Local obituaries for Eighner Funeral Homes
Shirley Ann Holtz
Apr 16, 2024
Shirley Ann Holtz, 90, of Sandwich passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born September 24, 1933, in Geneva, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Stanley) Seeley. She married Carl Norman Holtz on January 11, 1986, in Wayne, IL. Shirley enjoyed camping at Rolling Oaks and playing...
Sandra Lee Heher
Apr 16, 2024
Sandra Lee Heher, 83, of Leland, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2024 at Prairie Crossing Nursing Home in Shabbona, IL after a long illness. Sandy loved to travel, read, and hang out with her family and friends. Many will remember her caring presence when she volunteered at the Sandwich Hospital, and her warm, inviting smile when they...
Rebecca "Becky" A. Gavin
Apr 15, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” A. Gavin, 60, of Sheridan, IL passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her home surrounded by her nieces. Becky was born on August 11, 1963, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Lawrence and Alma (Weismiller) Gavin. She was a special education teacher for over 30 years at the Sheridan Grade School. Becky enjoyed spending time hanging...
Donald David Saam
Apr 12, 2024
Donald. D. Saam, 81 of Yorkville, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born December 20, 1942 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, son of Henry Vernon and Clara (Tobin) Saam. He married Ruth Schnabel on May 4, 1968 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Naperville, Illinois. Donald served in the Navy and worked at Caterpillar for 31 years...
Helen M. Collins
Apr 8, 2024
Helen M. Collins, 96, of Plano passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 4, 1928 in Champaign, IL, the daughter of Oliver and Helen (Mesnard) Ticer. She married George Lee Collins on December 27, 1963 in Aurora, IL. Helen re-invented herself after retirement, taking up golf,...
Patricia "Pat" Penning
Apr 2, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Penning, 93, of Lakeview, AR, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Care Manor in Mountain Home, AR. She is survived by her four sons, John III, DVM (Cherie) of Mohamet, IL, Thomas (Christine) of Sandwich, IL, James of Wenona, IL, and George of Little Rock, AR; ten Grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren. She...
Keith James Allen
Apr 1, 2024
Keith James Allen, 73, of Plano, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1951 in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Irwin Hayes Allen and Dolores Mae Assell. He married Diane Sue Lorenz on August 10, 1974 in Aurora, Illinois. Keith retired from ComEd after 33 years. After his retirement...
Donna Jean Belden
Mar 30, 2024
Donna Jean Belden, 81, of Somonauk, Il, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at home. She was born December 14, 1942 in Berwyn, IL daughter of Dorothy (Orton) and Richard Healy. After taking training for secretarial positions, she worked through various business roles until Roger Belden returned from his enlistment in the Air Force and joined her for life,...
Kathy C. Koeppen
Mar 29, 2024
Kathy C. Koeppen , 70, of Somonauk, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 15, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Walter Krapec and Helen Bergman. She married Karl Koeppen on March 23, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois. Kathy loved being outdoors in her free time gardening,...
Kathleen "Kay" Hutchison
Mar 28, 2024
Kathleen “Kay” Hutchison, 89, of Big Rock, Illinois passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Prairie Point Memory Care and Assisted Living in Sugar Grove, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 12, 1934 in Bisbee, Arizona, the daughter of John and Eileen (McGuire) Williams. She married Clarence “Ray” Hutchison on November 27, 1959 in Aurora, IL....
John Mosher Holdeman
Mar 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Mosher Holdeman. With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to John Holdeman, a beloved father, brother, and friend, who passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and laughter. His beloved daughter, Marjorie Elizabeth Holdeman, sadly predeceased him. He is survived by his loving children, William Douglas Holdeman and Lauren Jean-Marie...
W. Wray Whisenant, Jr.
Mar 13, 2024
Wray Whisenant Jr., passed away on March 13, 2024 peacefully at home. He was born on May 10, 1951 to Winfred Wray Whisenant Sr. and Velma Whisenant. Wray graduated from West Aurora High School in 1969. Wray was an Operating Engineer for Layne Western in Aurora, IL for 45 years. Wray will be deeply missed and endearingly remembered. No services...
Doris M. Smith
Mar 10, 2024
Doris M. Smith, 98 of North Aurora, IL passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL. She was born November 29, 1925 in Yorkville, IL the daughter of Richard and Ada (Anderson) Arundale. She married Edward Smith on March 11, 1972 in Aurora, IL. She is survived by her brother Richard (Hope) Arundale of Cave...
Robert "Bob" D. Jornlin
Mar 5, 2024
Robert “Bob” D. Jornlin, 84, of Earlville, IL passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born May 30,1939 in Ottawa, IL, the son of Maurice and Viola (Opie) Jornlin. Bob graduated from Earlville High School and Monmouth College with degrees in Geology and Math. He then enlisted in the Navy and attended Officer Candidate School....
Rose L. Messer
Mar 4, 2024
Rose L. Messer, 64, of Plano, IL passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1959 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Billie and Jessie Ervin. She married Oleth Messer Jr. on May 23, 1998 in Plano, IL. Rose grew up in Donovan, IL. She loved to fish,...
Raymond Keith Janowicz
Mar 3, 2024
Raymond Keith Janowicz, 63, of Rockford, IL. passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 in Earlville, IL. He was born November 25, 1960 in Chicago, IL. The son of Donald Stanley Janowicz and Betty Ann Parker. Raymond served in the Unites States Army. He was a NASCAR enthusiast, loved working on his cars, and also worked as a machinist in Rockford....
Barbara Ann Stolz
Mar 1, 2024
Barbara Ann Stolz, 83, of Sandwich passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. She was born October 6, 1940, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Stark) Martinkus. She married Kennth J. Stolz, Sr. on April 4, 1959, in Chicago, IL, and they spent the next 57 years together. Ken and...
Tracy Werner Smith
Mar 1, 2024
Tracy Werner Smith, 83, of Earlville, IL passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Allure of Mendota in Mendota, IL. She was born on February 4, 1941 in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Harvey and Gertrude Werner. She married Lyle Smith on August 3, 1968 in Earlville, IL at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. She graduated in 1960 from Earlville...
Paula M. Dimond
Feb 26, 2024
Paula M. Dimond, 87, of Sandwich passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich. She was born November 17, 1936, in New Castle, IN, the daughter of Paul and Evelyne (Williams) Greer. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Dimond on November 3, 1956, in Cambridge City, IN and they were inseparable until his...
Barbara Ann Ridge
Feb 25, 2024
Barbara Ann Ridge, 82, of Earlville, IL passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. She was born June 23, 1941 in Ottawa, IL the daughter of Leonard and Ann (Jacklovitch) Chevalier. She married John Ridge on September 4, 1958. She was a member of Earlville United Presbyterian Church, an avid Elvis fan, loved football especially...
