Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Nicol E. Scolaro
Jun 21, 2019
Nicol E. Scolaro, 49, of Ottawa, IL passed away Thursday, June 21, 2019 in Ottawa, IL. She was born on March 12, 1970 in DeKalb, IL the daughter of Michael and Phyllis (Smith) Herbsleb. She is survived by one daughter, Summer Scolaro of Alabama, one son Cody (Jessica) La Due of Aurora, IL; two grandchildren, Gaige and Evan La Due;...
Donald "Don" E. Wallis
Jun 20, 2019
Donald E. Wallis, 82, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born June 19, 1937 in Sandwich, the son of Charles A. and Ruby M. (Walters) Wallis. He married Ruth Ann Fox on February 1, 1958 in Sandwich. Don retired from Caterpillar in 1997 after many years of service....
Sharon Lee Kinsel Langford
Jun 18, 2019
Sharon Lee Kinsel Langford, 80, passed away on June 18, 2019. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Betty Lee; Paul Kinsel, her husband of 29 years; and Jim Langford. She is survived by her children, Kandi (Randy) Clausel, Gene (Jan) Kinsel, and Lisa (Joe) Neidigh; also her seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and her sister...
Terry R. Ovitt
Jun 18, 2019
Terry R. Ovitt, 69, of Plano, formerly of Sheridan, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Edward’s Hospital in Naperville, with his loving family by his side. He was born November 12, 1949 in Aurora, IL, the son of Robert Elmer and Eileen Jane (Picton) Ovitt. He married Nancy A. Rezendes on January 16, 1971 in Las Vegas, NV....
Laura Cox-Heise
Jun 14, 2019
Laura Cox-Heise, 70, of Somonauk, IL passed away after a long struggle with cancer on June 14, 2019 in the company of her immediate family. Born in Aurora, IL to Patrick and Yvonne Cox on September 25, 1948. She attended Sacred Heart School and Madonna High School. For several years, she was employed at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva...
Mary E. Buhs
Jun 10, 2019
Mary Buhs, 89, of Leland passed away, June 10, 2019 at Willow Crest in Sandwich. Mary was born May 18, 1930 to James and Minnie (Potter) Allen at Lake Cormorant`, Mississippi. She married Elmer J. Buhs on July 2, 1948 in Peoria. She is preceded in death by her husband Elmer, her parents, James and Minnie Allen, a sister, Delores...
Eleanore E. (Heitmann) Sjostrom
Jun 10, 2019
Eleanore E. (Heitmann) Sjostrom, age 101 of Hayward, WI passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at Hayward Health Services. Eleanore Elizabeth Sment was born February 14, 1918 in LaSalle, IL, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (Klever) Sment. She attended St. Joseph School in LaSalle. On January 27, 1940 she was united in marriage to Aloysius Heitmann. She worked many...
Alicia Lynn Rushing
Jun 9, 2019
Alicia L. Rushing, 54, of Sandwich passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Valley West Hospital. She was born January 14, 1965 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Kendall and Loretta (Bill) Rushing. Alicia was a member of Somonauk Baptist Church. She faced a lot of struggles in her life and faced them head-on. Alicia enjoyed going to the Sandwich...
Ethel Lois Perkins
Jun 4, 2019
Ethel Lois Perkins, 90, of Yorkville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Presence Mercy Center in Aurora, IL. She was born January 30, 1929 in Lisbon, IL the daughter of Harvey and Sadie (Enger) Christian. She married Dale Perkins on March 18, 1950 in Helmar, IL. Ethel was a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in...
Mary Louise Schaefer
Jun 3, 2019
Mary Louise Schaefer, 43, of Flagler, CO whose life was taken unexpectedly on Monday, June 3, 2019. She was born on October 24, 1976 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Ronald and Cindy Lou (Martin) Streff. She loved planting flowers and the great outdoors. Mary loved her children very deeply and was extremely proud of each one of them. She...
Lois Jean (Reeve ) Batson
May 31, 2019
Lois Jean (Reeve) Batson (nee Durnal), age 67, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at University Hospital Cleveland, Ohio, with her family by her side. She was born in Aurora, IL, on April 12, 1952, and grew up in Plano, IL. She graduated from Plano high school in 1970. She married Ronnie Reeve (Jan 8, 1948- June 2, 2009) on...
Richard "Apple" C. Mcinturf
May 29, 2019
Richard C. “Apple” McInturf, 71, of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving wife. He was born May 11, 1948 in Sandwich, IL the son of Richard and Irene (Beck) McInturf. He married Vanessa Anderson on August 26, 1992 at Union Congregational Church in Somonauk, IL. He was a member of Union...
Joe Perry Travis
May 29, 2019
Joe Perry Travis passed peacefully in his home on May 29, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born February 3, 1937 in Nashville, TN. He served in the Air Force from 1957 until 1962 where he was a Master Aircraft Mechanic. He then worked at Caterpillar in Montgomery, IL until his retirement in 1992. He married Jacquelene Souder on...
Cody Lee Mauer
May 27, 2019
Cody Lee Mauer, 26, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home as the result of a congenital heart ailment. He was born January 22, 1993 in Geneva, Illinois the son of Tina Mauer and Brad VanNote. He graduated from Sandwich High School in 2011. He was employed at Maciano’s in Yorkville. Cody had a passion...
Marilyn I. Seaton
May 18, 2019
Marilyn I. Seaton, 91, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Beacon Hill in Lombard, IL. She was born July 21, 1927 in Waterman, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Jeannette (Hardy) Colby. On June 28, 1947 she was united in marriage in Lee, IL to Jesse D. Seaton who preceded her in death July 26, 1999. Marilyn enjoyed doing...
Michael "Mike" Corriveau
May 16, 2019
Michael “Mike” Corriveau, 62, of Somonauk, IL passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born October 3, 1956 in Lewiston, ME the son of Marcel and Rita (Hamel) Corriveau. He married Theresa Charette on December 29, 1991 in New Gloucester, ME and they had 27 happy years together. He was a member...
Wallace E. "Wally" Beardsley, Jr.
May 14, 2019
Wallace “Wally” E. Beardsley, Jr. 84, of Sheridan, IL passed away Tuesday. May 14, 2019 in Sandwich, IL. According to Wally’s wishes there will be no services. Arrangements were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. (815) 498-2363
(Leo) Duane Hoadley
May 12, 2019
(Leo) Duane Hoadley, 87, of Leland, IL. was born November 1, 1931 in Waterman, IL the son of Lawrence and Ora (Bend) Hoadley. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving in Spokane, Wash. He married Janeen Tellefson on September 6, 1952, and their children are Stephanie Brown of Hoffman Estates, Mark (Angie) Hoadley of Brentwood, Tenn., Eric (Theresa)...
Ione A. Bennett
May 5, 2019
Ione Bennett, 93, of Aurora, formerly of Sandwich and Somonauk, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Presence Fox Knoll in Aurora, IL. She was born April 23, 1926 in Helmar, IL on the family farm, she was the daughter of Faye and Grace (Olson) Anderson. She married Donald Lewis Bennett on November 28, 1948 at Helmar Lutheran Church. Ione...
Betty F. Hauge
May 3, 2019
Betty F. Hauge, 91, of Sandwich, IL, passed away with her loving family by her side on May 3, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 25, 1928 to Lawson and Mary (Firebaugh) LaGow. She married the love of her life, Mr. Holman Hauge on June 28, 1947. They spent the 56 years together until Holman’s...
