Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Randy L. Johnson
Apr 25, 2016
Randy L. Johnson, 56, of Buckhannon, WV, formerly of Sandwich, IL, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born July 28, 1959 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Shirley E. and Betty L. Martin Johnson. Randy enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, euchre, cane carving, the Bears, the Cubs and his family. He is...
Coravaline Mae Forrer
Apr 24, 2016
CoraValine Mae Forrer, 79, of Somonauk passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her home. She was born July 22, 1936 in Paw Paw Township, the daughter of Robert and Helen Osland Todd. She married Raymond L. Forrer, Jr. on April 14, 1957 in Paw Paw Township. Cora was a member of Bureau Valley Antique Club, 2 bowling leagues, Monday...
Maryann G. Wooley
Apr 22, 2016
Maryann G. Wooley, 73, of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at Heritage Health in Mendota, IL. She was born August 2, 1942 in Iuka, IL the daughter of Warren and Ruth Hamilton Wooley. She spent the majority of her life in Earlville. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville. She loved animals of any...
Barbara A. Behrens
Apr 18, 2016
Barbara A. Behrens, 48, of Plano passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She was born July 28, 1967 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Clifford and Shirley Shannon Worby. She married Kirk W. Behrens on June 16, 1993 in Mazon, IL. Barbara was active in community committees like the Plano Community and the...
Cheryl A. Chivers
Apr 17, 2016
Cheryl A. Chivers, 58, of Sandwich passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehab Center in Shabbona. She was born May 26, 1957 in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Lynn and Virginia Donnell Van Deusen. She married David Chivers on June 10, 1978 in Naperville, IL. Cheryl was a member of Big Woods Congregational Church and...
Donna M. Gray
Apr 11, 2016
Donna M. Hamel Gray, 76, of Earlville passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at Heritage Health in Mendota, IL. She was born September 11, 1939 in La Moille, IL, the daughter of Clyde and Lillian Kershner Medlar. She married George Hamel on October 12, 1957 in Mendota and later married Donald Gray on June 24, 1978 in Earlville. Donna worked...
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...
