Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Christian "Chris" C.B. Baumgartner
Apr 22, 2021
Chris Baumgartner, 52, of Lake Holiday, Somonauk, IL passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, IL. He was born August 13, 1968 in Buffalo, NY the son of George W. and Nancy J. (Mazurek) Baumgartner. He married Sarah Haylett on June 25, 1994 in West Seneca, NY. He was a part of the Navy...
Todd And Tiffany Burnett
Apr 20, 2021
Todd C. Burnett, 60, of Montello, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born January 23, 1961 in Melrose Park, IL the son of George and Patricia (Bowers) Burnett. He owned and operated Todd’s Buffalo Lake Lodge in Montello, WI. Todd was very out spoken, hard worker, was a...
Robert "Bob" Jesse Jackson
Apr 20, 2021
Robert “Bob” Jesse Jackson, 73 of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Polk County, Florida as the result of an automobile accident. He was born June 23, 1947 in Chicago, IL the son of Jesse Horace and Mary Louise (Diefenthal) Jackson. Bob married Kathleen Ann Yanz on February 21, 1970 in Villa Park, IL. He was a...
Adan "Jesse" Arriaga
Apr 19, 2021
Adan “Jesse” Arriaga, 64, of Yorkville, Illinois passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Sandwich, IL, after a courageous battle with brain cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 2, 1956 in Vanegas SLP, Mexico the son of Jose Guadalupe and Herminia (Mendoza) Arriaga. He married Ana Castillo on April 2, 1974 in...
Michele Mulvaney
Apr 19, 2021
Michele Mulvaney, 66, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born July 1, 1954 in Aurora, IL the daughter of William and Alice (Edwards) Mosher. She married Ronnie L. Mulvaney on October 3, 1981 in Yorkville, IL. She graduated from Aurora West High School in 1972. She loved...
Aubria A. Saltzman
Apr 18, 2021
Aubria A. Saltzman, 95, of Somonauk, IL passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Ottawa Pavillion in Ottawa, IL. He was born April 14, 1926 in Aurora, IL the son of Loren and Flora (Tinsley) Saltzman. He married Jeanne C. Hunger in 1948 in Aurora, IL. He was a Navy Veteran, serving in WWII. Aubria was a pastor for many...
Jane M. Mccormick
Apr 17, 2021
Jane M. McCormick, 76, of Newark, Illinois passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born April 7, 1945 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Kusyn) Planicka. She received her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois and began teaching. She later joined Lucent Technology, earning a management position. She enjoyed...
Virginia Kay Behrens
Apr 12, 2021
Virginia Kay Behrens, 76, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich. She was born February 17, 1945 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Richard and Nola (Lee) Palmatier. She married Robert Behrens on July 9, 1993 in Ottawa, IL. In 1963 she was the Dekalb County Fair Queen. Virginia worked for over...
Russell F. Hinote
Apr 11, 2021
Russell F. Hinote, 78, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Northwestern / Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, Illinois. He was born September 30, 1942 in Aurora, IL the son of Don and Sarah (Nichols) Hinote. Russell attended school in Hinckley, IL and lived many years happily on Oak Street in Hinckley. He spent several years at...
Robert L Coffey Jr.
Apr 10, 2021
Robert L. Coffey Jr., 52, of Sandwich, IL passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home in Sandwich, IL. He was born January 4, 1969 in Berwyn, IL the son of Robert L. and Bonnie L. (Walker) Coffey Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Tyra Coffey of FL; one brother, Anthony “Tony” (Janice) Coffey of KY; several nieces,...
Rosetta Wheeler
Apr 5, 2021
Rosetta Wheeler, 82, of Somonauk, IL passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Sandwich Rehabilitation Center in Sandwich, IL. She was born October 15, 1938 in Vandalia, IL the daughter of Frank and Estella (Howard) Dubiel. She married Eugene Wheeler in Terre Haute, IN. Rosetta enjoyed doing wordsearch puzzles, watching the Cardinals play baseball, Nascar, and spending time with her...
Linda J. Springer
Mar 29, 2021
Linda J. Springer, 71, of Newark, IL passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Northwestern Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL. She was born January 19, 1950 in Wittlich, Germany the daughter of James and Helen MacDonald. She married Robert R. Springer on May 5, 1973 in North RiverSide, IL. She was always very timely and had a set schedule for...
Helen E Runge
Mar 29, 2021
Helen E. Runge, 85, of Somonauk, IL., passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at Season’s Hospice in Naperville, IL. She was born June 25, 1935 in Chicago, IL., the daughter of Juel and Mabel (nee Stanke) Johnson. She married Carl Richard Runge on June 1, 1962 in Elgin, IL. They were together just short of forty-one years until his passing...
Charlotte Schmidt
Mar 27, 2021
Charlotte Schmidt was an awesome lady who loved life and never stopped learning! She was born in Plano, IL on September 30, 1928 and passed away at her home in Plano on March 27, 2021 at the age of 92 surrounded by her loving children. When Charlotte was young, she was chosen to attend Jr. Conservation Camp and then came...
Shirley A Menk
Mar 23, 2021
Shirley A. Menk 95, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Alden of Waterford in Aurora, IL. She was born December 29, 1925 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of John and Tomine (Torkelson) Pederson. She married August T. Menk on August 24, 1946 at St. Petrie Lutheran Church in Baker, IL. She was a member of St....
Lola Joy (Pekoc) Wilkening
Mar 22, 2021
Lola Joy (Pekoc) Wilkening, 68, of Carterville, IL formerly of Plano, IL passed away March 22, 2021 following an unexpected diagnosis of High Grade Cell B Lymphoma. A memorial Gathering and luncheon to celebrate the life of Lola will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Millington United Methodist Church 200 Orleans Street, Millington,...
Sue C. Thornton
Mar 21, 2021
Sue C. Thornton, 71, of Sandwich, IL passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet, IL. She was born March 13, 1950 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Robert and Lucy (Swaney) Graham. She married Billy Wayne Thornton on October 28, 1967 in Kentucky. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and baking desserts. Most of all she...
Dennis W. Copeland
Mar 15, 2021
Dennis W. Copeland, 72, of Ottawa, IL, formerly of Leland, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 15, 2021 at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota, IL. He was born October 16, 1948 in Morrison, IL the son of W Dean Copeland and Lucille Katherine (Shepard) Blazek. Dennis was a car salesman for most of his life and worked...
Adam Joseph Hollingsworth
Mar 10, 2021
Adam J. Hollingsworth, 36, of Earlville, IL passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his home in Earlville. Adam is now at peace with his grandparents, Joseph and Wilma Krienert. He was born September 21, 1984 in Sandwich, IL the son of Duane and Anita (Krienert) Hollingsworth. He graduated from Leland High School in 2003. He worked as a...
Beverly Jean Johnson
Mar 7, 2021
Beverly Jean Johnson, 77, of Montgomery, IL passed away, Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1943 in Macomb, IL the daughter of Rex and Doris (Bradford) Winter. She attended Community Christian Church in Montgomery, IL. Her greatest treasure was the bond she shared with her daughter’s, Deb and Chris....
