Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Earl Robert Littlebrant
Apr 22, 2011
Earl Robert Littlebrant, 72, of rural Lostant, formerly of Sandwich, IL passed away, Friday, April 22, 2011 at his home. He was born January 11, 1939 in Gouverneur, New York the son of Earnest and Maude Benway Littlebrant. Earl moved to Sandwich, IL in 1952 with his family. He married Deloris McMaster on October 21, 1958 in Sandwich, she preceded...
David G. Swanson
Apr 19, 2011
David G. Swanson, 86, of Plano, IL passed away, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born November 23, 1924 in Hinckley, IL, the son of Carl and Edith Gillam Swanson. He married Helen M. Schnabel on February 25, 1950 in Naperville, IL. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving...
James E. Kirby
Apr 18, 2011
James E. Kirby, 93 of Earlville, IL passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 at Illinois Veterans' Home in LaSalle, IL. He was born September 5, 1917 in Wedron, IL the son of Ova E. and Amanda (Clouse) Kirby. He married Helen LaRue in 1948 in Tiwana Mexico, she passed away in 1975 and later in 1985 he married Mabel Limber....
Frieda B. Sears
Apr 16, 2011
Frieda B. Sears, 94, of Elmhurst, Illinois formerly of Plano, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Elmhurst Extended Care in Elmhurst. She was born on February 18, 1917 in Hinckley, Illinois the daughter of William and Alberta (Suppes) Boers. She married Judge Robert Sears on May 6, 1950 in Plano, IL. She is survived by two daughters, Mary...
Micheal T. Yerkovich Jr.
Apr 14, 2011
Micheal T. Yerkovich Jr., 68, of Sandwich, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 14, 2011 at his residence in Sandwich. He was born August 22, 1942 in Evergreen Park, IL the son of Micheal and Rose Vukovich Yerkovich. He married Kathie Mann on Septem
Vincent "Ben" Larkin
Apr 13, 2011
Vincent "Ben" Larkin, 90, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mendota, IL. He was born March 20, 1921 in Streator, IL the son of Edward and Margaret Green Larkin. He married Marjorie O O'Donnell Meyer on June 17, 1972 at St.Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Earlville. Ben was a lifelong...
Stan G. Magnuson
Apr 8, 2011
Stan G. Magnuson, 86, of Somonauk, IL passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 in Downers Grove, IL. He was born May 11, 1924 in Sycamore, IL the son of Fritz and Bertha Arneson Magnuson. He grew up on a farm in Burlington, where he graduated from high school
Kenneth W. Vollentine
Apr 5, 2011
God decided he needed another shepherd and so on the morning of April 5, 2011 Kenneth Vollentine at the age of 71 passed away quickly doing what he loved, taking care of his standard bred horses with a couple of friends. He was born March 24, 1940 i
Tina Elizabeth Carino
Mar 25, 2011
Tina Elizabeth Carino, 22, of Earlville, IL passed away March 25, 2011 in Minnesota. She was born August 10, 1988 in Elmhurst, IL the daughter of James and Traci (Donovan) Carino. She attended Earlville Schools and earned her High School diploma through home schooling a year early. Tina earned a degree in accounting from Job Corp. She enjoyed music and...
Florence Garbe
Mar 25, 2011
Florence Garbe, 91, of Somonauk, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. She was born October 12, 1919 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Peter and Mary Silagi Pintye. She marr
Mary Ann E. Melchiori
Mar 23, 2011
Mary Ann Melchiori, 69, formerly Zahn, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2011 at Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL, surrounded by her family, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born May 17, 1941 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Nick
Natalie May Campos
Mar 22, 2011
Natalie May Campos, 20, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born May 4, 1990 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Ignacio and Amparo Rios Campos. Natalie was a graduate of Sandwich Hi, 641793600
John J. "Jack" Reiss
Mar 20, 2011
John J. "Jack" Reiss, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born September 20, 1924 in Aurora, IL, the son of Herbert and Julia Franck Reiss. He was a Veteran of the United Sta
Eleanor A. Froula
Mar 16, 2011
Eleanor A. Froula, 83, of Somonauk, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at her residence in Lake Holiday. She was born March 4, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Wilma Vayda Szuch. She married Wilbur Froula on June 7, 1947 in Chic
Elizabeth J. Ehrhart
Mar 14, 2011
Elizabeth J. Ehrhart, 84, of Leland, IL passed away, Monday, March 14, 2011 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. She was born February 20, 1927 in Oswego, IL, the daughter of Fred and Sarah (Wheeler) Claassen. She was a 1945 graduate of Oswego High School and married Alan Ehrhart on April 3, 1948 in Aurora, IL. She was a 50...
Frances Fran Goodwick
Mar 8, 2011
Frances Fran Goodwick, 75, of North Aurora, formerly of Leland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. Fran was born in Leland on September 29, 1935 to Carmel and Ruth Firkins
Jerry Gulledge
Mar 8, 2011
Jerry Gulledge, 72, of Plano, IL passed away at 11:10 am on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora. Jerry was born on May 14, 1938 in Danville, IL, the son of Ray and Elma Persail Gulledge. He married Nancy J. Prouty in Danville on S
Karl M. Wallis
Feb 28, 2011
Karl M. Wallis, 51, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at his home. He was born March 23, 1959 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Ronald and Patricia Mall Wallis. He most recently was employed by NTP in Montgomery and was formerly employed by Cascade in Yorkville. He enjoyed his family and both of his cats. Karl...
Frederick C. Perkins
Feb 28, 2011
Frederick C. Perkins, 68, of Millbrook, IL passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at his home in Millbrook after living with cancer for the last two years. He was born May 1, 1942 in Aurora, IL, the son of Ralph and Arleen Heath Perkins. He married Karen Wood on September 17, 1966 in Bristol, IL. He was a friend of...
Curtis E. Hoaglund
Feb 24, 2011
Curtis E. Hoaglund, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born November 14, 1931 in Red Oak, IA, the son of Carl and Helen Herron Hoaglund. Curtis Hoagie was a veteran of th
