Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Mary C. Mokry
Nov 27, 2024
Mary C. Mokry, 61, of Somonauk, IL passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born June 14, 1963, in Oak Park, IL to Richard and Katherine Claahsen. She married her high school sweetheart William John Mokry Sr. on June 29, 1985. She is fondly remembered by staff and students alike for her life-long service as an educator teaching...
Robert "Bobby Joe" Joseph Mcgava Sr.
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Joseph “Bobby Joe” McGava, Sr., born on April 12, 1949, to Edward Francis and Helen Mae (Meighan) McGava, the youngest of six children. Bob passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at his home in Waterman, IL. He passed peacefully with his sons, Joe and Tom, his sister, Peg, and daughter-in-law, Terri by his side. Bob is survived by his...
David "Fig" Allan Olson
Nov 24, 2024
David Allan “Fig” Olson, age 59, cherished son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Born on March 6, 1965, in Sandwich, Illinois, David was the beloved son of Faith Brady Olson and Thomas Gene Olson. David grew up with a passion for sports and machinery, a love that...
Barbara Louise Johns
Nov 15, 2024
Barbara Louise Johns, 86, of Earlville, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, Illinois. She is the daughter of Harriette Kuta and Owen Carp. She married three times during her lifetime but her last husband, Arthur Lawrence Johns, was the love of her life. They were married at the courthouse in...
Garry J. Miller
Nov 14, 2024
Garry J. Miller, 69, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital with his loving family by his side in DeKalb, IL. He was born May 6, 1955 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Aurora, IL the son of Louis J. and Edith Mae (Wickens) Miller. Garry was 1 of 4 children, he loved...
Wallace W. "Wally" Hartwig
Nov 7, 2024
Wallace W. “Wally” Hartwig, 79, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at The Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich, IL. He was born on September 19, 1945 in Oak Park, IL the son of Wallace “Bud” and Libbie (Nemec) Hartwig. He married Janet Marie Reck on October 2, 1971. He was a longtime member of The...
Jason "Jake" T. Endel
Nov 2, 2024
Jason "Jake" T. Drendel Jason "Jake" Drendel, 56, of Earlville, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, humor, and resilience. Jake was the beloved son of Dennis Drendel and the late Terri Lynn Drendel and was born on May 8, 1968, in Naperville, IL. He graduated from Naperville North High...
Jeffry S. Garbe
Oct 20, 2024
Jeffry S. Garbe, 61, of Somonauk, IL, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born March 7, 1963, in Aurora, IL, the son of Clinton and Florence (Pintye) Garbe. He loved life in general and enjoyed going to casinos and camping. Jeff had a special fondness for Twinkies, garbage bags,...
Lisa Renee Jambrone
Oct 19, 2024
Lisa Renee Jambrone (Leo), 58, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Accent Care in Naperville. She was born May 27th, 1966 in LaGrange, Illinois. The daughter of Brenda Sandidge and William Leo. She married Jack Phillip Jambrone on May 29th 1993 in Oak Park, IL. Mother to Phillip Jambrone (Kristina Jambrone Spouse), Samuel Jambrone and Rebecca Lynn Jambrone (Tucker...
Bobby Dean Harpster
Oct 18, 2024
Bobby Dean Harpster, 89, of Millington, IL, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home. He was born March 7, 1935, in St. Peter, IL, the son of Percy and Lotti (Kistler) Harpster. He married Sonya Sue Koehler on February 13, 1960, in Ottawa, IL. Bobby was a proud member of the US Army, serving in Okinawa as a...
Brinda Sue Hyatt
Oct 17, 2024
Brinda Sue Hyatt, 65, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 9, 1959 in DeKalb, IL the daughter of James and Lucy (Honeycutt) Barding. Brinda proudly owned and operated the Gentlemen’s Cut barber shop in Sandwich, IL for over 40 years. She...
Lucille Ada Hausler
Oct 17, 2024
Lucille “Granny” Hausler, 100, of Plano IL passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. Welcomed by her parents John and Mary (Amass) Anderson on February 10, 1924, she was born and raised in Chicago, IL. As a young woman she married her beloved husband, Leonard Hausler and moved to Plano IL becoming a lifetime member of the community she so loved....
Brian Scott Clason
Oct 15, 2024
Brian Scott Clason, 69, of Plano passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Accent Care in Naperville, IL. He was born August 31, 1955, in Aurora, IL, the son of Thomas and Marjorie (Moore) Clason-Meyer. He married Debra Penninger in August of 1979 at the Plano Methodist Church. Brian proudly served in the US Navy from 1973 to 1978. He...
Carol J. Thayer
Oct 11, 2024
Carol J. Thayer, 92, of Somonauk, IL passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 30, 1932 in Aurora, IL the daughter of John M. and Lucy (Pleashe) Buri. She married Eugene “Gene” Thayer on November 10, 1951 in Aurora, IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Gates
Oct 11, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Ann Gates of Somonauk, IL, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. Born on April 23, 1936, in Sandwich, IL, she was the daughter of Axel “Swede” and Emma (Heminover) Nelson. Pat married Donald LaVerne Gates Sr. on September 14, 1954, in Somonauk, where they spent 55 years raising their family. She was an active member of St....
Robert "Bob" John Gast
Oct 5, 2024
Robert “Bob” John Gast, 94 , of Earlville, IL passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving Family. He was born September 23, 1930 on the family farm rural Earlville, the son of Clarence and Rena (Knoll) Gast. He attended the one room school house south of the farm. Bob graduated from Earlville High School...
Starlynn Sue Lobdell
Oct 4, 2024
Starlynn Sue Lobdell, 83, of Plano, IL passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at The Pavilion on Main in Sandwich, IL. who provided her with excellent care. She was born on November 4, 1940 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Lavern and Emma (Springer) Wallis. She married Neil Lobdell on June 27, 1959, and they spent 65 wonderful years...
Robert "Bob" F. Juritza
Sep 30, 2024
Robert “Bob” F. Juritza, 83, of Sheridan, IL, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family and dog, Ben. He was born April 22, 1941, in Chicago, IL, the son of Frederick and Theresa (Podlesak) Juritza. He married Gale Durkee on June 8, 1963, in Downers Grove, IL. Bob was a Union Member of...
Beverly Ann Buda
Sep 27, 2024
Beverly Ann Buda went home to be with Jesus on September 27, 2024 at the age of 75. She was born on April 10, 1949 to the late Kenneth and Rosalie (Cassara) Miller. She grew up with her two sisters, Karen and Donna, in Chicago, Illinois. She later married the late Stanley Buda Jr, and they had 3 daughters: Kim,...
Charles "Chuck" Botts
Sep 25, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Botts, 98, of Earlville, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the LaSalle Veterans Home. He was born on September 24, 1926 in Hammond, IN the son of Charles and Anna (Clover) Botts. He married Marilyn Gast on January 10, 1948 in Earlville, IL at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Chuck was involved in many different things. He...
