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Steven Joseph Marshinski

Steven Joseph Marshinski

Mar 4, 2014

Steven Joseph Marshinski, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 after a four and half year battle with cancer. During his battle with cancer his motto was to “be strong” and through that time he never wavered in his strength and bravery. He was born to Dennis and Joann Marshinski January 15, 1954, in Chicago, IL before shortly moving...

Thomas ( Tommy ) Joseph Hoffman

Thomas ( Tommy ) Joseph Hoffman

Mar 3, 2014

Thomas J. ( Tommy ) Hoffman 89, of sandwich passed away March 3, 2014 at his home. He was born on December 8, 1924 in Aurora, IL. to the late Lambert and Francis ( Ditto ) Hoffman. He served his country during WWII with the U.S. Navy. He worked as a Letter Press as a Pressman in Chicago for 25...

Domenick Jay Griffith

Domenick Jay Griffith

Feb 28, 2014

Domenick Jay Griffith was born on Feb 28th 2014, shortly after God took his hand and led him to heaven. He is much loved and leaves behind his mother Breanna Dallen his father Justin Griffith, his maternal Grandparents Deborah (Eric Morris) Dallen and his paternal grandparents Dean and Nelly Griffith. His aunts and uncles Richelle, Alexander, Nicholas and Jacob Dallen,...

Dorothy ( Dot ) Sherwood Moore

Dorothy ( Dot ) Sherwood Moore

Feb 20, 2014

Dorothy “ Dot “ Sherwood Moore 85, of Rockford, IL. Passed away February 20th 2014 at Serenity Hospice and Home Oregon, IL. She was born November 26th 1928 in Rochelle, IL. To Harold and Idella Sherwood. She married Robert Moore in Macon, MS . in 1954. He passed away in 1981. She married Earl Kaiser in 1989, he passed away...

Leslie Eugene Shepard

Leslie Eugene Shepard

Feb 16, 2014

Leslie E. Shepard 88, of Sheridan passed away February 16th 2014 at his home. He was born on December 22nd 1925 in Henry Il. to the late Walter and Bessie ( Beckley ) Shepard. He was a farmer, worked for Western Electric and for Burlington Rail Road , he served in WWII with the US. Marine Corps. He is survived...

Dorothy V. Yocum

Dorothy V. Yocum

Feb 13, 2014

Dorothy V Yocum, 99 of Mount Morris, passed away February 13, 2014 at Pine Crest Terrace in Mount Morris. Dorothy was born January 22, 1915 in LaFayette Township, Ogle County Illinois, daughter of Harry and Grace (Metzler) Yocum. She resided in Ashton most of her life. Dorothy was formerly employed by J.L. Clark Co. where she had worked for 31...

Dean Sylvester Heckman

Dean Sylvester Heckman

Feb 12, 2014

Dean S. Heckman 85, of Ashton passed away on February 12, 2014 at Franklin grove Nursing Home. He was born on October 28, 1928 in Amboy Il. to Leonard and Fern ( Halsey ) Heckman. He graduated from Ashton Schools and worked for Hodge Electric. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in Ramsgate England where he met and...

Rita Yvonne Woody

Rita Yvonne Woody

Feb 11, 2014

Rita Yvonne Woody 79, of Sandwich passed away February 11, 2014 with Jimmy, Stacy, Deb and Steve at her side at Edward Hospital Naperville, IL. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Serena , IL. to the late Raymond and Bertha ( Anderson ) Kuehlem. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, Sandwich, IL. She worked as a...

Charles Alvin Johnson

Charles Alvin Johnson

Feb 11, 2014

Charles Alvin Johnson 80 , of Sandwich passed away at his home on February 12, 2014. He was born on March 30, 1933 to Alvin (Luella Wade ) Johnson. Due to his mother’s tragic death when he was only one and a half years old he went to live and was raised by his grandparents Arthur and Fern ( Van...

William Stellwagen

William Stellwagen

Feb 11, 2014

No services

Bernice M. Bey

Bernice M. Bey

Feb 9, 2014

In loving Memory of Bernice M. Bey peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday February 9th 2014 in Sandwich, IL. at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion surrounded by her family. Born on April 15th 1923 in Independence, Iowa. She was 90 years old. Married to Robert O. Rice together they had two children Patricia Rice of Somonauk and Janie...

Scott Lee Raguse

Scott Lee Raguse

Feb 7, 2014

Scott L. Raguse 60, of Sandwich passed away February 7th 2014 at Valley West Hospital Sandwich ,IL. He was born on November 12th 1953 in Sandwich ,IL. to the late Carl and Vona (nee Todd ) Raguse. He was a business owner with his wife Carol owning Raguse Landscaping, he loved his family and especially his grandchildren, he had a...

Arthur ( Pete ) F. Hotopp

Arthur ( Pete ) F. Hotopp

Feb 4, 2014

CPO (Ret.) Arthur (Pete) Hotopp On February 4, 2014, Pete passed in the presence of his loving wife. Pete was born on December 27, 1938, in Sandwich, Illinois. After graduating from the Sandwich High School in 1956, Pete immediately joined the United States Navy. Pete rose through the ranks of the Navy retiring as a highly decorated Chief Petty Officer....

Robert ( Bob) Benton Terry

Robert ( Bob) Benton Terry

Feb 2, 2014

Robert B. (Bob) Terry, 87 of Ottawa formerly of Sandwich passed away February 2, 2014 at his residence. He was born on April 13 1926 in Leland Illinois to Richard and Anna (Carr) Terry. He was a carpenter in the area his whole life. He was in the U.S. Army during WW II with the 4th infantry division. He is...

Robert Scott Nelson

Robert Scott Nelson

Jan 28, 2014

Robert S. Nelson 64 of Ashton passed away January 28th 2014 at his home. He was born on February 5th 1949 in St. Charles Il. to Robert and Shirley Nelson. Family are planning a memorial service in the near future.

Vivian Ruth Vermeland

Vivian Ruth Vermeland

Jan 23, 2014

Vivian Ruth Vermeland, 91 0f Sandwich passed away at Willow Crest Nursing Home on Thursday January 23, 2014. She was born on May 4 1922 in Ottawa, Illinois. She married Byron Vermeland on September 23 1937. She was a homemaker and loved to quilt, bake and watch the Bulls and Cubs. She is survived by her son Larry (Diane) Vermeland...

Stanley Joseph Erasmus

Stanley Joseph Erasmus

Jan 22, 2014

Stanley J. Erasmua 91 of Somoauk passed away at his son's home.He was born in Chicago, Il. on ugust 26th 1922. No services have been planned as of yet.

Terry Lee Olson

Terry Lee Olson

Jan 22, 2014

Terry L. Olson ”T.O.” 54 of Sandwich passed away Wednesday January 22, 2014 at Valley West Hospital following a massive heart attack. He was born March 25, 1959 in Sandwich Illinois to Lloyd and Margaret Olson. Terry married Pam (Sheffer) Byro on January 10, 1992. He like to joke they had been married 44 years----22 years each. He was the...

Rejnold Kopcinski

Rejnold Kopcinski

Jan 21, 2014

Rejnold Kopcinski 50,of Poland passed away January 21th 2014 in Dixon,IL. No Funeral Services will be held. Cremation Rites have been Accored

Shirley Yvonne Brand

Shirley Yvonne Brand

Jan 20, 2014

Shirley Yvonne Brand 76 of Bristol passed away at her home on Monday January 20, 2014. She was born on May 28 1937 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She married Harold Brand on December 31 1970 in Plano Illinois. She worked and retired from Caterpillar. She loved to travel, and go to the casinos. She was a great cook and enjoyed...

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