Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Joyce Ann Rife
Aug 31, 2022
Joyce Ann Rife, 86, of Metamora, IL formally of Plano and Naperville, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home in Metamora, IL. She was born September 12, 1935 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Leo and Henrietta (Hatch) Breyne. She married Clinton Rife on May 26, 1956 in St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Naperville, IL. She...
Rosemary Farley
Aug 21, 2022
Rosemary Farley, 90, of Earlville, IL passed away, Sunday, August 21, 2022 in the LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa, IL. She was born October 8, 1931 in New Liberty, IL the daughter of Elmer and Nellie (Wiley) Williamson. She married William C. “Bud” Farley on December 2, 1946 in Metropolis, IL. She helped Bud on the farm, drove a...
James S. Pakenham
Aug 11, 2022
James S. Pakenham, 63, of Streator, IL passed away August 11, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Private Graveside service will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery Earlville, IL.
Magdalena M. Rients
Aug 9, 2022
Magdalena M. Rients, 93, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 6, 1929 in Flanagan, IL the daughter of Henry and Minnie (Obert) Tesch. She married Vernon Rients on January 11, 1946 in Pontiac, IL. Mag was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was a coordinator for...
Mildred L. Kreitinger
Aug 9, 2022
Mildred L. (VanVickle) Kreitinger Mildred L. Kreitinger died on August 9, 2022 at her place of residence, Aperion Care of DeKalb. Millie was born May 30, 1929 in Glenwood, MN to Edward and Mabel VanVickle. Millie grew up in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota and married Kenneth B. Kreitinger in 1947. Their son, Kenneth J. Kreitinger was born that same year. Millie...
James B. Thompson
Aug 8, 2022
James B. Thompson, 48, of Sheridan, IL unexpectedly passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home in rural Sheridan. He was born July 3, 1974 in Mesa, AZ the son of James and Sylvia (Forsythe) Thompson. He married Kelly J. Maree Thompson on May 12, 2000 in Yorkville, IL. He was a Veteran of the US Army where he...
Wilhemina Lorene Nelson
Aug 3, 2022
Wilhemina Lorene Nelson, 89, of Yorkville, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, surrounded by her family at home. She was born January 6, 1933, at home in Pleasant Plains, IL., the daughter of Lorenz and Bernita (Nordsiek) Winkelman. She moved to California at age five for eight years and returned...
James C. Zitt
Aug 3, 2022
James C. Zitt, of Yorkville, IL formerly of Naperville, IL. He was born in 1930 in Chicago, IL, the son of August Anthony and Rose Bernadette (Johnson) Zitt. Attended St. Peter and Paul Grade School in Naperville and Naperville High School. He married Mary M. Struewing on November 17, 1951, following her passing on August 15,2002 he married Joyce E....
Timothy Nelson Copeland
Jul 29, 2022
Timothy Nelson Copeland 9/26/90-7/29/22 Timothy Copeland, 31, of Sheridan, IL passed away unexpectedly July 29th, 2022 at his home due to complications from paraplegia. He was born September 26th, 1990 in Maywood, IL to Jerry and Cathy Copeland of Sheridan. His passion in his teen years was motocross racing and BMX biking. He was active with both until he became...
Helen M. Kocek
Jul 27, 2022
Helen M. Kocek, 93, of Somonauk, IL passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2022 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. Helen was born February 25, 1929 in Summit, IL the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Matkovich) Fajdich. She married Richard R. Kocek on December 9, 1950 in LaGrange, IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist...
Beverly Jean (Thoms) Hardin
Jul 24, 2022
Beverly Jean Thoms Hardin, age 81, passed away in the early hours of July 24, 2022. Bev was born on June 14, 1941, to Gordon and Agnes Thoms, the oldest of 6 children. Growing up, she spent much of her time visiting the library and helping with her younger siblings Richard, Barbara, Douglas, Gary and Deborah. She grew up in...
John E. Wykes
Jul 21, 2022
John E. Wykes, 50, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Plano, passed away Thursday July 21, 2022 at Mosaic Group Home in Loves Park, IL. He was born February 12, 1972 in Aurora, IL, the son of John Albert and Christine (Hansen) Wykes. John was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at Mosaic. He loved...
Lena L. Sellers
Jul 13, 2022
Lena L. Sellers, 80, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Heritage Health in Mendota, IL. She was born on September 16, 1941 in Earl Township, IL, the daughter of Thomas W. and Sarah Frances (Shahen) Joslin Sr. She graduated from Earlville High School. Lena worked as a CNA for several years, was a homemaker, and enjoyed...
Janice E. York
Jul 10, 2022
Janice E. York, 79, of Leland, IL passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at her home in Leland, IL. She was born March 28, 1943 in Mendota, IL. the daughter of James and Florence (Knoblauch) Foster. She was an animal lover, especially horses, her dogs and watching the squirrels in her yard. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with...
James E. Austin
Jul 9, 2022
James E. Austin, 63, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home in Earlville. He was born on December 17, 1958 in Mendota, IL, the son of Robert Allen "Sam" and Betty June (Hatton) Austin. He married Brenda Allen on September 2009. He was a member of the Laborer’s Union. He enjoyed Fishing and the outdoors....
Kenneth Lee Gunderson
Jul 2, 2022
Kenneth Lee Gunderson, 94, of Aurora, IL formerly of DeKalb, IL passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at AccentCare in Naperville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1928 in Earl Township the son of Milton and Esther (Terry) Gunderson. He married Dorothy Hanson on May 6, 1953. He was a member of the DeKalb Elks Lodge,...
Crystal I. Kannmacher
Jun 29, 2022
Crystal I. Kannmacher, 80, of Sandwich, IL went home to meet her heavenly father on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was born July 18, 1941. She was born in Clark County, IL to Vern Nicholson and Fay (Johnson Nicholson, Thompson) Crystal married the love of her life Jon Kannmacher on March 12, 1960 in Martinsville, IL. They were happily married...
Holly (Stewart) Erickson
Jun 27, 2022
Holly (Stewart) Erickson, age 75, of Yorkville, Illinois passed away on June 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 1946 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Elaine (Ashley) and Robert Stewart. She married her high school-sweetheart, Bert Erickson on August 17, 1968. Holly graduated from Illinois State University, where she received...
Donna M. Inman
Jun 27, 2022
Donna M. Inman, 83, of Earlville, IL. passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at Rush-Copley in Aurora, IL. She was born May 22, 1939 in Elgin, IL the daughter of Daniel and Dorothea (Nuhn) Green. She married Richard L. Inman on August 27, 1960 in Elgin, IL. She was formerly employed by Earlville High School and substituted at Leland High...
Randal "Randy" Lee Erickson
Jun 25, 2022
Randal “Randy” Lee Erickson, 70, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home in Lake Holiday, Somonauk, IL. He was born January 9, 1952 in Aurora, Colorado the son of Lesley and Bettie (Wald) Erickson. He was employed as a plumber and electrician for over 50 years. Randy served as a building inspector in many towns....
