Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
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...
Benny Nestroy
Jan 18, 2024
Benny Nestroy, 77, of Newark, IL passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born May 28, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the son of Ben and Sue (Fako) Nestroy. Ben shared many years with his partner, Sue Parzygnat. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and member of Pure Rod Gun Club for many...
Ronald E. "Bud" Habbe Sr.
Jan 18, 2024
Ronald E. "Bud" Habbe Sr, age 78 of Sandwich IL passed peacefully on Thursday January 18th, 2024. After his long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Ronald was born on February 25, 1945 in Effingham, IL, son of Junior and Bernita (Schoonover) Habbe. Ronald was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Louisville, IL. To all family and friends, which started...
Barbara Jean Stahl
Jan 16, 2024
Barbara Jean Stahl, 90, of Sandwich peacefully passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday January 16th 2024. Barbara was born July 12th 1933 in Murray, Kentucky the daughter of Edna and Thomas Osbron. She grew up in Plano, where she attended Plano Baptist Church and Plano High School, there she was crowned the first Plano Prom Queen. She married Leonard...
Jack Koteles
Jan 15, 2024
Jack Koteles, 78, of Yorkville passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 in Oswego. He was born August 23, 1945 in Santa Barbara, CA, the son of Charles and Bessie (Hubbard) Koteles. He married Kathleen Anderson on April 11, 1970 and spent 53 years together. Jack was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. He was a graduate of Aurora...
John "Butch" Schiradelly
Jan 14, 2024
John “Butch” Schiradelly, 82, of Sandwich, Il passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Helia Health of Yorkville. He was born October 4, 1941 in Aurora, IL the son of Albert and Ethel (Fisher) Schiradelly. He married Linda L. St. John on August 31, 1974 in Sheridan, IL. He was a member of the Plano American Legion Post 395, Sandwich...
Colby Alexander Bradley Wilkinson
Jan 9, 2024
Colby Alexander Bradley Wilkinson, precious infant son of Alex and April (Woodrick) Wilkinson went to be with the Angels on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his parents, Alex and April (Woodrick) Wilkinson of Plano, IL; three brothers, Aiden Wilkinson of Streator, IL, Dominic Fritz and Ozzy...
Michelle Leellen Jutila (Bright)
Jan 9, 2024
Michelle LeEllen Jutila (Bright) was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She went to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with breast cancer on January 9, 2024, at the age of 54 at home surrounded by family. Michelle was born to Terry and Barb Bright on June 21, 1969, and was the headstrong middle...
Eugene "Gene" Pearson
Jan 8, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Pearson, 63, of Leland passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home. He was born March 27, 1960 in Belleville, IL, the son of Robert and Eloise (Underwood) Pearson. Gene was an extremely gifted mechanic. It was not only his hobby, it was his profession. He started working at Farley’s in Somonauk right out of high school....
Cynthia "Cindy" Undesser
Jan 7, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Undesser, 55, of Bristol, Illinois passed away suddenly on January 7, 2024 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois. She was born March 13, 1968 in Grand Marais, MN, the daughter of Robert and Catherine (Mueller) Ingram. She married John F. Undesser on July5, 2002 in Kabetogama, MN. Cindy drove a school bus for Septran for special needs...
Allen J. Kaufman
Jan 5, 2024
Allen J. Kaufman, 92, of Somonauk passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 9, 1931 in Somonauk, the son of Raymond and Helen (Klaas) Kaufman. He married Joyce Jean Kuppler on September 30, 1961 in Somonauk. Allen was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He proudly...
Cheryl Corniels
Jan 3, 2024
Cheryl Corniels, 76, of Yorkville passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born January 12, 1947 in Morris, IL, the daughter of Merrill and Inez (Enerson) Osmundson. Cheryl was a member of Our Savior’s Church in Sandwich. She worked for Farmer’s Insurance for many years as a quality...
