Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Kay Mathesius
Aug 16, 2024
Kay Mathesius, 80, of Earlville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Allure of Mendota. He was born July 25, 1944, in Mendota, the son of Leslie William and Ruth (Groth) Mathesius. He married Becky Farley on June 10, 1967, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville. Kay was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Earlville American Legion,...
Mary Ann Pinks
Aug 14, 2024
Mary Ann Pinks,65, of Yorkville, IL passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024 with her loving wife by her side. She was born on May 12, 1959 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Lewis Pinks and Rita Bitterman. Mary Ann was a joy and inspiration to everyone she crossed paths with. Her true loves in life were her dog Callie,...
Marilyn Mae Johns
Aug 13, 2024
Marilyn Mae Christenson was born on August 23, 1937 to Lawrence and Mary (Wilson) Christenson in Aurora, Nebraska. Lawrence farmed, and so the family moved as opportunities to farm became available, moving first to Iowa, then to Hinckley, IL before settling in the Plano area. Marilyn attended Plano High School and, at the age of fifteen, worked after school at...
Charles Vogt
Aug 13, 2024
Charles Vogt, 82, of Plano, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, peacefully at home in Plano, IL. He was born January 28, 1942, in Hawesville, KY, the son of Charles O. Vogt and Anna Laura Vogt Gross. He married Dianne Riggs/Wilson on September 17, 1971, in Aurora, IL. Charles worked for many years as a Tool and Die maker...
Sandra "Sandy" Joan Black
Aug 12, 2024
Sandra (Sandy) Joan Enright Black went home to Jesus on Monday, August 12, 2024, peacefully and surrounded by her family at her home of 44 years in Sandwich, IL after a courageous eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sandy was born on September 10, 1941, in Almont, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Effie (Ramen) Enright...
James Wayne Whitten
Aug 9, 2024
James Wayne Whitten, 90, of Rock Island, IL formerly of Sandwich, IL passed away Friday August 9, 2024 at his home in Rock Island, IL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 22, 1933 in Princeton, IN the son of David Wayne and Hazel Marguerite (Holtsclaw) Whitten. James married Patricia Haag on June 30, 1962 in Sandwich, IL....
Patricia Ann Bowron
Aug 8, 2024
Patricia Ann Bowron, 86, of Shabbona, IL formerly of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Prairie Crossing and Rehab Center in Shabbona, IL. She was born July 21, 1938 in Aurora, IL the daughter of George H. and Amelia (Spielhalter) Glasser. She married Richard E. Bowron on August 31, 1957 in Batavia, IL. She was a member...
Douglas W. "Doug" Morris
Aug 3, 2024
Douglas W. “Doug” Morris, 61, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Saturday August 3, 2024 at his home in Sandwich. He was born on May 29, 1963 in Sandwich, IL the son of Larry and Mildred (Hall) Morris. He married June Hart Ferguson on August 1, 2024 at their home in Sandwich, IL. He attended United Church of Sandwich. He...
Marilyn Kay Elliott
Aug 2, 2024
Marilyn Kay (Larson) Elliott, 85, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Leland, IL, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at The Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, IL. She was born September 23, 1938, in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Floyd and Lois (Baker) Larson. She married James Elliott on November 14, 1959, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL and...
Harold C. Desponett
Aug 1, 2024
Harold C. Desponett, 82, of Leland, Illinois passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 26, 1941, in Duncan, Kentucky the son of Bernice “Bill” and Doris (Lake) Desponett. Harold married Edith Clark on January 26, 1963, in DeKalb, Illinois. He was a member of...
Leanne Michelle Wruck
Jul 26, 2024
Leanne M. Wruck March 9, 1967- July 26, 2024 For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: 2a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break...
Robert D. Riney
Jul 25, 2024
Robert D. Riney, 89, of Aurora, IL, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born October 15, 1934, in Piper City, IL, the son of Clyde and Marjorie (Doran) Riney. He married Mary L. Rhoad on August 1, 1958, in St. Joseph, MO. Bob proudly served in the US...
Sheila Ann Klimczak
Jul 24, 2024
Sheila Ann Klimczak, 68, of Millington, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 17, 1955, to Richard and Jean (Schoenbeck) Pollard. She married Wayne Klimczak on August 16, 1974, in Burbank, IL. Sheila was a dedicated stay-at-home mom then led a successful career as a Workers Compensation...
Howard L. Stahl
Jul 17, 2024
Howard L. Stahl, 86, of Shabbona, formerly of Sandwich, IL, and Merrill, WI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Prairie Crossing Living & Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona. He was born May 19, 1938, in Sandwich, IL, the son of Laverne and Ruth (Waechter) Stahl. Howard proudly served in the US Army from 1961-1963. With some convincing from his cousin,...
Kathleen Heller
Jul 14, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Heller, 89, of Plano, IL passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, IL. She was born on June 22, 1935, in Bellwood, IL, the daughter of William and Lucille Green. She married Jack Heller on September 8, 1956. Kathy was a devoted wife, loving mom, grandma and great grandma. She enjoyed...
Gary Burnette Gaffney
Jul 6, 2024
Gary Burnette Gaffney, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich. He was born on July 24, 1938 in Ottawa, IL the son of Clyde and Jennie Joanna (Valsano) Gaffney. He married Marion J. Sandell on March 18, 1978 at Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora, IL and spent 46 years...
Charles "Chuck" Wayne Frieders
Jul 6, 2024
Charles Wayne Frieders “Chuck”, 72, of Marseilles, IL peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Chuck was born July 27, 1951 the son of Edwin and Mary (Brummel) Frieders. Chuck proudly served in the United States Army as a specialized mechanic. He married Lori Scents...
Pamela Jo Peterson
Jul 2, 2024
Pamela Jo Peterson Born: August 13, 1956 Died: July 2, 2024 Pamela Jo Peterson (Ryan), 67 formally of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday July 2nd in Fountain Hills, AZ. Pam was born August 13th, 1956, to Harlan and Georgia Ryan. Pam graduated from Hinsdale South High School. She married her high school sweetheart Jerry Peterson in 1973 and together they...
Lois Marie Wilson
Jun 27, 2024
Lois Marie Wilson, 94, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her many family members. She was born August 30, 1929 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Oscar and Elizabeth (Janssen) Wesselhoft. She married James E. Wilson on October 14, 1950 in Peoria, IL. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle...
Jennifer L. Misener
Jun 25, 2024
Jennifer L. Misener, 53, of Plains, Montana formerly of Sandwich, IL left this world on June 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and treasured pets. Jen was born October 14th, 1970, in Sandwich, IL. She graduated from Somonauk High School in 1988 and stayed in close contact with many of her fellow Bobcats throughout her life. She also earned...
