Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Jerry Shaw
Sep 26, 2021
Jerry R. Shaw, 74, of Somonauk, IL. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. He was born August 29, 1947 in Sandwich, IL. the son of George B. and Mattie E. (Bland) Shaw. He married Deanna Lynne Austill on February 12, 1972 in Somonauk, IL. The...
Beverly J. Delp
Sep 26, 2021
Beverly J. Delp, 82, of Yorkville, IL formerly of Somonauk, IL passed away September 26, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born January 13, 1939 in Leland, IL the daughter of Arthur E. and Florence M. (Hutter) Buckardt. She married Richard L. Delp on March 30, 2002 in Naperville, IL. She was a member of St....
Holly M. Isbell
Sep 26, 2021
Holly M. Isbell, 50, of Earlville, IL passed away, Sunday, September 26, 2021 at her home in Earlville, IL. She was born December 24, 1970 in Spring Valley, IL. The daughter of Donald and Virginia (Shan) Harrell. She loved singing and doing karoake. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by one...
John "Todd" Allison
Sep 26, 2021
John “Todd” Allison, 49, of St, Charles, IL, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. He was born July 7, 1972 in LaGrange, IL the son of James and Beverly (Goodyear) Allison. He loved food, exploring new cuisine, and Star Wars. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He...
David "Super Dave" Adams
Sep 25, 2021
David Adams, 51, of Millington lost his battle with COVID-19 on Saturday, September 25th. He fought hard but this invisible beast won. David worked in the manufacturing industry for 30 years, 21 of those as an industrial spray painter. He loved making vehicles look brand new whether it was a custom paint job, detailing or paint correction. He took pride...
Juanita E. Carlisle
Sep 19, 2021
Juanita E. Carlisle, 67, of Bolingbrook, IL passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born February 19, 1954, in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Rueben A. and Leona M. (Kramer) Earle. She married Douglas L. Carlisle on August 13, 1975, in the LDS Temple in Kensington, MD. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
Mary Cordray
Sep 19, 2021
Mary Ann Cordray, 73, of Yorkville, IL passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born October 17, 1947, in Dexter, MO the daughter of William E. and Margaret (Ezzell) Cox. Mary was employed at Richardson Electronics in La Fox, IL for over 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially...
Elsie Janet Vantassel Anderson Ness
Sep 19, 2021
Elsie Janet VanTassel Anderson Ness, 87, of Yorkville, IL passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born March 30, 1934 in Charleston, IL the daughter of Ivan and Loretta (Tipsword) VanTassel. Her mother passed away before Janet’s fourth birthday. She was cared for by her dad, sister, brother, grandparents, and many loving...
Paul E. Staples
Sep 15, 2021
Paul E. Staples, 88, of Ft. Myers Beach FL passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home. He was born October 23, 1932 in Hannibal, MO the son of Owen Edgar Staples and Lorena Katherine (Gibbons) David. He married Judith Ann Ardrey on December 24, 1954 in Hannibal, MO. They moved to Illinois in 1956 for Paul’s employment. Paul...
Shirley Ruth Bauer
Sep 12, 2021
Shirley Ruth (Fritsch) Bauer, 97, of Earlville, passed away peacefully in her home on September 12, 2021. Services will be held on Saturday, September 18, at the Earlville United Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Del Keilman officiating. The visitation is from 9:00 a.m. to the time of the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at the church. Interment will be at the Earlville...
Barbara Joan Disbennett
Sep 10, 2021
Barbara J. (Modaff) Disbennett, 76, of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. She was born May 23, 1945 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Ralph and Geraldine (Shaffar) Modaff. She married Jerry Disbennett on June 23, 1984 in Houston, TX. She enjoyed coffee clutching with her sisters, dancing, and music. Most...
Deanna Lynne Shaw
Sep 8, 2021
Deanna Lynne Shaw, 69, of Somonauk, IL passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva, IL. She was born May 18, 1952 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Ora and Alberta (Patmore) Austill. She married Jerry R. Shaw on February 12, 1972 in Somonauk, IL. She was a member of Waterman Bible Church. Deanna was a...
June Lesko
Sep 7, 2021
June Lesko, 60, of Somonauk, IL. passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 4, 1961 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Charles and Bernadine (Kormaniak) Formanek. She married James H. Lesko Jr. on July 4, 1981 in Chicago, IL. She enjoyed sewing, camping, and baking. June took much pride in...
Robert J Wade
Sep 6, 2021
Robert “RJ” J. Wade, 81, of Hickory Hills, IL passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. He was born March 27, 1940 in Chicago, IL the son of William J. and Margaret M. (Collins) Wade. Robert was a member of the Catholic Faith. He loved watching the Chicago Cubs, playing Bingo, and he...
Joanne M. Duffy
Sep 6, 2021
Joanne M. Duffy, 72, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at her home in Sandwich, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 9, 1949 in, Chicago, IL the daughter of John and Stella (Reagan) Bell. She married James N. Duffy on March 11, 1967 in Cassopolis, MI. She was a member of St. John...
Lucille E. Goins
Sep 4, 2021
Lucille E. Goins, 95, lifelong resident of Bristol, IL passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born August 9, 1926 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Wynn and Elizabeth (Swartz) Bridge. She graduated from Yorkville High School in 1944. She married Robert N. Goins on January 18, 1947. She lived a long...
Curtis Lee Jones
Sep 4, 2021
Curtis Lee Jones passed away at home surrounded by his loving family September 4 2021. Curt was born June 18 1950 in Dekalb Illinois to Paul and Oma Jones. Curt enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother David Michael Jones, and sister Pauline Francis Sebby. He is survived by...
Patricia J Petru
Sep 1, 2021
Patricia J. Petru, 75, of Earlville, IL formerly of West Chicago, IL passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Journey Care in Barrington, IL. She was born August 19, 1946 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Ralph and Geraldine (Shaffar) Modaff. Patricia was employed by Navistar International for 30 years. She loved coffee clutching with her sisters, cocktails with friends,...
Delia Lara Hernandez
Sep 1, 2021
Delia Lara Hernandez, 79, of Aurora, IL passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home in Aurora, IL. She was born May 4, 1942 in San Benito, TX the daughter of Juan and Rosaura (Garcia) Lara. She married Maximo Hernandez Jr. in 1969 in Aurora, IL. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Aurora, IL. Delia...
John William Kell
Aug 30, 2021
John William Kell, 95, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born July 21,1926 in Sandwich the son of John W. Kell and Flora (Nelson) Kell. John graduated from Sandwich High School in 1944. He married Genevieve M. White on July 24,1948 in Sandwich. He was a Veteran...
