Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Larry Ray Rogers
Apr 28, 2026
Larry Ray Rogers, 76, of Somonauk, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, about 7:40 a.m.
Larry was born on a snowy Tuesday, April 4, 1950, at 9:59 a.m. at Moline Public Hospital in Moline, Illinois. He was the youngest of four children and the only son born to Raymond and Helen (Johnson) Rogers.
Larry grew up on a farm near Woodhull,...
Denise L. Hess
Apr 28, 2026
Denise L. Hess, 64, of Earlville, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1961 in Dekalb, IL. the daughter of David and Mary (Strader) Towne. She married James Hess on August 1, 1981 in Dekalb, IL. Denise worked at Plano Molding for over 20 years. Family was very important to Denise; she never...
Maria Elena (Martinez) Beltran
Apr 25, 2026
Maria Elena (Martinez)Beltran 78, formerly of Aurora, IL passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1947 in Brownsville, Texas. The daughter of Alfredo and Maria (Teran) Martinez. She met and married Udel H. Beltran in 1968 in Texas and moved to Aurora, IL in the early 1970’s to start their family. Maria was a...
Robert "Bob" Olsen
Apr 18, 2026
Robert "Bob" Olsen, of Earlville, Illinois, passed away on April 18th, 2026, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois. He was born on December 18th, 1956 in Mendota, Il, to Harold and Elaine (Anderson) Olsen.
Bob was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville. He graduated from Earlville High School with the class of 1975. Bob was a dedicated employee...
Joseph Anthony Hamilton
Apr 16, 2026
Joseph Anthony Hamilton, 75, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 17, 1950, in Chicago, IL, the son of John and Eleanor (Crowley) Hamilton.
Joseph proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam war aboard the USS Enterprise. His service reflected a lifelong...
Delores Ann Devine
Apr 16, 2026
Delores Ann (Frein) Devine, 89, of Somonauk, Il passed away on April 16, 2026, in the care of The Pavilion on Main, her life was marked by a strong work ethic and her commitment to her community and family.
She was born April 18, 1936, at the Waterman Hospital in Waterman, IL. She was the only child of the late Edward...
Brett Layne Meier
Apr 12, 2026
Brett Layne Meier, 53, of Plainfield, IL (formerly of Plano, IL) passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 in Aurora surrounded by his family. Brett was born in Aurora, IL on September 17, 1972 to DeWayne and Betty (Gregory) Meier. He was united in marriage to Nancy (Waugh) Meier on March 7, 2005.
Brett and his wife, Nancy, shared a passion...
Jeffery Scott Pruski
Apr 9, 2026
Jeffery Scott Pruski
Jeffery (Jeff) Scott Pruski, 51, of Carterville, IL (formerly of Sandwich, IL), passed away on April 9, 2026 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1975 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Michael and Carol (Rogers) Pruski.
Jeff had a 26 year career in Public Works beginning in Sandwich and ended his career as Public Works Director...
Betty Lou Anderson
Apr 7, 2026
Betty L. Anderson, 85, of Millbrook, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her home with her loving daughters by her side. She was born June 28, 1940, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Arlene (Heath) Perkins. She married Gerald D. Anderson on September 5, 1959, in Plano, IL. Betty was a member of...
Adam Wayne Howard
Apr 6, 2026
Adam Wayne Howard, 39, of Bristol, IL passed away on April 6, 2026.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cremation rites were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave.
Plano IL, 60545
630-552-3022
Charles Dennis Sprowls
Mar 29, 2026
Charles Dennis “Denny” Sprowls, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2026. He was born on July 16, 1943, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Charles Leonard and Barbara Louise (Warren) Sprowls.
Denny graduated from Earlville High School in 1962 and proudly served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. He later retired from...
Charles W. Mahara
Mar 22, 2026
Charles W. Mahara, 84, a cherished member of the community and a man whose extraordinary giving spirit defined his life, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, Illinois. Born on February 6, 1942, in Bernadotte Township, Illinois, Charles was the beloved son of Samuel S. Mahara and Ester Endrus.
Charles’s life was marked by...
Gerald Lee Copeland
Mar 21, 2026
Jerry Copeland, 72, of Sheridan, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 2, 1953, in Morrison, IL, to Dean and Lucille Copeland. Jerry lived a beautiful and fulfilling life alongside his wife, Cathy, for 53 years. They were married as teenagers on April 7, 1973, and were blessed with five children....
Barbara Johnson
Mar 18, 2026
Barbara Joyce (Buckardt) Johnson, 87, of Leland passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1939, to her parents Art and Florence Buckardt of Leland.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ronnie Johnson. Her three children, Randy (Lou) Johnson, Brad Johnson, both of Leland, and Amy (Guy) Spayth of Wheaton....
Michael A. Graham
Mar 16, 2026
Michael A. Graham, known affectionately to many simply as Mike, passed away on March 16, 2026. Born on July 19, 1968, in Naperville, Illinois, Mike lived a life deeply intertwined with the fast-paced and thrilling world of open-wheel racing. His journey from a dedicated mechanic to an over-the-road truck driver was marked by a passionate commitment to motorsports that defined...
Kenton A. Price
Mar 13, 2026
Kenton A. Price passed away on March 13, 2026, in Rockford, IL, after a brief illness. Kenton was born on December 3, 1971, in Elgin, IL. He was the son of Marianne (Tia) Wells, and John (Jack) Price. He spent his childhood in Yorkville, Illinois, graduating from Yorkville High School.
He spent much of his working life as a Licensed Practical...
Jeanene K. Wasson
Mar 8, 2026
Jeanene K. Wasson, 63, of Somonauk, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2026. She was born on August, 19, 1962 in Sandwich, IL to John and Joan (Hauser) Wasson. She was raised in Somonauk. Jeanene lived a life defined by kindness, service to others, and a deep joy for the little things in life. She graduated Somonauk High...
Ken Kosulic
Feb 24, 2026
Ken Kosulic, 82, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 6, 1943 in Sandwich, Illinois the son of John and Mildred (Eldringhoff) Kosulic.
He is survived by his sister, Joyce (Gerald) Dunn; brothers, Don Kosulic and Larry (Glenda) Kosulic; many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Helen M. Swanson
Feb 18, 2026
Helen M. Swanson, a beloved matriarch and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully at her home in Plano, Illinois, on February 18, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on August 2, 1929, in Aurora, Illinois, Helen dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her passions, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be...
Bruce LaVerne Wold
Feb 18, 2026
Bruce LaVerne Wold, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 31, 1953 at Sandwich Hospital to LaVerne and Lois (Sebby) Wold. Bruce graduated from Somonauk High School in 1972 and married Diane Stangeland July 13, 1974 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL. Bruce was a mechanic at Bud’s Citgo...
