Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Frank W. Palmer
Sep 11, 2022
Frank W. Palmer January 18, 1937 - September 11, 2022 Frank Wolford Palmer, 85, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Micanopy, FL and Champaign, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022 surrounded by his family at his loving second home. He was born on January 18, 1937 at home in East Peoria, IL. The son of James S.S. and...
William L Kane
Sep 6, 2022
William L. “Bill” Kane, 87, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at The Grove of Fox Valley in Aurora, IL. He was born November 1, 1934 in Cumberland, Maryland the son of Howard and Edith (Dreyer) Kane. He was a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He is survived by a Friend, Jamie Middaugh of Somonauk,...
Charles "Chuck" H. Nelson
Sep 5, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Nelson, 79, of rural Leland, IL passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1943 in Sandwich, IL the son of Axel “Swede” and Emma (Heminover) Nelson. He married Kay L. Olson on March 20, 1971 in Leland, IL. He was a member of the Operator’s Engineer...
Mary Bernice Coleman
Sep 3, 2022
Mary B. Coleman, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Saturday September 3, 2022 at home with family at her side. She was born February 12, 1938 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Arthur and Delma (Walker) Lee. She married Frank James Coleman on May 29, 1976. She was a sought-after seamstress and upholsterer. Known for her upholstering of furniture,...
Michael "Mike" A. Corrigan
Sep 1, 2022
Michael “Mike” A. Corrigan, 69, of rural Ottawa, IL passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born April 16, 1953 in Mendota, IL. The son of Ambrose and Maureen (Madden) Corrigan. He married Peggy I. Schwarz on March 23, 1973 in Leland, IL. He was an avid fisherman, loved to...
Gloria B. Cook
Sep 1, 2022
On September 1, 2022 Gloria Cook age 85 of Somonauk, IL passed away at The Grove of Fox Valley in Aurora, IL. Gloria was born August 11, 1937 in Bunker, Missouri to Delbert and M. Lorene Davis. After graduating from Somonauk High School she worked for Westbrook Grain Co. in Sandwich and Somonauk. On December 7, 1957 she married Raymond...
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...
