Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Lucille Irene Wicks
Sep 3, 2014
Lucille Irene Wicks, 93, of Morris, formerly of Ottawa and Sheridan, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris. She was born September 21, 1920 in Yorkville, IL the daughter of Edward and Anna (Moenkewier) Nolte. Lucille was united in marriage to Andy Wicks on March 24, 1943. She was employed for several years...
Daniel Bruce Perkins
Sep 3, 2014
Daniel Bruce Perkins, 65, of Somonauk passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at his home with his wife by his side, after a courageous 2 year battle with leukemia. He was born August 28, 1949 in Davenport, IA the son of Robert Bruce & Lavonne Irene (Meinert) Perkins. He was united in marriage on April 28, 1989 to...
Leon L. Wilkinson
Sep 2, 2014
Leon L. Wilkinson, 90, of Plano passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born January 25, 1924 in Buffalo, MO the son of Lecius Ernest and Gale Dora (Sheridan) Wilkinson. He married Eva Leona Merchant on June 28, 1942 in Springfield, MO. Leon proudly serviced in the US Army during WWII in...
William J. Werner
Aug 29, 2014
William J. Werner better known to his friends as Colonel passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at Sandwich Rehab & Health Care in Sandwich. Bill gave up his life to cancer just as he had lived life, his way. He was a good friend who would do anything for you expecting nothing in return. Bill was born in Sandwich, IL...
Margaret A. Preston
Aug 29, 2014
Margaret A. Preston, 78, of Oswego passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at Hillside Rehab and Care Center in Yorkville. She was born October 21, 1935 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Joseph and Johanna (Pudinas) Vivian. She married Thomas Preston on March 2, 1957. Margaret retired from the Montgomery US Post Office. She enjoyed ceramics, Weight Watchers and the...
Carlos Ledesma
Aug 28, 2014
Carlos Ledesma, 49, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014. He was born on August 25, 1965 in Sandwich, IL the son of Paul A. Ledesma, Sr. and Elvira (Ledesma) Hibbetts. Carlos enjoyed fishing, karate, he was a great chef but his greatest love was his family. He is survived by his father, Paul A. Ledesma, Sr.; his children, Karli,...
Jeanne B. Mason
Aug 25, 2014
Jeanne B. Mason, 94, of Sandwich, previously of Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, August 25, 2014. She was born December 5, 1919 in Camden, NJ to the late May (Wooters) Brulatour Wood and Jean Leonard Brulatour. She married W. Finley Mason on June 20, 1941. Jeanne was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sandwich,...
Mavis J. Gunderson
Aug 24, 2014
Mavis J. Gunderson, 95, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Sheridan, IL passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born May 14, 1919 in Sheridan, IL the daughter of John and Clara (Tellefson) Gunderson. She is survived by two nephews, John Scheppler and Raymond Scheppler; two nieces, Judy Scheppler and Barbara Judge. She...
Thelma Angeline Hall
Aug 23, 2014
Thelma Angeline Hall, 92, of Big Rock, formerly of New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at her home. She was born December 24, 1921 in Miami, FL the daughter of Elmer and Susie (Bunnell) Hall. Thelma moved from Miami at age 11 to New Smyrna Beach, where she graduated from high school in 1938 and returned...
Harriette Neilson
Aug 23, 2014
Harriette Neilson, 95, of Sandwich passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born August 23, 1919 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Herman and Louise Eisenberg. She married Harold Neilson on July 3, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI. Harriette was a member of Cornerstone Church in Sandwich, charter member of Faith Bible Church...
James W. Sutton
Aug 19, 2014
James W. Sutton, 64, of Prophetstown, IL formerly of Earlville, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Morrison Hospital in Morrison, IL. He was born December 19, 1949 in Bremen, Indiana, the son of James W. and Laura L. (Collins) Sutton. He married Barbara Davis on August 5, 1980. Jim graduated from Earlville High School in the class of 1968,...
Theresa Schueller
Aug 18, 2014
Theresa Schueller, 86, of Plano passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville. She was born December 31, 1927 in Hungary the daughter of Peter and Elisabeth (Eckert) Kresl. She married Michael Schueller on September 30, 1950 in Germany. Theresa was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plano. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, picnics and socializing...
Vida June Dollman
Aug 14, 2014
Vida June Dollman, 81, of Yorkville passed away August 18, 2014 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. She was born December 26, 1932 in Fenelson, GA the daughter of Gethrow Cecil and Mattis (Wishum) VanLandingham. She married Frederick A. Dollman on February 1, 1952 in Albany, GA. She was a member of Yorkville Congregational Church and First Christian of Albany,...
Nicholas E. Verderamo
Aug 12, 2014
Nicholas E. Verderamo, 52, of Sandwich passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at his home in Sandwich. He was born December 2, 1961 in Baltimore, MD the son of Michael and Joann (Guerriero) Verderamo. Nick proudly served in the United States Air Force as a pilot, serving in Germany and state side. He was a graduate of Northern Illinois University....
Donnie Ray Longmire, Jr.
Aug 9, 2014
Donnie Ray Longmire, Jr., 48, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his home in Eau Claire. He was born October 17, 1965 in Chicago, IL the son of Donnie R. and Omie (Cline) Longmire, Sr. Donnie enjoyed spending time with his daughter and his family, he will be greatly missed. He is survived by his...
Rosina Florian
Aug 5, 2014
Rosina Florian, 87, of Plano, Illinois passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 in Valley West Hospital Sandwich, IL. She was born July 26, 1927 in Ruma, Yugoslovia the daughter of Sebastian and Theresa (Schulz) Lehner. She married Michael Florian Sr. on March 3, 1946 in Asten, Austria. Rosina was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Plano, IL, where...
Erik S. Paver
Jul 27, 2014
Erik S. Paver, 41, of Sandwich passed away after a courageous battle with Leukemia Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Horizon Hospice in Chicago, IL surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 17, 1972 in Evanston, IL the son of Arthur and Eileen (Privatsky) Paver. He married Mary Long on June 17, 2000 on the Millbrook Bridge. Erik was...
Alvin D. Novak
Jul 26, 2014
Alvin D. Novak, 90, of Earlville, Illinois passed away, Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Mendota Lutheran Home in Mendota, IL. He was born June 8, 1924 in Centralia, IL the son of Frank and Mary Jane (Weiler) Novak. He graduated from Mendota High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 ½ years with eighteen months...
William A. Kahle
Jul 23, 2014
William A. Kahle, 49, of Yorkville, Illinois passed away July 23, 2014 at Warren Park Nursing Pavilion in Chicago, IL. He was born November 6, 1964 in Aurora, IL the son of William W. and Barbara (Johnson) Kahle. He was a former member of First Lutheran Church in Plano. Bill attended Yorkville School systems and went on to earn an...
Lauretta J. Holstine
Jul 22, 2014
Lauretta J. Holstine, 91, of Hustisford, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 22, 1923 in Farmington, IL the daughter of Josiah and Rena (Passini) Ramsden. She married Howard Holstine on November 7, 1964 in Sycamore, IL. She was a member of Plano American Legion Auxiliary Post...
