Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
L. Glenn Simms
Mar 24, 2010
L. Glenn Simms, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 24, 2010, after a long, satisfying and illustrious life. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at the Federated Church in Sandwich, Ill., with Rev. Ken
Richard L. Inman
Mar 22, 2010
Richard L. Inman, 74, of Earlville, IL passed away, Monday, March 22, 2010 at his home. He was born October 27, 1935 in Normal, IL, the son of Frank and Vada Anderson Inman. He married Donna Green on August 27, 1960 in Elgin, Illinois. He was formerl
Lowell Cook, Jr.
Mar 16, 2010
Lowell Cook, Jr., 82 of Sandwich, IL passed away, Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 27, 1927 in Mounds, IL, the son of Lowell and Theresa Richardson Cook. He married Vera Toler on January 1, 1954
Dora M. Harner
Mar 6, 2010
Dora M. Harner, 76, of Earlville, IL passed away March 6, 2010 at Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota. She was born June 12, 1933 in Triumph, IL, the daughter of Lloyd and Vada Mann Carr. She married Howard Harner on August 6, 1952 in Earlville, IL.
Mary Frances Hatton
Mar 5, 2010
Mary Frances Hatton, 88, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Friday, March 05, 2010 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born March 24, 2921 in Pittsfield, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Zelpha Daniels Duffs.She retired from AT & T
John James Penning, Jr.
Mar 2, 2010
John James Penning, Jr. 80, of Lakeview, AR passed away, suddenly on March 2, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia; four sons, John III Cherie of Mahomet, IL, Thomas Christine of Sandwich, IL, and James Christina of Oak Park, IL
Lloyd P. Skinner
Mar 1, 2010
Lloyd P. Skinner, 90, of Leland, IL passed away, Monday, March 1, 2010 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born November 22, 1919 in Banat, MI the son of Leonard and Alice Ireland Skinner. He farmed in the Waterman
Paul Arthur Dudzik
Feb 26, 2010
Paul Arthur Dudzik, 62, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. He was born February 12, 1948 in Sandwich, IL the son of David and Martha Dunbar Dudzik. He married Mary K. Bla
Sonya S. Harpster
Feb 23, 2010
Sonya S. Harpster, 72, of Millington, IL passed away, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born July 3, 1937 in Fairland, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Geneva (Case) Koehler. She married Bobby Harpster on February 13, 1960 in Ottawa, IL. She earned her Master’s degree at Northern Illinois University in Elementary Education....
David A. Heiston
Feb 20, 2010
David Alan Heiston, 47, of Earlville, IL passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his home. He was born January 18, 1963 in Earlville, IL, the son of Francis "Bud"and C. Viola Whitlock Heiston. He was a Veteran of the United States National Guard
Marjorie M. Cook
Feb 20, 2010
Marjorie M. Cook, 94, formerly of Paw Paw, Earlville, and Roseville, Illinois passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born January 26, 1916 in rural Paw Paw the daughter of John and Mary Atherton. She married Frank Cook on August 28, 1933 in Chicago, IL. She was a proud farm wife and mother, a teacher,...
Donald P. "Whitey" Larkin
Feb 19, 2010
Donald P. "Whitey" Larkin, 49, of LaSalle formerly of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born July 12, 1960 in Mendota, IL the son of John and Lois Foote Larkin. Don gra
Michael Thomas "Tom" Schmidt
Feb 17, 2010
Michael "Tom" Schmidt, 39, of Earlville, IL passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at rural Earlville. He was born June 9, 1970 in Mendota, IL the son of Daniel Whittaker and Joan Schmidt. He attended Mendota Schools. Tom worked at Del Monte Foods, drove a truck and helped area farmers. He loved to fish, and his dog. Tom also enjoyed...
Ronald W. Ragland
Feb 15, 2010
Ronald W. Ragland, 69, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Monday, February 15, 2010 in Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. He was born March 17, 1940 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Roy and Mildred (Martin) Ragland. He was formerly employed by Advertising Metal in Cicero, IL. He is survived by one son, John Ragland of Berwyn, IL; one...
Richard R. Kocek
Feb 13, 2010
Richard R. Kocek, 80, of Somonauk, IL passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born December 3, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Augusta Kocek. He married Helen Fajdich on December 9, 1950
Eileen Marie Gates
Feb 11, 2010
Eileen Marie Corrigan Gates, 53, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 12, 1956 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Vern and Mary Ellen Seibert Corrigan
Richard J. Kossak Jr.
Feb 7, 2010
Richard J. Kossak, 21, of Somonauk, IL passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born February 9, 1988 in Downers Grove, IL the son of Richard and Cheri Kossak. He was a member of St. John, 571381200
Roy S. Doan Jr.
Feb 6, 2010
Roy S. Doan, Jr. (84) of Libertyville, IL passed away, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Illinois Veterans’ Home - LaSalle, Illinois. He was born September 19, 1925 in St. Joseph, MO, the son of Roy and Beulah (Crouch) Doan. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII and receiving a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Victory Metal,...
Berdeane Wagner
Feb 3, 2010
Berdeane Wagner, 95, of Plano, IL passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in Shabbona Health Care Center in Shabbona, IL. She was born April 12, 1914 in East Saint Louis, IL the daughter of Dave E. Anderson. She married Louis Wagner on July 2, 1932
Oliver James "Buck" Burbank
Feb 3, 2010
Oliver James "BUCK" Burbank, 86, of Plano and Sandwich, IL passed away, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 in Shabbona Health Care Center in Shabbona, IL. He was born March 27, 1923 in Lawrenceville, IL the son of Willard Eugene and Mary M. Gordon Burba
