Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Curtis A. "Curt" Wiley
Apr 11, 2016
Curtis A. “Curt” Wiley, 80, of Earlville passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at LaSalle County Nursing Home in Ottawa. He was born January 14, 1936 in Ottawa, Illinois the son of Douglas and Helen Windus Wiley. He married Martha Terrazas in 1973 in New York, NY. He was a member of the Harding United Methodist Church. He farmed his...
George Dennis Murphy
Apr 2, 2016
George Dennis Murphy, 68, of Newark passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Hillside Care and Rehabilitation Center in Yorkville, IL. He was born March 6, 1948 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Joseph and Ellie Haas Murphy. He married Mary C. Way on May 1, 1982 in Somonauk. George was a decorated combat veteran of the U.S. Army, serving...
Gerald "Jerry" Schafman
Apr 1, 2016
Gerald J. “Jerry” Schafman, 84, of Somonauk, IL passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born February 14, 1932 in Somonauk, IL the son of Roy and Mabel Henderson Schafman. He was a member of Union Congregational Church in Somonauk, IL where he served on numerous church boards and committees. He...
Carol H. Dieter
Mar 29, 2016
Carol H. Dieter, 86, of Sandwich, IL passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. She was born December 28, 1929 in Batavia, IL the daughter of Valentine and Hattie Ecklund Klein. She married Kenneth Dieter on September 1, 1972 in Geneva, IL. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk, IL. Carol enjoyed...
Francis J. Henry
Mar 27, 2016
Francis J. Henry, 79, of Aurora passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. Per Francis’ wishes there will be no serves. Cremation Rites were accorded to Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL.
Gordon Frank Ring
Mar 27, 2016
Gordon Frank Ring, age 78, son of the late Frank G. and Valeria T. Ring, passed away March 27, 2016. He was a resident of Somonauk, Illinois the last 30 years, formerly of Harvey, Illinois. Husband of Rosemary, brother of the late David A. Ring, James Ring of Lisle, Joan Ring of Homewood and Thomas Rhondelle Ring of Palos Heights;...
Joshua A. Wykes
Mar 25, 2016
Joshua A. Wykes, 44, of Oak Park, IL passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Elmwood Terrace Healthcare Center in Aurora. He was born February 12, 1972 in Aurora, IL, the son of John and Christine Hansen Wykes. Joshua grew up in Plano and attended Plano Bible Church as a child. He loved art, with a special interest in painting...
Charles R. Miller
Mar 8, 2016
Charles R. Miller, 60, of Sandwich passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his home. He was born July 1, 1955 in Aurora, IL, the son of Charles W. and Donna M. Dunn Miller. He is survived by his mother, Donna M. Miller of Apple Valley, CA; three sons, Robert Colleen Miller of Atkins, AR, Cory Sevi Miller of Atkins,...
Ronnie S. Erickson
Mar 1, 2016
Ronnie S. Erickson, 69, of Plano, IL passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. He was born March 31, 1946 in Aurora, IL the son of Lesley and Betty Wald Erickson. He married Jean S. Bower on October 27, 1972 in Plano, IL. He was a member of Plano American Legion Post #395...
Concepcion Mendez
Feb 29, 2016
Concepcion Mendez, 94, of Durango, Mexico passed away February 29, 2016 at his residence in Durango. He was born December 8, 1921 in Durango, Mexico the son of Merced Nevarez and Jesus Mendez. He married Rita Cazares in Durango, Mexico, in 1948. Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Plano, IL...
Nancy K. Becker
Feb 25, 2016
Nancy K. Becker, 63, of Plano, IL passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at her home in Plano. She was born June 17, 1952 in Oak Park, IL the daughter of Edward and Lillian Giles Piper. She was employed at Meijer in Oswego, IL. Nancy enjoyed movies, Coca Cola and her greatest love of all was her family. She is...
Joseph A. Hearn
Feb 23, 2016
Joseph A. Hearn, 65, of Earlville formerly of Leland, IL passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford. He was born November 18, 1950 in Sandwich, IL the son of Herman and Ida Grace Malone Hearn. He graduated from Leland High School. Joe enjoyed coffee, karaoke, country music and his greatest love of all was his...
Donald Allen "Don" Heise
Feb 17, 2016
Donald A. Heise, 75, of Sandwich passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Season’s Hospice in Naperville. He was born December 23, 1940 in Aurora, the son of Carl and Ethel Bailey Heise. Don was a proud Veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1958-1961. He was retired member of the Pipe Fitters Union and the Boiler Makers Union. He...
Clarence M. Schnitz, Jr.
Feb 12, 2016
Clarence M. Schnitz, Jr., 86, Formerly of Somonauk passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota. He was born October 11, 1929 in Waterman, IL, the son of Clarence M. and Alice Mizel Schnitz, Sr. He married Joyce Morel on January 28, 1950 in Somonauk. Clarence was a member of St. John the Baptist...
Bernerd C. "Bernie" Chapman
Feb 12, 2016
Bernerd C. “Bernie” Chapman, 82, of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in LaSalle County Nursing Home. He was born May 20, 1933 in Seneca, IL the son of Charles and Bernice Kummer Chapman. He married Marcia Hoxsey on January 18, 1958 in Stavanger Lutheran Church rural Seneca, IL. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in...
Donald E. Haiar
Feb 12, 2016
Donald E. Haiar of Sandwich, formerly of Eola, IL went to heaven on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Sandwich Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 29, 1939 in Ann Arbor, MI to Herbert and Ruth Boyke Haiar. Don went to Mooseheart School. He married his beloved wife Mary E. Hamman on May 25, 1963. Over the years Don worked as...
Shirley Ann Kuehlem
Feb 11, 2016
Shirley Ann Kuehlem, 89, of Millbrook passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 4, 1926 in Ft. Dodge, IA, the daughter of Leslie A and Marcella E. Ulrich Raymond. She married Harold John Kuehlem on May 29, 1948 in Ft. Dodge, IA. Shirley was a member of St. Mary’s...
Donald J. Soave
Feb 6, 2016
Donald J. Soave, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 26, 1931 in Joliet, IL the son of Amel and Josephine Baiardo Soave. He married Mary Jo Prince on January 15, 1955 in Rockdale, IL. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic...
Frank E. Pettenger, Jr.
Feb 4, 2016
Frank E. Pettenger, Jr., 85, of Earlville, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his daughter’s home in Harding. He was born March 4, 1930 in Ashton, IL, the son of Frank E. and Nettie Parlin Pettenger, Sr. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. Frank was a long time resident of Earlville, he worked at...
Vernon Lee Ostrem
Jan 31, 2016
Vernon Lee Ostrem, 77, of Sheridan, IL passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was born April 17, 1938 in Ottawa, IL the son of Earling and Helen Wing Ostrem. He was a graduate of Serena High School in 1956. He married Joanne Kroehnke on September 4, 1965 and they spent 39 wonderful years together until her passing in 2004....
