Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Ted O. Smith Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
Ted O. Smith Sr., 80, of Leland passed away February 9, 2025, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born on September 17, 1944, in Walnut, MS, the son of Herman and Inez (Gossett) Smith. Ted eventually traveled to Illinois where he met Bertha Iverson and love grew between them. They married on April 30, 1966, in Somonauk, IL...
Janet Budach
Jun 18, 2025
Janet Budach 96, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Blackberry Pines in Elburn, Illinois. Per Janet's wishes there will be no visitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk with Father Joseph Naill officiating. Burial of Janet's urn will follow...
Jack L. Smith
Jun 15, 2025
Jack L. Smith, 95 1/2 years old, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 15, 2025, at The Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, Illinois. Born on August 9, 1929, in Galva, Illinois. Jack lived a life filled with love, laughter, and hard work. He was the son of Orville and Lillian (Hier) Smith.
Jack's professional journey...
Denise Ann Green
Jun 13, 2025
Denise Ann (Dockendorf) Green, 56, of Sandwich, IL, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 6, 1969, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of James and Nancy (Benda) Dockendorf. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Christian Green, whom she married on April 1, 1989, in Plano, IL. Denise...
Chasity Stavenhagen
Jun 9, 2025
Chasity Stavenhagen, a bright light in the lives of all who knew her, was born on September 9, 2008, in Sandwich, Illinois. Tragically, she passed away on June 9, 2025, as the result of an auto accident. At just 16 years old, Chasity had already made her mark in her community and will be remembered for her vivacious spirit and...
Constance "Connie" Lee Chiavario
Jun 7, 2025
Constance “Connie” Lee Olson Chiavario, age 66, of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2025, at Rush Copley Medical Center, surrounded by her beloved husband, Ray Chiavario, and her eldest daughter, Sara Mirsky.
Connie was born on August 8, 1958, in Sandwich, Illinois. She graduated from Plano High School in 1976 and went on to attend Grand Rapids School of...
Keith Jay Burkhart
Jun 7, 2025
Keith Jay Burkhart, 72, of Sheridan, formerly of Sandwich, IL, passed away unexpectedly in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was born December 22, 1952, in Sandwich, IL, the son of William and Lois (Tuttle) Burkhart. After the passing of Keith’s Father “Bill” in September 1972, and at the age of 19, Keith left Eastern Illinois...
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...
