Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Lila Ruth Shaw
Aug 11, 2018
Lila Ruth Shaw, 96, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Naperville, IL passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Sandwich Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Sandwich, IL. She was born February 7, 1922 in Pulaski, IL the daughter of Oliver and Pansey (Ellenwood) McClellan. She is survived by three children; Norman Shaw of Shady Cove, OR, Jenny Seward of Shoreline,...
Geraldine "Jerry" Kukuk
Aug 4, 2018
Geraldine “Jerry” Kukuk, 87, of Earlville, IL, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her home. She was born May 25, 1931 in Earlville, IL, the daughter of Harold and Rue Baxter (Wiley) Smith. She married Robert R. Kukuk on May 11, 1956 in Ottawa, IL. Jerry was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville, IL. She enjoyed crafts...
Mary Ann Kathrein
Jul 26, 2018
Mary Ann Kathrein, 92, beloved wife of Aloysius P. Kathrein, passed away in Ottawa, IL on July 26, 2018. Born October 2, 1925 to Henry L. Matheis and Ann Seitz in Springfield, IL. Preceded in death by her 2nd husband, Aloysius, June 30, 2017, her parents, a brother, Larry and her son, Norman Catlin. Survivors include her seven children, from...
Alan E. Marshall
Jul 23, 2018
Alan E. Marshall, 69, of Earlville passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving wife. He was born March 7, 1949 in Sandwich, Il, the son of Wilbur H. and Juanita Joyce (Fredericks) Marshall. He married Lauralyn Witt on May 23, 1992 in Modesto, CA. Alan farmed the last fourteen years and loved it. He...
Carla J. "Fike" Glover
Jul 19, 2018
Carla J. “Fike” Glover, 56, of Somonauk, IL passed away, Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She was born December 28, 1961 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of Ronald and Sally (Scent) Fike. She married Donald W. Glover on January 4, 1986 in Sandwich, IL. Carla enjoyed doing crafts, having coffee with her friends,...
Steven James Navalany
Jul 17, 2018
Steven James Navalany "Stevie" "#jackedandhomeless", age 32, a resident of Big Rock, IL, former resident of Naperville and Hinckley, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 17, 2017. He was born on September 20, 1985 in Winfield, IL. Beloved son of Steven, Jr. and Lynn (nee Ebeling) Navalany of Hinckley, loving brother of Rachel Cynthia (Jay Van Landuyt) Navalany of...
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,...
