Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Rose Fay
Dec 27, 2024
Rose Fay (née Mortimer, formerly Jacobsen), 86, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her three loving daughters. Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Rose emigrated to the United States in 1957 as a young single woman, embarking on a life filled with love, family, and adventure. Her journey took her across several states, including...
James Neil McInnes
Feb 14, 2026
James Neil “Jim” McInnes, 100, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born on November 17, 1925, in Sandwich, Illinois, Jim spent nearly all of his long life rooted in the community he loved. For the past three decades, he divided his time between Sandwich and Scottsdale, Arizona, before moving to Denver last year to be closer to...
Christine Renee (Shevokas) Smith
Jun 2, 2026
Christine Renee (Shevokas) Smith, 64, of Somonauk, passed away on June 2, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 26, 1961 to Florian J and Loretta J (Wieczorek) Shevokas.
Christine was raised in Plano, attending St. Mary’s School through 8th grade and then Plano High School graduating in 1979. It was there that she met the love...
Tom Smith
Jun 1, 2026
Tom Smith, age 74, of Plano, Illinois, passed away on June 1, 2026. Born on April 7, 1952, Tom lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a quiet, steady devotion to the people he cared about. Tom spent many years as a welder, a craft he took great pride in. Even after retiring, he couldn’t quite stay away...
Al L. Lower
Jun 1, 2026
Al L. Lower, a dedicated and resourceful individual who contributed significantly to the tech field through a variety of roles, passed away peacefully at his home in Somonauk, Illinois, on June 1, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on June 20, 1934, in Oak Park, Illinois, Al lived a life marked by commitment, craftsmanship, and community involvement.
Al's journey was...
Richard Allen Luxton
Jun 1, 2026
Richard A. Luxton, 64, of Sandwich, IL went home to meet his heavenly father on June 1, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1961 in Dekalb, IL to Richard R. Luxton and Beverly Harding. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He grew up in Malta, IL and graduated from Malta High School in 1979. Rick married the...
Jean Hutchinson (Schultz)
May 27, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Hutchinson (Schultz) announces her passing on May 27, 2026 at the age of 95. She was born October 29, 1930 in Somonauk, Illinois the daughter of Mike and Catherine Henrich.
A lifelong resident of Somonauk, Illinois, Jean is survived by her son Steven Schultz (Bil Vincent) of Yorkville; brother, Robert Henrich...
Kenneth "Ken" Ray Tyra
May 26, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Ray Tyra, 79, of Somonauk passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born June 26, 1946 in Haleyville, Alabama. The son of Elmer and Elisa “Eveline” (Ramsey) Tyra. He was married to Shala (Werner) Tyra.
Ken survived two sons, Terry and Ray (Kim) Tyra; six grandkids, Kassandra, Aaron, Alex, Josh, Katie and Madison as well as several great...
Daniel "Dan" Deady
May 22, 2026
Daniel "Dan" Deady, 65, born on April 20, 1961, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois.
Dan was the beloved son of Joseph and Barbara (Grzetic) Deady. He was deeply loved by his family, which remained his proudest accomplishment throughout his life. Dan's affection for his family was a defining...
Rhonda Lynn Brockman
May 22, 2026
Rhonda Lynn Brockman, 63, of Earlville, IL passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at home. She was born on August 25, 1962. She married Craig Brockman on April 27, 1984 in Dekalb, Il and were happily married for 42 years. Rhonda worked at Kroger for 11 years and was known for her contagious laugh and her random crazy outbursts....
William "Woody" Louis Carroll
May 21, 2026
William Louis Carroll, also known as “Woody”, passed away on May 21, 2026, in Aurora, Illinois. Born on January 16, 1942, in Sandwich, Illinois. Woody lived a life defined by passion, curiosity, and dedication.
A devoted sports fanatic, Woody kept a close eye on scores from the professional leagues to local games. His career reflected this passion, having worked as a...
Craig "Eggie" Larson
May 18, 2026
Craig “Eggie” Larson, 61, of Bartlett, IL, beloved son of Dean(deceased) and Carol (Miller) Larson sadly passed away May 18, 2026 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born on September 7, 1964, in Sandwich, Illinois and raised in Somonauk, IL. His departure leaves an indelible void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Craig was...
Becky McGee
May 15, 2026
Becky McGee, born on September 13, 1938, in Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on May 15, 2026, in Jonesborough, Tennessee. Becky devoted many years as a secretary in the electrical construction business, a role she embraced with dedication.
She was a cherished member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, Illinois, where her faith...
Lillian J. Albright
May 7, 2026
Lillian J. Albright, 89, of Plano, Il passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born on December 9, 1936 in Plano, IL. the daughter of Christ and Lillie (Eckman) Christensen. She married John Albright on May 9, 1958 at the Plano Methodist Church in Plano and were married for 53 years. Lillian worked for the USPS for over...
Ryann L. Roth
May 6, 2026
Ryann Leon Roth, aged 41, of Sheridan, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 14, 1984, in Sandwich, Illinois, Ryann was the cherished son of Rodney and Patricia (Willes) Roth.
A man whose heart was boundless, Ryann was known for his abundance of love for his friends, whom...
Verdell "Ace" Joseph Hanson
Apr 30, 2026
Verdell Joseph Hanson, lovingly known as “Ace,” lived a life defined by service, family and craftsmanship.
Ace was born in the Sandwich Hospital in 1930 and lived in Newark before moving into Sandwich. He graduated from Sandwich High School in 1947, and attended Northern Illinois University for a year until he turned 18, when he joined the US Navy in 1948.
He...
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...
