Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Phil Hoffman
Nov 15, 2023
Phil Hoffman, 65, of Sandwich, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his beloved motorcycle shop, Black Magic Customs Motorcycle Shop. He was born October 14, 1958 in Sandwich, the son of Donald & Barbara “Boots” Hoffman. He married Lynn A. Stacey on June 18, 1983 in Sandwich. Phil was a proud member of the US Marine Corps;...
John William Paull
Nov 10, 2023
John William Paull, 58, of Lake Holiday Somonauk, IL passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at his home. He was born February 6, 1965 in Canton, IL. The son of William and Patsy(Caraway) Paull. He married Caroline R. Byram on December 17, 1983 in Naperville, IL. He was a member of the Fox Valley Laborers Union for many years. He...
Wade W. Maradei
Nov 4, 2023
Wade W. Maradei, 62, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home. He was born February 28, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of William D. and Elizabeth (Casey) Maradei. Wade graduated high school from Marmion Academy in Aurora, IL. He received his undergraduate from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL and also held a master’s...
Jennifer M. Jackson
Nov 4, 2023
Jennifer M. “Jennie” Jackson, 55, of Plano, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at her home. She was born June 3, 1968 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Roseann (Sherman-May) Vlach and Stephen (Donna) May. She married her soulmate, Matthew L. Jackson on May 17, 2014 in Sandwich, IL. Jennie served on the Plano Police Commission...
Mary Sue Myers
Oct 31, 2023
Mary Sue Myers, 76, of Earlville, IL, Her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ came to take her home on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at her home in Earlville. She was born April 15, 1947 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Joseph and Hildred (Cline) Gedwell. She married Thomas Myers on November 24, 1978 in United Presbyterian Church in Earlville. Mary...
Raymond Lloyd Forrer Jr.
Oct 27, 2023
Raymond Lloyd Forrer Jr passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 27th. Ray was born September 10, 1938 in Leland Illinois to Raymond Lloyd Forrer Sr. and Grace Amelia Butler Forrer. Ray graduated from Waterman High school then met Coravaline Mae Todd at Dream Lanes Bowling in Waterman Illinois. They married on April 14, 1957 in Paw Paw Township....
Gerald Loux
Oct 27, 2023
Gerald Loux, 88, of Sandwich passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born July 28, 1935 in Plano, IL, the son of Harold and Florence (Shales) Loux. Gerald was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora and was Confirmed and Baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, IL. Gerald worked...
Clarence "Al" Gaesser
Oct 26, 2023
Clarence “Al” Gaesser, 68, of Sandwich passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his home. He was born January 31, 1955 in Bloomington, IL, the son of Joseph Howard and Edith Arlene (Hansen) Gaesser. Al married Lori Ann Scudder on March 2, 1991 at Carriage Greens in Darien, IL. He was a member of Fox Valley Laborers Local 149...
Linda Sue Heiston
Oct 22, 2023
Linda Heiston, 74, of Earlville, IL, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her home, with her loving husband and dog by her side. She was born July 29, 1949 in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Claude and Victoria (Pavlock) Baker. Linda attended Holy Cross School before graduating from Mendota High School in the class of 1967. She married Arvis...
Lisa Kaye Dumdie
Oct 21, 2023
Lisa Kaye Dumdie, 62, of Earlville, IL, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home, with her loving husband by her side. She was born April 6, 1961 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Chase) Nanzer. She married Duane K. Dumdie on May 16, 1981 in Aurora, IL. Lisa loved nature and spending time in the...
Natalie Rose Striegl
Oct 18, 2023
Natalie Rose Striegl, 94, of Ottawa, IL formerly of Sandwich, Lake Holiday, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2023 at Pleasant View Luther Home in Ottawa, IL. She was born January 17, 1929 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Henry L. and Ann (Seitz) Matheis. Natalie married John A. Meyer on May 21, 1949 after his passing in 1963 she later...
Chris Dealan Boltz
Oct 16, 2023
Chris DeAlan Boltz, age 67, of Prairie Crossing Living Center, Shabbona, formerly of Earlville, passed away, October 16, 2023, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Dekalb. A celebration of life will be held with a visitation at 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 21 at Earlville Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes, Pastor Denise Rode officiating. Arrangements have...
Darla Rae Kopp-Corneils
Oct 14, 2023
Darla Rae Kopp-Corneils, 57 of Leland, Illinois passed away Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at her home. She was born July 23rd, 1966 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of David and Donna (Crain) Kopp. She was a proud graduate of Aurora East High School. Graduating in the class of 1984. Darla is survived by her three children, Deana (David) Rebak, Nicole...
Shirley E. Lee
Oct 13, 2023
Shirley E. Lee, 92, of Somonauk, IL passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home in Ottawa, IL. She was born April 17, 1931 in St. Clair Township, IA the daughter of George and Anna (Goslar) Lee. Shirley married Wilard O. Lee on November 9, 1952 in Sioux City, IA. She was a member of St. John’s...
Gerald (Jerry) W. Ulrich
Oct 11, 2023
Gerald (Jerry) W. Ulrich, 94, of Millbrook was born into Eternal Life on October 11, 2023. Born in Aurora on June 11, 1929 as the son of Wilbur and Lillian (Anderson) Ulrich. After graduating from Marmion Military Academy in 1947 he served in the Navy from 1948 - 1954. His most significant duty assignment was aboard the U.S.S. Fulton. He...
Bonnie Lou Springer
Oct 10, 2023
Bonnie Springer, 74, of Barron, WI passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born December 10, 1948 in Rice Lake, WI, the daughter of Ernest and Eleanor (Weideman) Solberg. She married Richard Springer, had two wonderful sons, and spent many years together. Bonnie later met Jeff Pyle and they spent many wonderful...
Burneal W. A. Fick
Oct 6, 2023
Rev. Burneal W. A. Fick, 84, of Sandwich Illinois, was called to his eternal home Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born September 28, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Albert and Lydia (Harks) Fick. He married Jeanne Leicken on June 27, 1964, in College Point, New York. Burneal was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend....
Sarah Ann (Wilkinson) Newman
Oct 5, 2023
Sarah Ann (Wilkinson) Newman, 29, of DeKalb, Illinois passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born November 27, 1993 in Morris, IL, the daughter of Michael and Cheryl (Heriaud) Wilkinson. She married Nicholas Newman on June 4, 2022 in Galena, IL. Sarah had a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University...
Sherrie J. Miller
Oct 2, 2023
Sherrie J. Miller, 67, of Sugar Grove, IL passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 in Amita Health Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 1, 1956 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Robert “Buddy” and Shelby (Sanford) Murphy. She married Donnie Nally on March 3, 1973, and later she married John “Jack”...
Delores A. (Torman) Bryant
Sep 30, 2023
Delores A. (Torman) Bryant, 85, of Earlville, IL passed away, Saturday, September 30, 2023 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL., surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 18, 1937 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Bernt and Esther (Voga) Ryg. She married Wayne F. Torman on August 24, 1957 at Earlville United Methodist Church, after...
