Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
David Lee Voss
Sep 7, 2023
David Lee Voss, 85, of Somonauk, IL passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born January 5, 1938 in Sandwich, IL the son of John Charles and Dorothy "Leone" (Morel) Voss. He married Barbara J. Sherman on December 15, 1956 in Somonauk, IL. They shared the next 65 years together until her passing...
Shannon Lynn (Fugate) Loy
Sep 5, 2023
Shannon Lynn (Fugate) Loy was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on September 5th, 2023, at the age of 52. She was born to Joseph and Janis (Larson) Fugate on December 8, 1970. After graduating from Serena High School in 1989, Shannon lived briefly in California but spent most of her life in...
Victor Espinoza
Aug 27, 2023
Victor Espinoza, 66, of Mineral, formerly of Plano, IL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 1, 1957 in Brownsville, TX, the son of Manuel and Teresa (Lerma) Espinoza. He married Diane Nagy on July 2, 1976 in Plano. Victor had a...
Mary "Joan" Anderson
Aug 24, 2023
The family of Mary “Joan” Anderson is saddened to announce her death on August 24, 2023, while at her home in Somonauk. Joan was born on September 14, 1933, in Waterman, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Cecilia (Herrmann) Sauter. Joan married, her high school sweetheart, Ronald Gene Anderson on November 3, 1956, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church...
Joyce Annette Riskedal
Aug 18, 2023
Joyce Annette Riskedal 1969-2023 The community of Leland, LaSalle County, the agriculture industry, and, in fact, the entire world lost a glowing beacon of care and love on August 18, 2023, as Joyce Annette Riskedal, (nee Maierhofer), 54, exited this world due to a traffic accident. Joyce was born January 14, 1969, to James and Margaret (Kehoe) Maierhofer and was...
Glenda Lee Dobbs
Aug 10, 2023
Glenda Lee Dobbs, 82, passed away on August 10, 2023, she was born on July 20, 1941, in Ottawa, IL to Alvin and Leona (DeBolt) Nelson. She was raised on a farm near Hinckley, IL. Her formative years were spent with her grandparents Minnie and Irvin Twait in Plano, IL. She graduated from Plano High School in 1959. Glenda was...
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...
