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Jacqueline (Jackie) C. McGuffey

Jacqueline (Jackie) C. McGuffey

Jun 14, 2023

Jacqueline (Jackie) Claire Butts McGuffey age 89, passed away peacefully on June 14th in Elmhurst Illinois. Jackie was born on May 12, 1934, to the late Mabel and George Butts in Naperville, Illinois. She attended Downers Grove North. Then went to work for several companies as an Office Manager until her retirement.She was preceded in death by her husband James...

Kevin M. VanPelt

Kevin M. VanPelt

Jun 12, 2023

Kevin M. VanPelt, 66, of Yorkville, IL passed away surrounded by his girls on June 12, 2023 in Naperville, IL after a battle with cancer.

He was born the youngest of nine in Aurora, IL on December 4, 1956 to parents, Ralph and Jane (Barry) VanPelt. He graduated from East Aurora High School in 1975 and later married his high...

Raymond Ben “Bird” Hall Sr.

Raymond Ben “Bird” Hall Sr.

Jun 9, 2023

Raymond Ben “Bird” Hall Sr., 74 of Sandwich, IL passed away June 9th, 2023 at his home surrounded by and in the care of loved ones. He was born November 9th, 1948 in Sandwich, IL  the son of  Robert Ward Hall and Rhoda Beatrice Williamson. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carolyn, His Daughter Brenda O’Neil and her...

Timothy G. Meyer

Timothy G. Meyer

Jun 9, 2023

Timothy G. Meyer, 64, of Plano, IL passed away on June 9, 2023. Timothy was born on November 29, 1958 in Aurora, IL .

In his younger years, he was a member of the Fox Valley Raiders Drum and Bugle Corps and during his adult life he went on to become a member of the Royal-Airs Drum and Bugle Corps....

Sheryl Lynn Kapala

Sheryl Lynn Kapala

Jun 8, 2023

Sheryl Lynn (Ecklund)(Reed) Kapala, age 55, of Sandwich IL, Passed away on June 8th 2023 in Naperville IL.   Celebration of life will be held at 12 PM on July 8th at the Sandwich Manor in Sandwich IL.   Sheryl was born June 30th 1967 and was the daughter of Kenneth and Darlene Ecklund of Wooddale Illinois. She went to...

Donna R. Forbes

Donna R. Forbes

Jun 7, 2023

Donna R. Forbes, 83, of Bristol, IL passed away on June 7, 2023. Donna was born on October 1, 1939 in Aurora, IL to Adolph and Joyce (Bennet) Schmidt.

Donna is survived by 2 children, Jeff (Donna) Forbes of Plano, IL and Leslie (Jim d. 2020) Greene of Montgomery, IL; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (Andy) Tooley of Plano, IL, Matthew Forbes...

Andrew Liepins

Andrew Liepins

Jun 6, 2023

Andrew Liepins, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on June 6, 2023. Andrew was born on September 5, 1937 in Latvia to Nicholas and Erna Liepins.

Andrew entered the United States Air Force after high school, serving his country with his knowledge of electronics. When he left the military, he picked up the hobby of being a race car driver,...

Ruth A. Tuftee

Ruth A. Tuftee

Jun 4, 2023

Ruth Ann Tuftee was a loving and devoted, daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She left this world too soon on Sunday June 4th, 2023 at the age of 65.    She was born to Clyde and Eula Jean Olson on July 15th 1957. Before she knew it, she met her high school sweetheart and the love of her life Timothy...

RaShunáe LaShone Negre

RaShunáe LaShone Negre

Jun 2, 2023

RaShunáe LaShone Negre, 29, of Plano, IL passed away on June 2, 2023. Rashunáe was born on March 25, 1994 in Aurora, Illinois to Christopher Negre and Catrina Rodgers.

Rashunáe loved to make others laugh and live in the moment. She was always entertaining, singing and dancing on Tik Tok. She enjoyed watching horror and action movies, as well as...

Hilo H. Hanson

Hilo H. Hanson

Jun 2, 2023

Hilo Haven Hanson, 72, of Plano, IL passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was born on October 19, 1949 in Rochelle, IL, the son of Trygve and Louise (Melvin) Hanson.

Hilo was united in marriage on December 21, 1974 to Ms. Susan (Sue) Sieberns (deceased August 16, 2020) and they spent the next 45 years happily together. He...

