Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Michael Allan Serby
Mar 17, 2025
Michael Allan Serby, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Earlville, Illinois, at the age of 75. Born on December 9, 1949, in Sandwich, Illinois, Michael served in the United States Army. After his military service, Michael transitioned into a career with the Illinois State University where he retired from. Michael had two children, Sean and Eric and was...
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...
Michael S. Kelly
Apr 14, 2025
Michael S. Kelly, 67, of Earlville, IL, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL with his loving family by his side. He was born June 11, 1957, in Ottawa, IL, the son of Leo “Brud” and Anna Mae (McManus) Kelly. Mike farmed in Earlville, IL for his entire life. He enjoyed raising...
James "Jim" Goellner
Apr 9, 2025
James “Jim” Goellner, 60 of Earlville, IL passed away Wednesday April 9th, 2025, at his home. He was born December 4th, 1964, in Mendota, IL to Gerald Goellner and Patricia Clowers (Deery). He worked for Motor Wheel in Mendota, IL, then along with his father in the family tree business before taking over Jerry’s Tree and Crane Service. Jim is...
James "Jim" Goellner
Apr 9, 2025
James “Jim” Goellner, 60, of Earlville passed away on April 9, 2025 at his home. Cremation rites were entrusted to Hanley-Turner Eighner Funeral Home. In keeping Jim’s wishes, there will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life and full obituary will be held and posted at a later date. For more information or to sign the online...
William G. Rix
Apr 4, 2025
William G. Rix, 83, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home. He was born June 7, 1941 in Joliet, IL to George and Lillian D. (Thrane) Rix. He married Charlotte Mae (Cunningham) on May 12, 1973 in Seneca, IL. William served in the United States Army from 1962-1968. He worked at Caterpillar in Aurora...
Delmer C. " Pastor Del" Keilman
Apr 1, 2025
Delmer C. Keilman 1943 - 2025 Delmer C. “Pastor Del” Keilman, 81, of Earlville, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 1, 2025. He was born on Oct. 14,1943, in Portage, Wis., son of Dale and Charlotte (Wilson) Keilman, the eldest of three siblings. Del graduated from Poynette (Wisconsin) High School in 1961 and married his...
Kathleen M. Zimmerman
Mar 28, 2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Mary Zimmerman, of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born August 21, 1941 in LaSalle, IL, to Frank and Ann (Armond) McInerney, where she graduated from LaSalle-Peru High School in 1959, worked at Westclox and received her license as a beautician. Kathleen met her husband, Larry Zimmerman, while she was waitressing at the Igloo...
Marjorie Rose Turner
Mar 26, 2025
Marjorie Rose Turner, 85, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 with family by her side. Born on January 12, 1940, in Jones County, lowa, to Henry Tjaden and Hulda Butschi, Marjorie grew up surrounded by the values of hard work, love, and family. After moving to California as a young woman, Marjorie met the love of her life, Jerry...
Kathryn Gejuan Rajkowski
Mar 23, 2025
Kathryn Gejuan Rajkowski, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away peacefully at Kishwaukee Hospital surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Kathryn was born on September 23, 1938 to Presley and Netta Marbutt in Russellville, Alabama. Kathryn met her husband Gary Rajkowski in Dekalb, IL in 1963 and married on December 19, 1964 and were married for over 60...
