Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Harold C. Desponett
Aug 1, 2024
Harold C. Desponett, 82, of Leland, Illinois passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 26, 1941, in Duncan, Kentucky the son of Bernice “Bill” and Doris (Lake) Desponett. Harold married Edith Clark on January 26, 1963, in DeKalb, Illinois. He was a member of...
Leanne Michelle Wruck
Jul 26, 2024
Leanne M. Wruck March 9, 1967- July 26, 2024 For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: 2a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break...
Robert D. Riney
Jul 25, 2024
Robert D. Riney, 89, of Aurora, IL, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born October 15, 1934, in Piper City, IL, the son of Clyde and Marjorie (Doran) Riney. He married Mary L. Rhoad on August 1, 1958, in St. Joseph, MO. Bob proudly served in the US...
Sheila Ann Klimczak
Jul 24, 2024
Sheila Ann Klimczak, 68, of Millington, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 17, 1955, to Richard and Jean (Schoenbeck) Pollard. She married Wayne Klimczak on August 16, 1974, in Burbank, IL. Sheila was a dedicated stay-at-home mom then led a successful career as a Workers Compensation...
Howard L. Stahl
Jul 17, 2024
Howard L. Stahl, 86, of Shabbona, formerly of Sandwich, IL, and Merrill, WI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Prairie Crossing Living & Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona. He was born May 19, 1938, in Sandwich, IL, the son of Laverne and Ruth (Waechter) Stahl. Howard proudly served in the US Army from 1961-1963. With some convincing from his cousin,...
Kathleen Heller
Jul 14, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Heller, 89, of Plano, IL passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, IL. She was born on June 22, 1935, in Bellwood, IL, the daughter of William and Lucille Green. She married Jack Heller on September 8, 1956. Kathy was a devoted wife, loving mom, grandma and great grandma. She enjoyed...
Gary Burnette Gaffney
Jul 6, 2024
Gary Burnette Gaffney, 85, of Sandwich, IL passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Pavilion on Main Street in Sandwich. He was born on July 24, 1938 in Ottawa, IL the son of Clyde and Jennie Joanna (Valsano) Gaffney. He married Marion J. Sandell on March 18, 1978 at Grace Lutheran Church in Aurora, IL and spent 46 years...
Charles "Chuck" Wayne Frieders
Jul 6, 2024
Charles Wayne Frieders “Chuck”, 72, of Marseilles, IL peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Chuck was born July 27, 1951 the son of Edwin and Mary (Brummel) Frieders. Chuck proudly served in the United States Army as a specialized mechanic. He married Lori Scents...
Pamela Jo Peterson
Jul 2, 2024
Pamela Jo Peterson Born: August 13, 1956 Died: July 2, 2024 Pamela Jo Peterson (Ryan), 67 formally of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday July 2nd in Fountain Hills, AZ. Pam was born August 13th, 1956, to Harlan and Georgia Ryan. Pam graduated from Hinsdale South High School. She married her high school sweetheart Jerry Peterson in 1973 and together they...
Lois Marie Wilson
Jun 27, 2024
Lois Marie Wilson, 94, of Sandwich, IL passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her many family members. She was born August 30, 1929 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Oscar and Elizabeth (Janssen) Wesselhoft. She married James E. Wilson on October 14, 1950 in Peoria, IL. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle...
Jennifer L. Misener
Jun 25, 2024
Jennifer L. Misener, 53, of Plains, Montana formerly of Sandwich, IL left this world on June 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and treasured pets. Jen was born October 14th, 1970, in Sandwich, IL. She graduated from Somonauk High School in 1988 and stayed in close contact with many of her fellow Bobcats throughout her life. She also earned...
Christina Rowe
Jun 23, 2024
Christina Rowe, 30, of Newark, IL passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 unexpectedly. She was born April 14, 1994 in Elgin, IL the daughter of David and Amy (Schorsch) Rowe. She enjoyed coloring, diamond art and other creative projects. She loved cooking, baking, singing and playing games on her phone. She also enjoyed watching TV, such as 90 Day Fiancé,...
Bertha "Bert" M. Smith
Jun 21, 2024
Bertha “Bert” M. Smith, known as Nanny 79, of Leland, Illinois passed away, Friday, June 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 2, 1944, in Joliet, IL the daughter of LaVerne Bernard and Ada Lorena (Grief) Iverson. She married Ted Owen Smith on April 30, 1966, in Somonauk, IL. She was a member...
Kathleen "Kay Kay" Patricia Schiradelly
Jun 21, 2024
Kathleen “Kay Kay” Schiradelly, 63, of Plano passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 4, 1961, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Kathleen (Baker) Freund. She married Richard K. Schiradelly on September 18, 1993, at St. Mary’s Parish in Plano, IL. Kathleen was...
John Edward Pajkos
Jun 20, 2024
The world lost a shining light when John Edward Pajkos died in Sandwich, Illinois on June 20, 2024 after a short battle with leukemia. John was born on July 23, 1942 in Chicago IL the only child of John E. Pajkos and Elizabeth Machalica, and grew up in the Slovakian community in the “Back of the Yards” neighborhood. He had...
Max Matthew Soti
Jun 17, 2024
Max Matthew Soti, 12, of Plano, IL, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born May 3, 2012, in Aurora, IL, the son of Matthew and Lauren Soti. Max was an avid motocross lover. He was an amazing boy who had such determination for everything he did. Max will be remembered as #56 forever. We love you and you...
Kathryn C. Hanson
Jun 17, 2024
Kathryn C. Hanson, 66, of Leland, IL passed away Monday, June 17th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 28th, 1957 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Robert and Edna (Markey) Courtney. She married John A. Hanson on October 23, 1999 in Leland, IL. She lived in Beverly and moved to Millington where she...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Purdue
Jun 16, 2024
Jackie Purdue, 66, of Earlville passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at UnityPoint Health-Meriter in Madison, WI. She was born October 26, 1957, in Auroa, IL. The daughter of Charles and Florence Riis. Jackie loved being home with her kids and grandkids. Jackie was very passionate about her creativity which included sewing cloths for kids, making Barbie clothes, crocheting blankets,...
Michelle Jo Nash
Jun 14, 2024
Michelle Jo Nash, age 57, passed away at her home in Earlville on June 14, 2024. Michelle was born August 19, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Somonauk High School in 1984. Michelle is survived by her mother, JoAnn (Robert) Bowen, her son, Cassidy Green and longtime partner, Glen Olsen. She is also survived by siblings, Christopher (Rhonda) Morphey,...
Sally Ann Fritzsche
Jun 4, 2024
Sally Fritzsche (née Pingolt), of Staunton passed on June 4th, 2024 at the age of 68. Sally was a military brat as a child, born in Texas but living in such locales as Spain, Hawaii, and finally Staunton, Illinois. She grew up alongside siblings John, Joe, Mary, Andy, Eric, Shelia and Arthur. Truly a herd of Pingolts. As a child,...
