Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Rose L. Messer
Mar 4, 2024
Rose L. Messer, 64, of Plano, IL passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1959 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Billie and Jessie Ervin. She married Oleth Messer Jr. on May 23, 1998 in Plano, IL. Rose grew up in Donovan, IL. She loved to fish,...
Raymond Keith Janowicz
Mar 3, 2024
Raymond Keith Janowicz, 63, of Rockford, IL. passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Earlville, IL. He was born November 25, 1960 in Chicago, IL. The son of Donald Stanley Janowicz and Betty Ann Parker. Raymond served in the Unites States Army. He was a NASCAR enthusiast, loved working on his cars, and also worked as a machinist in Rockford....
Barbara Ann Stolz
Mar 1, 2024
Barbara Ann Stolz, 83, of Sandwich passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. She was born October 6, 1940, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Stark) Martinkus. She married Kennth J. Stolz, Sr. on April 4, 1959, in Chicago, IL, and they spent the next 57 years together. Ken and...
Tracy Werner Smith
Mar 1, 2024
Tracy Werner Smith, 83, of Earlville, IL passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Allure of Mendota in Mendota, IL. She was born on February 4, 1941 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Harvey and Gertrude Werner. She married Lyle Smith on August 3, 1968 in Earlville, IL at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. She graduated in 1960 from Earlville...
Paula M. Dimond
Feb 26, 2024
Paula M. Dimond, 87, of Sandwich passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich. She was born November 17, 1936, in New Castle, IN, the daughter of Paul and Evelyne (Williams) Greer. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Dimond on November 3, 1956, in Cambridge City, IN and they were inseparable until his...
Barbara Ann Ridge
Feb 25, 2024
Barbara Ann Ridge, 82, of Earlville, IL passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. She was born June 23, 1941 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Leonard and Ann (Jacklovitch) Chevalier. She married John Ridge on September 4, 1958. She was a member of Earlville United Presbyterian Church, an avid Elvis fan, loved football especially...
Diane L. Jacobson
Feb 24, 2024
Diane L. Jacobson, 65, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, IL. She was born on September 19, 1958 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Lemul and Barbara (Ammons) Miller. She was a registered nurse at Ottawa Hospital for over 25 years. Diane enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Mason
Feb 23, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” W. Mason, 71, of Leland, IL passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Northwestern Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 7, 1952 in Kewanee, IL. the son of Frederick and Lillian (White) Mason. He married Sandra L. Plote on October 11, 1975 in Marseilles, IL. He was a member of...
Elisabeth H. Mieland
Feb 18, 2024
Elisabeth H. Mieland (Lis), 83, of Somonauk, IL passed away February 18, 2024 peacefully at her beloved Lake Holiday home with family at her side. She was born on December 10, 1940 in Oberursel, Germany. When she was a teenager she traveled to Switzerland to attended Art School. Seeking opportunities to use her creative talents, she came to the United...
Brian David Marino
Feb 17, 2024
Brian David Marino, 66, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his home in Sandwich, IL. He was born February 7, 1958 in Chicago, IL. The son of Carmen and Geraldine; beloved husband of Julie; loving father to Matthew, Dillion and Samantha; Cherished grandfather to Julie Ann; dear brother of Jeff, Gary, Michael, Marky and Pattigail; proud dog dad...
Betty Lou Allen
Feb 13, 2024
Betty Lou Allen, 90, of Sheridan passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Prairie Crossing Assisted Living in Shabbona. She was born June 7, 1933, in Galva, IL, the daughter of Fred Edward and Orie (Webber) Smith. She married James D. Allen on April 23, 1997, in Ottawa, IL. Betty was a member of the Garden Club, Weeds and Seeds....
Ralph Cecil Dempsay
Feb 11, 2024
Ralph Cecil Dempsay, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 12, 1936, to Alpha and Elmer Dempsay in Washington County, Illinois. Ralph was one of seven siblings, raised in a rural setting where he developed his enduring love for family, faith, and the...
Timothy George Bigott
Feb 5, 2024
Timothy George Bigott In the early morning hours of February 5th, 2024, Timothy George Bigott (59) passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Timothy, the fourth of five children, was born on December 31st, 1964, to Gladys Christine (Spevak) Bigott and Richard Thomas Bigott in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois where his family moved when...
Kristine M. Kieselhorst
Feb 5, 2024
Kristine M. Kieselhorst, 74, of Somonauk passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home. She was born January 5, 1950, in Pewaukee, WI, the daughter of Raymond and Pearl Knoebel. Krissy met Clarence on a fly-fishing trip to Northern Wisconsin and they were later married on July 21, 1997, in Cheyenne, WY. She was a past member of the...
Jerry W. Disbennett
Feb 2, 2024
Jerry W. Disbennett, 69, of Earlville passed away February 2, 2024. He was born May 31, 1954 in Columbus, OH, the son of Charles Dean and Virginia Jean (Smith) Disbennett. He married Barbara J. Modaff on June 23, 1984 in Houston, TX. Jerry was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Earlville where he served as a deacon for...
Vivian I. David Buchtler
Jan 31, 2024
Vivian David Buchtler nee Dumont, age 101, passed away on January 31, 2024, at Jennings Terrace in Aurora, Illinois with her family by her side. She has finally begun her journey to see her Lord and Savior. She will be reunited with all her family and friends in heaven. She was born on January 5, 1923, to Paul and Ella...
Sherry S. Wooton
Jan 30, 2024
Sherry S. Wooton, 76, of Yorkville, IL passed away, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at her home. She was born November 21, 1947 in Washington D.C., the daughter of Ed and Helen (Hanchew) Eddingfield. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael “Mic” Wooton and they were married for 55 years. She owned the Mona Lisa Beauty Salon in Montgomery, IL, for...
Susan "Susie" Marie Mahoney
Jan 24, 2024
After her second courageous battle with cancer (which was a “real swift kick in the pants,” as she often said), our sweet Susan “Susie” Marie Mahoney went to sing with the choir of angels on January 24, 2024. Susan was born on July 6, 1982 to James “Jim” and Julie (Stremlau) Mahoney in Mendota, IL. She graduated from Earlville High...
Beth Elaine Sabo
Jan 23, 2024
Beth Elaine Sabo, 72, of Newark, Illinois, passed away January 23, 2024 at her home. She was born February 26, 1951 in Aurora, IL the daughter of William and Beth (Southerland) Sabo, Sr. She is survived by three brothers, William Sabo Jr., Steven Sabo and John Sabo; two sisters, Susan Blake and Diane Sabo; two nephews, Gregory Sabo and Douglas...
Sandra Terese Riskedal
Jan 21, 2024
Sandra Terese Riskedal 1948-2024 A lifelong member of Leland, LaSalle County, Illinois, passed away on January 21, 2024, after a multiyear battle with kidney cancer. Sandra was born on April 28, 1948, to Leslie and Doris (Sibree) Sawyer and grew up on her families centennial farm with her brothers Scott (Susan) Sawyer of Vancouver, Washington, and Steve (Judy) Sawyer who...
