Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Frances A. Stuart
Oct 31, 2010
Frances A. Stuart, 82, of Earlville, IL passed away, Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born October 5, 1928 in Earlville, IL, the daughter of Gottlieb and Anna Vurm Maly. She married Floyd "Albert" S
Lois C. Keller
Oct 28, 2010
Lois C. Keller, 88, of Earlville, IL passed away, Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Mendota Lutheran Home in Mendota, IL. She was born May 21, 1922 in rural Mendota, IL the daughter of Sam and Eva Carr Wolfe. Lois graduated from Mendota High School
Reynold Lorenzo Larson
Oct 27, 2010
Reynold Lorenzo Larson, 94, of Crystal Lake, formerly of Leland passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010. He was born September 6, 1916 in Oak Park, MN, the son of Arthur and Hanna Larson Larson. He married Ardythe J. Nelson on June 4, 1940 in Foley, MN. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Leland. He farmed in Cokato,...
Mary Jane Troyer
Oct 23, 2010
Mary Jane Troyer, 74, of PlanoMary Jane Troyer went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2010 after a short struggle with pancreatic cancer. Mary Jane was born October 7, 1936 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Agner and Judith Kristine Kristensen Hella
Annette R. Orr
Oct 17, 2010
Annette R. Orr, 94, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Earlville and Mendota, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. She was born October 21, 1915 in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Arthur L. and Maude O. Elwell Eck
Kenneth Ray Mickelson
Oct 11, 2010
Kenneth Ray Mickelson, 58, of Waterman, Illinois passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 at his home. He was born March 23, 1952 in Big Rock, IL, the son of Oluf and Olive Olson Mickelson. He attended Big Rock Grade School and Somonauk Grade School and graduated from Somonauk High School in 1970. He was a Veteran of the United States...
Dane Michael Rhoton
Oct 8, 2010
Dane Michael Rhoton, infant son of Dawn Niles and Timothy Rhoton passed away, Friday, October 8, 2010 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL, due to complications from being born premature. He was born September 10, 2010 at Rockford Memorial
John L. Gesell
Oct 4, 2010
John L. Gesell, 61, of Somonauk, IL passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at Medcenter One Bismarck, North Dakota as the result of an automobile accident. He was born March 4, 1949 in Miltona, MN, the son of Lawrence and Virginia Grulke Gesell. He marri
Jerome E. "Smiley" Zahnzinger
Oct 3, 2010
Jerome E. \"Smiley\" Zahnzinger, 55, of Plano, IL passed away, Sunday, October 3, 2010 at his home unexpectedly. He was born July 18, 1955 in Oconomowoc, WI, the son of Claude and June Haessly Zahnzinger. He married Yvonne D. Needham on August 8
Lawrence Leo Gavin
Oct 3, 2010
Lawrence Leo Gavin, 82, of Sheridan, Illinois passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born October 8, 1927 in Somonauk, IL, the son of Leo Raymond and Frances Emma Witt Gavin. He married Alma Wei
Nancy L. Brady
Sep 26, 2010
Nancy L. Brady, 88, of Sandwich, IL passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 11, 1922 in Bloomfield, MO, the daughter of Kossuth and Nell (Bates) Blomeyer. She married Louis P. Brady on June 26, 1948 in Plainfied, IL. She was a member of United Church of Sandwich, 50 year...
Elaine A. Erickson
Sep 25, 2010
Elaine A. Erickson, 70, of Leland, IL passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 at her home. She was born November 11, 1939 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Emmett and Leona Classon Williamson. She married Harry L. Erickson, Sr. on February 26, 1957 in J
Robert H. "Swede" Whittaker
Sep 18, 2010
Robert H. "Swede" Whittaker passed away in McAllen at the age of 97 on September 18, 2010. The youngest of four children, Robert was born in June 1913 to Robert Whittaker and Pearl Sellers Whittaker in rural Illinois near Earlville. He graduated from Earlville High School in 1931 and drove freight to the East out of Chicago and Studebaker cars...
Rosemary Weber
Sep 15, 2010
Rosemary Weber, formerly of Leland, born February 13, 1931 in Chicago, IL, passed away September 15, 2010 in Kingwood, TX. Rosemary's family and faith were most important to her. She is survived by her son, Ernest (Martine) Weber of Kingwood, Texas; one daughter, Peggy (Bill) Rauscher of Hanover Park, IL, one grandson, Cole Weber of Kingwood, TX. She was preceded...
Lora Mae Mcdowell Todd
Sep 13, 2010
Lora Mae (McDowell) Todd, 84, of Somonauk, IL passed away September 13, 2010 in Shabbona Healthcare Center, Shabbona, IL. Lora was born on August 15, 1926 in Bruceville, IN, the daughter of the late Thomas Wayne and Stella (Douglas) McDowell, of Cave-In-Rock, IL. After finishing high school, Lora moved to Evanston, IN to work in a defense factor (1944-45) to...
Charlotte M. Gordon
Sep 12, 2010
Charlotte M. Gordon, 95, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Deltona, FL and Yates City,IL. Passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Sandwich Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Sandwich, IL.She was born February 8, 1915 in Yates City, IL, the daughter o
John F. Scholfield
Sep 11, 2010
John F. Scholfield, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. John passed away in the presence of his family on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the age of 74. Left behind to cherish his memories is his beloved wife of 52 years: Jo Ann; daughters, Paula Scholfield (Dan Smith)...
Donald A. "Doc" Guehler
Sep 5, 2010
Donald Albert "Doc" Guehler, 85, of Somonauk, IL passed away on September 5, 2010 at Jabez Elder Care in Somonauk. He was born May 14, 1925, on a farm outside of Leland, IL, to Albert August and Anna Passow Guehler. He married Shirley M. Walker on Apr
Keith W. Proud
Sep 5, 2010
Keith W. Proud, 40, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Earlville, IL. He was born January 28, 1970 in Winfield, IL the son of Bruce and Beverly Hainsworth Proud. He was a member of the Cement Masons local #803. He enjoyed, 2350800
William J. Butenas
Sep 4, 2010
William J. Butenas, 84, of Waterman, IL passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at his home. He was born March 9, 1926 in Toluca, IL, the son of William J. and Mary Bernardoni Butenas. He married Yolanda Bernardi on July 19, 1947 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Toluca, IL. Bill was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving...
