Obituaries

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Evelyn I. Thompson

Evelyn I. Thompson

Nov 10, 2014

Evelyn I. Thompson, 92, of Somonauk passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at Sandwich Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sandwich. She was born January, 5 1922 in Somonauk, the daughter of Lloyd and Rosalie (Stych) Rumney. She married Lyle E. Thompson on December 9, 1945 in Washington D.C. Evelyn was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk. She attended...

Kent A. Keenan

Kent A. Keenan

Nov 4, 2014

Kent A. Keenan, 61, of Sandwich passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home. He was born July 1, 1953 in Sandwich, the son of Harold and Joyce (Brand) Keenan. He married Saundra Dolive in 1974. Kent served in the US Air Force. He was employed by Dienst Drainge then later by Linder’s Lumber Co. He is survived by...

James Robert Rozell

James Robert Rozell

Nov 4, 2014

James Robert Rozell, 43, of Waterman passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at his home. He was born April 1, 1971 in Aurora, IL, the son of Glenn and Barbara (Wilkie) Rozell. Jimmy was a tattoo artist, leaving his mark across the world. He lit up a room the second he arrived, he had such a huge personality. Jimmy...

Shirley Maxine (Hough) Kaminky

Shirley Maxine (Hough) Kaminky

Nov 2, 2014

Shirley Maxine (Hough) Kaminky, 90, of Lake Holiday, Somonauk, IL passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was born November 11, 1923 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Forrest and Beactrice (Whittaker) Hough. Shirley grew up in Earlville and graduated from Earlville High School. She enjoyed art and cheerleading at sporting events. Shirley moved to Chicago in 1941 after marrying...

Sandra "Sandy" Neilson

Sandra "Sandy" Neilson

Oct 30, 2014

Sandra “Sandy” Neilson, 72, of Sandwich, Illinois, went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion. She was born February 5, 1942 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of Jeanette (Franche) Kwidzinski and adopted daughter of Bernard and Evelyn (Sweeney) Crain. Sandy married Dennis Neilson on October 5, 1968 in Milwaukee, WI....

Leo Warren Underwood

Leo Warren Underwood

Oct 28, 2014

Leo Warren Underwood, 94, of Sandwich, IL formerly of Abbotsford, WI passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Valley West Hospital in Sandwich. He was born October 1, 1920 in Edison, NE, the son of Orrie and Hazel (Samples) Underwood. He attended Bookerville and Dorchester High School in Wisconsin. Leo married Lillian Kleiman on May 16, 1942. Leo proudly served...

Mary Louise Ostrom

Mary Louise Ostrom

Oct 21, 2014

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Ostrom, 90, of Sandwich, IL passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 13, 1924 in DeKalb, IL the daughter of LeRoy and Mabel Barbara (Lienauer) Robertson. She married Harold Ostrom on September 15, 1946 in DeKalb. Mary Lou worked for several years as the linen supervisor at Sandwich...

Kathie D. Streff

Kathie D. Streff

Oct 17, 2014

Kathie D. Streff, 57, of Sandwich, IL passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 in Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born July 5, 1957 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Robert and Shelby (Sanford) Murphy. She married Gary J. Streff on October 24, 1997 in Lodi, Wisconsin. Kathie enjoyed reading, candy crush, her pets Felx and coal, traveling...

Michelle Bonita (Super) Hood

Michelle Bonita (Super) Hood

Oct 12, 2014

Michelle Bonita Hood, 39, of Mendota passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at her home. She was born August 7, 1975 in Hinsdale, the daughter of James Charles & Kathleen Mae (Fisher) Super. Michelle served her country in the United States Army. She is survived by her mother, Kathleen Loftin of MS; three daughters, Molly Super, Madison and...

Arnold "Arnie" Allen Bark

Arnold "Arnie" Allen Bark

Oct 10, 2014

Arnold “Arnie” Allen Bark, 72, of Somonauk passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. He was born August 8, 1942 in Sandwich, the son of William Arnold and Esther Virginia (Belden) Bark. He married Mary Ann Hanouw on September 11, 1965 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland. Arnie worked for 10 years at CTS, assisted with...

Marjorie Jean Kunkel

Marjorie Jean Kunkel

Oct 10, 2014

Marjorie Jean (Sampson-Lage) Kunkel, 89 of Yorkville passed away Friday, October 10, 2014 at Seasons Hospice in Naperville. She was born August 31, 1925 in Aurora the daughter of Edward and Ethel (Albright) Sampson. She married Donald Arthur Lage on December 31, 1943 in Aurora. After his passing, she married Ivan Eugene Kunkel on September 10, 1983 in Montgomery. Marjorie...

Alvin Paul Klaeren

Alvin Paul Klaeren

Oct 4, 2014

Alvin Paul Klaeren, 86, of Newark passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1928 in Elmhurst, IL, the son of John L. and Elfriede (Gerhardt) Klaeren. He married Carla E. Fladung on June 14, 1969 at the 1st United Methodist Church in Elmhurst. Alvin was a...

Lorraine M. D'Orio

Lorraine M. D'Orio

Oct 2, 2014

Lorraine D’Orio, 85, of Somonauk IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday the 2nd of October, 2014, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine worked passionately as a nurse for many years. She was loved by her family, friends and was constantly reminding them to “Be kind and love one another.” She enjoyed anything that was French, laughing, a...

John I. Todd

John I. Todd

Oct 2, 2014

John I. Todd, 90, of Earlville, IL passed away, Thursday, October 2, 2014 in Heritage Health in Mendota. He was born July 18, 1924 in Waterman, IL the son of Clarence and Nellie (Wood) Todd. He was veteran of WW II having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Earlville American Legion. He is survived by...

Laurine M. Streff

Laurine M. Streff

Sep 29, 2014

Laurine M. Streff, 94, of Plano, IL, formerly of Juniata, Nebraska passed away peacefully at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. She was born October 12, 1919 in Juniata, NE, the daughter of Aleck and Susan (Heuertz) Parr. She married Joseph F. Streff on September 10, 1941 in Juniata, NE, where they farmed together. She made Illinois her home from...

Laverne "Fuzz" Gast

Laverne "Fuzz" Gast

Sep 24, 2014

LaVerne K. "FUZZ" Gast, 88, of Earlville, IL passed away, Wednesday, September 24, 2014 in Mendota Community Hospital Mendota, IL. He was born December 30, 1925 in rural Earlville on the family farm the son of Clarence and Rena (Knoll) Gast. He graduated from Earlville High School in 1943. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the...

Darl F. Scholl

Darl F. Scholl

Sep 22, 2014

Darl F. Scholl, 78, of Somonauk, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. He was born June 22, 1936 in Chicago, IL the son of Delbert and Luella (Chapman) Scholl. He married Margaret M. Wade on May 17, 1958 in Chicago. Darl retired as a Sergeant from the Chicago...

Shirley M. Kelchner

Shirley M. Kelchner

Sep 20, 2014

Shirley M. (Piercy) Kelchner, 80, entered into eternal peace on Saturday September 20, 2014, at the Prairie View Crossing Living & Rehabilitation Center, in Shabbona, IL. Shirley was born on May 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Clifford E. Piercy and E. Blanche (Overby) Piercy. She married her soul mate, the late Roger C. Kelchner on December 17, 1976....

Richard "Rick" Nelson

Richard "Rick" Nelson

Sep 20, 2014

Richard “Rick” Nelson, 65, of Leland passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 2, 1948 in Sandwich the son of Axel and Emma (Heminover) Nelson. He married Terri Stover on April 12, 1968 in Mendota. He was a member of the Sandwich Moose. He is survived...

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