Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Paul Dean Banister
Apr 10, 2007
Paul Dean Banister, 66, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at his home. He was born March 28, 1941 in Sugar Grove, IL, the son of Fred and Florence Viola Hyte Banister. He married Julia Darlene Rutherford on August 16, 1970 in Clevel
Gerald D. Metras
Apr 10, 2007
Gerald D. Metras, 54, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Rockford, IL passed away, Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. He was born March 23, 1953 in Rockford, IL, the son of Bernard and Chirean McGrew Metras. He married his
Paul W. Franciscy
Apr 9, 2007
Paul W. Franciscy, 63, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Monday, April 9, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born September 30, 1943 in Berwyn, IL, the son of Rudolph and Emilie (Houdek) Franciscy. He was an iron worke for Local 393 in Aurora, IL, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a Veteran of...
Willis Ray Ricker
Apr 8, 2007
Willis Ray Ricker, 81, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Greeneville, TN, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. He was born October 9, 1925, the son of Chester and Martha Gunner Ricker. He married Elsie Lee Shipl
Genrose Bailey
Apr 7, 2007
Genrose Bailey, 87, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Earlville, IL passed away Saturday, April 07, 2007 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born November 6, 1919 in Easton, Illinois to Leslie Skaggs and Victoria Highbaugh Skaggs. She was a member of th
Martha O. Frank
Mar 31, 2007
Martha O. Frank, 93, of Pontiac, IL formerly of Earlville, IL passed away, Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac, IL. She was born July 30, 1913 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Uno and Olivia Nelson Johnson. She married Harlan Fran
Neal Walls
Mar 31, 2007
Neal Walls, 66, of Aurora, IL, passed away, Saturday, March 31, 2007 at his home.He was born September 16, 1940 in Bruce, Mississippi, the son of Sam and Floy Turner Walls. He grew up in Mississippi, moved to Illinois in the mid 1950
Mary R. Brooks
Mar 26, 2007
Mary R. Brooks, 72, of Earlville, IL passed away, Monday, March 26, 2007 at Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota. She was born April 12, 1934 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Hally D. and Florence Stafford Conklin. She married Glenn R. Brooks on Oc
Alberta "Bertie" Barker
Mar 26, 2007
Alberta \"Bertie\" Barker Mother, librarian, public servant and political activist Alberta \"Bertie\" Barker died at home in Boise Monday, Mar. 26, 2007 after a long illness. Mrs. Barker was born Sept. 15, 1930 in Avon, Illinois, the daughter of Ben
John Robert Somers
Mar 25, 2007
John Robert Somers, N.D. D.C. C.H.T. passed away at his home in Sandwich, IL on Sunday, March 25, 2007 after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 28, 1928 to Joseph and Alida Somers in Chicago. He graduated from Chicago Vocational School in 1946, where he studied drafting. He served in the United States marines as am M.P. and was...
Kenneth M. Kittleson
Mar 24, 2007
Kenneth M. Kittleson, 82, of Leland, IL passed away Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Provena Mercy Center in Aurora, IL. He was born November 18, 1924 in Ottawa, IL the son of Kenney O. and Mabel (Sampson) Kittleson. He was employed in a beauty shop in Wheaton, IL for may years. Following his retirement in 1991, he moved back to...
Floyd W. Johnson
Mar 24, 2007
Floyd W. Johnson, 68, of Sandwich, IL passed away, Saturday, March 24, 2007 in Kewanee, IL. He was born April 14, 1938 in Kewanee, IL, the son of Floyd W. and Leona (Lippins) Johnson. He married Judith Diane Johnson on June 28, 1958 in Kewanee, IL. He married Judith Diane Johnson on June 28, 1958 in Kewanee, IL. He retired...
Donald R. "Poppy" Johnson
Mar 23, 2007
Donald R. "Poppy" Johnson, 77, of Sandwich, IL, formerly of Bloomingdale and Lake Carroll, IL passed away Friday, March 23, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born August 28, 1929 in Peoria, IL the son of John and Ivy (Foster) Johnson. He married Margaret L. "Peggy" Meyer of June 10, 1950 in Maywood, IL. He was...
Vivian W. Shults
Mar 23, 2007
Vivian W. Shults, of Alexandria, VA formally of La Grange, IL. and Hinsdale, IL passed away Friday March 23, 2007 in Alexandria, VA. She was born December 7,1915 in La Grange, IL. She was the daughter of Merton M. and Vivian Walker. Mrs. Shults graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL in 1933. In May of 1941,...
Nanette M. "Nan" Sewell
Mar 17, 2007
Nanette M. "Nan" Sewell, 47, of Earlville, Illinois passed away, Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Mendota Community Hospital in Mendota, IL. She was born August 16, 1959 in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Robert C. and Geraldine (Gedeye) Brannan. She married Keith Sewell on December 26, 1996 in Ottawa. She is survived by her parents of Harding; her husband, Keith...
Judith C. Elting Key
Mar 16, 2007
Judith C. Elting Key, 63, of Leland, IL formerly of Millbrook, IL, passed away Friday, March 16, 2007 at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva. She was born September 11, 1943, the daughter of Donovan Duane and Donna B. (Taylor) Elting. She was past president of Wheaton American Legion Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Leland American Legion Auxiliary....
Mildred L. Wiley
Mar 15, 2007
Mildred L. Wiley, 82, of Harding rural Earlville, IL passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 at her home. She was born September 9, 1924 in Elizabeth, IL the daughter of Michael and Harriett (Steele) Burke. She married Roger G. Wiley on November 29, 1947 in Elizabeth, IL. She was a member of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Earlville....
Alice M. Morel
Mar 14, 2007
Alice M. Morel, 92, of Yorkville, IL passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at her home peacefully. She was born February 24, 1915 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of John and Bertha (Anderson) Schiradelly. She married Wesley C. Morel in Sandwich, IL. She is survived by one son, George (Martha) Cross of Plano, IL; two daughters, Bonnie (Gary) Kasowski of...
Jane Dianne Olson
Mar 13, 2007
Jane Dianne Olson, 65, of Waterman, IL passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. She was born July 27, 1941 in Brainerd, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Eusebia Rooney Bisek. Jane lead a full and active life. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1959 and was an avid reader and had a...
Grace M. Henry
Mar 12, 2007
Grace M. Henry, 100, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, March 12, 2007 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. She was born February 28, 1907 in Moline, IL the daughter of Frank B. and Sophie (Hogberg) Ryan. She married Elmer Elsworth Henry in Chicago, IL. She is survived by two sons, William Henry of Coal City, IL...
