Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
James L. Shazer
Jul 15, 2018
James L. Shazer, 91, of Peru, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Heritage Health in Peru. He was born July 12, 1927 in Uniontwn, PA, the son of Albert and Martha (Huey) Shazer. James graduated from Uniontown High School on May 29, 1945. He was employed by Richards-Wilcox for over 25 years. James volunteered his...
Leota M. Huff
Jul 6, 2018
Leota M. Huff, 94, of Waterman, IL, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 18, 1924 in rural Somonauk, the daughter of Harry and Verma (Rumney) Cunz. She married Kenneth Jacob Huff on November 13, 1948 in Somonauk, IL; they were married for over 60 years. She and her...
Raymond M. Kauffman Iii
Jul 5, 2018
Raymond M. Kauffman, III, 69, of Somonauk, IL passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 18, 1949 in Middletown, PA, the son of Raymond M. and Patricia (Lynch) Kauffman, Jr. He married Constance M. Donato on September 28, 1974 in Middletown, PA. Ray was a member of the VFW,...
Gregory R. Josephs
Jun 29, 2018
Gregory R. Josephs, 66, of Sandwich, IL passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home. He was born December 10, 1951 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Mitchell and Sylvia (Salestine) Josephs. Greg owned and operated A Fussy Cleaners in Sandwich for many years. He is survived by one daughter, Alycia Josephs of Lodi, Wisconsin; one brother, Bruce (Mindy)...
Linda M. Kiest
Jun 28, 2018
Linda M. Kiest, 70, of Leland, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1947, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of LaVern and Ada (Grief) Iverson. She married Carl G. Kiest on July 12, 2003, in Ottawa, IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic...
John A. Fox
Jun 27, 2018
John A. Fox, 83, a lifelong resident of Somonauk, IL passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 11, 1934 in Somonauk, IL the son of Raymond and Irene (Grandadam) Fox. He graduated from Somonauk High School in the class of 1953. He married Gwendolyn...
Charles A. Parks
Jun 22, 2018
Charles A. Parks, 88, Sandwich, IL, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018, at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born September 27, 1929, in Rochester, NY, the son of Vernon L. and Frances L. (White) Parks. He is survived by his cousins, Thomas (the late Vicki) Vaughan of Chicago, IL and Michael (Terri) Vaughan of Madison, WI and...
Judith E. Hughes
Jun 22, 2018
Judith E. Hughes, 86, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at her home in Earlville. She was born January 19, 1932 in Earlville, IL the daughter of Hershel and Dora (Minard) Prater. She married Paul R. Hughes on September 12, 1953 in St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville. She graduated from Earlville High School in the class...
David Roop, Sr.
Jun 21, 2018
David “Roop” Sr. passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born October 23, 1939 the son of Herbert and Dorothy (Davis) Roop. Dave took great pride in his work as a machinist most of his life. He was a classic car enthusiast and loved working in his garage. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Lynn E. Neuendorf
Jun 21, 2018
Lynn E. Neuendorf, 59, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at her home. She was born November 21, 1958 in Sandwich, the daughter of Louis and Emily (Kavalier) Neuendorf. Lynn enjoyed arts and crafts and was a fan of the impressionists. She read many books, watched many films, and enjoyed a huge variety of music. Lynn was...
Rita E. Roller
Jun 20, 2018
Rita E. Roller, 74, of rural Earlville, IL, formerly of Bristol, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 6, 1943 in Bellwood, IL the daughter of Fredrick and Julia (Gawenda) Voss. She married Jack Roller on June 27, 1964 in Lisle, IL. Rita had a...
Peter A. Moore, Jr.
Jun 17, 2018
Peter A. Moore, Jr. (41), loving son, brother, husband, father, grandson, uncle, and beloved friend to many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Peter was born on June 14, 1977. He fell in love with his soul mate and best friend, sharing 20 beautiful years together. They created a beautiful family of two children. He was an amazing...
Thomas James Dunn
Jun 6, 2018
Thomas J. Dunn, 74, of Lake Holiday Somonauk, IL passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 1, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Vincent J. and Marion M. (Weber) Dunn. He married Barbara Ann Durano on June 20, 1964 in Blue Island, IL. Thomas worked as a tool...
Carol Jean Nelson
Jun 5, 2018
Carol J. Nelson, 85, of Earlville, IL passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, IL. She was born May 18, 1933 in Seneca, IL, the daughter of Martin and Sigrid (Rorem) Valentinsen. She married LaVerne Nelson on September 10, 1955 in Ottawa, IL. Carol graduated from Serena High School. She worked at Libby-Owens in Ottawa,...
Mary Ann Schweiger
May 30, 2018
Mary Ann Schweiger, 86, of Sandwich, Illinois formerly of Aurora, IL passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. She was born March 13, 1932 in Ohio, IL the daughter of E .Doyle and Anna (Gugerty) Morrissey. She was a member St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich. Mary worked at Mercy Center...
Thomas "Tom" Joseph Kowalczyk
May 29, 2018
Thomas “Tom” J. Kowalczyk, 70, of Yorkville, IL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. He was born August 20, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Josephine (Kabala) Kowalczyk. He married Bette J. Schuh on February 19, 1977 in Oak Lawn, IL. Tom attended Cross Lutheran Church...
John Edward Behrens
May 28, 2018
John Edward Behrens, 84, of Yorkville, IL passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at Sandwich Rehabilitation. He was born October 14, 1933 Plainfield, IL, the son of Arthur and Mable (Baker) Behrens. John was a member of Yorkville Congregational Church. He was a member of the Fox Country Players, entertaining countless people over the years. John would entertain family and...
Betty J. Phillips-French
May 26, 2018
Betty J. Phillips-French, 88, of Sandwich entered the loving arms of Jesus Saturday, May 26, 2018 unexpectedly at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1929 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Harold and Marion (Moebs) Stephens. She married Stuart F. Phillips on June 19, 1948 in Sandwich, IL. After his...
Garrett A. Ohme
May 25, 2018
Garrett Ohme, 36, of Leland, IL passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born July 18, 1981 in Grand Rapids, MN, the son of Garry and Julie (Marcellus) Ohme. Garrett was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland. He loved spending time with his daughter, his family, and friends....
Harold "Olie" John Olson
May 24, 2018
Harold “Olie” Olson, 84, of Aurora, IL passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Season’s Hospice in Naperville, IL. He was born March 20, 1934 in a house in Aurora, the son of Elon Olaf and Charlotte (Hilma) Olson. Olie was a life member of the NRA. He proudly served in the US Army with the 94th Engineers from 1956...
