Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Michelle Leellen Jutila (Bright)
Jan 9, 2024
Michelle LeEllen Jutila (Bright) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She went to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with breast cancer on January 9, 2024, at the age of 54 at home surrounded by family. Michelle was born to Terry and Barb Bright on June 21, 1969, and was the headstrong middle...
Eugene "Gene" Pearson
Jan 8, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Pearson, 63, of Leland passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home. He was born March 27, 1960 in Belleville, IL, the son of Robert and Eloise (Underwood) Pearson. Gene was an extremely gifted mechanic. It was not only his hobby, it was his profession. He started working at Farley’s in Somonauk right out of high school....
Cynthia "Cindy" Undesser
Jan 7, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Undesser, 55, of Bristol, Illinois passed away suddenly on January 7, 2024 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. She was born March 13, 1968 in Grand Marais, MN, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Mueller) Ingram. She married John F. Undesser on July5, 2002 in Kabetogama, MN. Cindy drove a school bus for Septran for special needs...
Allen J. Kaufman
Jan 5, 2024
Allen J. Kaufman, 92, of Somonauk passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 9, 1931 in Somonauk, the son of Raymond and Helen (Klaas) Kaufman. He married Joyce Jean Kuppler on September 30, 1961 in Somonauk. Allen was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He proudly...
Cheryl Corniels
Jan 3, 2024
Cheryl Corniels, 76, of Yorkville passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born January 12, 1947 in Morris, IL, the daughter of Merrill and Inez (Enerson) Osmundson. Cheryl was a member of Our Savior’s Church in Sandwich. She worked for Farmer’s Insurance for many years as a quality...
Desiree Jennifer Cruz
Jan 2, 2024
Desiree “Desi” Cruz, 32, of Newark passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born July 26, 1991 in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of Michelle Longmire. Desiree was a caring, considerate and loving mother of two beautiful children. Her smile captured and brightened the hearts of...
Guy "Art" Abbott
Jan 2, 2024
Guy “Art” Abbott, 68, of Pleasant Prairie, WI, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at ManorCare Health in Libertyville, IL. He was born January 18, 1955 in Ottawa, IL, the son of Guy and Barbara (Hilpipre) Abbott. Art was a member of the 1973 Leland High School graduating class. He was active in the Boy Scouts in his younger years....
Ben Wykes
Jan 1, 2024
Ben Wykes, 44, of Plano passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home. He was born September 30, 1979 in Aurora, IL, the son of John A. and Christine L. (Hansen) Wykes. He married Emily J. Halbesma on March 29, 2018 in Yorkville, IL. There aren’t enough words to describe a man like Ben. Professionally, he was very valued...
Nicholas "Nick" J. Amelio
Dec 28, 2023
Nicholas “Nick” Amelio, 47, of Newark, IL passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home. He was born October 1, 1976 in Melrose Park, IL the son of Patrick and Mary (Herzog) Amelio. Nick loved driving. He worked hard to get his CDL, after all his hard work he got a job working and driving for a local farmer....
Hillard Bryant
Dec 27, 2023
Hillard Bryant, Jr. 79, of Plano, IL passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born April 15, 1944 in Louisville, KY the son of Henry Bryant and Addie (Logston) Bryant. He married Mary Rogers on July 18, 1964 in Louisville, KY and have been happily married for 59 years. He was a...
Kelly Marie Frigon
Dec 24, 2023
Kelly M. Frigon, 33, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL. She was born on June 29, 1990 in Maywood, IL. The daughter of James Frigon and Lynn Frigon. Kelly loved spending time with her son who was the love of her life Conor. Kelly had a passion for animals....
Lois J. Wells
Dec 23, 2023
Lois J. Wells, 82, of Dekalb, IL passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Bethany Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Dekalb, IL. She was born May 28, 1941 in Paw Paw, IL, the daughter of Frank B. and Roberta F. (Simpson) Tuttle. She married Vernon Wells, Sr. on March 4, 1978 in Earlville, IL. Lois worked at Marathon Electric...
Edwin "Ed" P. Pelz
Dec 21, 2023
Edwin “Ed” P. Pelz, 94, of Lake Holiday, Somonauk, IL (formerly of Elmhurst, IL) passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 16, 1929, in Chicago, IL, the eldest son of the late Edwin and Estelle (Renkal) Pelz. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in 1948. Through God’s...
Jeanne M. Mcnish
Dec 17, 2023
Jeanne M. McNish, 96, of Sandwich, IL passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 a couple hours before her 97th birthday, surrounded by her loving family, at The Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL. She was born December 18, 1926 in Aurora, IL the daughter of John and Florence (Brigham) Mitchell. She married James McNish on September 30, 1950 in Elburn,...
William K. Fisher
Dec 13, 2023
William K. Fisher, 85, of Lake Holiday in Somonauk, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1938 in Rock Falls, Illinois to Evelyn Connelly. He married Gwen Christensen on January 31, 1959 in Kewanee, Illinois. William was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked for AT & T...
Ronald Wayne "Uncle Ron" Johnson
Dec 11, 2023
Ronald Wayne “Uncle Ron” Johnson, 80, of Sycamore, IL passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 with his great niece by his side. He was born on March 12, 1943 in Sandwich, IL the son of Clarence and Evelyn (Ward) Johnson. He was a member of the St. Petrie Lutheran Church in rural Leland, IL. Ron was a proud member...
Wilma "Jean" Pirofalo
Dec 10, 2023
Wilma “Jean” Pirofalo, 84, of Somonauk, IL passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 2, 1939 in Dyersburg, TN the daughter of James Cletus Goshorn and Ester Lee Powers. She married the love of her life of 47 years, Ernest A. Pirofalo on August 10, 1963 in Cook County,...
Rodney "Rod" W. Hampton
Nov 29, 2023
Rodney “Rod” W. Hampton, 67, of Sheridan, IL passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1956 in Oak Park, IL the son of William and Marian (Smith) Hampton. He married Linda Neel on June 30, 1991 in Lombard, IL. Rod was a police officer for 38 years with the Collage of DuPage...
Les E. Banks
Nov 28, 2023
Les E. Banks, 84, of Belvidere, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born August 13, 1939 in Cherry Valley, IL where he was raised. The son of Glenn and Ethel (Schoonmaker) Banks. He married Jean M. Schalla on December 26, 1970 in Moline, IL. He was a member of the Cherry Valley Cub Scout & Boy...
Sylvia Chakires
Nov 27, 2023
Sylvia Chakires, 69, of Earlville, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Allure of Mendota. She was born June 21, 1954 in Chicago, IL. Sylvia was an easy-going jokester that lightened every room she walked in. She enjoyed relaxing and watching her favorite horror movies or any book she could get her hands on, except romance. Sylvia loved socializing with...