James R. White

James R. White

May 30, 2023

James R. White, 76, of Sandwich, IL, passed away at home on May 30th, 2023.  James was born on January 1st, 1947 to Ray and Jane (Bowe) White.  Jim grew up on a farm in Oswego, IL and attended all 12 grades and proudly graduated as an Oswego Panther, Class of 1965.  After graduation Jim started working at Caterpillar Tractor...

Angela K. Harmon

Angela K. Harmon

May 30, 2023

Angela K. Harmon, 53, of Sandwich, IL passed away on May 30, 2023 at home after a brief battle with cancer. Angie was born on August 3,1969 in Sandwich, IL to Newell and Sandra (Oddson) Harmon. Angie loved watching the Cubs, the Frozen Movies, attending special outings with friends, playing UNO and listening to music from her large CD collection....

Joyce L. Lundeen

Joyce L. Lundeen

May 28, 2023

Joyce Lee Lundeen (Scerbicke, Szczerbicki), of Naperville, IL, 85 years old, beloved wife of late Richard, survived by her children Robert Lundeen (Robin Brisart), Steven Lundeen (Suzy James), Linda Kreger, Cheri Armstrong and eight grandchildren, Robert, Matt, Megan and Hannah Lundeen, Bryan and Danny Kreger, Dawn and Janell Armstrong. Joyce was the daughter of the late Julius (Lou) and Bernice...

Kirby L. Myers

Kirby L. Myers

May 26, 2023



Kirby Lee Myers, age 75, of Sandwich, Illinois was called home to heaven on May 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur Estel Myers and Martha Louise (Raymond) Myers, his twin sister Kathy, and his younger brother Jan Myers. He is survived by his loving wife Connie (Phillips) Myers, his children Emily (Matthew) Cannon and...

James (Jim) A. Curry

James (Jim) A. Curry

May 26, 2023

James (Jim) Alan Curry, 63, of Yorkville, IL passed away on May 26, 2023. Jim was born on October 12, 1959 in St. Charles, IL to James John and Kathleen (Blanchard) Curry.

Jim grew up in St. Charles, where he played baseball, basketball, golf, as well as worked for Pottawatomie Golf Course though high school. He was an avid golfer...

R. Fern Helin

R. Fern Helin

May 22, 2023

R. Fern Helin, 90, of Yorkville, IL passed away on May 22, 2023. Fern was born on March 8, 1933 in Oconee, IL to Samuel and Edna (Stevens) Morgason.

Fern loved playing golf, dancing and singing. She loved being entertained and spending time with family. She also enjoyed fishing as long as someone was there to bait the hook.

Fern...

Bernice M. Miller

Bernice M. Miller

May 19, 2023

Bernice M. Miller, 98, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on May 19, 2023. Bernice was born on November 27, 1924 in Sandwich, IL to Albert and Ellen (Anderson) Peterson.

Bernice was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Sandwich. She enjoyed gardening and walking around town, Silver Springs and her niece’s field. She also traveled throughout all 48...

Joan Helene Mershon

Joan Helene Mershon

May 18, 2023

Joan H. Mershon, 82, of Dekalb, IL passed away on May 18, 2023. Joan was born on August 25, 1940 in Rochelle, IL to Lawrence and Mildred (Martz) Gibson.

Joan enjoyed playing golf, as well as playing cards such as Euchre. She also enjoyed taking pictures of anything she could. She loved animals, especially cats and dogs.

Joan is survived...

Donna L. Botts

Donna L. Botts

May 17, 2023

Donna Lee Botts (Gonda)

Donna entered eternal life peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on May 17, 2023 comforted by her children, husband, and siblings.

Donna is survived by her husband, James Michael Botts; Children, Erin Kathleen Botts, Fort Worth, Texas, Timothy Daniel Botts (Valorie Lockwood), Sandwich, Illinois, Christine Natalie (Michael) Jump, Mount Zion, Illinois; Brothers, Robert (Joanne) Gonda,...

Jason M. Jeanblanc

Jason M. Jeanblanc

May 12, 2023

On May 12, 2023, Jason Michael Jeanblanc, son, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones after succumbing to complications of leukemia. He was 51 years old.

Jason was born to Jim Jeanblanc and Patricia Forrester on December 11, 1971, in Dixon, IL, and became a father to his son, Dylan Jeanblanc, in 1999. Jason was...

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