Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Merrill Kenneth "Ken" Haas
May 27, 2017
Merrill Kenneth “Ken” Haas, 76, of Earlville passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Heritage Manor in Streator, IL. He was born May 17, 1941 in Ottawa, IL, the son of Merrill Davis and Ruth Ethel Griffin Haas. He married Alma Ruth Brown on September 15, 1972 in Durango, CO. Ken proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960...
Patricia L. Coffland
May 26, 2017
Patricia L. Coffland, 55, Concord, NC passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Northwestern Memorial in Chicago, IL. She was born March 4, 1962 in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of John and Carol May. She married Russell S. Coffland on May 26, 1997 in Hinsdale, IL. She was an avid football and hockey fan. Patricia had a great love for...
Janet May Christenson
May 18, 2017
Janet May Christenson, 84, of Plano, IL passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Johnston R. Bowman Health Center in Chicago, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 27, 1932 in Pierson, IA, the daughter of Earl August and Minnie Vina Harris. She married Loren Melvin Christenson on July 27, 1957 in Angela, IN. Janet was a...
James William Hamill
May 17, 2017
James William Hamill, 39, of Compton, IL passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born April 25, 1978 in Aurora, IL the son of Samuel John and Sandra Louise Gregg Hamill. He married Jennifer Morris on April 22, 2013 In Dixon, IL. He worked at Ryder Trucking Company in Rochelle,...
Mark W. Johnson
May 15, 2017
Mark W. Johnson, 66, of Sandwich passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at his home in Lake Holiday. He was born May 11, 1951 in Aurora, IL, the son of Jesse and Helen Fritsch Johnson. Mark belonged to numerous bowling leagues, bowling was one of his favorite activities. He was proud to have bowled a perfect 300 game. He is...
Ronald F. Wells
May 13, 2017
Ronald F. Wells, 83, of Yorkville, IL passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born June 14, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of Clarence D. and Gladys E. Wells. He married Marianne Britt on September 24, 1983 in Aurora, IL. Ron was a member of the Millbrook United Methodist Church and...
Joseph Henry Krienert
May 11, 2017
Joseph Henry Krienert, 86, of Earlville passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Parker Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Streator, IL. He was born October 3, 1930 in Osmond, NE, the son of Joseph and Christina Stiern Krienert. He married Wilma J. Gatiss on January 28, 1956 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville, IL. Joe was a member of...
Irene Katherine Allen Klotz
May 7, 2017
Irene Katherine Allen Klotz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, age 89 of Big Rock, passed away peacefully at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Irene was born in Somonauk, IL on August 2, 1927 and attended school in Somonauk. She married Joseph Allen on March 8, 1947 and together they raised 7 children....
William R. "Bill" Niles
May 4, 2017
William “Bill” R. Niles, 64, of Sheridan, IL passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at his home. He was born June 17, 1952, the son of Paul and Leona Hatton Niles. He married Kathy Ness on June 21, 2007 in Sheridan. Bill was a member of the Sandwich Moose Lodge #1016. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, his puppies Toots and...
Marshall Harley Roy
Apr 30, 2017
Marshall Harley Roy, 28 of Marseilles, IL formerly of Mendota and raised in Sandwich, IL passed away suddenly April 30, 2017. He was born April 24, 1989 in Aurora, IL the son of Richard and Donna Ludwig Roy. He was a boat captain for the Long Island Costal and Aftermath Disaster Recovery. He is survived by his mother, Donna of...
Victor A. Gauer
Apr 27, 2017
Victor A. Gauer, 87, of Big Rock, IL, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Presence-Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL. He was born August 6, 1929 in Aurora, IL, the son of Victor and Jeanette Roehrig Gauer. Victor served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the Montgomery VFW and the Yorkville...
Josephine Eakle
Apr 17, 2017
Josephine Eakle of Yorkville, IL passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the age of 96. She was born March 28, 1921 to Mary and Leslie Lanter. Jo was united in marriage to James Eakle on November 30, 1940. They were happily married for 58 years. Jo was an elementary teacher in the area for many years and was...
Don W. Sawicki
Apr 13, 2017
Don W. Sawicki, 72, of Earlville, IL passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home in Earlville, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 10, 1944 in Ottawa, IL the son of Al and Jean Elzer Sawicki. He married Betty Durbin on March 30, 1967 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa, IL. Don graduated from St, John’s...
Richard M. Krafft
Apr 12, 2017
Richard M. Krafft, 84, of Plainfield, Illinois passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at West Lake Hospital in Melrose Park, IL. He was born March 3, 1933 in New Castle, PA, the son of Andrew J. and Mary Ann Hoprick Krafft. Richard was a very kind, respectful and a pleasure to be around. He is survived by one sister, Pauline...
Michael Anthony Alexander
Apr 12, 2017
Michael Anthony Alexander, 25, of Sandwich, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his home. He was born March 14, 1992 in Aurora, IL, the son of James D. Alexander and Kimberly M. Spoden. Michael worked at Khrystle LiteLandscaping in Leland, IL. He is survived by his mom, Kimberly of Sandwich, IL; his dad, James “Jim” of...
William G. Johnson
Apr 11, 2017
William G. Johnson, 64, of Sandwich passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his home. He was born September 28, 1952 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Donald and Joanne Hall Johnson. He married Karla Burkhart on February 17, 1978 in Sioux City, IA. Bill was a Beatles fan, Blackhawks fan and a Cubs fan. He was a...
Irene R. Dunkel
Apr 9, 2017
Irene R. Dunkel, 87, of Yorkville, Illinois passed away, Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born May 11, 1929 in Deerfield, KS the daughter of Luke and Regina Fross Schreivogel. She married Ted Dunkel on October 1, 1949 in Lakin, KS. Irene taught ceramics for several years and did numerous shows. She owned...
Candace A. "Candy" Carey
Apr 8, 2017
Candace A. “Candy” Carey, 60, Benton, AR passed away on April 8, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice following a battle with cancer. She was born February 26, 1957 in Joliet, IL to Dr. Edwin J. and Joan Brady Carey. She was sister to Susan, John, Carolyn, Jane, Ed, Andy, and Scott. Candy was raised in Sandwich, IL, graduated from Rosary...
Dorcy Ann Kline
Mar 29, 2017
Dorcy Ann Kline, age 70, a lifelong Batavian, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Delnor Community Hospital. She was born November 10, 1946 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Charles and Bernice Kline. Dorcy was a member of First Baptist Church. She worked as a CNA at Willow Crest for the last 15 years. She is survived...
Wilma F. Boltz
Mar 24, 2017
Wilma F. Boltz, 90, of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota, IL. She was born March 20, 1927 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Theodore and Julia Losey Cromer. She married Ronald O. Boltz on November 18, 1951 at her parent’s home in La Grange, IL. Wilma was a member...
