Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Karen Jean Ransom
Oct 31, 2020
Karen Jean Ransom, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 31, 2020. Karen was born to Richard and Rita Arnold on December 6, 1939, in Chicago, IL. For the last ten years, Karen worked at the Somonauk Public Library. She loved her job and the people she worked with and the community she...
Marylee A. Hanlon
Oct 29, 2020
Marylee A. Hanlon, 77, of Somonauk , IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Victor Township, IL. She was born January 6, 1943 in Washington, DC. The daughter of Howard Long and Catherine T. Hanlon. She married Thomas R. Hanlon on June 27, 1964 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and spent 49 wonderful years together. She is survived by...
Mark A. Kamoss
Oct 27, 2020
Mark A. Kamoss, 66, of Earlville, IL formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in OSF ST. Paul Medical Center in Mendota, IL. He was born August 28, 1954 in Aurora, IL the son of Donald and Edythe (Hilderbrand) Kamoss. He married Debra A. Hoffer on January 15, 1978 in Illinois. Mark enjoyed camping in Wisconsin, tinkering...
Kenneth E. Ledford
Oct 23, 2020
Kenneth E. Ledford aged 42, formerly of Somonauk, IL, passed away on the 23rd of October, 2020 in Greenville, South Carolina. Ken was born on August 14, 1978 at Sandwich Community Hospital to Philip and Bonita Ledford. Ken was a lifelong member of Somonauk Baptist Church. He was very active in 4-H throughout his youth competing at the state and...
Diane Sue Allen
Oct 22, 2020
Diane Sue Allen, 68, of Plano, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Little Rock Township, IL. She was born June 27, 1952 in Aurora, IL. The daughter of Francis J. and Anna Mae “Peggy” (St. Clair) Lorenz. She married Keith James Allen on August 10, 1974 in Aurora, IL. She volunteered at Kendall...
Wayne A. "Chris" Christopher
Oct 20, 2020
Wayne A. “Chris” Christopher, 82, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at his home in Somonauk. He was born October 20, 1938 in Ottawa, IL, the son of Mervin and Gertrude (Thompson) Christopher. He married the love of his life Barbara Fahrlander on April 12, 1958 in Somonauk, IL. He was a member of the Somonauk Lions...
Dennis Fritzsche
Oct 18, 2020
Dennis Fritzsche, 62, of Somonauk, formerly of Springfield, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2020 in Sandwich, IL. Dennis is survived by his wife, Sally; his children, Shaun, Eric, Jenny, and Kc, as well as 4 grandchildren Lucy, Tinley, Hudson, and Penny. Dennis was born in Mt. Olive, Illinois in 1958 to Adrian and Christine Fritzsche. He grew up in...
Byron G. Mickelson
Oct 17, 2020
Byron Gene Mickelson, 72, of Sandwich, IL, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, IL. Born July 21, 1948 in Morris, IL, to Oluf and Olive (Olson) Mickelson, he attended Big Rock Grade School and Hinckley-Big Rock High School before moving to Somonauk where he graduated from Somonauk High School in 1966. Byron served...
Janice Louise Riffell
Oct 17, 2020
Janice L. Riffell, 88, of Somonauk, Illinois formerly of Aurora and Waterman, IL passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona, IL. She was born January 27, 1932 in Aurora IL, the daughter of John and Hazel (Howey) Pelzer. She married Jack J. Riffell on December 2, 1950 in Aurora, IL. Janice went...
Melba Fay Shaffer
Oct 16, 2020
Melba Fay Shaffer, 92, of Sandwich, IL, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Ottawa Pavilion in Ottawa, IL. She was born February 8, 1928 in Dresden, TN, the daughter of Hubert and Hattie (Sullivan) Lamb. She married Earl H. Shaffer on April 15, 1951 in Corinth, MS. She was a member of The United Church of Sandwich, IL, for...
Holley N. Stambaugh
Oct 12, 2020
Holley N. Stambaugh, 76, of Plano, IL passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Arista Healthcare in Naperville, IL. She was born December 22, 1943 in Watertown, New York the daughter of Frank and Gloria (Mitchell) Hart. She married Tommie W. Stambaugh on July 14, 1979 in Aurora, IL. Holley enjoyed reading the Enquirer Magazine, cooking, and spending time with...
Lisa Lynn Augustine
Oct 10, 2020
Lisa Lynn Augustine, 60, of Sandwich, IL, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. She was born January 7, 1960 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Malone) Augustine. Chicago was home to her for many years. Her gifted talent as an interior designer were revealed best in her during that...
Linda J. Kaelin
Oct 1, 2020
Linda J. Kaelin, 68, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home in Sandwich, surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1952 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Stanley and Jessie (Brown) Zimmerman. She married Keith A. Kaelin on December 4, 1987 in Wheaton, IL. Linda was an avid horseback rider and trail rider....
Paul William Stangeland
Sep 28, 2020
Paul William Stangeland age 56, of Monroe, WI passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. He was born the son of Merle and Betty (Rygh) Stangeland on February 10, 1964 in Sandwich, IL. Paul was a 1982 graduate of Somonauk High School. Paul worked on the family farm for many years; he also worked at Swiss Colony...
Joan E. Norton
Sep 26, 2020
Joan E. Norton (née Harmon), 87, of Sugar Grove, IL passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home in Sugar Grove. She was born November 10, 1932 in Utica, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Harmon (née Donahue). She grew up and spent most of her life in Earlville, IL. She married John E. “Jack” Norton on June 20,...
Leonard Filipski
Sep 19, 2020
Leonard Filipski, of Sandwich, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the age of 98. Leonard was born July 19, 1922, in Chicago, to Frank and Anna Filipski. The youngest of four siblings, he grew up during the Great Depression which led him to become a strong and resourceful young man. After serving his country in World...
Steven Cordray
Sep 18, 2020
Steven Thomas Tyler Cordray, 26, of Yorkville, IL passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home in Yorkville. He was born June 17, 1994 in Geneva, IL the son of Margaret and Scott Burnett. He married Yanira (Villareal) on November 16, 2018 in Yorkville, IL. He was a Sergeant for the Illinois National Guard. He was also, a security...
John L. Antich
Sep 15, 2020
John L. Antich, 68, of, Montgomery IL, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. He was born April 19, 1952 in Joliet, IL, the son of Robert and Joanne (Friedrich-Benditz) Antich. He married Peggy Tyrrell Rhodes-Antich on March 28, 2009, after being together for 22 years. He was a proud veteran of the US Army,...
Jay Andrew Haas
Sep 14, 2020
Jay Andrew Haas, 54, of Somonauk, IL passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home. He was born June 16, 1966 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Thomas and Madelyn (Dolder) Haas. Jay was a bricklayer by trade and a member of the Local 74 Bricklayers Union. He loved to cook and fish, and was an exceptional hunter...
William "Bill" Edward Henry
Sep 12, 2020
William E. Henry February 14, 1940 to September 12, 2020 William (Bill) Edward Henry, 80, of Coal City, Il passed away on September 12, 2020 at his home, only one month after his twin brother, Donald. He was born on February 14, 1940 in Oak Park, IL the son of Elmer Ellsworth Henry Jr. and Grace Mary (Ryan) Henry. Bill...
