peoria, IL. To the late Charles L and Arlene ( Peace ) Pope. He served his country with the US Army, He was a member of Disabled Veteran and the Lions Club. He was a...
Ralph Carl Wallis Sr.
Jul 23, 2015
Ralph C. Wallis Sr. 94 of DeKalb formerly of Sandwich passed away July 23, 2015 at Kishwaukee Hospital. He joined his wife of 70 years, Gertrude in eternity. He was born March 16, 1921 in East Moline, IL. to the late Robert and Ora Wallis. He served his country during WW II with the Merchant Marines in Europe and Asia....
Billie ( Bill ) Glenn Allen
Jul 23, 2015
Bill Allen age 80 of Sandwich, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 23rd at his home. Bill was married for 60 years to his beloved wife Martha. Together they had 7 children Larry, Daryl, Randy, Pam, Shari, Cindy, Billy. Bill loved his family and worked very hard to take care of them. At age 80 still working security for...
Harvey W. Heusinger
Jul 16, 2015
Harvey “Buck” Heusinger, 92, of Sandwich passed away peacefully on July 16, 2015 at Kishwaukee Hospital. A lifelong resident of Sandwich, Buck loved his community and gave countless years of faithful service to the Public Works Department for the City of Sandwich, and the United States Post Office. Buck was a Veteran of World War II, having served in 13...
Archie Jacob Bower
Jul 6, 2015
Archie J. Bower 85, of Rochelle passed away at his home July 6, 2015. He was born on May 27, 1930 in White Hall, IL. To the late Archie and Madalyn Bower. He served his country during late 40’s and early 50’s with the US Army. He married his sweetheart Glenna Spencer on October 20, 1950 in Arkansas. He was...
Gloria ( Jean ) Jean Haycraft
Jul 2, 2015
Gloria “Jean” Haycraft 79 of Plano passed July 2 2015 at Cadence CDH Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1935 to Shelty and Emma Jones in Plano Illinois. Jean loved to bake, read, and play Canasta with the Ladies. She was a devoted Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls fan. She loved spending time with her...
Ronald ( Beeb ) Burdette Coffman
Jun 25, 2015
Ronald “Beeb” Burdette Coffman 73, of Chana passed away June 25, 2015 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Beeb was born March 29, 1942 in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County, IL to Burdette and Kathern (Gilroy) Coffman and was the fourth of seven children. He graduated from Oregon High School and served his country as a Sergeant First Class...
Diane Lee MacKay
Jun 24, 2015
Diane Lee MacKay 58, of Plano, IL. passed away at her home June 24, 2015. She was born on May 26, 1957 in Chicago, IL. to the late Vernon and Ruth (Haisman) MacKay. Diane was a Legal Secretary and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Sandwich, IL. One of her passions was scrap booking, but her biggest...
Winifred ( Winnie ) Lucile Balch
Jun 16, 2015
ASHTON – Winifred Lucile (Spratt) Balch, 83, of Ashton, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 surrounded by her children in her home. Winnie was born June 16, 1932, the daughter of Roy and Lucile (Wolf) Spratt. She graduated from Ashton High School in 1950. On Nov. 30, 1950, she married Archie Balch at the Chana United Methodist church. Winnie and...
George Leonard Primrose
Jun 13, 2015
George Leonard Primrose 81 of Rochelle passed away June 13, 2015 at Neighbors Rehab. in Byron following a long illness. He was born on September 24, 1933 in Rochelle to Earl and Evelyn ( DeShazo ) Primrose. He attended Rochelle TWP High School, served his country with the US Army as a radio operator in Italy. He worked at Del...
Judith Marie Hepner
Jun 1, 2015
Judith Marie (Fetzer) Hepner 56, of Aurora passed away June 1, 2015 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on August 1, 1958 in Aurora IL. to Robert and Editha (Clark ) Fetzer. She married Donald Hepner and spent many loving years together. Judith loved her grandchildren, they were her everything. She was a...
Curtis A. Miller Sr.
Jun 1, 2015
Curtis Allen Miller Sr. 70, of Ashton passed away June 1, 2015 at KSB Hospital Dixon, IL. He was born on September 14, 1944 in Rockford, IL. He married his sweet heart Sharon Corey on December 17, 1967 in Rockford, IL. Curtis and Sharon moved to Ashton, where they raised five children and resided for the last 40 years. Curtis...
Allen Berg Sr.
May 30, 2015
Allen Leonard Berg Sr.76 of Sandwich passed away on May 30 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 7, 1939 to Albert and Alyce (Larsen) Berg in Joliet IL. He met and married Julia Gunderson on December 26 1956 in Kankakee IL. and spent the next 58 years happily married. Al was a...
LeRoy ( Ed ) E. Newkirk
May 26, 2015
Leroy “Ed” Newkirk 88 of Eureka, formally of Sandwich passed away Tuesday May 26, 2015 in Morton Illinois. He was born on July 23, 1926 to Joseph and Rena (Ackley) Newkirk in Bristol Illinois. He married Joan A.( Gary) Schoger on February 15, 1975 in Plano Illinois and spent the next 40 years happily married. He was a member of...