John Melvin Earle

July 22, 1939 - December 22, 2018

John Melvin Earle, 79, of Leland, IL passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born July 22, 1939 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Reuben A. and Leona M. (Kramer) Earle. John married Sandra S. Chancy on June 25, 1959 in Aurora, IL. He was an avid member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John and Sandy owned and operated The Dream Treat in Leland for over 12 years. John enjoyed farming, his guitar, discussing politics, and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Sandy of Leland, IL; three sons, R. Wayne (Julie) Earle of Whitewater, WI, John (Becky) Earle of Leland, IL, and Derick Earle of Logan, UT; one daughter, Tarali (Michael) Schaumberger; twelve grandchildren, Brian (Nicole) Earle, Jennifer Earle, Matt (Laura) Earle, Adam Earle, Eric Earle, Amy Earle, Brianna (Brad) Loveridge, Haley Earle, Kaitlin Schaumberger, Allison Schaumberger, Tiaira (Mike) Workman, Darius Earle; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Juanita (Doug) Carlisle; two brothers, Keith (Maureen) Earle and Donald Earle; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Cynthia Earle, and one sister, Phyllis Juracan. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk with Bishop Steven A. Froisland officiating. Burial will follow at Elerding Cemetery in Sheridan, IL. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Somonauk. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1337 Adams St in Ottawa, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ottawa, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404 Somonauk, IL 60552 815-498-2363