Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Barbara Kaltenecker
Nov 17, 2009
Barbara Kaltenecker, 81, of Plano, IL passed away, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born January 25, 1928 in Hungary, the daughter of Johann and Elizabeth Frank Nagl. She married Franz Kaltenecker on Se
Dennis "Denny" Voga
Nov 16, 2009
Dennis \"Denny\" Voga, 69, of Sandwich, IL passed away November 16, 2009 after a brave battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Earlville, IL on January 18, 1940, son of Everett and Della Wold Voga. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Petri Luthera
Gladys C. Wesson
Nov 14, 2009
Gladys C. Wesson, 98, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich after a brief illness. Born Gladys Pearl Cortright on August 17, 1911 in Plano, IL the daughter of John Milton and Pear
Ardath G. Fritsch
Nov 10, 2009
Ardath G. Fritsch, 92, of passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb. She was born to Walter and Amelia Niles in the family home south of Plano on December 31, 1916. On June 29, 1940, she married Donald W. Fritsch, w
William H. "Bill" Russell
Nov 5, 2009
William H. Russell, 75, of Harding, IL passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center in Ottawa, IL. He was born August 5, 1934 in Jackson, MS the son of Henry and Unice Russell. He married Shirley R. Stewart on November 2, 1956 in Chicago, IL. Bill had a passion for music and loved performing....
Eli "Pinky" Lucas
Nov 5, 2009
Eli "Pinky" Lucas Jr., 92, of Plano, Illinois passed away, Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born October 11, 1917 in Plano, IL the son of Eli and Anna Buscimar Lucas Sr. He married Billie Cherry on O
Robert H. Landers
Nov 3, 2009
Robert H. Landers, 77, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at his home. He was born June 5, 1932 in Ottawa, IL, the son of Howard and Clara (Guilfoyle) Landers. Robert was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. serving during the Korean War. A member of the 1st Explosive Ordinance Disposal Co. 1st Marine Division....
Rosella Keenan
Oct 31, 2009
Rosella Keenan, 89, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1920 in Newark, IL, the daughter of Olaus and Carolina Thorson Olson. She was a graduate of Newark High School in
Jane L. Johnson
Oct 28, 2009
Jane L. Johnson, 83, of Leland, IL passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa, IL. She was born November 19,1925 in Newark, IL the daughter of Oscar L. and Bertha Enger Mathre. She married Jerald Johnson on Septembe
Leona M. Classon Williamson
Oct 27, 2009
Leona M. Classon Williamson, 98, of Leland, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Ottawa Regional Hospital in Ottawa, IL. She was born February 18, 1911 in Norway, IL the daughter of Albert and Eva Hodney Classon. She married Emmett Williamson on
Orven Edgar Luttrell
Oct 27, 2009
ORVEN EDGAR LUTTRELLAged 80 years, he died October 27, 2009 in Haleyville, Alabama. "Obie" was born June 1, 1929 in Sandwich, Illinois. Obie was preceded in death by his parents Earl Bartley and Thelma Henrietta Gertrude Griese Luttrell. Surviving Obi
Brenda Lee Hawkins
Oct 26, 2009
Brenda Lee Hawkins, 59, of Millington, Illinois passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL. She was born December 21, 1949 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the daughter of James and Stella (Bess) Stotler. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Baker of Aurora, IL; four grandsons; seven great grandchildren; three sisters, two brothers and...
Robert "Bob" Stubbe
Oct 25, 2009
Robert \"Bob\" Stubbe 77, of Plano, Illinois passed away Sunday, October 25, 2009 at his home in Plano, after a two year battle with cancer. Bob was born August 18, 1932 in Kewanee, IL the son of Henry and Nora Lamb Stubbe. He married Marilyn Currier on November 26, 1949 in Kewanee, IL and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary...
Martha M. Schumaker
Oct 24, 2009
Martha M. Schumaker, 60, of Plano, IL passed away, Saturday, October 24, 2009 at her home. She was born December 14, 1948 in Steinbach, Germany, the daughter of Peter and Elisabeth Eckert Kresl. She along with her family came to America in 1952.
Elisabeth Margaret Cummings
Oct 24, 2009
Elisabeth Margaret Cummings, 96, of Yorkville, IL passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Jennings Terrace in Aurora, IL. She was born June 5, 1913 in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, the daughter of Justis and Kathrina (Weigand) Albrecht. She was 14 years old when her mother passed away and she took over the household duties of caring for her father and...
Terry D. Youssi
Oct 24, 2009
Terry D. Youssi, 57, of Peru, Illinois passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Heritage Manor in Peru, IL. He was born February 1, 1952 in Mendota, IL the son of Donald and Arlene (Alexander) Youssi. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a policeman for Baltimore, MD for over 25 years. He...
Beulah Lucille "Lucy" Perrot
Oct 23, 2009
Beulah Lucille Perrot, commonly known to everyone as "Lucy" age 83 of Sandwich, IL passed away peacefully on October 23, 2009 at Edwards Hospital, Naperville, IL after a brief and sudden onset illness. Lucy was born June 20, 1926 in Hamblin County, TN.,
Sandra L. Dirst
Oct 20, 2009
Sandra L. Dirst, 68, of Yorkville, IL passed away, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL. She was born November 3, 1940 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Lyle and Doris Cryder Devick. Sandra married James Dirst on April 7, 1962 a
Donna Jean Franklin
Oct 20, 2009
Donna Jean Franklin, 62, of Plano, IL, passed away at her home surround by her family Tuesday, October 20, 2009 after a courageous and long battle of more than six years with ovarian cancer. Donna was born December 6, 1946 in Bloomington, IL to Magdalen
Rita M. Parisot
Oct 17, 2009
Rita M. Parisot, 93, of rural Leland, Illinois passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born October 4, 1916 on the family farm in rural Leland, IL, the daughter of Louis N. and Stella Zuber Parisot. Rita was a member of St. John the Bapti
