Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
David W. Bennett
Jan 21, 2025
David W. Bennett, 68 of Stilwell, OK; formally of Paw Paw, IL; passed away Thursday, January 21st, 2025 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 10th, 1956 in Lepanto Arkansas to William and Bertha Cockrell Bennett. They then moved to Nettleton, Mississippi where he spent his childhood. He loved telling stories...
Carroll E. Nelson
Jan 7, 2025
Carroll Edwin Nelson, 88, of Windsor Colorado died peacefully among family on January 7, 2025.
Born June 30, 1936 in Earlville Illinois, he graduated from Earlville High School in 1954 and joined the United States Marine Corps. During his enlistment he was assigned to Camp Pendleton, Camp Lejeune and in Korea at the end of the Korean War. He moved to...
Lyle "Brad" Smith
Jun 7, 2025
Lyle “Brad” Smith, 81, of Earlville, IL passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota, IL. He was born December 2, 1943 in Mendota, IL the son of Gale and Barbara (Wallace) Smith Sr. He married Tracy Werner on August 3, 1968 in Earlville, IL. Brad was a veteran of the US Navy having...
Carl G. Kiest
Jun 7, 2025
Carl G. Kiest, 86, of Leland, IL, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich. He was born April 9, 1939, in Urbana, IL, the son of Blaine Benjamin and Dorothy Marie (Jordan) Kiest. He married Mary Frackowiak and later married Linda M. Iverson. Carl proudly served in the US Army. He enjoyed fishing,...
Joan Patricia Gavin
Jun 4, 2025
Joan Patricia Gavin, 94 of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday June 4, 2025 at Northwest Hospital in Sandwich. She was born April 5th, 1931, the daughter of Lola and Jackson Sherrill. She married Harold Gavin on December 2,1950 in Marseilles, IL. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich. She is survived by her husband...
Kenneth E. Hauger
Jun 1, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Edward Hauger passed away on June 1, 2025, at Advocate Good Samaritan Medical Center in Downers Grove, Illinois. Ken was born March 4, 1936, in LaSalle, Illinois the son of Frank and Eleanor (Gaede) Hauger. Ken graduated from LaSalle Peru High School in 1954. After high school, he worked at Westclox in LaSalle and his uncle’s car dealership...
Dealas Elden Wiley
Jun 1, 2025
Dealas Elden Wiley was born at the Waterman Hospital on August 24, 1930. His parents were James Edgar Wiley and Elrie Ida Marie (Rimsnider) Wiley. He passed away, June 1st, 2025, at age 94. He had two brothers, Merlyn James Wiley and David Royce Wiley and one sister Leaon Rae Shafman.
Dealas grew up on five different farms and went to...
Bruce Allen Wright
May 31, 2025
Bruce Allen Wright, 74, of Somonauk, IL, passed Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home. He was born May 20, 1951, in Gary, IN, the son of Clem “Bud” and Beatrice (Tysch) Wright. Bruce enjoyed all sports, especially football. He was an avid fisherman and loved being outdoors. Bruce also loved the thrill of testing his luck at the casino....
Sharon Kae Foster
May 19, 2025
Sharon Kae Foster, 79, of Somonauk, IL, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was born June 2, 1945, in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Carl and Myrtle (Fuller) Johnson. She married James Foster on January 29, 1965, in Millington, IL. Sharon retired from West-Irving Die Cast after 42 years. She...
Joseph "Joe" Vullo
May 14, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Vullo, born on May 10, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home in Sheridan, Illinois, on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Joe dedicated his life to helping others.
On August 6, 1983, Joe married Sue. Their union was a celebration of love and partnership, culminating in the renewal of their vows in 2007...
John "Jack" Heller
May 14, 2025
John "Jack" Heller, a beloved member of his community and a dedicated family man, passed away on May 14, 2025, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. Born on July 16, 1935, in Sandwich, Illinois, Jack lived a life marked by commitment to Jesus, family, and work. Jack married Kathleen Green on September 8, 1956, they were married for 67...
George "Ted" Zimmerman
May 9, 2025
George “Ted” Zimmerman, 96. Of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Serenity Hospice in Oregon, Illinois after a brief illness of metastatic pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Jane, and other family members.
Ted was born on January 27, 1929 in Mendota, Illinois. He was raised mainly in Earlville, Illinois and attended...
Betty C. Erickson
May 5, 2025
Betty C. Erickson May 19, 1946 – May 5, 2025 Sandwich, Illinois
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty C. Erickson Carey, of Sandwich, Illinois, on May 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her girls. Born on May 19, 1946, to James and Lorraine Sanders in Gadsden, Alabama, Betty was a loving and dedicated wife,...
Shirley M. Maloy
May 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Shirley Maloy
With heavy hearts and fond memories, we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Maloy on May 4th, 2025 at Lightways Hospice & Serious Illness Care in Joliet, IL.
She was a beloved wife to Glen Maloy III and a devoted mother to their five children: Gwen & (Leslie) Robinson, Rebecca and (John) Eager, Daniel Maloy &...
Mildred "Millie" Hinds
Apr 25, 2025
Mildred (Millie) Hinds, 93, of Batavia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, with her son by her side. Millie was born on January 26, 1932, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Roy and Marie Fiester. She spent many years working at Bergner’s/Weise’s/Carson’s, where she truly enjoyed serving her customers. She had a love for gardening, spending countless hours...
Susan Gail Myers
Apr 23, 2025
Susan G. Myers, 75, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, peacefully at her home. She was born on September 5, 1949, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of the late Joseph L. Myers, Jr. and the late Margaret Marchlewski. Susan grew up in Boulder Hill and graduated from Oswego High School in 1967. She married Larry Moss...
Devin "Ref Dev" Morgan Anderson
Apr 19, 2025
Devin Morgan Anderson aka “Ref Dev,” 38, of Dixon, IL, formerly of Plano, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 19, 2025, after fighting life-long heart issues. He was born June 26, 1986, the son of Mark and Rhonda (Shelton) Anderson. A passionate wrestling fan, he was highly involved in and refereed for many amateur wrestling organizations. Over the years Devin has...
Alan Dean Eade
Apr 16, 2025
Alan D. Eade, 72, of Sandwich, IL. passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born October 25, 1952 in Sandwich, IL., the son of Dean & Fern (Swank) Eade. He married Joan Abens on June 28, 1980 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sandwich, IL. He was a lifetime member of the...
Gerald "Jerry" Hanouw
Apr 14, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Hanouw, 82, of Leland, Il passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born May 29, 1942 the son of Albert and Grace (Leifheit) Hanouw. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL Her served in the US Army. Jerry was an active member of...
Clarence "Ray" Hutchison
Apr 14, 2025
Clarence “Ray” Hutchison, 94, of Big Rock, IL passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 9, 1930 in Moko, Arkansas. The son of Birk and Cecil (Ward) Hutchison. He married Kathleen “Kay” Williams on November 27, 1959 in Aurora, IL. and were married for 64 years. Ray was...
