Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
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...
Dennis J. Huber
Aug 10, 2016
Dennis J. Huber, 62, of Chandler, AZ passed away August 10, 2016 at his home in Chandler, AZ. He was born December 19, 1953, the son of Vincent and Edna Rompf Huber. Dennis was a US Air Force Veteran. He retired from the US Postal Service in Tempe, AZ after 30 years of service. He is survived by his mother,...
Michael S. Smith
Aug 3, 2016
Michael S. Smith, 46, of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich. He was born July 14, 1970 in Aurora, IL, the son of Larry and Joyce Johnson Smith. He married Kimberly Carter on March 28, 1996 in Geneva, IL. Michael enjoyed his family, especially his children. He is survived by his wife,...
Joyce Elaine Jacobson
Aug 3, 2016
Joyce Elaine Jacobson nee Fleming died peacefully on August 3, 2016, in Sandwich, Illinois, at the age of 94. Joyce was born on December 27, 1921, in Paw Paw, Illinois, to Elmer and Rosella Fleming. She was raised on a farm in Shabbona, where she learned to play the piano, at age 5, and violin, at age 7, from her...
Melvin R. Atwell
Jul 31, 2016
Melvin R. Atwell, 74, of Earlville, IL formerly of Leland passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at his residence in Earlville. He was born August 31, 1941 in Green County, Brushy, Kentucky the son of Ova Elmer and Hazel Thompson Atwell. Melvin worked at Baker Feeds in Leland for several years. He is survived by his three daughters, Janelle Stevan...
Joseph V. Rady
Jul 24, 2016
Joseph V. Rady, 97, of Plano, IL, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL. He was born January 30, 1919 in LaSalle, IL the son of Joseph and Josephine Ursic Rady. He married Frances H. Pyrz on April 14, 1950 in LaSalle, IL. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and St. Mary’s...
Donald "Bones" Van Hauen
Jul 22, 2016
Donald W. “Bones” Van Hauen, 86, of Rockford, IL formerly of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, July 22, 2016 at River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford. He was born April 19, 1930 in Rockford, IL the son of Hiram and Jeanette Schroader Van Hauen. He married Isabelle R. Stanford on February 15, 1969 in Earlville, IL. “Bones” loved driving a...
Jeffrey L. Jerabek
Jul 21, 2016
Jeffrey L. Jerabek, 59, of Yorkville, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 28, 1956 in Aurora, IL, the son of James and Mildred Hanzlik Jerabek. He married Rebecca Davis on January 13, 1990 in Sandwich, IL. Jeff was a member of Yorkville Congregational Church, he was...
Marcie Lynn "Sunshine" Anetsberger
Jul 20, 2016
Marcie L. “Sunshine” Anetsberger, 38, of Plano, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 3, 1978 in Elmhurst, IL, the daughter of David A. and Linda C. Krieger Reid. She married Christopher B. Anetsberger on June 8, 2002 in Lombard, IL. Marcie was a member of Trinity Lutheran...
