Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Carol Ella Loux
Oct 14, 2016
Carol Ella Loux, 80, of Sandwich passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born December 16, 1935 in Ottawa, IL, the daughter of Simon and Joyce Dominy Peterson. She married Donald Loux on October 25, 1958 in Stavanger, IL. Carol was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Somonauk for 58...
Nanci Kaye Thayer
Oct 12, 2016
Nanci Kaye Thayer, 60, of Kuttawa, KY formerly of Somonauk, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her home in Kuttawa, KY. She was born May 13, 1956 in Aurora, Illinois the daughter of Louis and Judith Rumple Morse. She married William Thayer Sr. on July 21, 1979 in Aurora, IL. She was a member of St. John the...
Elfriede Scherer
Oct 9, 2016
Elfriede Scherer geb. Doberstein, 83, of Yorkville, IL passed away quietly at her home on Sunday, October 9, 2016 after a long illness. She was born June 21, 1933 in Lengen, Germany, to Edmund and Helene Milbrandt Doberstein. Her happy life with her parents and grandparents was interrupted due to World War II, where as a young girl, she was...
Muriel M. Maley
Oct 3, 2016
Muriel M. Maley, 89, of Sandwich, IL passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at her home. She was born September 23, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of William and Mildred Wilson Sutfin. She married John “Jack” Maley, Jr. on May 31, 1947 at Holy Redeemer Church in Evergreen Park, IL. They had 59 wonderful years together until Jack’s passing,...
Dan D. Bernard, Jr.
Sep 25, 2016
Dan D. Bernard, Jr. ,59, of Earlville, IL passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 16, 1957 in Aurora, IL the son of Dan D. and Juanita Garrow Bernard, Sr. He married Rhonda S. Elliott on March 24, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV. Dan was a farmer for his...
Charlene L. Denault
Sep 24, 2016
Charlene L. Denault, 88, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born May 18, 1928 in LaSalle County Illinois the daughter of Richard and Nina Parisot Dreishmire. She married Harold L. Denault on September 3, 1949 in Somonauk, IL. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Lois M. Elliott
Sep 24, 2016
Lois M. Elliott, 81, of Somonauk passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. She was born August 3, 1935 in Newark, IL, the daughter of Cornelias and Gladys Joneson Clausen. She married Walton Elliott on October 20, 1956 in Sandwich, IL. Lois worked at the Little Traveler in Geneva for over 20 years. She enjoyed...
Francis Michael Heiston
Sep 20, 2016
Francis Michael Heiston, 60, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL after a battle with cancer. He was born October 29, 1955 in Mendota, IL the son of Francis L. and C. Viola Whitlock Heiston. Mike was a graduate of Earlville High School. He was a prior member of...
Barbara June Firkins
Sep 18, 2016
Barbara June Firkins, 85, of Earlville, IL, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016 at LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa, IL. She was born March 26, 1931 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Edward and Stella Gallic Rasmussen. She married Donald Firkins at her mother’s home in Earlville on March 17, 1973. Barb and her mother moved to Earlville in...
Cynthia M. Earle
Sep 15, 2016
Cynthia Earle, 55, of Ottawa, IL, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Rivershores Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centre in Marseilles, IL. She was born December 10, 1960 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of John and Sandra Earle. Cindy was an active member of the Ottawa Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed attending temple. She enjoyed watching her...
Charles R. Watros
Sep 3, 2016
Charles R. Watros, 77, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born December 4, 1938 in Dexter, MN the son of Ivan and Clara Reis Watros. "Charles Watros, a man in the truest sense of the word. Among unparalleled artistry, a penchant for generosity,not to mention a rabid sweet...
Arnold L. Clarke
Sep 3, 2016
Arnold L. Clarke, 95, formerly of Somonauk, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Bickford of Oswego Memory Care in Oswego, IL. He was born February 13, 1921 in Chadwick, IL, the son of Donald and Clara Straub Clarke, the youngest of six children. Arnold married the former Patricia LaBolle in Somonauk on June 10, 1950. They celebrated 52 happy...
Juanita M. "Nita" Sellers
Sep 3, 2016
Juanita M. “Nita” Sellers, 86, of Earlville, Illinois passed away, Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Mendota Lutheran Home in Mendota, IL. She was born March 4, 1930 in Sheridan, IL the daughter of Clarence and Eunice Smith Osmond. After her mother passed away at an early age, she was raised by Arthur and Margaret Egeland. She was a member of...
Dorothy Mae Figgins
Aug 31, 2016
Dorothy Mae Figgins, 86, of Millington passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Sandwich Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sandwich. She was born November 19, 1929 in Danway, IL, the daughter of Archie and Laura Fargo Williamson. She married Roger Figgins on May 28, 1950 in California. Dorothy was a member of Millington United Methodist Church. She enjoyed camping, country music,...
Cole Douglas Mander, 22 Months
Aug 31, 2016
Cole Douglas Mander, 22 months, of Yorkville passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL. He was born October 27, 2014 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Brent and Cori Stahl Mander. Cole was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Somonauk, where he was Baptized. He attended Children of America Day Care in...
Marilyn June Youssi Bennett
Aug 29, 2016
Marilyn J. Bennett, 61, of Paw Paw passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 22, 1955 in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Donald and Arlene Alexander Youssi. She married David Bennett on March 15, 1996 in Earlville. Marilyn loved her Tootsie Rolls, except the chocolate...
Dennis Ray Craddock
Aug 27, 2016
Dennis Ray Craddock, 71, of Leland passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 30, 1945 in Danville, IL, the son of James and Nellie Antrim Craddock. He married Brenda C. Brewer on October 4, 1968 in Plano, IL. He was a proud member of the US Army. He worked...
Betty Mae Fuller
Aug 20, 2016
Betty Mae Fuller, 75, of Plano, IL passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 24, 1941 in Red Oak, IA, the daughter of William and Opal Halbert Stuvick. She married James D. Fuller on July 1, 1957 in Red Oak, IA. Betty was a former member of the Plano...
Verne E. Wruck
Aug 16, 2016
Verne E. Wruck, 83, of Sandwich, Illinois passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 8, 1933 in Ottawa, IL the son of Edward and Eloise Holeff Wruck. He married Darlene M. Tuftee on August 19, 1961 in Sandwich, IL. He was a past member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...
Russell Edward Wahlgren
Aug 16, 2016
Russell Edward Wahlgren, 90, of Sandwich passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born October 26, 1925 in Sandwich, the son of George Henry and Merlie Ivis Bloom Wahlgren. He married Allene Edna Stahl on August 28, 1953 in Somonauk. Russell was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force, serving during...
