Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Marilyn K. Sanford
Aug 6, 2023
Marilyn K. Sanford, 82, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in OSF ST. Paul Medical Center in Mendota, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 10, 1941 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Everett and Lucille (Hawbaker) Hatland. She married Christian “Chris” Sanford on September 10, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville, IL....
Cynthia Ann Garner
Aug 5, 2023
Cynthia Garner Pruitt passed away peacefully at home, after a brief illness, August 5, 2023 with her life partner Jack Pruitt by her side. Cindy was born in Aurora, IL on January 14, 1963. Growing up, she lived in Tupelo, Mississippi and attended West Union High School before moving back to Illinois. She loved being outdoors with her brothers and...
Deanna Novicki
Aug 2, 2023
Deanna “De” Novicki, 54, of Sandwich passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich. She was born September 5, 1968 in Geneva, IL, the daughter of Harold "Gene" and Dawn (Franciscy) Engstrom. She married Richard “Rich” Novicki on August 4, 1989 in Warrenville, IL. Deanna was one of those rare people that never knew a stranger,...
Donald Wayne Robbins
Jul 31, 2023
Donald Wayne Robbins, adored husband, father, and papa, of Newark, IL passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 in his home at the age of 69. Don was born on February 25, 1954 in Ecru, Mississippi, son of Travis and Wilma (Swords) Robbins. He married his high school sweetheart, Teresa (Bruggemann) on November 4, 1972. They enjoyed a very loving marriage...
Keith G. Jordal
Jul 28, 2023
Keith G. Jordal, 86 of Somonauk, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. He was born on May 31, 1937, in DeKalb, IL, the son of Kinnie and Ethel (Johnson) Jordal. He married the love of his life, Nancy K. Voga, on April 4, 1959, in Baker, IL and shared the following...
Laurnel Marie (Henry) Sauter
Jul 28, 2023
Laurnel Marie (Henry) Sauter of Myrtle Beach, SC, formally of Sandwich IL passed away on July 28th, 2023 in her 73rd year. Devoted Mother of Matthew, Michelle, and Megan. Loving grandmother of seven. Reposing Monday August 7, 2023 at Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home & Crematory (606 E. Arnold Street Sandwich, IL) from 11am-12pm. Catholic services will follow visitation at 12pm and...
Marlene Janice (Mccollum) Cook
Jul 25, 2023
Marlene Janice (McCollum) Cook, 83, of Yorkville, formerly of Sandwich, passed away July 25, 2023. She was born August 28, 1939 to Edward and Helen (Alshouse) McCollum. She was united in marriage on August 10, 1957 to Gerald Cook. They spent 64 years together until Gerald's passing on November 17, 2021. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...
Harold "Hoss" E. Dannewitz
Jul 13, 2023
Harold “Hoss” E. Dannewitz, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on July 13, 2023. He was born November 26, 1944 to Dale and Florence Dannewitz. He married Ginger Phelper on October 9, 1965, and they have three children, Heath, Heather (Andrew) Delveaux and Gerrad (Laura) Dannewitz. One granddaughter, Avli Delveaux. Harold loved his sports. In his younger days he enjoyed pitching...
Thomas A. Gowdy
Jul 12, 2023
Thomas A. Gowdy, 72, of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. He was born November 1, 1950 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Delbert and Evangeline (Houser) Gowdy. He married Carol Ruth Gordon on March 20, 1993 in Somonauk, IL. He was a member of the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL. He...
Ruth Margaret Larson
Jul 11, 2023
Ruth Margaret (Morel) Larson passed peacefully Tuesday July 11, 2023. She was born May 7, 1939 to Kenneth and Ruby Morel (Riis). Ruth married Larry (Norski) Larson January 8, 1983 and they stayed married until his death in 2020. Ruth loved life! She was an avid bowler and golfer, she enjoyed going to WI where she and Larry owned property...
Sandra "Sandy" Stahl
Jul 7, 2023
On July 7th, 2023, Sandra “Sandy” Stahl, 86 years old, passed away and was reunited with her love, Dave. Sandy was born on June 15th, 1937 in Iowa to Melvin and Betty Lee. She moved to Sandwich at the age of nine and was later married to Dave Stahl on June 11th, 1955. Sandy lived out her life on the...
Richard Ross Atkinson
Jul 6, 2023
Richard Ross Atkinson, 91, of Plano, IL passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at The Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, IL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 29, 1932 in Winchester, IL the son of Elmer Richard and Grace Eola (Miller) Atkinson. He married Margaret Petri on October 22, 1955. He was a veteran of the...
Wilma M. Johnson
Jun 29, 2023
Wilma M. Johnson, 94, of Leland, IL passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL. She was born November 28, 1928 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Maynard and Jewell (Smith) Johnson. She married Francis E. Johnson on January 25, 1948 in Baker, IL. She was a member of St. Petrie Lutheran Church in Baker,...
Ryver Lillian-Rose Priebe
Jun 29, 2023
Ryver Lillian-Rose Priebe, infant daughter of Alizabeth Evans and Lloyd Priebe passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. Ryver was born June 9, 2023 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates. An angel wrote in the book of life my baby’s date of birth, then whispered as she closed the book, “too beautiful for Earth.” Ryver is survived by her...
Hazel Hilliard
Jun 20, 2023
Hazel Hilliard, 90, passed peacefully on June 20, 2023. Hazel was born on November 21, 1932 to Harold and Clara Anderson. She attended Sandwich High School, where she met her sweetheart, Charles “Bud” Hilliard. They wed on December 16, 1951 and celebrated 61 years of marriage before his passing in 2013. Hazel and Bud raised two children, Linda and Steve....
Patricia Ann Gast
Jun 17, 2023
Patricia Ann Gast, 90, of Earlville, IL passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving Family. She was born March 20, 1933 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Russell and Vada (Cavanaugh) Gumm. She married Robert J. Gast on May 24, 1952 in Princeton, IL. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville,...
Melvin J. Inman
Jun 17, 2023
Melvin J. Inman, 91, of Ottawa, IL passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Ottawa, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 12, 1931 in Trenton, TN, the son of Willie and Elsie (Harris) Inman. He married Jean Evans on June 11, 1957 in Hernando, MS. Melvin was a member of the Church of...
James "Jim" E. Meyer
Jun 13, 2023
James E. "Jim" Meyer, 89 of Somonauk went home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born January 29, 1934 in Leland, the son of Louis C. and Viola C. (Erickson) Meyer. He married Gertrude Anne Peckman on August 8, 1953 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk where he was a lifelong member, and...
Peggy Sue Kaufman
Jun 13, 2023
Peggy S. Kaufman, age 63 of Somonauk, IL passed away June 13, 2023 at her home, with her sister and family by her side. She was born March 18, 1960 in Aurora, IL the daughter of the late Gerald R and Donna M Kaufman of Montgomery IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk....
Elizabeth "Betty" Chapel
Jun 12, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Chapel, 85, of Plano, formerly of River Grove, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, June 12, 2023. She was born November 16, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frederick B. and Fern G. (Hulse) Heard. Betty grew up in River Grove where she attended River Grove Bible Church, she was very proud of her father and his role...
