Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Anita Clayton Britt
Dec 13, 2010
Anita Clayton Britt, 86, of Newark, IL passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 15, 1924 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Minnie Breese Clayton. Anita attended Yorkville High School, and in 1945 graduated from Copley Hospital School of Nursing. Her career and Copley classmates were...
Donald P. Wiesbrook
Dec 12, 2010
Donald P. Wiesbrook, passed away at his home in Somonauk, December 12, 2010, after a long battle with several illnesses. Don was born August 25, 1930 in Aurora, IL to Harry and Lola Riedy Wiesbrook. He attended Naperville schools until his father died, when he and his brothers helped his mother farm and raise their siblings. His sense of the...
Earl J. Zahner
Dec 12, 2010
Earl J. Zahner, 91, of Elburn, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 in Provena McAuley Manor in Aurora. He was born April 4, 1919 in Perryville, MO. the son of Genarous and Mada Zahner. He married Leone Weismiller on May 8, 1943 in Somonauk, IL. He was
Marcia A. Schwingle
Dec 11, 2010
Marcia A. Schwingle, 84, of Plano, Illinois passed away Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Wynscape Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wheaton, IL. She was born July 3, 1926 in Blue River, Wisconsin the daughter of Leon John and Elizabeth E. Peterson Gasser.
Maureen F. Dudley
Dec 9, 2010
Maureen F. Dudley, 80, of Earlville, IL passed away, Thursday, December 9, 2010 in Heritage Manor in Mendota, IL. She was born April 25, 1930 in Gradyville, KY the daughter of Garland and Lorena (Cole) Wilson. She married William E. "Shorty" Dudley on August 28, 1947 in Columbia, KY. She worked at CTS Knights in Sandwich, IL for over 15...
Joseph J. Modica
Dec 8, 2010
Joseph J. Modica, 88, of Somonauk, IL went home to the Lord on December 8, 2010. His final days were spent surrounded by his family. Joe was born on October 19, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Dominick and Maria Rubuano Modica. He was a decorated WWII veteran and served in General Patton's Infantry Division. He married Sadie LaPorta on November...
Louis E. Thorson
Nov 30, 2010
Louis E. Thorson, 81, of Earlville, Illinois passed away, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 in Mendota Lutheran Home in Mendota, IL. He was born July 11, 1929 in Ottawa, Illinois, the son of George and Mabel Wright Thorson. He married Shirley A. Taylor on Ju
Joseph A. Tuftee
Nov 29, 2010
Joseph A. Tuftee, Jr., 75, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at his home. He was born September 10, 1935 in DeKalb, IL, the son of Joseph A. and Dorothy Gord Tuftee, Sr. He met Shirley J. Hartline at the Sandwich Theatre and about
Marjorie M. Sons Anderson
Nov 28, 2010
Marjorie M. Sons Anderson, 88, of Earlville, IL passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010 in Heritage Manor in Mendota, IL. She was born May 8, 1922 in Tonica, IL, the daughter of Nicholas and Christina Ballensiffer Schmitz. She married Ira Jack Sons on July 26, 1941 and later following his death, she married Herbert Anderson on February 28, 1976 in...
Jane Hanley Austin
Nov 26, 2010
DAUGHTER; of Donald and Marilyn Hanley who started Hanley Funeral Home in 1980 in Earlville. Jane Hanley Austin, 42, of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born July 3, 1968 in Mendota, IL
Joan T. Dannewitz
Nov 24, 2010
Joan T. Dannewitz, 78, of Somonauk, IL passed away surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born January 25, 1932 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Paul and Mary Schnoor Michael.
Harold F. Weakley
Nov 23, 2010
Harold F. Weakley, 81, of Leland, IL passed away, Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Ottawa Pavilion in Ottawa, IL. He was born June 10, 1929 in Henson, MO, the son of George and Jennie (Stallings) Weakley. He married Louise Dodgen on December 16, 1951 in Charleston, MO. He was a former member of Wyatt Baptist Church in Wyatt, MO. He...
Virginia Reeve
Nov 23, 2010
Virginia Reeve, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, 87, of Plano, IL passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, November 23, 2010 with her family by her side. Virginia was born to Bessie and George Park on August 17, 1923. She was married
Alvin H. Hoveln
Nov 22, 2010
Rantoul, IL - Alvin H. Hoveln, 80, of Rantoul passed away at home after a lengthy illness on Monday, November 22, 2010. He was born August 23, 1930 near, Fithian, IL, the son of Harm and Elsie Fruhling Hoveln. He married Marie I. Schluter on Septembe
Karl S. Csiszer
Nov 21, 2010
Dr. Karl S. Csiszer, 60, of Plano, IL passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1950 in Leoben, Austria, the son of Paul and Julianna Reichardt Csiszer. He married Laurie Orzechowski on November 10, 1973 in Chicago
Evelyn M. Sturgeon
Nov 18, 2010
Evelyn M. Sturgeon, 86, of Earlville, IL passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Mendota Community Hospital, Mendota, IL. She was born June 9, 1924 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Walter H. and Ella M. Wultzen Locke. She married Orrin L. Sturge
Ardis V. Bolen
Nov 18, 2010
Ardis V. Bolen, 75, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, November 18, 2010 at her home in Sandwich. She was born July 24, 1935 in Peru, IL the daughter of Arthur and Viola Mason Koehler. She married Richard Bolen on July 11, 1954 in Peru, IL. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bird watching, and fishing. She is survived by her husband,...
Nancee M. Bookout Nee Mcgee
Nov 16, 2010
Nancee M. Bookout, 60, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Westmont, IL passed away, Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at her home in Sandwich. She was born July 11, 1950 in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of John and Martha (Stipek) McGee. She is survived by one daughter, Traci (Wes Rolseth) LaMon of Sandwich, three grandchildren, Ashleigh Bowling, Hunter Bowling, and Anya...
Charlotte R. Cole
Nov 15, 2010
Charlotte R. Cole, 92, of Earlville, Illinois passed away, Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota, IL. She was born February 9, 1918 in Earlville, IL the daughter of B. Frank and Clara Lee Atherton. She married George A.
Wendie M. Simpkins
Nov 8, 2010
Wendie M. Simpkins, 59, of Sheridan, IL passed away Monday, November 8, 2010 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born August 14, 1951 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Alex and Barb Fancsali. She married Gary Simpkins on June 28, 1969 in
