Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Ronald G. Corman
Dec 2, 2018
Ronald G. Corman, 70, of Sandwich, formerly of Decatur, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1948 in Decatur, IL, the son of John and Kathleen (Coffman) Corman. He married Marsha “Jeanie” Estell on February 11, 1967 in Long Creek Methodist Church in Long Creek, IL. Ron grew...
Gladys Christine "Chris" Bigott
Nov 28, 2018
Gladys Christine “Chris” Bigott, 83, formerly of Earlville, IL and Downers Grove, IL passed away, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Lorien Taneytown Assisted Living Facility, Taneytown, MD. Chris was born January 2, 1935 in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of the late Emil and Helen (Novotny) Spevak. Chris and Richard, her late beloved husband, enjoyed camping with family and friends...
Ulrike B. Todd
Nov 28, 2018
Ulrike B. Todd, 74, Leland, IL passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Prairie Crossing Assisted Living in Shabbona, IL. She was born April 4, 1944 in Germany, the daughter of Helmut and Kathy (Schmidt) Nirshel. She married Jackie L. Todd on December 22, 1967 in Furth, Germany. Before retiring, Ulrike worked at CTS Knights in Sandwich and in food...
Virginia J. Weber
Nov 25, 2018
Virginia J. Weber, 90, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away, Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born November 19, 1928 in Waterman, IL the daughter of LaVerne C. and Althea M. (Passow) Weber. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, IL. Former member of The Junior Women’s Club. Formerly employed by...
Jimmy E. Long
Nov 24, 2018
Jimmy E. Long, 74, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 in Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born November 3, 1944 in Vandalia, IL the son of Edward and Maggie (Bedford) Long. He married Carol A. Dubiel on July 14, 1965 in Ramsey, IL. He was a member of Harvest Chapel in Sandwich, IL, and...
Sally Ann Symmonds
Nov 22, 2018
Sally Ann Symmonds, 62, of Cullman, AL. passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman. She was born May 5, 1956 in Paxton, IL., the daughter of Melvin and Lucille (Christensen) Symmonds. She was a lifelong Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Fighting Illini fan. Sally was a compassionate caregiver for many people over the years....
Harry E. "Butch" Barber
Nov 20, 2018
Harry E. “Butch” Barber, 76 of Sheridan, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle, IL. He was born May 13, 1942 in Rockton, IL the son of Harrison and Annie (Parr) Barber. Harry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Marathon Electric in Earlville, farmed in the...
Warren L. Kiest
Nov 15, 2018
Warren L. Kiest, 82, of Leland, Illinois passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born January 17, 1936 in Manteno, IL the son of Blaine and Dorothy (Jordan) Kiest. He married Janice M. Pfoutz on September 15, 1957 in Marseilles, IL. He was a Master Mason at the Plano...
Nancy M. Marren
Nov 15, 2018
Nancy M. Marren, 78, Somonauk, IL formerly of Evergreen Park, IL, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018. She was born August 16, 1940 in Chicago, IL the daughter of George and Wanda (Chrostek) Marc. She married Bernard “Bud” Marren on September 18, 1965 in Chicago, IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk. Nancy...
June M. Austin
Nov 14, 2018
June M. Austin, 53, of Mendota, IL formerly of Earlville, IL passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born July 16, 1965 in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Hatton) Austin. She is survived by one son, Blake (Joy) Zeiter of Benton, Kentucky; one daughter, Desarae Ridge of Mendota, IL; five grandchildren, Chase, Landon, Zayne, Kaylin, and...
Rita J. Settles
Nov 13, 2018
Rita J. Settles, 69, of Big Rock, IL passed away, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1948 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Frances (LaGow) Roach. She married Fred Settles in Yorkville, IL. Rita was an avid lover of rescuing cats and enjoyed her own cats. She...
Ruth Krivanek
Nov 13, 2018
Ruth Krivanek, 91, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 20, 1927 in Buchs, Switzerland the daughter of Eugene and Augusta (Bleak) Hoch. She met George while working at the switchboard on the Army Base in Esslingen, Germany. Ruth fell in love with George and they...
Elvin R. Keeton
Nov 12, 2018
Elvin R. Keeton, 73, of Plano passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born June, 4, 1945 in Chicago, IL, the son of Noie E. and Stella (Lamb) Keeton. He married Sharon K. Wade on May 25, 1968 in Boulder Hill. Elvin was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses...
Samantha J. Johnson Zitoun
Nov 8, 2018
Samantha Johnson Zitoun, 27, of Serena, Illinois passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 24, 1991 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Corey and Cindy (Simpson) Johnson. She graduated from Serena High School in the class of 2010. She married Cody Zitoun on August 3, 2018 in Ottawa, IL. Sam...
Stanley L. Smith
Nov 5, 2018
Stanley L. Smith, 55, of Leland, IL passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 in rural Earl Township. He was born April 17, 1963 in Sandwich, IL the son of Lester and Evelyn (Riskedal) Smith. He is survived by his parents, children, Cassie, Johnny, A.J., and one grandchild Jak, and Stanley's siblings. There will be no visitation and Private Family services...
Betty J. Miller
Nov 4, 2018
Betty J. Miller, 90, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 28, 1927 in Dixon, IL the daughter of Ollie and Edna (Domer) Starks. She graduated from Earlville High School in 1945. She married Roger E. Miller on October 10, 1946 in Chicago, IL. She was...
Ronald L. Huggett
Nov 1, 2018
Ronald L. Huggett, 71, of Earlville, IL passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home in Earlville. He was born December 5, 1946 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina the son of Norman and Wanda (James) Huggett. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed spending time with his family He is survived by two sons,...
Tenley Jo Eighner
Oct 23, 2018
Tenley Jo Eighner precious infant daughter of Josh and Kristen Eighner passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois. She is survived and will be missed by her parents Josh and Kristen Eighner of Rankin, IL.; her maternal grandparents, Denny and Debbie Aberle of Thawville, IL.; her paternal grandparents Darrin and Karen Eighner of Rankin,...
Bonnie K. Eighner
Oct 18, 2018
Bonnie K. Eighner, 80, of Rankin, IL passed away October 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 29, 1938 in Paxton, IL, the daughter of Gustav “Gus” and Evelyn “Ev” Johnson Seidel. She married Michael A. Eighner on September 9, 1956 in Rankin. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1990. She...
Ruth Iola Jelm
Oct 13, 2018
RUTH IOLA (MADING) JELM Iola Jelm was born July 10, 1928 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Lowell and Ruth Nelson Mading. She was sister to Marguerite, Kenneth, Glenn and Russell Mading, now deceased. She grew up on W. Madison St in Ottawa, Il and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1946. After High School, Iola worked for Miller Jones...
